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Informal poll: Do you remember your childhood?

According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition), ADHD adult diagnosis includes a stipulation that:"Several...

According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5...

STEM_Dad

•9 months ago

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first ADHD assessment this week , any tips ?!

I have my first assessment this week at the hospital and I am very anxious . Would it be better to start making a list of things to take in with me , ie...

I have my first assessment this week at the hospital and I am very anxious . Wo...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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Is there support here for the spouse of the ADHD patients?

We are in in our 60's and he has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. We found out by being at our wits ends and about to divorce after 25 years and thru...

We are in in our 60's and he has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. We found ou...

doghome

•9 months ago

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Best Adderall Alternatives?

Have any of you had any success with a natural remedy/supplement or a non controlled substance? I DO NOT like taking Adderall because I have a huge "crash" at...

Have any of you had any success with a natural remedy/supplement or a non contro...

JasonADHD

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Phoenix support group?

Any support groups in Phoenix area or interested in setting one up? Tired of dealing with Normies all the time.

Any support groups in Phoenix area or interested in setting one up? Tired of dea...

Dodo_1

•9 months ago

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noise

i do have trouble with noise. I go mad if somebody chews food next to me . Is this a symptom of ADHD ? Do you have such trouble? The problem is so big that I...

i do have trouble with noise. I go mad if somebody chews food next to me . Is th...

Cheryl93

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Socially, Concerta vs Adderall

Hi, Hopefully someone can help me here. Seems like a supportive community. I was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago. My psychiatrist has me using Concerta and...

Hi, Hopefully someone can help me here. Seems like a supportive community. I was...

Kat105

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Where does one go for help with this crap?

Where do people go to get help for ADD? I know of two ADD places, one won't help me, and the other is useless. Just look up psychiatrist in the yellow pages?...

Where do people go to get help for ADD? I know of two ADD places, one won't hel...

Tormented555

•9 months ago

14 Replies

ADHD Burnout

I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD at 48 yo. Finally a lot of things make sense to me, like forgetting ppl’s bdays and being over stimulated with too much...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD at 48 yo. Finally a lot of things make se...

CheeseIt

•9 months ago

17 Replies

Struggle busing here

I work full time nights, have 4 kids and trying to go for my MSN. Having a really rough time finding motivation for my class work. Any tips?

I work full time nights, have 4 kids and trying to go for my MSN. Having a reall...

Bbloehr

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Anybody else feel like this?

Anybody else feel like ADD is their biggest problem in life? I do. For consistency, persistency, ruthlessness, etc, no person, situation, institution, etc even...

Anybody else feel like ADD is their biggest problem in life? I do. For consisten...

Tormented555

•9 months ago

26 Replies

increasing Vyvanse dose

I was on 40 Mg of Vyvanse and it literally put me to sleep l. It got a little better over the month. I requested an increase because I take my capsule at...

I was on 40 Mg of Vyvanse and it literally put me to sleep l. It got a little b...

IversonK

•9 months ago

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(Not)Going to miss you guys! (after all)

(Update: learned it's free). I really enjoyed this forum and you wonderful kindred spirits. I was able to afford $5 a month, but with the new CHADD rates up...

(Update: learned it's free). I really enjoyed this forum and you wonderful ki...

PinkPanda23

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Disclosure Experience Survey: Recruiting people with ADHD!

Dear CHADD Community! We are a team of researchers from the University of Toronto conducting research to help people with ADHD and other invisible...

Dear CHADD Community! We are a team of researchers from the University of Toron...

Disability_Research

Researcher•9 months ago

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I have more than ADHD

*I’d like to note I’m also adopted and was given up at 6 days old and was in foster care until I was 2* I have Autism and Bipolar 2, in addition to my ADHD....

*I’d like to note I’m also adopted and was given up at 6 days old and was in fos...

Schutt2023

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Point Of Happiness

I just don't see the point of happiness. Maybe it's because most of my happy memories are very vague. Also whenever I'm happy these days I get really energetic...

I just don't see the point of happiness. Maybe it's because most of my happy mem...

BunnyJen90

•9 months ago

18 Replies

I need help now

I am a 68-year old woman who was diagnosed with ADD (the Inattentive Type) 23 years ago, in 2000, by a reputable psychiatrist. She quickly put me on Ritalin...

I am a 68-year old woman who was diagnosed with ADD (the Inattentive Type) 23 ye...

WriterG

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Looking for my people

Im 51 years old and just have been diagnosed with ADHD. I always felt different but in my head I thought it was Autism . I had never been diagnosed. I met...

