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New and struggling with classes

Hi I'm new and I am SOOO happy I found this. I have never interacted with any one else with ADHD (that I know of) and I guess I just want to ask what is one...

Hi I'm new and I am SOOO happy I found this. I have never interacted with any on...

PoTayTo

•3 years ago

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Is Neuropsychological testing in an ADHD Evaluation Important?

I'm an (undiagnosed for ADHD) 57 yr old woman. On my own I have taken several online tests for adult ADHD Inattentive Type and executive functioning and...

I'm an (undiagnosed for ADHD) 57 yr old woman. On my own I have taken several o...

Awuamarine

•3 years ago

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How do you show you care

Hi everyone. I'm 40 and I was diagnosed a couple years ago but didn't really understand the impact ADHD has had on my life until last spring. Learning more and...

Hi everyone. I'm 40 and I was diagnosed a couple years ago but didn't really und...

Lenon526

•3 years ago

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What funny habits do you have because of ADHD?

I have several funny habits that I have realized are probably tied back to ADHD, often tied back to hyper-optimizing things or avoiding trivial tasks. As...

I have several funny habits that I have realized are probably tied back to ADHD,...

99centss

•3 years ago

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No further forwards at 47

So posted a few times on here a while back . Things ain’t any better . Recap, had what I feel was a breakdown in 2020, and had started a new self employed...

So posted a few times on here a while back . Things ain’t any better . Recap, ha...

Colls47

•3 years ago

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Will I ever be able to manage?

I've been dealing with wanting to do things, yet lacking the ability/focus to do so... it's just tiring. Definitely tougher when you have kids. 😩

I've been dealing with wanting to do things, yet lacking the ability/focus to do...

B33TR00T

•3 years ago

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Adhd mixed with other things

Recently had a therapy session with a new therapist. It was for my wife and I to sort some stuff out. Anyway! He mentioned that repetitive thoughts like...

Recently had a therapy session with a new therapist. It was for my wife and I to...

michael682

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Body Doubling/Help Needed

Hi I’m new here and need to find daily friends interested in helping each get tasks done daily and helping with accountability. Central Time Zone - Daytime...

Hi I’m new here and need to find daily friends interested in helping each get ta...

msta123

•3 years ago

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Misinterperating people?

So I tend to stay fairly quiet in conversations to avoid saying something stupid after facing so much rejection in my childhood. And of course adhd makes it...

So I tend to stay fairly quiet in conversations to avoid saying something stupid...

humble-rasberry

•3 years ago

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ADD, Selfishness & Empathy, Morality & Ethics

The first paragraphs are framing mainly for my benefit. They're long which probably isn't ideal for a group of adult ADDers. :-) The final paragraph contains...

The first paragraphs are framing mainly for my benefit. They're long which proba...

Stoneman60

•3 years ago

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Is there legal help out there?

Single Dad lost his child because he's self medicating the disease in order to properly function and be a stable parent. We are devastated and don't know what...

Single Dad lost his child because he's self medicating the disease in order to p...

RaychCarlos

•3 years ago

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No insurance?

Tips on finding affordable treatment without insurance? I was diagnosed in my mid 20’s which was a huge relief to finally understand why I function the way I...

Tips on finding affordable treatment without insurance? I was diagnosed in my mi...

ehfii

•3 years ago

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51 year old Female ready for change.

I was diagnosed at 29. Took meds with no other support for 2 years. Decided i wasn't comfortable taking stimulants and took myself off them. I thought I could...

I was diagnosed at 29. Took meds with no other support for 2 years. Decided i wa...

Phoenix415

•3 years ago

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Working/ studying from home

How do you do it?? I've just started a full time course and it's almost all online. I am so slow at completing the work, get distracted easily, and can't sit...

How do you do it?? I've just started a full time course and it's almost all onli...

Bobby_

•3 years ago

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Perimenopause and worsening ADHD symptoms, anyone?

Any other Perimenopausal (I am 52) women who had managed their ADHD fine until this phase of life hit and now you are a trainwreck with worsening symptoms?...

Any other Perimenopausal (I am 52) women who had managed their ADHD fine until t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Habits That Serve You Are Key to Success When You Have ADHD

ADHD can be an advantage for some people. You’ll find it essential to build habits that help you stay on track and headed toward your goals. We have...

ADHD can be an advantage for some people. You’ll find it essential to build habi...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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Supplements for ADHD

Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone has had good luck with taking supplements along with their medications for ADHD. If so, would you mind sharing what...

