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I am here to learn from you as you learn from me.

Conscious, smart, curious, and have an open mind, a love for learning, and a deep desire to live a brilliant and vibrant life.

Conscious, smart, curious, and have an open mind, a love for learning, and a dee...

diariesofbonita

•3 months ago

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Study Recruitment - Win a $50USD Amazon Giftcard

I'm recruiting partipants for my Master's research project - it aims to better understand the processing of scientific information in adults with ADHD. You...

I'm recruiting partipants for my Master's research project - it aims to better u...

CateDavidson

Researcher•3 months ago

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Built In Distraction

Is anyone else noticing how computer programs are creating more and more hurdles for those of us with ADHD. Every time I open Adobe, Microsoft, or other...

Is anyone else noticing how computer programs are creating more and more hurdles...

SpikedSynapse

•3 months ago

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How ADHD is that? 🤣

I know how hard ADHD is. But I truly see it as my superpower. Well most of the time. So I am starting a thread of what we do as ADHD-ers that just makes......

I know how hard ADHD is. But I truly see it as my superpower. Well most of the t...

Chionophile

•3 months ago

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I do not have ADHD but my partner might

I mean no disrespect to anyone suffering from ADHD and/or its symptoms/triggers. I am grasping at straws here as a person that does not have ADHD but in a...

I mean no disrespect to anyone suffering from ADHD and/or its symptoms/triggers....

sqirlgrl

•3 months ago

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Triggers/ Grattitudes Journal

Hello! One of the things I learned, and am currently trying, is something called a Triggers/Emotions Journal. It's a journal where you write down all the...

Hello! One of the things I learned, and am currently trying, is something called...

NotAChevy

•3 months ago

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Can GP surgeries in Norfolk, UK, prescribe generic Methylphenidate medication for adult ADHD?

To address the ongoing shortage of Methylphenidate medications, my psychiatrist asked my GP surgery to prescribe generic medication instead of a particular...

To address the ongoing shortage of Methylphenidate medications, my psychiatrist...

HalfwayGum

•3 months ago

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Straterra and tiredness

I started taking Straterra a few days ago and I just feel wiped out. Like I just got up from a two-hour nap. It seems to work okay for attention, but one of...

I started taking Straterra a few days ago and I just feel wiped out. Like I just...

NiceUp

•3 months ago

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Too many responsibilities

my 65 year old mom has dependant & avoidant personality disorders. She has relied on me to make major decisions since my father passed at 12. Her self esteem...

my 65 year old mom has dependant & avoidant personality disorders. She has relie...

Prairiefrontporch

•3 months ago

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100 things before breakfast

The author of "Alice In Wonderland" Lewis Carroll, when talking of impossible things, once said "I've already thought of 100 impossible things before...

The author of "Alice In Wonderland" Lewis Carroll, when talking of impossible th...

Tormented555

•3 months ago

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Cautious thrill seeker

does anyone have any tips for some non expensive and non life threatening excitement? I get a thrill from travel. Last year we did a road trip 3000 miles...

does anyone have any tips for some non expensive and non life threatening excite...

Prairiefrontporch

•3 months ago

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Help..My trap of decision paralysis and ADHD

I teach school (public elementary SpEd). Burn-out with the entire education field is beginning to happen. I’m tired of the regulations imposed by the Dept of...

I teach school (public elementary SpEd). Burn-out with the entire education fie...

KarlaJo

•3 months ago

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Resistance & ADHD

I was dx with ADHD in 2011, but after years of resistance to the idea, I finally understand that this is wiring. I don't want to call them symptoms... but I...

I was dx with ADHD in 2011, but after years of resistance to the idea, I finally...

Choya526

•3 months ago

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White blood cell count or allergic responses affected by ADHD medication?

Interested in finding out if anyone else has experience of medication affecting their white blood cell count or food reactivity. I get pretty regular blood...

Interested in finding out if anyone else has experience of medication affecting ...

CatACat1

•3 months ago

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Some success to build from - everything has changed in the last 6 months

Haven't posted here after my initial diagnosis at 51 six months ago. Boy, life has changed! I took stress leave from work for 90 days. A month before that...

Haven't posted here after my initial diagnosis at 51 six months ago. Boy, life h...

43creatures

•3 months ago

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How do you explain to a spouse that you care when your actions say otherwise?

how do you explain you care when your actions say otherwise? this is a small example and probably a horrible one but at every turn i’m looked at as a...

how do you explain you care when your actions say otherwise? this is a small e...

Chrysalis3

•3 months ago

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How many symptoms of ADHD can 1 person have? Feeling overwhelmed!

Diagnosed 8 months ago and STILL finding new symptoms related to my ADHD. Is my entire personality made up of ADHD? Anyone feeling the same? Advice on how to...

