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Short acting vs. long acting meds

Has anyone ever switched from the short acting to the long acting meds? Specifically dexedrine and dexedrine spansule? I am trying the long acting med after...

Has anyone ever switched from the short acting to the long acting meds? Specific...

RoseZen

•21 days ago

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Feedback/Experiences; in the classroom as an adult

I'm pretty much up there on the ADHD spectrum. And for a little while I have had the chance to work with Tutors in university, college and vocational...

I'm pretty much up there on the ADHD spectrum. And for a little while I have ha...

WeAreAllOK

•22 days ago

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ADD and test taking

Anyone have any helpful information or experience brain lock when taking a timed test? I know the information and do fine with assignments but when it comes...

Anyone have any helpful information or experience brain lock when taking a timed...

Inattentivewinner16

•23 days ago

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my brain is…….

The Muppet Show.. Let me explain. For those of us who grew up on the show, there was always chaos backstage. Everyone was so wrapped up in their own...

The Muppet Show.. Let me explain. For those of us who grew up on the show, ther...

NotAChevy

•24 days ago

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Joint pain with Adderall?

Hello fellow travelers!I was diagnosed about a 6 months ago and have been on Adderall since. It has been incredibly helpful cognitively and emotionally. Also,...

Hello fellow travelers!I was diagnosed about a 6 months ago and have been on Add...

Babyjane1980

•24 days ago

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Warm and Cold

I would like to talk more about my situation. So. I met this guy, who the day I met him, he had broken up from a very exhausting relationship. It's been two...

I would like to talk more about my situation. So. I met this guy, who the day I ...

Stavros_

•25 days ago

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Young Adult Diagnosed With ADHD

Good evening, I am new here. I am asking for support from those who have been diagnosed with ADHD or know a young adult diagnosed with ADHD. My son was...

Good evening, I am new here. I am asking for support from those who have been di...

I_I_I

•26 days ago

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Vicious cycle of chaos & clutter

Hey everyone, I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dealing with some serious ADHD paralysis right now. My space is in total chaos and clutter, and it just feels...

Hey everyone, I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dealing with some serious ADHD...

RoseZen

•27 days ago

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Can ADHD be disguised as OCD or other disorders?

I'm really curious if anyone has experienced this for it's been racking my brain for awhile. Has anyone whether recently or in the past experienced traits of...

I'm really curious if anyone has experienced this for it's been racking my brain...

Oats_are_S_tier

•29 days ago

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Invitation to Participate in ADHD Research Survey

Hello everyone! My name is Caroline. I am a graduate student and ADHDer in Tennessee who is working to complete my Master's thesis. I am conducting a study to...

Hello everyone! My name is Caroline. I am a graduate student and ADHDer in Tenne...

StudentResearcher1

Researcher•29 days ago

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50 year old diagnosed

I recently diagnosed myself with ADHD after two years of depression, health issues and the end of my relationship. I can now see my ADHD symptoms. The...

I recently diagnosed myself with ADHD after two years of depression, health issu...

Onestepmore

•30 days ago

19 Replies

Experts?

How do you get the help you need? No amount of cognitive behavioral therapy has helped my ADHD. How do you get access to real experts that could help? Also...

How do you get the help you need? No amount of cognitive behavioral therapy has ...

GoTarheels

•1 month ago

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Newbie

Hi, I'm new here. I'm hoping you can give tips on dealing with ADHD. Mine is significantly affecting my life. I have read books, watched webinars, and have...

Hi, I'm new here. I'm hoping you can give tips on dealing with ADHD. Mine is si...

GoTarheels

•1 month ago

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talking outlous through a decision

I know I've discussed this before, yet feel it's something I'd like to return to again. When I am tasked with making a decision, I instantly start talking out...

I know I've discussed this before, yet feel it's something I'd like to return to...

NotAChevy

•1 month ago

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Neurodiverse folks with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ?

Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ? Please share any advice, tips or...

Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or tr...

Kimmeka

•1 month ago

1 Reply

I'm questioning if it's ADHD or bad character

I am 52 & awaiting a diagnoses. I am being tested finally in December. I have heard alot of people on here talk about being on waiting lists to being tested...

I am 52 & awaiting a diagnoses. I am being tested finally in December. I have ...

Jordana1995

•1 month ago

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Oversharing and interrupting...

Does anyone have tips for managing oversharing or interrupting during social situations (especially in work settings)?

Does anyone have tips for managing oversharing or interrupting during social sit...

RoseZen

•1 month ago

8 Replies

I need help very badly

I was diagnosed in 2019 with ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar, Aniexty. I also believe i am dyslexic but I dont know where or how to get tested that don't cost a ton of...