Hello friends! I was wondering if anyone has had good luck with taking supplemen...

sunflower2019

•3 years ago

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Design project : How do you work with ADD ?

Hello, I'm a student looking for testimonies about ADD at work. I'm carrying out an inclusive design project revolving around concentration in the office and...

Hello, I'm a student looking for testimonies about ADD at work. I'm carrying ou...

DesignwithADD

•3 years ago

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52 yo female who cannot get diagnosed....help??

Hello All, I just found this website, and I love the idea of people helping others. I am a 52 year old woman, and I know I have AD(H)D, mostly Inattentive,...

Hello All, I just found this website, and I love the idea of people helping othe...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Seek test called “Quotient Test” 2bring test result2physician. Hard2rebuke a validated test that an independent professional.

Look up “Quotient Test.”0 minute computer drive scientifically proven to catch ADHD and weed out the drug seekers .I took the test 4 years ago; it cost $ 250...

Look up “Quotient Test.”0 minute computer drive scientifically proven to catch A...

MermaidWWC

•3 years ago

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ADHD/Genetic Defect /no meds work.

Diag,’16 by Quotient Test. Distracted /inattentive 93% of 20 min test. My house is disorganized. Loose things many a day. Forgetful . Very significant...

Diag,’16 by Quotient Test. Distracted /inattentive 93% of 20 min test. My house ...

MermaidWWC

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A long mess.

I was always a studious kid. Interested in drawing, playing flute etc. But I couldn't communicate my feelings properly. So I was left behind by my friends...

I was always a studious kid. Interested in drawing, playing flute etc. But I cou...

foreverrain

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Guanfacine Not Working

I was diagnosed with adhd when I was 7 and was on dexadrine til I was 13 cos it was stunting my growth. As soon as I got off the dexadrine, I became depressed...

I was diagnosed with adhd when I was 7 and was on dexadrine til I was 13 cos it ...

MelodyW

•3 years ago

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Does anyone out there know anything about Nonverbal Learning Disability?

I’m 66 and was diagnosed with ADD 7 years ago. It covered most of the symptoms, but not all. Medication seemed to help some but not consistent. Emotional...

I’m 66 and was diagnosed with ADD 7 years ago. It covered most of the symptoms,...

Hovi

•3 years ago

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New to group and ADHD

Hello, I'm a 41 year old woman and was just diagnosed with ADHD combined type last week. I am in a state of grief and anger. I have been in and out of therapy...

Hello, I'm a 41 year old woman and was just diagnosed with ADHD combined type la...

forgetsalot

•3 years ago

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need counceling

Where can I get counseling and go to online meetings

darieux7885

•3 years ago

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A.D.D in a nutshell

I keep forgetting what I need to get done and the things that don't matter I tend to hyperfocus on, I can't get those things out of my head. people tell me...

I keep forgetting what I need to get done and the things that don't matter I ten...

theblogger

•3 years ago

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A.D.D or Autism?

I'm new here... I was diagnosed with a little bit of everything as a child, my psychiatrist said it was mostly A.D.D and schizoaffective disorder and later was...

I'm new here... I was diagnosed with a little bit of everything as a child, my p...

theblogger

•3 years ago

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Where can I get diagnosed?

I’ve been struggling to find someone to diagnose me, and everyone around me tells me I have all the symptoms of ADHD. I just want to get diagnosed and find...

I’ve been struggling to find someone to diagnose me, and everyone around me tell...

Pianoplayer28

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Correction

I should have said 'ADHD'

ScooterJoe

•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for September 2021

New and struggling with classes

Is Neuropsychological testing in an ADHD Evaluation Important?

How do you show you care

What funny habits do you have because of ADHD?

No further forwards at 47

Will I ever be able to manage?

Adhd mixed with other things

Body Doubling/Help Needed

Misinterperating people?

ADD, Selfishness & Empathy, Morality & Ethics

Is there legal help out there?

No insurance?

51 year old Female ready for change.

Working/ studying from home

Perimenopause and worsening ADHD symptoms, anyone?

ADHD Weekly -- Habits That Serve You Are Key to Success When You Have ADHD

Supplements for ADHD

Design project : How do you work with ADD ?

52 yo female who cannot get diagnosed....help??

Seek test called “Quotient Test” 2bring test result2physician. Hard2rebuke a validated test that an independent professional.

ADHD/Genetic Defect /no meds work.

A long mess.

Guanfacine Not Working

Does anyone out there know anything about Nonverbal Learning Disability?

New to group and ADHD

need counceling

A.D.D in a nutshell

A.D.D or Autism?

Where can I get diagnosed?

Correction

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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