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ADHD... & anxiety?!

What ADHD meds DON'T make anxiety worse? Tried Venlafaxine with Elvanse so far.. they initially worked great... but anxiety is tooo high for this to be...

What ADHD meds DON'T make anxiety worse? Tried Venlafaxine with Elvanse so far.....

hyperfocusaficionado

•4 months ago

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Can you recommend a coach/class to teach parents how to help an adult child with ADHD?

Support of those close to us is so important for navigating ADHD successfully, especially where comorbid conditions are present such as anxiety and......

Support of those close to us is so important for navigating ADHD successfully, e...

hyperfocusaficionado

•4 months ago

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Elvanse Vyvanse for ADHD & anxiety - Are these side effects normal or is it the wrong med?

Days 1, 2, 3 of Elvanse felt INCREDIBLE. Like a fog lifted - happier than i remember being in yeaaars with so much motivation and energy to get stuff done....

Days 1, 2, 3 of Elvanse felt INCREDIBLE. Like a fog lifted - happier than i reme...

hyperfocusaficionado

•4 months ago

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ADHD meds and eating

I'm on methylphenidate (concerta) for over a year now and I can't complain too much because it's the little help that I needed. The worst side effect is...

I'm on methylphenidate (concerta) for over a year now and I can't complain too m...

CreationInProgress

•4 months ago

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New here

Hi, I'm a newly diagnosed adult female from Canada. Thanks for the support- looking forward to learning and possibly contributing at some point. Meghan

Hi, I'm a newly diagnosed adult female from Canada. Thanks for the support- loo...

Megsun2

•4 months ago

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Screen time after school 5th grade.

Just curious about everyone else's after school screen time struggles and what has worked. Do you have a strick no screens during the school week?

Just curious about everyone else's after school screen time struggles and what h...

MamasTryn

•4 months ago

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Know a provider who really gets it?

I have been a satisfied "customer" of Dr. Craig Liden and The Being Well Center in Gibsonia, PA for over 20 years. Before that, I saw a series of professionals...

I have been a satisfied "customer" of Dr. Craig Liden and The Being Well Center ...

ADDboyDad

•4 months ago

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Repairing the damage

The resentment in my marriage is hard to tackle. 20 years married . 5 years since diagnosed . My husband has years of resentment for the way I treated him....

The resentment in my marriage is hard to tackle. 20 years married . 5 years si...

porcupin

•4 months ago

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Memories

I've now been on Strattera for about 18 months .. I've found it works well for me, and the side effects aren’t near what I hear others discuss (especially...

I've now been on Strattera for about 18 months .. I've found it works well for m...

NotAChevy

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Ready to move on from this job to a better one

Last week, a big issue came up at work, and it really stressed me out. This was just the latest in a series of stressful issues that have come with this job,...

Last week, a big issue came up at work, and it really stressed me out. This was ...

STEM_Dad

•4 months ago

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Living and working with ADHD

Hi! My name is Sara and I'm from Spain. I knew that something was wrong with me since preschool. Teachers used to tell my parents that I lived in Wonderland,...

Hi! My name is Sara and I'm from Spain. I knew that something was wrong with me ...

CreationInProgress

•4 months ago

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I'm new

Would love to hear tips on how people with later-in-life ADHD diagnosis unlearn bad habits and create new habits, especially when it comes to prioritizing...

Would love to hear tips on how people with later-in-life ADHD diagnosis unlearn ...

ADHD_Novelist

•4 months ago

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Hello! Introducing myself!

Just another ADHDer trying to find my way with a late dx. I am hoping to connect with others who understand the struggle. From living in the USA and the UK, I...

Just another ADHDer trying to find my way with a late dx. I am hoping to connect...

RizzKalifa

•4 months ago

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Intro

Hello, I am KnightlyADHD, 26 year old male living in the United States. Some of my interests include blogging (this is my current responsibility for the...

Hello, I am KnightlyADHD, 26 year old male living in the United States. Some of ...

KnightlyADHD

•4 months ago

1 Reply

First day of concerta

Hello!I have been to many health care providers and now I have the diagnosis of adult ADHD..and it's clear the inattentive type. I'm starting today my...

Hello!I have been to many health care providers and now I have the diagnosis of ...

Notebook24

•4 months ago

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How to stay productive in the work place, on task and ultimately gain some speed.

How to stay productive, on task and ultimately gain some speed. I am ALWAYS the last one done at every job I've ever had. I've heard all the silver linings...

How to stay productive, on task and ultimately gain some speed. I am ALWAYS the ...

happy4this

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Any Tips on Dealing with Being Bored

Hey Guys, I just wanted to reach out and see if any of you had any helpful tips around overcoming boredom. It seems that I do really well for a couple weeks...

