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Struggling to Find Supportive Family and Friends After an ADHD Diagnosis

I’ve been wanting to share something personal that’s been quite challenging for me. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and while it was a relief...

I’ve been wanting to share something personal that’s been quite challenging for ...

2adhd

•A few seconds ago

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Emotional Breakdowns

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffered from having RSD? I am wondering if anyone else has RSD episodes that are like an emotional breakdown? This is going...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffered from having RSD? I am wondering if a...

2adhd

•33 minutes ago

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Diagnosed at 60 and learning new vocabulary

Hello everyone, a quick note to introduce myself after being recently properly diagnosed by a psychiatrist, although I have tested high scores on online...

Hello everyone, a quick note to introduce myself after being recently properly d...

apersonwith

•13 hours ago

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Body Doubles

There IS a need for a shadow while you work. It’s not play pretend. It’s not an excuse for not getting things done. It’s not because you are lazy. It’s ADHD!

There IS a need for a shadow while you work. It’s not play pretend. It’s not an...

SurfaceSun

•1 day ago

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Overcoming Impostor syndrome

I just saw a tiktok of an ADHD coach, who was giving a tip on how to overcome impostor syndrome. And that was by focusing on the things that you have changed...

I just saw a tiktok of an ADHD coach, who was giving a tip on how to overcome im...

BrighteyedADHDer

•2 days ago

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Hi all!

I am a 25 years old graduate student, who has been suffering from ADHD for more than 6 years (since the day when I could recall that I had related symptoms)....

I am a 25 years old graduate student, who has been suffering from ADHD for more ...

markevoai

•4 days ago

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Looking to interview men diagnosed with ADHD at age 25 or older

Mathematica is conducting 1-hour virtual interviews with individuals diagnosed with ADHD as adults. The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and...

Mathematica is conducting 1-hour virtual interviews with individuals diagnosed w...

Squarepizza

Researcher•5 days ago

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ADHD tip

I’ve been researching ADHD extensively lately. I’ve watched every video there is on productivity and hacks to be consistent etc. I found a concept called...

I’ve been researching ADHD extensively lately. I’ve watched every video there is...

Prairiefrontporch

•5 days ago

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Why am I so triggered by other “ADHD behaviour” now?

I always thought of myself as a tolerant person. I work in a hospital as a Physio, on the surface at least, I have a lot of patience for what I now am able to...

I always thought of myself as a tolerant person. I work in a hospital as a Phys...

Lilwonder

•5 days ago

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ADHD and computers

Does anyone have tips on how to manage “computer anxiety?” No th ing gets me going more than having to book a flight, or fill out a government form, or...

Does anyone have tips on how to manage “computer anxiety?” No th ing gets me go...

Lilwonder

•5 days ago

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adhd diagnoses

I been diagnosed at 56 yrs old. It's a family thing with 3/4 of my siblings and me with a diagnosed with combination adhd. Still process what it means to me....

I been diagnosed at 56 yrs old. It's a family thing with 3/4 of my siblings and ...

elanaoali

•6 days ago

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Burn Out

I've again hit, and working through, a patch of ADHD burnout. I'm realizing, that unless I put in a lot of energy, I'm not the most pleasant at this time,...

I've again hit, and working through, a patch of ADHD burnout. I'm realizing, t...

Old_Owl

•6 days ago

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Anyone with weird medication side effects?

Hi everyone! New here, I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and about 2 years ago finally decided to go the medication route as life was becoming increasingly...

Hi everyone! New here, I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and about 2 years a...

DandelionClock7

•7 days ago

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Body Doubling

While working through the workbook (CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD) I came across a section that really caught my eye- ADHD & Body Doubling. It was discussing...

While working through the workbook (CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD) I came across a...

NotAChevy

•7 days ago

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ADHD is such a struggle

Some things i sail through with no struggle at all, and yet some of the mundane things which others find easy leave me in a complete mess, it's like my brain...

Some things i sail through with no struggle at all, and yet some of the mundane ...

secrets22

•7 days ago

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Did you face barriers to being diagnosed with ADHD?

If you would like to be considered to participate in a 1-hour virtual interview on Barriers to Adult ADHD diagnosis, please complete the screening form below....

If you would like to be considered to participate in a 1-hour virtual interview ...

Squarepizza

Researcher•7 days ago

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Qelbree info

Hello. My 12 yr old Son has been on Qelbree for like 9 months. I’ve seen a huge improvement. He is also on a stimulate and 5mg Abilify. Since adding...