I was diagnosed in 2019 with ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar, Aniexty. I also believe i am ...

Emaisty

•1 month ago

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Non medicated solutions to ADHD

I've just joined this chat. My daughter and nephew both take medication for ADHD. Can anyone recommend methods for coping with ADHD that don't involve...

I've just joined this chat. My daughter and nephew both take medication for ADHD...

PaulRosedene

•1 month ago

41 Replies

Day 2

Today is my second day being apart of this group. I've been studying about my ADHD, but I'm feeling so fatigued by my attempts to focus. I know Rome wasn't...

Today is my second day being apart of this group. I've been studying about my AD...

BigGinger420

•1 month ago

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ADHD has ruined my life once. I won't let it do it twice.

I'm 35 years old and I have severe ADHD. I don't know that much about it to be honest. I was diagnosed with it as a kid and again by my therapist recently. It...

I'm 35 years old and I have severe ADHD. I don't know that much about it to be h...

BigGinger420

•1 month ago

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FYI - October is ADHD Awareness Month

I know the month is more than half over, but I thought I should mention this. Take a look around online. You might find a bit more ADHD resources than you...

I know the month is more than half over, but I thought I should mention this. Ta...

STEM_Dad

•1 month ago

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unable to focus and choose a pathway to pursue for Master's and career

I'm 23 turning 24. I've been stuck in a rut and staying with my folks for a whole year now after my bachelor's. I feel really shitty about my situation....

I'm 23 turning 24. I've been stuck in a rut and staying with my folks for a who...

alwaysbamboozled

•1 month ago

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Nervous about internship

I'm still only on 5mg Adderall and I'm starting this new internship soon. I do feel more awake throughout the day, but I am nervous about this internship....

I'm still only on 5mg Adderall and I'm starting this new internship soon. I do f...

AKFG_Fan

•1 month ago

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Am I really all alone ?

I don't think there is anyone out there like me, with my kind of problems. ADD for me is by far the worst thing in my life. I can't laugh at it, or look at the...

I don't think there is anyone out there like me, with my kind of problems. ADD f...

TormentedAndTortured

•1 month ago

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I want this, and this, and even this

One of the crazy parts of ADHD is our interest in everything. We seem to jump from topic to topic faster than a frog hopping to avoid a predator. I'm of...

One of the crazy parts of ADHD is our interest in everything. We seem to jump fr...

NotAChevy

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Clutter and messiness

I’ve been struggling a lot with clutter and messiness lately, and I feel like I’m going in circles trying to get organized. It’s overwhelming, and every time I...

I’ve been struggling a lot with clutter and messiness lately, and I feel like I’...

RoseZen

•1 month ago

10 Replies

Adderall and dui

Has anyone been charged with dui while driving and taking prescribed adderall. Also, is there a certain amount of the drug found in a blood test which is...

Has anyone been charged with dui while driving and taking prescribed adderall. A...

Squirmy32

•1 month ago

14 Replies

ADHD meds

I have adult-onset ADHD and was on Adderall 60 MG for 15+ years. I also take Duloxetine 90 mg and Wellbutrin 150 mg. Post-COVID, I was still doing Zoom calls...

I have adult-onset ADHD and was on Adderall 60 MG for 15+ years. I also take Dul...

Alm751

•1 month ago

9 Replies

Extreme difficulty getting started after waking up

I'm wondering if this is an ADHD thing because if that's the case I'm going to address it differently than just trying to force myself to do something which so...

I'm wondering if this is an ADHD thing because if that's the case I'm going to a...

MorningDanceTrece

•1 month ago

27 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for October 2024

Short acting vs. long acting meds

Feedback/Experiences; in the classroom as an adult

ADD and test taking

my brain is…….

Joint pain with Adderall?

Warm and Cold

Young Adult Diagnosed With ADHD

Vicious cycle of chaos & clutter

Can ADHD be disguised as OCD or other disorders?

Invitation to Participate in ADHD Research Survey

50 year old diagnosed

Experts?

Newbie

talking outlous through a decision

Neurodiverse folks with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ?

I'm questioning if it's ADHD or bad character

Oversharing and interrupting...

I need help very badly

Non medicated solutions to ADHD

Day 2

ADHD has ruined my life once. I won't let it do it twice.

FYI - October is ADHD Awareness Month

unable to focus and choose a pathway to pursue for Master's and career

Nervous about internship

Am I really all alone ?

I want this, and this, and even this

Clutter and messiness

Adderall and dui

ADHD meds

Extreme difficulty getting started after waking up

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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