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ADDulting

I went back to school after trying to finish my degree for many years. I found myself with this diagnosis which has been the reason for so many setbacks and...

I went back to school after trying to finish my degree for many years. I found m...

ADDulting

•1 year ago

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Parent of Adult child refusing change

my adult daughter who is over 40, single and cannot hold a job, is constantly late, has difficulty with cleaning her spaces, delays her medical care,...

my adult daughter who is over 40, single and cannot hold a job, is constantly...

Password5

•1 year ago

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chest pains and nausea

hey y’all! I’ve been on vyvanse 30 mg for about two weeks now and it’s working great. do you guys know a timeframe of when y’all nausea went away? Im eating...

hey y’all! I’ve been on vyvanse 30 mg for about two weeks now and it’s working g...

Mer23

•1 year ago

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How do you know if you are just stupid?

Hello- I am an adult who was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. I have been in therapy for awhile. I often doubt my ADHD diagnosis among other things. My...

Hello- I am an adult who was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. I have been in th...

Absentmind

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Drug free treatments

I have ADHD and was wondering if there is any drug free treatments available without insurance I ask this because I took medication in the past for my ADD and...

I have ADHD and was wondering if there is any drug free treatments available wit...

Onyxruby35

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Support Group / Coach Help

Hello! Seeking advice - It seems everywhere I look for an ADHD adult support group, or coach or magazine… I have to be a member and pay before I know what I am...

Hello! Seeking advice - It seems everywhere I look for an ADHD adult support gro...

dubsfan

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Face blindness

I am curious does anyone else here have trouble recognizing faces, it’s not like you can’t completely recognize a face, but it takes too much time to memorize...

I am curious does anyone else here have trouble recognizing faces, it’s not like...

BurntoutMedc_Student

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Looking for advice on advanced diagnostics/treatment centers I could visit for a few days for adult inattentive type ADD.

TL;DR: I am struggling to find a treatment that works. Looking for a center or program I can leverage who might be able to apply some diagnostics...

TL;DR: I am struggling to find a treatment that works. Looking for a center or p...

LiamFL

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Elvanse/Vyvanse

I'm a 26 year old male that got recently diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and have been prescribed Elvanse (I'm on 50mg now). I've found it to be really...

I'm a 26 year old male that got recently diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago an...

Hidden

•1 year ago

10 Replies

anxiety with adhd

any tips to help with anxiety while dealing with adhd would be greatly appreciated. I’m constantly overthinking everything. Once my vyvanse wears off around 5,...

any tips to help with anxiety while dealing with adhd would be greatly appreciat...

Mer23

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Jack of all trades master of none

Hi many of you might heard the above comment once in your life . So how do you take it. Is it something for you to be proud or to worry about. Knowing lots of...

Hi many of you might heard the above comment once in your life . So how do you t...

Loshvi

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Scholarships for people with ADHD?

EDITED/UPDATED: Are there scholarships for people that had undiagnosed ADHD while they were in school or college that are now looking to go back to school? I...

EDITED/UPDATED: Are there scholarships for people that had undiagnosed ADHD whi...

livinglifeincircles

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Being with people

Hi folks, This is just a small thing I was thinking about today. I was wondering if my discomfort in going to visit tourist attractions was partially due to...

Hi folks, This is just a small thing I was thinking about today. I was wonderi...

Revbill

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Job suggestions

Hi I was diagnosed with adhd a year ago..even though I was diagnosed with adhd nobody believes me that I'm having it. They all r saying I'm normal I acted...

Hi I was diagnosed with adhd a year ago..even though I was diagnosed with adhd n...

Loshvi

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Canadian Exchange Student Inquiry on travelling with ADHD meds

Hi! I'm a Canadian student who'll be attending an American university for the last year of my Bachelor's Degree. I suffer from ADHD, so I take medication...

Hi! I'm a Canadian student who'll be attending an American university for the l...

Hidden

•1 year ago

9 Replies

ADHD and Employment

What is it with major companies that won't help with any kind of accommadations? My son (23) worked for a major company. He worked by himself alot where they...

What is it with major companies that won't help with any kind of accommadations?...

Phianoposis33

•1 year ago

20 Replies

My Story

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 8 years old. ADHD then was just starting to be recognised in the UK and there were very few treatments to offer. One of...

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 8 years old. ADHD then was just starting to...

Wight1210

•1 year ago

3 Replies

ADHD Meds physical symptoms and experience.

