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How did your family's first react to an ADHD diagnosis.

Diagnosed as an accomplished adult. First of all, My family were the ones to strongly encourage me to seek help and medication after dealing with my...

Diagnosed as an accomplished adult. First of all, My family were the ones to str...

Theduckmayswimon

•17 hours ago

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ADHD is my superpower

Today my ADHD impressed everyone at work. We were planning the summer camp activities. I told the rest of the staff that I was going to start it. Some of them...

Today my ADHD impressed everyone at work. We were planning the summer camp activ...

CreationInProgress

•20 hours ago

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Daily motivation / accountability group (8am Eastern Time)

Direct message me if interested in finding out about or joining a 2-4 person daily motivation / accountability group. We meet at 8am every Tuesday for up to...

Direct message me if interested in finding out about or joining a 2-4 person dai...

EthanS

•24 hours ago

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Upping my Meds

I've currently been in Strattera for about 1. 5 years. I'm taking a low dose (25mg) and have noticed that I'm starting to lose focus, and my mind wanders,...

I've currently been in Strattera for about 1. 5 years. I'm taking a low dose (25...

NotAChevy

•1 day ago

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'Floordrobe'

I came across this story, and couldn't see that it has been posted here before. Does this fit anyone else? Women also, or is this a guy thing?...

I came across this story, and couldn't see that it has been posted here before. ...

FindingTheAnswers

•1 day ago

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Fight or flight

Hello everyone, I was recently put on propanolol to help with my anxiety. I initially went to see my psychiatrist for my ADHD but she shared with me that...

Hello everyone, I was recently put on propanolol to help with my anxiety. I ...

breathewme

•4 days ago

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Straterra

Hello all and thanks in advance. So I have ADHD and also anxiety( fight/flight) where I get put on spot etc. and I start sweating etc. I don't understand how...

Hello all and thanks in advance. So I have ADHD and also anxiety( fight/flight) ...

Mstrlucky74423

•4 days ago

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How can I best make “helpful”suggestions to family members and husband with RSD

My husband has severe RSD in conjunction with childhood trauma and raging (undiagnosed but not unrecognized by him) ADHD. He completely shuts down and becomes...

My husband has severe RSD in conjunction with childhood trauma and raging (undia...

Lilwonder

•4 days ago

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Is this common?

I'm a 42-year-old male. For twenty years I have dealt with ocd and depression. Recently I was diagnosed with ADHD and put on Vyvanse. It seemed to help for a...

I'm a 42-year-old male. For twenty years I have dealt with ocd and depression. R...

Donnie_Brasco_9

•4 days ago

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waking up body aches and dry mouth ?

So I have now made changes to my diet , I’m taking natural supplements and stopped any alcohol altogether but I’m still waking up feeling exhausted and ache...

So I have now made changes to my diet , I’m taking natural supplements and stopp...

Lunachild_4

•6 days ago

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Social Media Can Be a Poor Tool for Self-Diagnosis

Learning more about ADHD online can be helpful but be sure to evaluate trending posts to see if they contain evidence-based approaches. Read more on the...

Learning more about ADHD online can be helpful but be sure to evaluate trending ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 days ago

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Is hypnotherapy useful?

I am thinking about online therapy from Anxiety UK. Does anyone have any knowledge of hypnotherapy? It may be quicker and more effective for me than CBT. I am...

I am thinking about online therapy from Anxiety UK. Does anyone have any knowled...

Mstislav

•6 days ago

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Managing the Methylphenidate/Ritalin Shortage

Two or three times a day, I have been taking 20 mg immediate-release (not time released) methylphenidate for roughly 30 years. The last prescription I filled...

Two or three times a day, I have been taking 20 mg immediate-release (not time r...

Pennsylvanian

•7 days ago

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Research study: Section 504

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well! I am Saury Ramos Torres, and I am one of the research team members for the following study: Section 504 study:...

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well! I am Saury Ramos Torres, and I am one ...

arrozblanco

Researcher•8 days ago

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Has anyone here had the experience of taking meds for ADHD while trying to keep blood pressure under control?

Hi, I'm new here and recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type). I'm almost 40 and never took any stimulants. I also suffer from anxiety and depression...

Hi, I'm new here and recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type). I'm almost...

Orangeflow

•8 days ago

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Anxiety & ADHD

We’re all aware of folks who are suffering from anxiety and are misdiagnosed with ADHD, or vice versa. The symptoms are so blooming close that most can't...

We’re all aware of folks who are suffering from anxiety and are misdiagnosed wit...

NotAChevy

•8 days ago

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Feel so lost - non-ADHD spouse support needed please

This is my first time posting (however I have read numerous posts in this community), and I am finally reaching out as I am at a loss as to what to do and...

