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Employer accommodations

I am a manager in a tech company. I am struggling with ADHD in particular my new job: has introduce a lot of new systems, new processes. I am asking my...

I am a manager in a tech company. I am struggling with ADHD in particular my new...

Olivierv

•8 months ago

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marriage and adhd

This has been a long journey for us with him just being diagnosed in the last year with adhd it has explained sooo much of our 25 year marriage. BUT, now that...

This has been a long journey for us with him just being diagnosed in the last ye...

doghome

•8 months ago

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Newly medicated, concerta, now Ritalin.

Hi, first post here. I am 35, always had ADD symptoms but Seems to scrape bye previously. Life has gotten increasingly more difficult since my daughter has...

Hi, first post here. I am 35, always had ADD symptoms but Seems to scrape bye p...

FishermanT

•8 months ago

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Fears with my new life and TDAH

I am afraid of emptiness and making mistakes now that I am going to start a new life without my protective partner after 13 years. Will I be able to choose a...

I am afraid of emptiness and making mistakes now that I am going to start a new ...

LuisBarcelona

•8 months ago

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Late Diagnosis

Hello guys, I am new to the forum. I am a 28 year old women. I am getting assessed for ADHD this October. Is anyone else getting assessed soon or did get...

Hello guys, I am new to the forum. I am a 28 year old women. I am getting as...

Vegan23

•8 months ago

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Great ADHD podcast

Mel Robbins has a great podcast about late diagnosed ADHD and especially in women. If you have not seen it I would urge you to check it out....

Mel Robbins has a great podcast about late diagnosed ADHD and especially in wome...

StanleyThyroid

•8 months ago

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First Step Towards "High Functioning"

https://youtu.be/nfElaOpltNg?si=Pk9nY30zTAfJO_2r

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•8 months ago

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How do you know if Concerta is working?

This may seem a strange question. My son is on his 3rd week of Concerta. 18mg week 1, 36mg week 2 and now on 54mg. He is having trouble saying if it is having...

This may seem a strange question. My son is on his 3rd week of Concerta. 18mg we...

Whitecarnation

•8 months ago

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What are your experiences with memory issues?

I recently had a very bad experience during a job interview that resulted from a bit of a misunderstanding and a couple of my ADHD symptoms. I find that while...

I recently had a very bad experience during a job interview that resulted from a...

mmcaulay

•8 months ago

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please help me my life is so overwhelming

where do i start? My inbox is overflowing and my laptop is dead. What little I knew how to do I have no idea how to do it on my phone. My storage is...

where do i start? My inbox is overflowing and my laptop is dead. What little I k...

Tenley_Vega

•8 months ago

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Nothing is working! I’m not asking for advice I’m just feeling sorry for myself.

My girl is 8. She is hyper, extremely defiant, immature, LOUD, obnoxious, and has no impulse control. Honestly, I think she may be a narcissist. Can you tell...

My girl is 8. She is hyper, extremely defiant, immature, LOUD, obnoxious, and ha...

Kbiddle1

•8 months ago

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A simple ADHD life lesson from solitaire

As a 50-year-old man who's only known about my ADHD for about three years, I'm still discovering things about how I function, and ways I can improve those...

As a 50-year-old man who's only known about my ADHD for about three years, I'm s...

mmcaulay

•8 months ago

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Any advice on how to get diagnosed in UK

hello I’m new on this ADHD group but have been on thyroid HU for many years. My 21 year old son thinks he has “a screw loose” to use his term and his close...

hello I’m new on this ADHD group but have been on thyroid HU for many years. M...

Polly91

•8 months ago

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What are some ADHD tips, tricks, or hacks that help you with motivation, production, or anything that just helps in general?

I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and I have some things I've learned to do on my own through trial and error. I still have issues with...

I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and I have some things I'v...

InattentiveGertie

•8 months ago

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Concerta XL early side effects

My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect...

My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to inc...

Willow789

•8 months ago

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Grief before ending up my relationship

I am about to take action and end up the relationship with my boyfriend after 13 years. A caregiver profile :( Luckily accompanied by a good therapist. But I...

I am about to take action and end up the relationship with my boyfriend after 13...

LuisBarcelona

•8 months ago

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hormones

Any post-menopausal women out there? My symptoms of ADD -for me it’s really MDD motivation deficit disorder, have gotten much worse over the past couple of...

Any post-menopausal women out there? My symptoms of ADD -for me it’s really MDD ...

ADDSufferer

•8 months ago

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Ritalin =weight loss?

Hello everyone. I was wondering how common weight loss is while taking ritalin? Thanks.

