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Has anyone here had the experience of taking meds for ADHD while trying to keep blood pressure under control?

Hi, I'm new here and recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type). I'm almost 40 and never took any stimulants. I also suffer from anxiety and depression...

Hi, I'm new here and recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type). I'm almost...

Orangeflow

•16 minutes ago

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Anxiety & ADHD

We’re all aware of folks who are suffering from anxiety and are misdiagnosed with ADHD, or vice versa. The symptoms are so blooming close that most can't...

We’re all aware of folks who are suffering from anxiety and are misdiagnosed wit...

NotAChevy

•3 hours ago

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Feel so lost - non-ADHD spouse support needed please

This is my first time posting (however I have read numerous posts in this community), and I am finally reaching out as I am at a loss as to what to do and...

This is my first time posting (however I have read numerous posts in this commun...

OneDayAtATime_06

•23 hours ago

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ADD & Panic Attacks

I had what I thought was a panic attack, during a MRI on my foot, then again two years later during a pharmacological stress test. But its more accurate to...

I had what I thought was a panic attack, during a MRI on my foot, then again two...

rubystarsapphire

•1 day ago

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Am I too picky when it comes to socializing?

I've never had the best social skills and I'm not sure how much of that is the ADHD. I've avoided social situations in the past perhaps out of some fear. But...

I've never had the best social skills and I'm not sure how much of that is the A...

Late-Cat48

•2 days ago

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struggling with adhd as I’m getting older

I live in Missouri and I don’t really have health insurance. I’ve done therapy and taken tests in which I was told by the therapist it is very clear that I...

I live in Missouri and I don’t really have health insurance. I’ve done therapy ...

Spunkyspiffer

•2 days ago

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coping

I'm looking for ways to help me cope when things get a bit to much when i was a child i would use a dummy but that's probably not practical as an adult any...

I'm looking for ways to help me cope when things get a bit to much when i was a ...

JackJ05

•2 days ago

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Routine & Shopping Hyperfocus

Does anyone have getting into routine tips and does anyone else get stuck hyper focusing on shopping and basically shop till you drop?

Does anyone have getting into routine tips and does anyone else get stuck hyper ...

krh0130

•2 days ago

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ADHD and stuck

I have become stuck in a thought-loop and cannot progress with my assignment. I have been working on it for several weeks now. I cannot pull myself away from...

I have become stuck in a thought-loop and cannot progress with my assignment. I ...

Mstislav

•2 days ago

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Do people find a protein breakfast helps with ADHD meds? If so when do you eat, before, with or after?

Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major crash around 3.30 every day and was getting bouts of anxiety throughout the day...

Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major ...

Vicster111

•2 days ago

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Managing time and long-term planning?

I've been having a lot of difficulty with my ADHD lately, and I've been starting to figure out what seem to be my main problems as well as the fact...

I've been having a lot of difficulty with my ADHD lately, and I've been starting...

JamieJJL

•3 days ago

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Music and ADHD

Anyone else have the experience of “needing” to be involved in creating music or another creative pursuit to feel well with ADHD?

Anyone else have the experience of “needing” to be involved in creating music or...

Lilwonder

•4 days ago

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mindfulness for ADHD

Anyone tried mindfulness/meditation for your ADHD? If so, what are your thoughts?

Anyone tried mindfulness/meditation for your ADHD? If so, what are your thought...

Lilwonder

•4 days ago

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Adderall vs other meds for Adult ADHD

I’m 55, diagnosed almost a year ago. Was given Adderall. At even half a pill a day I get horrible GERD / heartburn symptoms after 2 days on this. Tremendous...

I’m 55, diagnosed almost a year ago. Was given Adderall. At even half a pill a ...

Lilwonder

•4 days ago

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ADHD without medications

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have struggled with my studies since I was a child unfortunately I was always...

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have s...

Cotton_candy91

•5 days ago

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The four ADHD Meds I've Tried Give me Acne...

I'm 41, diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. I've tried several ADHD meds; one non-stimulant (caused horrible constipation) but they all give me acne as I...

I'm 41, diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. I've tried several ADHD meds; on...

EdTechDad

•6 days ago

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ritalin dose

wanted to know about your experience with ritalin as a stimulant

misplaced2024

•6 days ago

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Poor Experience with Unconventional Organisation

Hello everyone! I am an adult with ADHD. Previously I have benefited somewhat from coaching services, although each session is a bit of a hit or miss. Some...

