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burnout apparently

anyone ? I’ve posted before , but tend to then go away and continue existing . Started therapy this week , paying for this one as the nhs therapy and metal...

anyone ? I’ve posted before , but tend to then go away and continue existing . ...

Colls47

•3 months ago

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Whiteboards, post-its, timers, oh my - what is your bridge to change from unstructured to structured time with an adult diagnosis?

Hello community - I have been just winging it for many decades of adulthood and just making sure the important things got handled, and of course the exciting...

Hello community - I have been just winging it for many decades of adulthood and ...

43creatures

•3 months ago

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holistic help?

I’ve had pretty prominent adhd and general anxiety/stress and have tried too many chemical meds for my liking all with not so likable side effects among not...

I’ve had pretty prominent adhd and general anxiety/stress and have tried too man...

MissElephantLover

•3 months ago

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Focusing??

you've had a long morning of meetings, you're in the middle of completing this ridiculously complex spreadsheet for your boss that's due in 3 hours, and your...

you've had a long morning of meetings, you're in the middle of completing this r...

NotAChevy

•3 months ago

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Getting Into The Shower?

I have such a hard time geting my butt into the shower. And once I get in there the time blindness takes over and I stand there til the water runs cold - which...

I have such a hard time geting my butt into the shower. And once I get in there ...

imagic89

•3 months ago

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Side effects of Adderall XR

Has anyone else developed a sore throat or cough on Adderall XR? If so does regular Adderall have the same effect. I’ve recently (about 4-5 months ago)...

Has anyone else developed a sore throat or cough on Adderall XR? If so does regu...

Naturegames

•3 months ago

1 Reply

my step mom convict i am only seeking stimulant

i used to take benadryl and mucus dm because they both contain stimulant which it help me to focus and be more of myself which she can not see that inside of...

i used to take benadryl and mucus dm because they both contain stimulant which i...

Curious98

•3 months ago

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My Life with ADHD

I am a 24-year-old male who was diagnosed with ADHD in my childhood, but I never knew until I discovered it myself later without consulting a psychiatrist....

I am a 24-year-old male who was diagnosed with ADHD in my childhood, but I never...

moadhd

•3 months ago

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Emotional regulation…..

When I was diagnosed with ADHD, at age 30, I began taking medication. With kids, a family and career, my schedule was good 7 days a week. Twenty years...

When I was diagnosed with ADHD, at age 30, I began taking medication. With kid...

KarlaJo

•3 months ago

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i was excited

i was recently prescribed methyliphate 10 mg but my insurance denied it and i felt disappointed and i was told by my parent that the insurance will inform the...

i was recently prescribed methyliphate 10 mg but my insurance denied it and i fe...

Curious98

•3 months ago

1 Reply

insurance denied methyliphate

ii recently got diagnosed with adhd on feb 7 and prescribed methyliphate 10 mg but my insurance for some reason denied the authorization. I was so excited and...

ii recently got diagnosed with adhd on feb 7 and prescribed methyliphate 10 mg b...

Curious98

•3 months ago

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weird question

do you out grow adhd ? When I was a young kid I was treated for adhd cause I wouldn't sit still very fidgety , distributing class and never did good in...

do you out grow adhd ? When I was a young kid I was treated for adhd cause I w...

Andernez

•3 months ago

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Pharmacy out of stock?

I just got prescribed Ritalin 💊—10mg tablets for a month. The prescription was sent to CVS Pharmacy. I waited two days with no phone call, so I called in and...

I just got prescribed Ritalin 💊—10mg tablets for a month. The prescription was...

Michael909

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Authorized Research Posts

We have received a number of requests to post research studies on this forum. If you aren't sure if a post has been approved by CHADD, click on the username of...

We have received a number of requests to post research studies on this forum. If...

JamiHIS

Administrator•3 months ago

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Wife/Mother of ADHD Family

My husband and two middle school age children all have ADHD. All 3 are medicated and this does help but not nearly enough. I. I love my family dearly, but...

My husband and two middle school age children all have ADHD. All 3 are medicat...

CKCSMom

•3 months ago

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NEW to meds ( mediket ) ADHD and extreme night headaches

NEW to meds and diagnosed recently 54 ! ( mediket ) ADHD and extreme night headaches I was on 20 mg and every night woke with extreme head pain can’t move...

NEW to meds and diagnosed recently 54 ! ( mediket ) ADHD and extreme night hea...

Pastalion

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Recruiting for stimulant shortage study

Hi Everyone, Apologies for reposting. I just realised I didn't link the research in the previous post. I am conducting a study where I interview ADHD...

Hi Everyone, Apologies for reposting. I just realised I didn't link the researc...

