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adhd and caffeine

okay so I am a coffee addict, which I bet most of you are, and I am not on any medication or therapy or anything. I've noticed that I usually can't function...

okay so I am a coffee addict, which I bet most of you are, and I am not on any m...

BurntoutMedc_Student

•9 months ago

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Trying Vyvanse tomorrow

Hi All, I'm gonna officially try vyvanse tomorrow morning. It's been ages and due to some scary reviews, stigma etc. I had just delayed trying it for more...

Hi All, I'm gonna officially try vyvanse tomorrow morning. It's been ages and d...

Salah_09

•9 months ago

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ADHD Support, What could be helpful?

Hi Everyone :) First time poster here. As I'm learning about my own experience with ADHD, I've been spending some time trying to look into what types of...

Hi Everyone :) First time poster here. As I'm learning about my own experienc...

N8-The-SK8

•9 months ago

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Help with Presentations while interviewing - cannot organize thoughts.

I was recently impacted by the layoffs in the tech industry. I am in sales, and have been actively interviewing. I also suffer from RSD so interviewing is...

I was recently impacted by the layoffs in the tech industry. I am in sales, and ...

LearningToCopewADHD

•9 months ago

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how to get projects done with fatigue

so I’ve been pretty stressed this week. I’m a teacher and I’m teaching a new class and the prep is pretty intense and I’m also in meetings all day and have...

so I’ve been pretty stressed this week. I’m a teacher and I’m teaching a new cl...

wesleybilbo

•9 months ago

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Getting old(er) and have been diagnosed since childhood. But...

Okay, I often try on here to give open advice. But today, I sit looking back on me... Like so many, I have been diagnosed for many years. Well since I was 5....

Okay, I often try on here to give open advice. But today, I sit looking back on ...

Ejcox2002

•9 months ago

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Disability

I am on a 1 month leave from work and I'm considering all of my return-to-work options. I've been looking for other jobs but with social anxiety and ADHD,...

I am on a 1 month leave from work and I'm considering all of my return-to-work o...

Bangtan

•9 months ago

5 Replies

I’m sadly

I have ADHD and I have depression I feel terrible for not being able to organize myself and I get more depressed that it makes me less willing to do things the...

I have ADHD and I have depression I feel terrible for not being able to organize...

Lili90desenho

•9 months ago

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How to not feel like an A-hole when your the spouse not with ADHD?

Our marriage is really struggling. As a bit of background we have been together 15 years this year, have children, a business and a dog. My husband has always...

Our marriage is really struggling. As a bit of background we have been together ...

Theestateagentswife

•9 months ago

20 Replies

Support in Nevada?

I just recently moved from California to Nevada. I’m currently unemployed and I don’t have any health insurance. I don’t know how to get help for my mental...

I just recently moved from California to Nevada. I’m currently unemployed and I ...

Tasandra

•9 months ago

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Dealing with feelings of a kind of "imposter syndrome."

I'm currently 50 and was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago. I also have suffered from intractable chronic pain for about 20 years now. I've been very fortunate...

I'm currently 50 and was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago. I also have suffered f...

mmcaulay

•9 months ago

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Neucon 36mg - how would I know if dose is too high

I was first on Mefedinal 18mg and that worked well but just for a burst of few hours. Psych then changed me to Neucon and said to try 27mg or 36mg to see what...

I was first on Mefedinal 18mg and that worked well but just for a burst of few h...

RoxyBee

•9 months ago

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No Meds Work? A “death sentence” diagnosis.

I am whining, but I’m feeling hopeless and lost F55 It has been obviously that I have an ADHD brain for my entire life. I have a folder of school reports...

I am whining, but I’m feeling hopeless and lost F55 It has been obviously t...

JulBean

•9 months ago

20 Replies

Concerta XL and coca cola

Hi everyone. My son who is 18 has just taken his first dose of Concerta today and his ‘prescriber’ who is titrating him, doesn’t seem to want to answer the...

Hi everyone. My son who is 18 has just taken his first dose of Concerta today an...

Whitecarnation

•9 months ago

24 Replies

New to this and adhd

Recently been told I have adhd after initial bipolar diagnosis so changed Meds. Now I feel a different types of no right and getting more hyper.

Recently been told I have adhd after initial bipolar diagnosis so changed Meds. ...

Myweedog

•10 months ago

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Stuck

Lately been feeling very stuck in life because of ADHD and seems there is nothing I can do. It isn't like there is a cure for ADHD. Been stuck in the same job...

