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Confused about Adderall adjustment

Hey everyone! I was just diagnosed last month with ADHD at 40 years old. Talk about mind blowing!!! So my meds are still being titrated. But I don’t think I...

Hey everyone! I was just diagnosed last month with ADHD at 40 years old. Talk a...

IgnoranceWasNotBliss

•4 years ago

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Frustration couldn’t send employment application even with hyperfocusing couldn’t go thru

Hi guys. It’s shnookie. I’m frustrated. Have a lousy 2 days where I was having trouble going on my computer and looking for a job. Finally decided to go on my...

Hi guys. It’s shnookie. I’m frustrated. Have a lousy 2 days where I was having t...

Shnookie

•4 years ago

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Is our Spleen overlooked?

Sometimes i think about chinese traditional theory of spleen about health. If that works that can help to explain a lot of health issues either mental or...

Sometimes i think about chinese traditional theory of spleen about health. If t...

Askin_guy

•4 years ago

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Free Virtual Therapy Code

Hey Everyone, Here’s a week of free therapy with betterhelp.com for any one who wants to try it.... I’m a huge fan. There’s no catch. If you like it cool.....

Hey Everyone, Here’s a week of free therapy with betterhelp.com for any one who ...

positivepassenger

•4 years ago

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Worth Watching—

Hi Everyone! I came across this video on YouTube and had to share! https://youtu.be/R4fY50buAuI

Hi Everyone! I came across this video on YouTube and had to share! https://yo...

positivepassenger

•4 years ago

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YEAH BABY 👶 GO DODGERS !!

Hi it’s Shnookie from the Beverly Hills LOS ANGELES area and the Dodgers won the World Series!! I’ll take happiness where I can take it. Sending hugs 🤗...

Hi it’s Shnookie from the Beverly Hills LOS ANGELES area and the Dodgers won th...

Shnookie

•4 years ago

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Life is too hard

Even with meds, even with therapy. Why am I supposed to live as a fully abled adult when I feel completely disabled? I don't mean to be insensitive to people...

Even with meds, even with therapy. Why am I supposed to live as a fully abled ad...

alsomee

•4 years ago

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Adult diagnosed with ADD as a child and struggling more as I get older

Has anyone been diagnosed with add as a child and has been using stimulants most of their life that is struggling more then ever? I have always had side...

Has anyone been diagnosed with add as a child and has been using stimulants most...

Ditkaisgod89

•4 years ago

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Kind of new

Hi everyone! I’m 59 and was diagnosed about 20 yrs ago. I struggle all the time and I’ve re instated my account here and will be more active so that I can...

Hi everyone! I’m 59 and was diagnosed about 20 yrs ago. I struggle all the tim...

Hobbiest5

•4 years ago

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Nervous traveler

So... I’m a nervous flyer and have been since I saw the plane crash episode of grey’s anatomy. I don’t know why but I am. Does anyone have any advice for me?

So... I’m a nervous flyer and have been since I saw the plane crash episode of g...

kkonzen15

•4 years ago

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Things to Know After Starting to Take ADHD-Stimulant Medication, How to Help the Body/Brain, & Eliminate/Diminish Side Effects

Hi there, I made a video in which I discuss some of the common factors that come into play once someone with ADHD starts taking stimulant medication. Common...

Hi there, I made a video in which I discuss some of the common factors that come...

Eclecticentric77

•4 years ago

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Does anyone has not been hyperactive, even in his/her childhood and has been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?

I am wondering if my diagnosis is correct, I was a calm, shy kid. Now, I am an inattentive 54 years old woman, struggling with organization, prioritization and...

I am wondering if my diagnosis is correct, I was a calm, shy kid. Now, I am an i...

Addmore

•4 years ago

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How do you cope with excessive thinking? - From an ADHD-er

If anyone has ADHD and is reading this, how do you cope? How do you get by each day and not get overwhelmed by life? Do you have methods of coping with...

If anyone has ADHD and is reading this, how do you cope? How do you get by each ...

LifeplusNature

•4 years ago

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Hey! I'm new here

I have ADHD and have been diagnosed with it since I was 6. I only took an interest in understanding myself better this year. I've only told 2 people outside...

I have ADHD and have been diagnosed with it since I was 6. I only took an inter...

LifeplusNature

•4 years ago

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Does anyone else vibe with this pic?

This meme speaks to me as a 46 yr old female ADHD’er.... anyone else?

wtfadhd

•4 years ago

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Public Speeches with ADHD

Hey y'all - wondering if any of you have trouble with public speaking and staying on task while giving a presentation. Partially seeing if this is true for...

Hey y'all - wondering if any of you have trouble with public speaking and stayin...

pippapeach

•4 years ago

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I can't find help

I am a 38 y/o female who has been struggling with ADHD symptoms for many years. It's affecting my professional life and my home life. I've recently started...

I am a 38 y/o female who has been struggling with ADHD symptoms for many years. ...

