ADHD - People Who Are Living With ADHD

LifeInPieces

I'm a young adult professor. Success has a price for those w/ADHD

posted 04/02/2009, comment (1)

Dexedrine is the Only Thing that Works for me: Info on drug Companies & "Newer" Drugs

There are a handful of ADHD medications out there, and not everyone reacts to them in the same way. Ritalin did not work for me, neither did Adderall, Concerta and others. Dexedrine does work. Yet the last (younger) doctor I spoke with was surprised to hear that I am being prescribed Dexedrine because it is, as he called it, "an older drug". Then... Read more Chevron

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taralane98

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posted 04/01/2009, comment (1)

Why isn't my Adderall XR doing anything for me?

I'm a 29 year old female. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 11. My parents choose to take a non drug approuch to my what they thought of as a learning disablity. I was successful in high school and wasn't till college that my ADHD started to effected my day to day life. At 25 I went on Strattra. The Strattra worked great for me. My insurence... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/28/2009, comments (2)

Noise at cocktail parties

Does anyone have any suggestions/advice on how to handle the overstimulation/chaos in a cocktail party situation. I was at a party last night and found myself overwhelmed by the noise of multiple conversations and people competing to be heard ( LOUD ) I find that if I am having a conversation with one person I am simultaneously hearing all of... Read more Chevron

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Malcolm Andrews

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Re-organizing self at older age and looking forward to it

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posted 03/15/2009, comments (2)

In the spirit of Imsees

I am of native american and european descent. I am looking to align myself with good people who desire to improve the lives of other ADHD afflicted folk and lend a hand to uplifting their circumstances.

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Brookie

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I love helping people! Ask me anything. : )

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posted 03/13/2009, comments (10)

Don't get frustrated - there is always something to look forward to

Hi everyone, I recently found this site because I'm living with ADHD. I love to help others with the same thing I went through. Don't get frustrated, there are things that will help and you will find whats right for you. Feel free to ask me any questions. Live*Love*Laugh KEEP YOUR HEAD UP :)

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