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Need Suggestions for Improving Sleep Behavior
My 8 yo son has ADHD, emphasis on impulsiveness and hyperactivity. For roughly the last 6 months, he has been awaking in the middle of the night and remaining awake for hours. Here's his background: At least 1-2 times per week, he will wake up and remain awake for several hours. Often it's because
My 8 yo son has ADHD, emphasis on impulsiveness and hyperactivity. For roughly the last 6 months, he has been awaking in the middle of the night and remaining awake for hours. Here's his background: At least 1-2 times per week, he will wake up and remain awake for several hours. Often it's because
boy_mama_lu
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Dealing with a 6yo with EXTREME behavior disorders
Our son is 6 and has received numerous diagnosis over the years ranging from ODD, SPD, Severe ADHD and mild Autism. He also struggles with Anxiety. We knew there was something unique about him around his first birthday and he has been in therapy since he was 2, medicated starting at 3. We had him on
Our son is 6 and has received numerous diagnosis over the years ranging from ODD, SPD, Severe ADHD and mild Autism. He also struggles with Anxiety. We knew there was something unique about him around his first birthday and he has been in therapy since he was 2, medicated starting at 3. We had him on
acookson621
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Does Adderall make you feel cold?
I swear I’m the only person in the house who is always freezing! Everyone else feels warm but I’m always wearing a jacket inside the house. Do all stimulants do this or is it just Adderall?
I swear I’m the only person in the house who is always freezing! Everyone else feels warm but I’m always wearing a jacket inside the house. Do all stimulants do this or is it just Adderall?
Pianoplayer28
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
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14 year old son starting Adderall
my 14 year old is starting a low dose of adderall tomorrow, and then gradually working his way up assuming he doesn't have any major side effects. He is coming off 36 concerta, which he has been on since 6th grade. His ADHD has been treated by his pediatrician until yesterday when we had his first
my 14 year old is starting a low dose of adderall tomorrow, and then gradually working his way up assuming he doesn't have any major side effects. He is coming off 36 concerta, which he has been on since 6th grade. His ADHD has been treated by his pediatrician until yesterday when we had his first
spookyscaryskeletons
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Terrible Insomnia w/ Adderall XR
Anyone else experience terrible insomnia from
Adderall
XR
? How did you get over it? I'm averaging 4 hours of sleep, unless I take an Ambian, which is not sustainable.
Anyone else experience terrible insomnia from
Adderall
XR
? How did you get over it? I'm averaging 4 hours of sleep, unless I take an Ambian, which is not sustainable.
Stoneman60
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Rant: I live inside a rock tumbler / emotional dysregulation / med process frustration/ Vyvance shockingly $$$$
Just need to vent a little bit to people who get it. I am feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated today. After 4 weeks on 10mg Adderall, I told my psychiatrist it's not working for me except for eating issues, and the days I took 20mg I didn't like how it made my body feel. She replied that I need to
Just need to vent a little bit to people who get it. I am feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated today. After 4 weeks on 10mg Adderall, I told my psychiatrist it's not working for me except for eating issues, and the days I took 20mg I didn't like how it made my body feel. She replied that I need to
harriet09
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Artists ADHD and medication
Hi I am a professional artist. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and prescribed medication (It was ritalin or adderall I can’t remember which, I might have done trials with each) This was in the early 2000’s. I recall the medication helping a lot with focus and time management and I guess the things
Hi I am a professional artist. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and prescribed medication (It was ritalin or adderall I can’t remember which, I might have done trials with each) This was in the early 2000’s. I recall the medication helping a lot with focus and time management and I guess the things
Doodledoodledoo
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Hi I'm new here. How can I help my son?
Hi I'm a single parent of a 15 year old son with ADHD combined type. He is on meds Focalin xr. Some of his behaviors I cannot comprehend or understand his motives or what he gets out of it. We live with my parents who have their own beliefs about how i should discipline my son. At home he spills
Hi I'm a single parent of a 15 year old son with ADHD combined type. He is on meds Focalin xr. Some of his behaviors I cannot comprehend or understand his motives or what he gets out of it. We live with my parents who have their own beliefs about how i should discipline my son. At home he spills
kaoskrsp
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Son keeps zoning out and giggle
That's when we went to the doctor and he said he has add and prescribed an
adderall
XR
10 mg. He defenatly became more quiet, he can sit still. But the still zones out, gets up and giggle about something. Like all of a sudden his eyes get wider and he gets excited face. And it really scares me.
That's when we went to the doctor and he said he has add and prescribed an
adderall
XR
10 mg. He defenatly became more quiet, he can sit still. But the still zones out, gets up and giggle about something. Like all of a sudden his eyes get wider and he gets excited face. And it really scares me.
Embroidery77
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Adderall in the morning and coffee in the evening.
My psychiatrist prescribed me Adderall (10mg) once a day. It tapers down after 1pm, which sucks because I feel that it is working for me so well! I try to drink strong coffee but it does nothing for me. I still drink it because I feel like I need to use something to help me stay focused and to give me
My psychiatrist prescribed me Adderall (10mg) once a day. It tapers down after 1pm, which sucks because I feel that it is working for me so well! I try to drink strong coffee but it does nothing for me. I still drink it because I feel like I need to use something to help me stay focused and to give me
Pianoplayer28
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Am I fixating too much? Is it part of ADHD?
