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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

•10 days ago

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Need a good psychiatrist who doesn't mind writing off-label prescriptions.

My doctor won't prescribe "off label" drugs. And I just got a dear john letter basically saying good luck. Get help elsewhere. I'm in California, but willing...

My doctor won't prescribe "off label" drugs. And I just got a dear john letter b...

RanchoguyCA

•2 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

•14 days ago

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Lisdexamfetamine and Sleep Question

Hello all,So I was taken off the Methylphenidate after 3 weeks because it was making so ill. Had a break of 5 days and then have been put on really low dose...

Hello all,So I was taken off the Methylphenidate after 3 weeks because it was ma...

Cat00

•1 month ago

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Medication help!

Hello all you wonderful people! My doctor just started me on Vyvanse a few days ago, and I'm already experiencing side effects( headache, dizziness, loss of...

Hello all you wonderful people! My doctor just started me on Vyvanse a few days...

sophiebrodie

•1 month ago

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Who am I? ADHD or Myself

I feel so alone when I talk about ADHD I let it become my identity. I was no longer Steph the funny, outgoing, easy to talk to person. I became the...

I feel so alone when I talk about ADHD I let it become my identity. I was no lo...

Steph1232

•1 month 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

•6 days ago

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depression meds are not working

dr has tried me on a non stimulate intuitive 2mg don’t see any difference maybe see more depressed not doing much staying in and mainly focusing on rest and...

dr has tried me on a non stimulate intuitive 2mg don’t see any difference maybe ...

Abigg4

•1 month 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

•15 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

•11 days ago

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Anyone know a free online or in person support group?

I have been diagnosed with mixed type ADHD a year ago. At first it was a relief, but now I’m kinda frustrated. Therapy is very expensive. Adderall makes me...

I have been diagnosed with mixed type ADHD a year ago. At first it was a relief...

Lilwonder

•30 days ago

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Confused after non-diagnosis and looking for advice on what to do now.

I’ve suspected for quite some time now that I’ve got ADHD, primarily inattentive. I have masked my entire adult life, but now that I’m faced with trying to...

I’ve suspected for quite some time now that I’ve got ADHD, primarily inattentive...

PizzaPrincess

•1 month ago

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ADHD and finances

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances? My finances are horribly in the red! PS-I hate it here!!

Has anyone found any reliable tricks or services to help with managing finances?...

areeves789

•24 days ago

13 Replies

What work schedule works best for you?

My brain isn't usually fully engaged into "work mode" until almost 10am every day. I think this has to do with "delayed circadian rhythm". It's hard for me to...

My brain isn't usually fully engaged into "work mode" until almost 10am every da...

STEM_Dad

•1 month ago

15 Replies

how to navigate the start of relationships

Does anyone else struggle with navigating romantic relationships early on? I find when I actually enjoy a person I’m dating, that almost immediately I become...

Does anyone else struggle with navigating romantic relationships early on? I fi...

jord12111

•2 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

•17 days ago

10 Replies

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

•8 days ago

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You get to choose ~ you are what you focus on

😃 It’s a sunny day with some clouds in the sky. The birds are chirping and the traffic is jamming. I can smell of coffee wafting through...

😃 It’s a sunny day with some clouds in the sky. The birds are chirping and th...

BLC89

•2 days ago

3 Replies

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

•16 days ago

9 Replies

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

•6 days ago

5 Replies

My ADHD journey at work - ADA accommodation scares narcissistic boss

I am on the ADHD/Autism spectrum with a formal diagnosis. I had to get an ADA accommodation due to a supervisor trying to micromanage me. When I questioned a...

I am on the ADHD/Autism spectrum with a formal diagnosis. I had to get an ADA a...

ADDgoodbad

•28 days ago

11 Replies

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

•9 days ago

6 Replies

Why ????

Why is there ADD ? Why do I have a brain like Swiss cheese ? Yesterday I made a cup of coffee and then it disappeared. After tearing the place apart, tearing...

Why is there ADD ? Why do I have a brain like Swiss cheese ? Yesterday I made a ...

Tormented555

•1 month ago

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Restless Legs

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune times, or that experience a shooting pain if not moving. My doctors are running...

All my life, I've struggled with restless legs- legs that twitch at inopportune ...

NotAChevy

•20 days ago

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Side effects of non stimulant meds

It may be funny but not to me. I experienced unremitting constipation from stratera. The measures I used to compensate were overwhelming for the benefit I...

It may be funny but not to me. I experienced unremitting constipation from strat...

mamaliga1

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Support to understand ADHD

Hi all, looking for some advice as I am feel very low, sad and unnoticed, and trying to make sense of it all. My boyfriend hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD, in...

Hi all, looking for some advice as I am feel very low, sad and unnoticed, and tr...

NFDXB

•5 hours ago

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Why Does My Vyanse/Elvanse Dosage Increase Feel Useless?

Hey guys! It's been a while. I hope you're all doing well in your own li'l ways. As the title suggests, I was upped to 40mg from 30mg (I was on 30mg for...

Hey guys! It's been a while. I hope you're all doing well in your own li'l way...

RizzKalifa

•28 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

•19 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

•15 days ago

7 Replies

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

•15 days ago

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