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learning to cope with my adhd and learning how to make it a positive instead of a negative

In a state where im learning to cope with my adhd and learn how to make it a positive instead of a negative digging deep within my self to apply the effort...

In a state where im learning to cope with my adhd and learn how to make it a pos...

TRILLMIND96

•7 months ago

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Modafinil 100mg Tablets

My doctor has prescribed Modafinil 100mg Tablets for my ADD, replacing my Adderal. Has anyone tried this? I assume she is changing it because of the intense...

My doctor has prescribed Modafinil 100mg Tablets for my ADD, replacing my Addera...

TravelGirl6

•7 months ago

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ADHD Spiral- Sleep Hygiene

hi! My ADHD has blown up since starting grad school and now I never wanna go to bed at a reasonable time. I need sleep regularity in my life in order to...

hi! My ADHD has blown up since starting grad school and now I never wanna go to...

ADHDDNP

•7 months ago

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ADHD child facing expulsion for false accusations and not adhering to IEP

My 14-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD, executive brain disorder, and tic disorder. He attends a Florida public school and just started 8th grade. Two...

My 14-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD, executive brain disorder, and t...

TravelWillow

•7 months ago

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New and blue

Hi everyone. (and my mind goes blank on what to write...) I started exploring a possibly neurodivergent mind over a year ago and although I feel a bit more...

Hi everyone. (and my mind goes blank on what to write...) I started exploring a...

starsallover

•7 months ago

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Tips and tricks for business owners living with adhd.

just opened a bakery and boy am I learning a whole lot about myself in such a short amount of time. Anything helps, thanks and much appreciated

just opened a bakery and boy am I learning a whole lot about myself in such a sh...

Imainpeach07

•7 months ago

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How did you find a specialist to help you deal with your ADHD? I'm a married white dad, diagnosed a week before I turned 60. Help...

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. It was an amazing moment when at intermission of the symphony I realized I was listening to the music and there weren't a...

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. It was an amazing moment when at intermissi...

SteveRosen

•7 months ago

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Staying Motivated

One of the greatest parts of being an archivist is our ability to carefully digest each piece of ephemera or artifact found within that collection. All types...

One of the greatest parts of being an archivist is our ability to carefully dige...

NotAChevy

•7 months ago

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Regarding my Symptoms and Solutions

Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my initial post, outlining who I am and my experience with ADHD. I read each response, and it made me feel...

Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my initial post, outlining ...

ShepherdSalamanca

•7 months ago

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First Dr. Apt

Hello, I have my first Drs visit tomorrow regarding my ADHD/mental health. I am wondering what treatments are out there and what I should even ask about or...

Hello, I have my first Drs visit tomorrow regarding my ADHD/mental health. I am...

OrangeOstrich

•7 months ago

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Husband is struggling

My husband is 55 and has never been diagnosed with ADHD, but our daughter was in middle school (now 23) and it runs in his family (mainly diagnosed in the...

My husband is 55 and has never been diagnosed with ADHD, but our daughter was in...

kroeder96

•7 months ago

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Social Support Networks - How To Build?

55F Although my ADHD and depression have been very evident since early childhood, both my parents (when I was young) and I (as an adult) resisted chemical...

55F Although my ADHD and depression have been very evident since early childhoo...

JulBean

•7 months ago

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Advice on medication

Hi, I recently had my official ADHD diagnosis. Today I have been prescribed Rubifen SR, which I think is basically Ritalin SR under a different name. I am...

Hi, I recently had my official ADHD diagnosis. Today I have been prescribed Rub...

ScrotieMcBoogerBalls

•7 months ago

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Adhd in the family

My brother has just got diagnosed with combined type and my sister has adhd too. Her daughter has adhd too and possible asd. I am going to be assesed to for...

My brother has just got diagnosed with combined type and my sister has adhd too....

elanaoali

•7 months ago

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Trying to be more social.

Hello! I'm glad I found this community, as I am not entirely sure how to progress with my social life. I am a 22yr old (M), formerly medicated with...

Hello! I'm glad I found this community, as I am not entirely sure how to progres...

Glyph_Dynamics

•7 months ago

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wondering about career change

I’ve been diagnosed for over 3 years and I see a lot of ways my career is not a very good fit me after years of thinking I did not fit in. I am considering a...

I’ve been diagnosed for over 3 years and I see a lot of ways my career is not a ...

Attentiondefdiff

•7 months ago

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adderal and high blood pressure

I just got diagnosed with ADHD and started taking adderal. My blood pressure has always been really good and doctors would be surprised how low my pressure...