This is my first time posting (however I have read numerous posts in this commun...

OneDayAtATime_06

•9 days ago

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ADD & Panic Attacks

I had what I thought was a panic attack, during a MRI on my foot, then again two years later during a pharmacological stress test. But its more accurate to...

I had what I thought was a panic attack, during a MRI on my foot, then again two...

rubystarsapphire

•9 days ago

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Am I too picky when it comes to socializing?

I've never had the best social skills and I'm not sure how much of that is the ADHD. I've avoided social situations in the past perhaps out of some fear. But...

I've never had the best social skills and I'm not sure how much of that is the A...

Late-Cat48

•10 days ago

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struggling with adhd as I’m getting older

I live in Missouri and I don’t really have health insurance. I’ve done therapy and taken tests in which I was told by the therapist it is very clear that I...

I live in Missouri and I don’t really have health insurance. I’ve done therapy ...

Spunkyspiffer

•10 days ago

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coping

I'm looking for ways to help me cope when things get a bit to much when i was a child i would use a dummy but that's probably not practical as an adult any...

I'm looking for ways to help me cope when things get a bit to much when i was a ...

JackJ05

•10 days ago

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Routine & Shopping Hyperfocus

Does anyone have getting into routine tips and does anyone else get stuck hyper focusing on shopping and basically shop till you drop?

Does anyone have getting into routine tips and does anyone else get stuck hyper ...

krh0130

•10 days ago

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ADHD and stuck

I have become stuck in a thought-loop and cannot progress with my assignment. I have been working on it for several weeks now. I cannot pull myself away from...

I have become stuck in a thought-loop and cannot progress with my assignment. I ...

Mstislav

•10 days ago

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Do people find a protein breakfast helps with ADHD meds? If so when do you eat, before, with or after?

Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major crash around 3.30 every day and was getting bouts of anxiety throughout the day...

Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major ...

Vicster111

•10 days ago

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Managing time and long-term planning?

I've been having a lot of difficulty with my ADHD lately, and I've been starting to figure out what seem to be my main problems as well as the fact...

I've been having a lot of difficulty with my ADHD lately, and I've been starting...

JamieJJL

•12 days ago

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Music and ADHD

Anyone else have the experience of “needing” to be involved in creating music or another creative pursuit to feel well with ADHD?

Anyone else have the experience of “needing” to be involved in creating music or...

Lilwonder

•12 days ago

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mindfulness for ADHD

Anyone tried mindfulness/meditation for your ADHD? If so, what are your thoughts?

Anyone tried mindfulness/meditation for your ADHD? If so, what are your thought...

Lilwonder

•12 days ago

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Adderall vs other meds for Adult ADHD

I’m 55, diagnosed almost a year ago. Was given Adderall. At even half a pill a day I get horrible GERD / heartburn symptoms after 2 days on this. Tremendous...

I’m 55, diagnosed almost a year ago. Was given Adderall. At even half a pill a ...

Lilwonder

•12 days ago

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ADHD without medications

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have struggled with my studies since I was a child unfortunately I was always...

hello there , I’m in my 30’s and I have diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago I have s...

Cotton_candy91

•13 days ago

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The four ADHD Meds I've Tried Give me Acne...

I'm 41, diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. I've tried several ADHD meds; one non-stimulant (caused horrible constipation) but they all give me acne as I...

I'm 41, diagnosed with ADHD about 5 months ago. I've tried several ADHD meds; on...

EdTechDad

•14 days ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

How did your family's first react to an ADHD diagnosis.

ADHD is my superpower

Daily motivation / accountability group (8am Eastern Time)

Upping my Meds

'Floordrobe'

Fight or flight

Straterra

How can I best make “helpful”suggestions to family members and husband with RSD

Is this common?

waking up body aches and dry mouth ?

Social Media Can Be a Poor Tool for Self-Diagnosis

Is hypnotherapy useful?

Managing the Methylphenidate/Ritalin Shortage

Research study: Section 504

Has anyone here had the experience of taking meds for ADHD while trying to keep blood pressure under control?

Anxiety & ADHD

Feel so lost - non-ADHD spouse support needed please

ADD & Panic Attacks

Am I too picky when it comes to socializing?

struggling with adhd as I’m getting older

coping

Routine & Shopping Hyperfocus

ADHD and stuck

Do people find a protein breakfast helps with ADHD meds? If so when do you eat, before, with or after?

Managing time and long-term planning?

Music and ADHD

mindfulness for ADHD

Adderall vs other meds for Adult ADHD

ADHD without medications

The four ADHD Meds I've Tried Give me Acne...

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Has this community positively impacted your ADHD journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

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