Hello. My 12 yr old Son has been on Qelbree for like 9 months. I’ve seen a hug...

CatzBCrazy

•9 days ago

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Struggling to connect, always starting the conversation

Hello to anyone who reads this, My problem is pretty self-explanatory from the title but... I feel intensely pathetic and lonely, i have friends, and some...

Hello to anyone who reads this, My problem is pretty self-explanatory from the...

Stavros_

•9 days ago

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How I manage emotional dysregulation

Hey all, emotional dysregulation is one of my biggest challenges, but I'm set on making it easier. I decided to map out all the things I've tried that stuck...

Hey all, emotional dysregulation is one of my biggest challenges, but I'm set on...

onemorecookie

•9 days ago

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Recently diagnosed with inattention ADHD.

Hi all, This will be a LONG post, as I struggle to condense and edit what I write, so please bear with me... I'm a 41 year old man who lives in rural South...

Hi all, This will be a LONG post, as I struggle to condense and edit what I writ...

Spud-u-Like1982

•11 days ago

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Any ADHD meds that don't raise BP?

I have high blood pressure, for which I take meds. When I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, the psychiatrist tried me on several medications, but all of...

I have high blood pressure, for which I take meds. When I was diagnosed with ADH...

KCgardener

•11 days ago

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My meds aren't enough

I switched meds during the shortage. I'm on something that works. It's extended 15 mg capsules. I take it twice a day. I am wondering if its normal to also get...

I switched meds during the shortage. I'm on something that works. It's extended ...

okkal

•11 days ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Replace an All-or-Nothing Mindset with Balanced Thinking

The way you think doesn’t need to be stuck in a “this way or no way” channel of thought. Read more about what you can at https://bit.ly/CHADDBWThinking

The way you think doesn’t need to be stuck in a “this way or no way” channel of ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•12 days ago

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post diagnosis

Ive recently been diagnosed with adhd. Im 18 and have lived with my struggles since I can remember. I feel it just spiral constantly and ive struggled with it...

Ive recently been diagnosed with adhd. Im 18 and have lived with my struggles si...

tickleberry

•13 days ago

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What was your 'Im done' point?

I genuinly think that I may be burrowing head on into a divorce. love my husband (he is medicated) and we have been together 16 years. We also have 5 kids and...

I genuinly think that I may be burrowing head on into a divorce. love my husband...

Theestateagentswife

•13 days ago

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Do you have to start at a low dose when switching ADHD medications?

Sorry this might be a dumb question, I tried googling it but nothing seems to come up... Just started Xaggatin 36mg yesterday from previously on Concerta 54mg...

Sorry this might be a dumb question, I tried googling it but nothing seems to co...

ADHD2024

•13 days ago

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New here with questions

I've been on 50 mg of Vyvanse for a few months.My doctor recently added 10mg of ritalin when the vyvanse starts dulling. I only take adhd meds when I work....

I've been on 50 mg of Vyvanse for a few months.My doctor recently added 10mg of ...

Poetree522

•13 days ago

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Anxiety and adhd medications

I can't keep my anxiety down sometimes. I had a job interview today and sometimes my frustrations and insecurities come out. I can't keep my emotions in...

I can't keep my anxiety down sometimes. I had a job interview today and sometim...

daybyday365

•14 days ago

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ADHD & Change

Is it just me, or is it hard to adapt to situations where our lives are changed quickly or against our control? I think it is. For the most part, I have...

Is it just me, or is it hard to adapt to situations where our lives are changed ...

NotAChevy

•14 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for June 2024

Struggling to Find Supportive Family and Friends After an ADHD Diagnosis

Emotional Breakdowns

Diagnosed at 60 and learning new vocabulary

Body Doubles

Overcoming Impostor syndrome

Hi all!

Looking to interview men diagnosed with ADHD at age 25 or older

ADHD tip

Why am I so triggered by other “ADHD behaviour” now?

ADHD and computers

adhd diagnoses

Burn Out

Anyone with weird medication side effects?

Body Doubling

ADHD is such a struggle

Did you face barriers to being diagnosed with ADHD?

Qelbree info

Struggling to connect, always starting the conversation

How I manage emotional dysregulation

Recently diagnosed with inattention ADHD.

Any ADHD meds that don't raise BP?

My meds aren't enough

ADHD Weekly -- Replace an All-or-Nothing Mindset with Balanced Thinking

post diagnosis

What was your 'Im done' point?

Do you have to start at a low dose when switching ADHD medications?

New here with questions

Anxiety and adhd medications

ADHD & Change

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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