I just got diagnosed with ADHD and started taking adderal. My blood pressure has...

Sunnyskies2023

•7 months ago

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Irritability in the evenings

I have always had a hard time transitioning from work to home. Even before I had kids, I would have to decompress before I could even talk to my husband. With...

I have always had a hard time transitioning from work to home. Even before I had...

MaudQ

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Undiagnosed until middle age

Hello everyone,I feel like I missed out on a full productive life because I had undiagnosed ADHD since I can remember; I was only recently diagnosed a few...

Hello everyone,I feel like I missed out on a full productive life because I had ...

ME196

•7 months ago

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How to Process & Understand the Struggles & Trauma of Undiagnosed ADHD in Our Adolescent Years.

Hi all, I uploaded a video on my ADHD Youtube channel that explores the common difficulties many teens & adolescents face in regards to ADHD, along with the...

Hi all, I uploaded a video on my ADHD Youtube channel that explores the common ...

Eclecticentric77

•7 months ago

2 Replies

ADHD Weekly -- Drivers with ADHD Can Get Caught in DUI Laws

Traffic laws meant to discourage impaired driving don’t always take research on medication and safe driving into account. Read more about this at...

Traffic laws meant to discourage impaired driving don’t always take research on ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•7 months ago

1 Reply

Social Acceptance

I'm not really sure what I am supposed to say here, but I'd like to share something that has been bothering me for a while. I'm not sure if what I am...

I'm not really sure what I am supposed to say here, but I'd like to share someth...

Hufflepuffgirl

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Just wanted to say hi:)

hi:) I never stop learning. Do not give up! The answers arrive even if it takes ages. Not easy.

hi:) I never stop learning. Do not give up! The answers arrive even if it ...

djmizzo11

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Late diagnosis female

Hi all . I have recently been diagnosed early 60s! So much to take in and make sense of

Hi all . I have recently been diagnosed early 60s! So much to take in and make s...

Allysmum

•7 months ago

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ISO tutor for mech eng. grad school courses

Hi, I'm trying to help my son locate a tutor for his grad school courses in mechanical engineering (specifically solid mechanics, and possibly additive...

Hi, I'm trying to help my son locate a tutor for his grad school courses in mec...

momadhd

•7 months ago

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Frustrated by People

Hi, I am venting. Yesterday, I followed through, and went to an "intake appointment" with a new dentist. My former dentist retired, and I haven't been to...

Hi, I am venting. Yesterday, I followed through, and went to an "intake appo...

SilverbackG

•7 months ago

7 Replies

how do you discipline teens with ADHD?

I can’t take games away and I can’t take phone away cause they don’t care much for it and find new things to keep them occupied. I try punishing with chores...

I can’t take games away and I can’t take phone away cause they don’t care much ...

Nostrings

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Treating ADHD

I was diagnosed as a child things have recently gotten quite bad that I am having a hard time functioning and even staying motivated. I keep starting new task...

I was diagnosed as a child things have recently gotten quite bad that I am havi...

Nostrings

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Elvanse shortage UK

There's currently a shortage of stimulant medication here in the UK. I have contacted Takeda who manufacture it and have received the reply saying it should be...

There's currently a shortage of stimulant medication here in the UK. I have cont...

StanleyThyroid

•7 months ago

16 Replies

Keeping Organized

“It’s 2am, you’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, with a thousand things running through your head. You can’t sleep, and you know, if I could only clear...

“It’s 2am, you’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, with a thousand things r...

NotAChevy

•7 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2023

learning to cope with my adhd and learning how to make it a positive instead of a negative

Modafinil 100mg Tablets

ADHD Spiral- Sleep Hygiene

ADHD child facing expulsion for false accusations and not adhering to IEP

New and blue

Tips and tricks for business owners living with adhd.

How did you find a specialist to help you deal with your ADHD? I'm a married white dad, diagnosed a week before I turned 60. Help...

Staying Motivated

Regarding my Symptoms and Solutions

First Dr. Apt

Husband is struggling

Social Support Networks - How To Build?

Advice on medication

Adhd in the family

Trying to be more social.

wondering about career change

adderal and high blood pressure

Irritability in the evenings

Undiagnosed until middle age

How to Process & Understand the Struggles & Trauma of Undiagnosed ADHD in Our Adolescent Years.

ADHD Weekly -- Drivers with ADHD Can Get Caught in DUI Laws

Social Acceptance

Just wanted to say hi:)

Late diagnosis female

ISO tutor for mech eng. grad school courses

Frustrated by People

how do you discipline teens with ADHD?

Treating ADHD

Elvanse shortage UK

Keeping Organized

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive