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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 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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•5 months 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

•5 months 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_

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months 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

•5 months ago

3 Replies

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

•5 months ago

7 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for June 2024

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

Archive