Hello everyone! I am an adult with ADHD. Previously I have benefited somewhat fr...

dune24

•6 days ago

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Restless Legs

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune times, or that experience a shooting pain if not moving. My doctors are running...

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune ...

NotAChevy

•7 days ago

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Medication Abroad

I’m going on holiday in a month. I’m on 60mg lisdex - finally settled on a drug and dose that’s working for me after 8 months since diagnosis. I checked the...

I’m going on holiday in a month. I’m on 60mg lisdex - finally settled on a drug ...

Billybostin

•7 days ago

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Neurodivergent Women

I am curious how many of you relate to the the characteristics mentioned in the “Females with Autism: An Unofficial List”...

I am curious how many of you relate to the the characteristics mentioned in the ...

aew83

•7 days ago

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I'm exhausted

Hello!! I'm ADHD and in desperate need for advice. I live in a very remote place - there aren't many job opportunities here at all. After months and months, I...

Hello!! I'm ADHD and in desperate need for advice. I live in a very remote place...

RedChickenLady

•8 days ago

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How do I make our marriage work?

I am married to a generally nice guy ( 34m diagnosed and medicated for the last 2 years) and I just dont know how to make our marraige work anymore. Im...

I am married to a generally nice guy ( 34m diagnosed and medicated for the last...

Theestateagentswife

•8 days ago

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why is everything I do fail bc I have a learning disorder

So growing up I got fairley bullied at picked on in school, online, ect. And have adhd and recently haven’t been taking any meds for it, and am waiting on new...

So growing up I got fairley bullied at picked on in school, online, ect. And hav...

collin_locke

•8 days ago

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Workplace discrimination for ADHD- has anyone successfully claimed against their employer?

Hi, I'm new here (I live in England).I was diagnosed with ADHD six months ago, but I had voiced my concerns of struggling at work in the months prior. Before...

Hi, I'm new here (I live in England).I was diagnosed with ADHD six months ago, b...

Pizza4life

•9 days ago

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New to Atomoxetine & Clonidine - Feeling Restless and Distracted

Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and just started taking Atomoxetine and Clonidine for my ADHD (one day ago). I felt okay in the morning, but by midday, I...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and just started taking Atomoxetine and Cl...

Wavewhisperer24

•9 days ago

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New to the group, so thought I would introduce myself 😊

I'm a 47 year old mum from Scotlad. I have a 16 year old son(ADD/ASD). He's gifted and amazing! I have struggled most of my life with anxiety and, well, just...

I'm a 47 year old mum from Scotlad. I have a 16 year old son(ADD/ASD). He's gif...

Vicster111

•9 days ago

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ADHD and finances

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances? My finances are horribly in the red! PS-I hate it here!!

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances?...

areeves789

•11 days ago

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Introducing myself

Hi everyone! I'm Payas and I'm 27 years old. I'm studying in Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and for my main project this year, I am...

Hi everyone! I'm Payas and I'm 27 years old. I'm studying in Cambridge School...

PayasBansal

•11 days ago

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Stopped medixnet xl

Hi! I stopped taking my adhd meds 12 days ago due to a change of brand making me depressed/low in mood. I cannot get another brand due to shortages. I...

Hi! I stopped taking my adhd meds 12 days ago due to a change of brand making m...

chlo_ann27

•12 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for April 2024

Has anyone here had the experience of taking meds for ADHD while trying to keep blood pressure under control?

Anxiety & ADHD

Feel so lost - non-ADHD spouse support needed please

ADD & Panic Attacks

Am I too picky when it comes to socializing?

struggling with adhd as I’m getting older

coping

Routine & Shopping Hyperfocus

ADHD and stuck

Do people find a protein breakfast helps with ADHD meds? If so when do you eat, before, with or after?

Managing time and long-term planning?

Music and ADHD

mindfulness for ADHD

Adderall vs other meds for Adult ADHD

ADHD without medications

The four ADHD Meds I've Tried Give me Acne...

ritalin dose

Poor Experience with Unconventional Organisation

Restless Legs

Medication Abroad

Neurodivergent Women

I'm exhausted

How do I make our marriage work?

why is everything I do fail bc I have a learning disorder

Workplace discrimination for ADHD- has anyone successfully claimed against their employer?

New to Atomoxetine & Clonidine - Feeling Restless and Distracted

New to the group, so thought I would introduce myself 😊

ADHD and finances

Introducing myself

Stopped medixnet xl

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