Im 51 years old and just have been diagnosed with ADHD. I always felt different ...

Jasperdad1

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Finally getting meds - Ritalin: Tell me your happy experiences on Ritalin 🙏🏼

After 1 year of waiting, today my psychiatrist is sending a letter to my GP to prescribe Ritalin. Start on 10mg, then 2 weeks later 20mg, then 2 weeks later...

After 1 year of waiting, today my psychiatrist is sending a letter to my GP to p...

ADDandMe

•9 months ago

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ADHD Clutter vs. Hoarding

So I've struggled for years with clutter. Every time we moved, a little more stuff was packed and taken to the next place. Because there never seemed to be...

So I've struggled for years with clutter. Every time we moved, a little more st...

PinkPanda23

•9 months ago

6 Replies

financial distress from adult adhd

hello, i was assessed for adhd in April. I went to a therapist for depression/ anxiety and after speaking with me for a few weeks she said, I think you have...

hello, i was assessed for adhd in April. I went to a therapist for depression/...

SierraHomesick

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Struggling with work/life balance

I’m finding myself stuck within the same struggle that I constantly keep circling back to. I feel like there has to be an answer or a solution, but maybe there...

I’m finding myself stuck within the same struggle that I constantly keep circlin...

AniSk

•9 months ago

2 Replies

Feedback on Day treatment programs for inattentive ADHD

my doctor recommending a day treatment program which involves therapy in groups addressing multiple issues -inattentive ADHD and accompanying depression...

my doctor recommending a day treatment program which involves therapy in groups ...

Bucky94

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Who likes or loves their job here?

....or has at least over 50% positives to say about it?For myself and a new poster who doesn't like his.

....or has at least over 50% positives to say about it?For myself and a new post...

Hominid711

•9 months ago

24 Replies

Latest advice about the therapeutic gain when decluttering

Thought I post this. Helped me. Just leisurely letting my mind wander but also or ideally listening to the radio or podcasts but am a bit of a newbie to the...

Thought I post this. Helped me. Just leisurely letting my mind wander but also o...

Hominid711

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Completely lost

Hi, Several years ago, I discovered that I have the symptoms of adhd but I let it go and judged myself about making excuses. I struggled in my bachelor's...

Hi, Several years ago, I discovered that I have the symptoms of adhd but I let ...

nanadhd

•9 months ago

2 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Improve Your Workplace Social Skills

Social skill deficits can harm your career. Recognizing that ADHD symptoms can make it difficult to learn and practice the people skills necessary in the...

Social skill deficits can harm your career. Recognizing that ADHD symptoms can m...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•10 months ago

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What happened to ADD and what is it called now.

Hello. I joined specifically so I can ask this question. I was diagnosed with ADD back in 2004 but have mostly left this alone as the psychiatrists focused...

Hello. I joined specifically so I can ask this question. I was diagnosed with A...

Misstea

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Without diagnosis

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed at 60. Yes you read that right. I went through my whole life struggling so much and didn't know why. So much wasted time,...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed at 60. Yes you read that right. I went through my w...

Lupiegirl46

•10 months ago

3 Replies

ADHD adult struggling with finding a stimulating job

I dont know where to start, finding a stimulating job means everything to me, It has been xtremely difficult lately. I got my bachelor's in Safety and Health...

I dont know where to start, finding a stimulating job means everything to me, It...

xboxrrod

•10 months ago

4 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for July 2023

Informal poll: Do you remember your childhood?

first ADHD assessment this week , any tips ?!

Is there support here for the spouse of the ADHD patients?

Best Adderall Alternatives?

Phoenix support group?

noise

Socially, Concerta vs Adderall

Where does one go for help with this crap?

ADHD Burnout

Struggle busing here

Anybody else feel like this?

increasing Vyvanse dose

(Not)Going to miss you guys! (after all)

Disclosure Experience Survey: Recruiting people with ADHD!

I have more than ADHD

Point Of Happiness

I need help now

Looking for my people

Finally getting meds - Ritalin: Tell me your happy experiences on Ritalin 🙏🏼

ADHD Clutter vs. Hoarding

financial distress from adult adhd

Struggling with work/life balance

Feedback on Day treatment programs for inattentive ADHD

Who likes or loves their job here?

Latest advice about the therapeutic gain when decluttering

Completely lost

ADHD Weekly -- Improve Your Workplace Social Skills

What happened to ADD and what is it called now.

Without diagnosis

ADHD adult struggling with finding a stimulating job

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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