ADHD - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

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I'm transitioning from "just getting by" to "doing great!"

posted 08/18/2008, comments (9)

Finally admitting I have ADHD

I guess I have always had ADHD I just didn't know it. I look back now and see some of the the signs; boredom at school, hyperfocus on things that interested me, inappropriate behavior, etc. I just didn't have the hyperactivity component that most people think is required to have ADHD. I understand now that a lot of women don't, so we are more... Read more Chevron

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I live in NYC.. was diagnosed 15 yrs ago..

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posted 08/10/2008, comments (4)

Support Group For Adults Who Live In NYC

Hi; I am the webmaster for the Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group. We have been meeting continuously since 1992. We have alot of resources on our website (which has no ads), and I believe thateveryone can benifit. the groups address is: http://www.maaddsg.org If anyone is in NYC, they are welcome to come to a... Read more Chevron

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mrswilliams622

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (5)

disconnected

when i was first diagnosed with adhd, i was relieved to know what was up with my crazy brain. the medication was helping, i felt great. but now it seems that i am not really progressing anymore, but maybe back sliding. my doctor was going to try to take me off of the effexor and just stick with straterra. but i dont know, i... Read more Chevron

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maf2pk

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (2)

Newly diagnosed

After years of being treated for depression without success, I was diagnosed with ADD. I started taking Vyvanse a week ago. The first couple of days, I noticed a difference in my mood and I felt more productive. I had some trouble sleeping but that seems to abated. I am not feeling anything now. No marked improvement... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/10/2008, comments (2)

Share Information with Educators

One of the things I have found most helpful in dealing with education and ADHD is realizing that not all educators (professional or otherwise) understand ADHD. I often print out the pages I have saved to my home and give them to my son's teachers, daycare workers, etc. You can't assume that because they are "educated teachers" that... Read more Chevron

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