Diagnosed 8 months ago and STILL finding new symptoms related to my ADHD. Is my ...

Husbandlover

•3 months ago

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Weight gain on Qelbree(?)

Hi there, I an on day 4 of 200mg Qelbree after switching from Strattera (itchiness, rash, and severe irritability). I've developed a strong appetite since then...

Hi there, I an on day 4 of 200mg Qelbree after switching from Strattera (itchine...

skinnimarink

•3 months ago

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Problem #1: Paralysis & Immediate Overwhelming Shut Down.

All other issues aside, my number one issue in these past 6 months has been my inability to complete tasks no matter how big or small. As soon as I am...

All other issues aside, my number one issue in these past 6 months has been my i...

ADHD_DAD_OF_3

•3 months ago

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"Gameifying" things

Hey guys, I just wanted to get some of your advice on making things into a game in order to be more productive. I help out at a mans farm on Wednesdays, and...

Hey guys, I just wanted to get some of your advice on making things into a game ...

KnightlyADHD

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Book on Emotional Intelligence

Are you constantly on an emotional roller coaster and can’t get off? Are you angry all the time and want to be happy? If so, try Emotional intelligence: A...

Are you constantly on an emotional roller coaster and can’t get off? Are you ang...

NotAChevy

•3 months ago

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anyone in Atlanta are, women with adult adhd

please reach out, looking for a like minded friend. So I’m not alone in this

Dopominelover

•3 months ago

1 Reply

How can anything help me?

Today I am helping a friend out with some work. When I left this morning, there was something I saw and thought "Oh, I should bring this," and foolishly picked...

Today I am helping a friend out with some work. When I left this morning, there ...

Tormented555

•3 months ago

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Feelings

I have always struggled with feeling any emotion so intensely that I feel like I am going to burst with frustration. It's so damn hard at times,it's like I am...

I have always struggled with feeling any emotion so intensely that I feel like I...

Geekgirl33

•3 months ago

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Recruiting Study Participants - Win one of two $50USD Amazon Giftcards

I'm recruiting partipants for my Master's research project - it aims to better understand the processing of scientific information in adults with ADHD. To...

I'm recruiting partipants for my Master's research project - it aims to better u...

CateDavidson

Researcher•3 months ago

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Fear that I won't have what it takes

Hi, I've just joined this group. I've got ADD, OCD, and I'm Autistic. The main thing on my mind lately is that I'm afraid I'll find no place that's truly...

Hi, I've just joined this group. I've got ADD, OCD, and I'm Autistic. The main ...

Hydrangea5

•3 months ago

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Hell Is Real

ADD makes me feel like I am not meant to accomplish anything, be happy, enjoy life, any of that crap. Recently I stuck with something (a book) and actually...

ADD makes me feel like I am not meant to accomplish anything, be happy, enjoy li...

Tormented555

•3 months ago

10 Replies

So Frustrated

What am I hanging on to? I’m with someone who says that he has ADHD, but a lot of the time it just feels like he doesn’t care. I have told him that I’m very...

What am I hanging on to? I’m with someone who says that he has ADHD, but a lot o...

GreaterDays2C

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Social anxiety and fear of abandonment

I have been a people pleaser without even knowing ...I thought I'm being nice and everyone likes me ..but later realized people just used me and everyone are...

I have been a people pleaser without even knowing ...I thought I'm being nice an...

Loshvi

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Opinion

Am i looking for someone to save me or does it make sense to seek help when i already know some of the things i should be doing to help myself? example: you...

Am i looking for someone to save me or does it make sense to seek help when i al...

Chrysalis3

•3 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for August 2024

I am here to learn from you as you learn from me.

Study Recruitment - Win a $50USD Amazon Giftcard

Built In Distraction

How ADHD is that? 🤣

I do not have ADHD but my partner might

Triggers/ Grattitudes Journal

Can GP surgeries in Norfolk, UK, prescribe generic Methylphenidate medication for adult ADHD?

Straterra and tiredness

Too many responsibilities

100 things before breakfast

Cautious thrill seeker

Help..My trap of decision paralysis and ADHD

Resistance & ADHD

White blood cell count or allergic responses affected by ADHD medication?

Some success to build from - everything has changed in the last 6 months

How do you explain to a spouse that you care when your actions say otherwise?

How many symptoms of ADHD can 1 person have? Feeling overwhelmed!

Weight gain on Qelbree(?)

Problem #1: Paralysis & Immediate Overwhelming Shut Down.

"Gameifying" things

Book on Emotional Intelligence

anyone in Atlanta are, women with adult adhd

How can anything help me?

Feelings

Recruiting Study Participants - Win one of two $50USD Amazon Giftcards

Fear that I won't have what it takes

Hell Is Real

So Frustrated

Social anxiety and fear of abandonment

Opinion

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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