Itsajojo

•4 years ago

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Recently diagnosed!

Hi! I’m Lily and I am 21! I was diagnosed with ADHD only a month ago! I would love anyone’s tips or anything you can offer me as I start my journey with adult...

Hi! I’m Lily and I am 21! I was diagnosed with ADHD only a month ago! I would l...

lilymdisney

•4 years ago

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College Study Tips for ADHD

I am applying for a master's program soon and would love some tips on staying on task. I utilize audiobooks and text-to-audio features which has helped a lot,...

I am applying for a master's program soon and would love some tips on staying on...

purplerunner1

•4 years ago

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Vacation

Hey, so I’m on vacation for a month. My question for you guys is have you guys ever had any anxiety on vacation? I have

Hey, so I’m on vacation for a month. My question for you guys is have you guys e...

kkonzen15

•4 years ago

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online support groups

hi there, are there any online TEENAGE specific adhd support groups you know about? i would like to talk to more people my age and with my condition :) if...

hi there, are there any online TEENAGE specific adhd support groups you know abo...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

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Resources or tools for self-improvement with ADHD?

When looking for help about being more productive, people sometimes mention a variety of tools that they heard about from How To ADHD or some other source. I...

When looking for help about being more productive, people sometimes mention a va...

WonderMusic

•4 years ago

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pleas answer these questions

tell me, are there any difficulties in love regarding adhd? how do i tell someone that i have adhd without being wierd? how do i shut up my mind when i want...

tell me, are there any difficulties in love regarding adhd? how do i tell someo...

kirmenmir

•4 years ago

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Group Therapy online for ADD?

Hello folks! Just wanted to know if there are any groups for ADD that do a weekly zoom meeting. I feel like a group would help keep me accountable a bit and...

Hello folks! Just wanted to know if there are any groups for ADD that do a weekl...

toonhandbunny

•4 years ago

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💭 hi brains!

So glad to meet you. I am craving connection with people who get it. I live on Maui. I'm in recovery for alcoholism and addiction. I am creative and...

So glad to meet you. I am craving connection with people who get it. I live on...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

ADHD Weekly -- Common ADHD Questions Answered During Awareness Month

Leading ADHD experts are offering answers to some of the most frequently asked questions and providing reliable information. Read about this year's ADHD...

Leading ADHD experts are offering answers to some of the most frequently asked q...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•4 years ago

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What would you like to have known pre and post ADHD diagnosis that would have made your transition most effective? - Research request

*As a rider - if this is regarded as "spam" or in violation of community principles please advise me soonest and I will delete (I did read the guidelines and...

*As a rider - if this is regarded as "spam" or in violation of community princip...

ShaneWard

•4 years ago

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Looking to connect with fellow Adult ADHD folks

Hi everyone, It's really weird for me to get on here and not be able to use my actual name, also now seeing other people's usernames, somewhatoutdoorsman...

Hi everyone, It's really weird for me to get on here and not be able to use my ...

sortofoutdoorsman

•4 years ago

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Teacher with ADHD

Being a teacher is hard enough right now. But dealing with Adhd and teaching is getting hard. I'm constantly messing with my mask. I often feel like I can't...

Being a teacher is hard enough right now. But dealing with Adhd and teaching is ...

Sparklerocks

•4 years ago

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Any advice on how to improve time management and ability to balance multiple priorities in your schedule?

I have always been bad at time management and balance, but lately it feels like I have absolutely zero capability of handling multiple priorities/tasks in my...

I have always been bad at time management and balance, but lately it feels like ...

2000sunflowers

•4 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for October 2020

Confused about Adderall adjustment

Frustration couldn’t send employment application even with hyperfocusing couldn’t go thru

Is our Spleen overlooked?

Free Virtual Therapy Code

Worth Watching—

YEAH BABY 👶 GO DODGERS !!

Life is too hard

Adult diagnosed with ADD as a child and struggling more as I get older

Kind of new

Nervous traveler

Things to Know After Starting to Take ADHD-Stimulant Medication, How to Help the Body/Brain, & Eliminate/Diminish Side Effects

Does anyone has not been hyperactive, even in his/her childhood and has been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?

How do you cope with excessive thinking? - From an ADHD-er

Hey! I'm new here

Does anyone else vibe with this pic?

Public Speeches with ADHD

I can't find help

Recently diagnosed!

College Study Tips for ADHD

Vacation

online support groups

Resources or tools for self-improvement with ADHD?

pleas answer these questions

Group Therapy online for ADD?

💭 hi brains!

ADHD Weekly -- Common ADHD Questions Answered During Awareness Month

What would you like to have known pre and post ADHD diagnosis that would have made your transition most effective? - Research request

Looking to connect with fellow Adult ADHD folks

Teacher with ADHD

Any advice on how to improve time management and ability to balance multiple priorities in your schedule?

Search posts

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Latest poll

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

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