Lately been feeling very stuck in life because of ADHD and seems there is nothin...

BunnyJen90

•10 months ago

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Unable to take ADHD medication

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and because of my heart condition (cardiomyopathy), I can not take any type of medication for ADD or ADHD. Any suggestions...

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and because of my heart condition (cardiomyop...

Nextchapter4me

•10 months ago

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HELP RE 21 YEAR OLD SON WITH ADHD

My son was only formally diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago as he entered 2nd year university, as he is very smart and was able to hide his issues in high school...

My son was only formally diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago as he entered 2nd year ...

Fin12345

•10 months ago

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Self harm

Does anybody else self harm because of ADD? Apparently you shouldn't tell places you do this because then they don't want to deal with you.

Does anybody else self harm because of ADD? Apparently you shouldn't tell place...

Tormented555

•10 months ago

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pamIamADD

I am a mom of 3 boys and a wife of a man who has many health problems. I have been struggling with organizing and anxiety more and more. I need therapy but the...

I am a mom of 3 boys and a wife of a man who has many health problems. I have be...

pamIamADD

•10 months ago

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Adderal xr side effects

After not taking anything for around 7 years I decided to try Adderall again. Im on my second day of taking it and I’ve been feeling bursts of somewhat intense...

After not taking anything for around 7 years I decided to try Adderall again. Im...

StillRetro

•10 months ago

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SAC6 AND RISING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

I have SCA6 and am very effected when the temperature outside rises. I stay inside an air conditioned house but am still nonfunctional - extremely weak, off...

I have SCA6 and am very effected when the temperature outside rises. I stay ins...

Hickox

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Again with the depression diagnosis

Hi everyone, I just need to vent because I know there will be someone on here that can relate. Just moved to Texas and have reached out to some providers to...

Hi everyone, I just need to vent because I know there will be someone on here th...

MattiGrace

•10 months ago

9 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- What to Do When Your Loved One Doesn’t Want Help

Sometimes, what is obvious to you is not clear to the person closest to you, especially when ADHD symptoms are involved. Read more about what to do when a...

Sometimes, what is obvious to you is not clear to the person closest to you, esp...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•10 months ago

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What To Do About Lonliness

Usually I'm fine being alone but lately been feeling a bit lonely. Doesn't help that I'm single now. I've tried looking for other guys but no luck. Starting to...

Usually I'm fine being alone but lately been feeling a bit lonely. Doesn't help ...

BunnyJen90

•10 months ago

21 Replies

Is anyone using AI?

I have been writing cover letters and using it in my job search. It hasn't really been saving me time as the results need a lot of editing, but it HAS allowed...

I have been writing cover letters and using it in my job search. It hasn't reall...

Blue_186281_red

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Understanding executive dysfunction (looking for feedback)

For me, executive dysfunction is probably one of the most difficult symptoms of ADHD to convey to others. It just sounds so bizarre and unreasonable. I was...

For me, executive dysfunction is probably one of the most difficult symptoms of ...

mmcaulay

•10 months ago

22 Replies

weight loss

What are other people’s experiences with weight loss after starting meds? I’ve been on medication for 4/5 months now and lost a fair amount of weight. I wasn’t...

What are other people’s experiences with weight loss after starting meds? I’ve b...

Gunners1

•10 months ago

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First Assessment today done !

So today I had my first assessment and it took an hour and a half . I was very nervous but felt myself rambling on and got quite emotional going over all the...

So today I had my first assessment and it took an hour and a half . I was very n...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2023

adhd and caffeine

Trying Vyvanse tomorrow

ADHD Support, What could be helpful?

Help with Presentations while interviewing - cannot organize thoughts.

how to get projects done with fatigue

Getting old(er) and have been diagnosed since childhood. But...

Disability

I’m sadly

How to not feel like an A-hole when your the spouse not with ADHD?

Support in Nevada?

Dealing with feelings of a kind of "imposter syndrome."

Neucon 36mg - how would I know if dose is too high

No Meds Work? A “death sentence” diagnosis.

Concerta XL and coca cola

New to this and adhd

Stuck

Unable to take ADHD medication

HELP RE 21 YEAR OLD SON WITH ADHD

Self harm

pamIamADD

Adderal xr side effects

SAC6 AND RISING BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

Again with the depression diagnosis

ADHD Weekly -- What to Do When Your Loved One Doesn’t Want Help

What To Do About Lonliness

Is anyone using AI?

Understanding executive dysfunction (looking for feedback)

weight loss

First Assessment today done !

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

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