I am 70 years old and newly diagnosed with ADHD. I was blessed to have found FRIDA, an online service that made the diagnosis process easy and fairly quick....

I am 70 years old and newly diagnosed with ADHD. I was blessed to have found FR...

Revbill

•1 year ago

16 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Telemedicine Changes for ADHD Following End of Health Emergency

Many people who have been receiving telehealth care for ADHD and other mental health conditions will have to work with their providers to meet new regulations...

Many people who have been receiving telehealth care for ADHD and other mental he...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

2 Replies

Feeling like my life is a lie

I have recently come to terms that there is something wrong with me. I am not who I thought I was. I can clearly see the faces of my friends, co-workers and...

I have recently come to terms that there is something wrong with me. I am not w...

BestPartOfMe

•1 year ago

4 Replies

new to vvyanse

I just started taking vvyanse 30mg. Today was my first day taking it, im extremely shaky and my anxiety is worse. Does this get better? It’s definitely helping...

I just started taking vvyanse 30mg. Today was my first day taking it, im extreme...

Mer23

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Methylphenidate shortage: tips for getting RX filled?

Recently realized I needed to go back on Methylphenidate for my new responsibilities at work that require long meetings and periods of intense focus. Doctor...

Recently realized I needed to go back on Methylphenidate for my new responsibili...

MrsPeel

•1 year ago

17 Replies

ADHD struggles

Hi, I was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2014. I am ready to try different meds for it and was wondering how much doctors charge for visits and prescription...

Hi, I was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2014. I am ready to try different meds for...

mouthy53

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Adderall

First question: How far in advance does your doctor write your prescription to be filled? When you have five left? One left? Second question: Have you...

First question: How far in advance does your doctor write your prescription to b...

Jocelyn336

•1 year ago

7 Replies

concerta to xaggitin experience

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with ADHD, and I was initially on Strattera, but I didn’t feel it was doing all that much for me. It was a little effective,...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with ADHD, and I was initially on Strattera, but...

HanPea

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Any advice

I'm 26 and lost in a sea of knowledge that I don't understand. ADHD I frequently have issues keeping a job or even showing up on time. Have communication...

I'm 26 and lost in a sea of knowledge that I don't understand. ADHD I frequently...

Hidden

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Accepting and Learning

Hey guys! I’m 23 was diagnosed at age 15 though. A lot of things made sense once I was diagnosed so I’m lucky my parents and teachers caught on as early as my...

Hey guys! I’m 23 was diagnosed at age 15 though. A lot of things made sense once...

i_love_chowchows

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Found something that is helping so far!

I was diagnosed at age 35 with ADHD by my therapist who recognized the life patterns I had. My therapist disclosed they also have ADHD and recognized the same...

I was diagnosed at age 35 with ADHD by my therapist who recognized the life patt...

BlessedNeuroDiverse

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Late diagnosis

Hello. I'm 51. I'm a bit late and finally Diagnosed last year with prodominantly inattentive ADHD. 9/9 I scored. Lucky me. Also awaiting asd assesment. Same...

Hello. I'm 51. I'm a bit late and finally Diagnosed last year with prodominantly...

Mrlahey

•1 year ago

9 Replies

any ADHD support groups for adults in Tucson

I am affected by primarily inattentive attention deficit with executive functioning problems. I retired in 2017 with a lots of plans that I have yet to get...

I am affected by primarily inattentive attention deficit with executive function...

oldrAddr

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for May 2023

ADDulting

Parent of Adult child refusing change

chest pains and nausea

How do you know if you are just stupid?

Drug free treatments

Support Group / Coach Help

Face blindness

Looking for advice on advanced diagnostics/treatment centers I could visit for a few days for adult inattentive type ADD.

Elvanse/Vyvanse

anxiety with adhd

Jack of all trades master of none

Scholarships for people with ADHD?

Being with people

Job suggestions

Canadian Exchange Student Inquiry on travelling with ADHD meds

ADHD and Employment

My Story

ADHD Meds physical symptoms and experience.

ADHD Weekly -- Telemedicine Changes for ADHD Following End of Health Emergency

Feeling like my life is a lie

new to vvyanse

Methylphenidate shortage: tips for getting RX filled?

ADHD struggles

Adderall

concerta to xaggitin experience

Any advice

Accepting and Learning

Found something that is helping so far!

Late diagnosis

any ADHD support groups for adults in Tucson

Search posts

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Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your ADHD journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

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