Hey Guys, I just wanted to reach out and see if any of you had any helpful tips ...

KnightlyADHD

•4 months ago

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My BF dumped me because of my ADHD.

Hi, I am currently healing from getting dumped by my boyfriend of 1.5 years. We always had trouble with understanding each other. My ex kept nagging me to do...

Hi, I am currently healing from getting dumped by my boyfriend of 1.5 years. W...

IAmZozo

•4 months ago

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Adult ADD and pronloged fasting

Hello,I'm navigating prolonged fasting to help with the destructive inattentiveness. Any insight?

Hello,I'm navigating prolonged fasting to help with the destructive inattentiven...

Notebook24

•4 months ago

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insight is welcomed.. pls!

Hello, my name is Allison and I am 51 years old. I am reaching out because I am facing a very tough situation and I am in desperate need of help. In 2017, I...

Hello, my name is Allison and I am 51 years old. I am reaching out because I am ...

Allisonleigh

•4 months ago

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Still seeking support

I am very lucky that as a girl I beat the odds and got my diagnosis way back in Elementary School. That being said, the road to understanding my brain is still...

I am very lucky that as a girl I beat the odds and got my diagnosis way back in ...

Mtofhills

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Why bother with another thing?

to the people who have regained confidence in themselves, how did you come about that? I'm not expecting a magical quick fix, but some advice would be lovely....

to the people who have regained confidence in themselves, how did you come about...

starsallover

•4 months ago

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Feel like I am not being heard about possible ADHD symptoms.

I had an appointment today to see if I possibly have ADHD. I am experience symptoms that I have read about and they have been there since high school. I...

I had an appointment today to see if I possibly have ADHD. I am experience sympt...

ParkwayDriveFan24

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Looking for an accountability buddy

Hi all, I'm a young (male) person living in the U.S. and right now I'm looking for an accountability buddy. The part of my ADHD I struggle with the most is...

Hi all, I'm a young (male) person living in the U.S. and right now I'm looking...

ADHDEveryDay

•4 months ago

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Conversations & Confortations

I really didn't know what to call this, but here’s the scenario: You in a social setting and someone approaches you and starts a conversation. You really want...

I really didn't know what to call this, but here’s the scenario: You in a socia...

NotAChevy

•4 months ago

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Now what

So I have made it this far but feel lucky to be where I am at, I have a wife who has not divorced me and a daughter who will still talk to me but through years...

So I have made it this far but feel lucky to be where I am at, I have a wife who...

Uncpch

•4 months ago

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Is my Change of symptoms typical?

I notice many discussions regarding late ADHD diagnostic. I have not seen much at all about ADHD morphing with age. My symptoms have changed so much I...

I notice many discussions regarding late ADHD diagnostic. I have not seen muc...

Sunshinerider

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Newbie ;)

Hello, I'm Zar, a 23-year-old individual with a passion for psychology and understanding the human mind. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year, which has sparked...

Hello, I'm Zar, a 23-year-old individual with a passion for psychology and under...

Powerful_zar

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Off to a slow start

Usually, I like to lurk at this stage in the game. That is, the very beginning of a new journey. I do want to meet others dealing with ADHD to see how they're...

Usually, I like to lurk at this stage in the game. That is, the very beginning o...

Lizbetsweet

•5 months ago

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Overwhelmed and Scared

I am currently working in a position that is way over my ability. Now in the past I have been able to work at the highest level secretarial desks even though...

I am currently working in a position that is way over my ability. Now in the pa...

catalinazamora

•5 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for January 2024

ADHD... & anxiety?!

Can you recommend a coach/class to teach parents how to help an adult child with ADHD?

Elvanse Vyvanse for ADHD & anxiety - Are these side effects normal or is it the wrong med?

ADHD meds and eating

New here

Screen time after school 5th grade.

Know a provider who really gets it?

Repairing the damage

Memories

Ready to move on from this job to a better one

Living and working with ADHD

I'm new

Hello! Introducing myself!

Intro

First day of concerta

How to stay productive in the work place, on task and ultimately gain some speed.

Any Tips on Dealing with Being Bored

My BF dumped me because of my ADHD.

Adult ADD and pronloged fasting

insight is welcomed.. pls!

Still seeking support

Why bother with another thing?

Feel like I am not being heard about possible ADHD symptoms.

Looking for an accountability buddy

Conversations & Confortations

Now what

Is my Change of symptoms typical?

Newbie ;)

Off to a slow start

Overwhelmed and Scared

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Archive