UQBJohnson

Researcher•3 months ago

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Medication for Inattentive ADHD and depression

I’m newly diagnosed at 53 with Inattentive ADHD with a previous diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. I was treated with methylphenidate 18mg up to 36mg. The...

I’m newly diagnosed at 53 with Inattentive ADHD with a previous diagnosis of Maj...

Fru1tt3a

•3 months ago

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Social Awkardness

I’m back on this. I’ve noticed that during an interview, I don’t know what to do with my eyes. If I look directly at someone, I feel like I'm staring, but I...

I’m back on this. I’ve noticed that during an interview, I don’t know what to do...

NotAChevy

•4 months ago

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inner child

a beautifully written article. It talks about an adult woman with ADHD confronting old memories about her childhood and speaking to her past self in a...

a beautifully written article. It talks about an adult woman with ADHD confront...

starsallover

•4 months ago

1 Reply

The brick wall

59, last diagnosis ADHD here. One thing I'm struggling with is the motivational brick wall that seems to come out of nowhere. My day or week may be going...

59, last diagnosis ADHD here. One thing I'm struggling with is the motivational...

MrQuest

•4 months ago

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Something that may help get things done

I have been enjoying following adhdvision on YouTube and he just launched a new program called focus revolution. I paid for it and tried it,. You book appts...

I have been enjoying following adhdvision on YouTube and he just launched a new ...

Prairiefrontporch

•4 months ago

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In a slump

Hi. The past few days I've been in such a slump. I started taking atomoxetine about 1 month ago and have plans to titrate up a bit. Just started 35mg/day (one...

Hi. The past few days I've been in such a slump. I started taking atomoxetine ab...

starsallover

•4 months ago

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Hi - I have ADD

Hi - I have ADD. My hobbies include, reading, hiking, losing things, forgetting things, screwing things up, knocking things over, self loathing and self...

Hi - I have ADD. My hobbies include, reading, hiking, losing things, forgetting ...

Tormented555

•4 months ago

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72 yrs. old and seeking diagnosis

Hello- I am a woman, still working full-time (by choice!). Have suspected myself of having ADHD for years. As you know extremely difficult to find a...

Hello- I am a woman, still working full-time (by choice!). Have suspected myself...

dber72

•4 months ago

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Can I take another stimulant for ADHD?

I was on Adderall for at least 10 years. About a year ago, my MD noticed some twitching around my mouth. She took me off Adderall so that my twitching did not...

I was on Adderall for at least 10 years. About a year ago, my MD noticed some tw...

Alm751

•4 months ago

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Desoxyn

Hi. I've been taking Vyvanse 70 mg for over 12 years now and it seems to have lost its effectiveness. I've tried other drugs Adderall, Ritalin, etc etc I'm...

Hi. I've been taking Vyvanse 70 mg for over 12 years now and it seems to have lo...

Freerideidaho

•4 months ago

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New here, want help processing emotions.

Hi all, 41 year old guy here. I've dealt with a lot of trauma and emotional abuse growing up, and for a long time I've blamed those on my own moral failings....

Hi all, 41 year old guy here. I've dealt with a lot of trauma and emotional abus...

Overthinkingit

•4 months ago

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Do I or don’t I?

Hi guys, at the ripe old age of 41 I’ve given a lot of thought over the past 18 months to reaching out for assessment of possible ADHD. I just wanted to...

Hi guys, at the ripe old age of 41 I’ve given a lot of thought over the past 18 ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Day 1 as a CHADD member

I am a 64 year old married man who has suspected something wrong with me my entire life. When I was a child, ADHD was not something the world knew about. there...

I am a 64 year old married man who has suspected something wrong with me my enti...

JokerAce

•4 months ago

3 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for February 2024

burnout apparently

Whiteboards, post-its, timers, oh my - what is your bridge to change from unstructured to structured time with an adult diagnosis?

holistic help?

Focusing??

Getting Into The Shower?

Side effects of Adderall XR

my step mom convict i am only seeking stimulant

My Life with ADHD

Emotional regulation…..

i was excited

insurance denied methyliphate

weird question

Pharmacy out of stock?

Authorized Research Posts

Wife/Mother of ADHD Family

NEW to meds ( mediket ) ADHD and extreme night headaches

Recruiting for stimulant shortage study

Medication for Inattentive ADHD and depression

Social Awkardness

inner child

The brick wall

Something that may help get things done

In a slump

Hi - I have ADD

72 yrs. old and seeking diagnosis

Can I take another stimulant for ADHD?

Desoxyn

New here, want help processing emotions.

Do I or don’t I?

Day 1 as a CHADD member

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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