Hello everyone. I was wondering how common weight loss is while taking ritali...

CheeseIt

•8 months ago

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ADHD and stimulate abuse and recovery

Hello, as is common with ADHD I have struggled with an addiction to stimulants since an early age. My normal routine is to be sober for 2-4 years and then...

Hello, as is common with ADHD I have struggled with an addiction to stimulants s...

mrb3000

•8 months ago

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Did you have a family member or childhood friend accompany you to your appointment to be assessed?

Good morning , So after been assessed last month for referral to see if have ADHD I now have an appointment date which is next month ,so not long to wait !...

Good morning , So after been assessed last month for referral to see if have A...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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catholic adhd young adults?

I have 20 yr old son, ADHD inattentive w sensory proc disorder, rejection sensitivity - so isolatingAny practicing Catholics out there find any young adult...

I have 20 yr old son, ADHD inattentive w sensory proc disorder, rejection sensit...

MaxfieldKingston

•8 months ago

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I need to find a job?

The more I try to complete my resume teh harder it gets..

LittleKG

•8 months ago

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Are there boarding homes in Orange County, CA, that support neurodivergent individuals (ADHD) in College?

My son, who is in College, is looking for a home/house in Orange County where he can live with neurodivergent individuals. Thank you.

My son, who is in College, is looking for a home/house in Orange County where he...

underdsun

•8 months ago

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Affordable Adult ADHD(Inattentive) diagnosis options

Hi I've read the general page on resources for getting ADHD diagnoses but wondering if anyone has any suggestions for affordable diagnoses. Everywhere I look...

Hi I've read the general page on resources for getting ADHD diagnoses but wonde...

PaulSyd

•8 months ago

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Online Support Group with CHADD

Hey everyone, Does anyone know any ADHD support groups online? I tried attending CHADD online support groups but they sometimes don't show up to the...

Hey everyone, Does anyone know any ADHD support groups online? I tried attendi...

Spa865

•8 months ago

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Anyone diagnosed with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo? Do you have my cyclical sleepiness issues?

Not many people are diagnosed with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo. Anyone who is would likely know why so I won't get into that. Just to say the ADHD relevance is...

Not many people are diagnosed with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo. Anyone who is would...

HCStymie

•8 months ago

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food aversions.

tried loads of meds in the last 8 month, on elvanase now which works the best for me by miles. lately Iv felt nauseous randomly through the day, like morning...

tried loads of meds in the last 8 month, on elvanase now which works the best f...

Emsil21

•8 months ago

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Personality Dull Vyvanse?

Hi All, I took vyvanse 30m like a day ago, this is my second day. I haven't noticed any major side effects except insomnia and also strangely feeling a bit...

Hi All, I took vyvanse 30m like a day ago, this is my second day. I haven't not...

Salah_09

•8 months ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Is It Part of Being Older, or Is It ADHD?

An increasing number of older adults seek an evaluation for ADHD when they realize it’s something more than aging that is affecting their executive...

An increasing number of older adults seek an evaluation for ADHD when they reali...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•9 months ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Get Ready for Your First Moving Day

A lot goes into making a move into your first independent home. Especially when it’s your first time on your own, planning and breaking the move into phases...

A lot goes into making a move into your first independent home. Especially when ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•9 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2023

Employer accommodations

marriage and adhd

Newly medicated, concerta, now Ritalin.

Fears with my new life and TDAH

Late Diagnosis

Great ADHD podcast

First Step Towards "High Functioning"

How do you know if Concerta is working?

What are your experiences with memory issues?

please help me my life is so overwhelming

Nothing is working! I’m not asking for advice I’m just feeling sorry for myself.

A simple ADHD life lesson from solitaire

Any advice on how to get diagnosed in UK

What are some ADHD tips, tricks, or hacks that help you with motivation, production, or anything that just helps in general?

Concerta XL early side effects

Grief before ending up my relationship

hormones

Ritalin =weight loss?

ADHD and stimulate abuse and recovery

Did you have a family member or childhood friend accompany you to your appointment to be assessed?

catholic adhd young adults?

I need to find a job?

Are there boarding homes in Orange County, CA, that support neurodivergent individuals (ADHD) in College?

Affordable Adult ADHD(Inattentive) diagnosis options

Online Support Group with CHADD

Anyone diagnosed with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo? Do you have my cyclical sleepiness issues?

food aversions.

Personality Dull Vyvanse?

ADHD Weekly -- Is It Part of Being Older, or Is It ADHD?

ADHD Weekly -- Get Ready for Your First Moving Day

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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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