Ever since I’ve been taking Adderall I’ve been fixating on it so much! I’m happy to finally get the help I need, so happy that I have researched a bunch of stuff on stimulants, non stimulants, therapy, and the stigma of it all. I have multiple questions but one being is how do I work on my fixations
Ever since I’ve been taking Adderall I’ve been fixating on it so much! I’m happy to finally get the help I need, so happy that I have researched a bunch of stuff on stimulants, non stimulants, therapy, and the stigma of it all. I have multiple questions but one being is how do I work on my fixations
Pianoplayer28
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
PPMS and Stimulants
Greetings! I have been on Modafinil since my MS diagnosis in 2018. Also, I already had been taking Adderall for about 10+ years for adult ADHD. I do find the Modafinil is helpful for the fog. Is anyone else on either one of these meds for MS? If so, how are they working for you? Thank you! Gracy
Greetings! I have been on Modafinil since my MS diagnosis in 2018. Also, I already had been taking Adderall for about 10+ years for adult ADHD. I do find the Modafinil is helpful for the fog. Is anyone else on either one of these meds for MS? If so, how are they working for you? Thank you! Gracy
gracy225
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My MSAA Community
3 years ago
My first psychiatrist did me dirty
So I just need to vent here. It took me half a year to find a doctor/psychiatrist who would listen…. And it shouldn’t be that hard…. One of the failed attempts was when I went to my first psychiatrist and explained to her what I struggle with. Didn’t stretch the truth, just said it like it is. She then
So I just need to vent here. It took me half a year to find a doctor/psychiatrist who would listen…. And it shouldn’t be that hard…. One of the failed attempts was when I went to my first psychiatrist and explained to her what I struggle with. Didn’t stretch the truth, just said it like it is. She then
Pianoplayer28
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Morning struggles
They have been recently late to school because they choose the worst time to decide what they want to wear or eat before taking their medication ( generic brand of
Adderall
XR
) I've tried everything they tell me to do in parenting classes or even those guides from books but nothing seems to work and
They have been recently late to school because they choose the worst time to decide what they want to wear or eat before taking their medication ( generic brand of
Adderall
XR
) I've tried everything they tell me to do in parenting classes or even those guides from books but nothing seems to work and
SetofTwins
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Mult. Med changes
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and trying to find the right medication has been hard. I even did my genetic testing that basically told me nothing. I am maxed out on adderall 20mg twice a day. I don't feel focused at all. I will say I get up and get moving but I also have a hard time sleeping. Which
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and trying to find the right medication has been hard. I even did my genetic testing that basically told me nothing. I am maxed out on adderall 20mg twice a day. I don't feel focused at all. I will say I get up and get moving but I also have a hard time sleeping. Which
Britt2021
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
First time Adderall XR use- is this normal?
I took my first dose of
Adderall
XR
(20mg) yesterday for the first time and after about an hour/2 my brain finally felt like it was resting (I guess “at peace” is how I would describe it) However as the day went on, I started to get really weak and shaky feeling.
I took my first dose of
Adderall
XR
(20mg) yesterday for the first time and after about an hour/2 my brain finally felt like it was resting (I guess “at peace” is how I would describe it) However as the day went on, I started to get really weak and shaky feeling.
Nagevasehs
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
constantly embarassed - anyone relate?
Today I went out for dinner and it took an hour before for someone told me that my tag was still on my shirt. I just cant stop thinking about how many people saw it and probably thought i was so stupid and i just feel really embarassed. the worst part is that it’s the second time its happened this month
Today I went out for dinner and it took an hour before for someone told me that my tag was still on my shirt. I just cant stop thinking about how many people saw it and probably thought i was so stupid and i just feel really embarassed. the worst part is that it’s the second time its happened this month
humble-rasberry
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
7yo, new meds, up till 3am
My 7-year-old son recently started medications. He was on Adhansia but after a couple weeks his insomnia got bad. He was up till 4:30 a.m. one night. Coming in at every 10 minutes. But other nights I had been midnight or 1:00 a.m. . His pediatrician, who works with a number of kids with ADHD, switch
My 7-year-old son recently started medications. He was on Adhansia but after a couple weeks his insomnia got bad. He was up till 4:30 a.m. one night. Coming in at every 10 minutes. But other nights I had been midnight or 1:00 a.m. . His pediatrician, who works with a number of kids with ADHD, switch
99cents
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Is my medicine working?
I have been on Adderall for ADHD for about a year and a half, same time as I was diagnosed. I started out on 30mg extended release. I was on that dose for the majority of the time I have been medicated. A few months ago I moved up to 40mg extended release. When I was first diagnosed it was summer of
I have been on Adderall for ADHD for about a year and a half, same time as I was diagnosed. I started out on 30mg extended release. I was on that dose for the majority of the time I have been medicated. A few months ago I moved up to 40mg extended release. When I was first diagnosed it was summer of
stingray_lover
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Side effects from switching between stimulants?
I switched back to
Adderall
XR
for a three days and now am back on the generic XR, which is what worked the best for me in the past (there was an insurance change that had me on the brand name XR, which caused a bunch of unpleasant side effects).
I switched back to
Adderall
XR
for a three days and now am back on the generic XR, which is what worked the best for me in the past (there was an insurance change that had me on the brand name XR, which caused a bunch of unpleasant side effects).
jilllewis84
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
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