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Hey all! Do you have any experience taking online cognitive aptitude (CCAT) assessments as part of a recruiting process? Did you inform the company that you have ADHD or did you just take the test? If… more

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I’m scheduling my testing. If it hadn’t been for all the information available I wouldn’t even have considered it, i thought everyone had the same struggles. But here I am a few months short of 50 an… more

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Has anyone in Georgia been able to get their Adderall shipped to them? I was speaking with a manager from Idaho who gets it in 90 day supply shipments. Thanks for any advice or suggestions yall.

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Does anybody have referrals to any entry level jobs for college graduates? Any ones that are ADHD friendly? Pls help 😭

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Has anyone else noticed that their meds just aren’t working like they did before the shortage started? I have been on 60mg of Vyvanse for years, but here lately, I have been in a constant brain fog, … more

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Anyone try holistic things to help improve focus, and less brain chatter? Food choices? Vitamins? Exercise?

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Does anyone experience muscle cramps as a side effect of Adderall?

Just upped my dosage and happen to be having strange foot cramps, wondering if they are related. Internet says maybe?

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Has anyone joined / tried Done dot com?
My current insurance plan is very specific to what providers I can go to. Appointments are hard to get. Therapy is scheduled at least 20-30’days out. I like m… more

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Has anyone had any experience with Adderall vs Vyvanse? Recently I feel like some of my mood swings might be related to my medication (Adderall 30XR daily). I haven’t taken Vyvanse for 10 years and am… more

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Hi 👋 glad to join my people. I’m heading a accessibility group (read disability) group at work. What would you want your workplace to do to help you?

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What kind of accommodations are there for a teacher with ADHD? I was specifically told in a performance review that my ADHD was affecting my instruction because it is easy to go down a rabbit hole of … more

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The YouTube tv multi-screen trial is cool for everyone for basketball. After the games, I left the tv on and there is an HGTV type show, the local news, a naked adventure show (?) and basketball highl… more

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I used to be a high performer at my job, but now I’m really struggling to the point where I’m about to be put on a performance improvement plan. All of the feedback I’ve received seems to be related t… more

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Is Concerta out of stock in NYC too?

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Recently found out about omega-3 supplements being helpful for ADHD, but most of the testimonials I could find were about children. Any working adults take it and notice a difference? (I'm conside… more

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My name is in the email
My name is in the email
My name is in the email.

If you spell my name wrong I intentionally spells yours wrong back to you. 🙃

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Tips for productive remote working? I’m all in for 4 hours then totally useless. Some days I’ll work 10-15 hours straight then go into severe burnout. Any tips for self regulating work flow at home?

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Me : My Adderall pills did nothing, I don’t feel a change at all.
Therapist : I don’t think you have ADHD.
Me : yayyy!!
Therapist : You have high anxiety and PTSD.
Me : I would have preferred to have A… more

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I've been treated for generalized anxiety for years and my therapist and psychiatrist recently recommended I explore ADHD testing. I just spoke to my PCP for a second opinion and she said an ADHD … more

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Big brain ADHD cleaning hack: instead of wiping the crumbs from the kitchen counter into your hand, knowing most will end up on the floor and have to be the floor to be mopped up later, wipe them INTO… more

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Has anyone been able to refill XR 20mg anywhere in nyc, I have not been able to find a single pharmacy that has it in stock

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How do you eat while on Adderall XR? It makes eating lunch and snakes such a chore (and I love to eat).

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Has anyone tried these nootropics like Avantera or Elevate that advertised on IG? Do they work? Ads tout that it can replace Adderall? I’ve been told can’t take any stimulant Rx until I can get my HBP in normal ran… more

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Concerta folks: when you started the initial dosage, did you experience noticeable improvement soon (less than 1 week)? Later? Only with stronger dosage? Never?

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Have you found a free accountability group?

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Does anyone else’s medication seem to stop working all of a sudden?

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For those with ADHD in public accounting, how are you managing the busy season with the med shortage?

I’ve thought about applying to other jobs because I’m having trouble getting any work done. But I’ve worked in… more

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How long did it take you to find an adhd med dose? I’ve been taking adderall for 3 months (5 mg -> 10 mg -> 15 mg) and I don’t feel like it’s doing anything. Every time I speak to my dr I feel l… more

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Anyone else want both? 😟

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Having a struggle with work... How do you tell your boss's boss, sorry, you just are not qualified to address this problem?

When you provide fact after fact that what the business is shooting for is horrifyin… more

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What is your layoff story? I was laid off once, and may be laid off again. I’am thinking of hanging up my shoes as a good for nothing & failure.

I’am smart, big successes & big failures, have … more

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For anybody who takes an SSRI, which one did you have the most success with? I’ve been struggling with severe depression and also recently diagnosed with PMDD. I was prescribed Prozac 10mg and bumping… more

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What medication has worked best for your ADHD? What was the worst??

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I have a really hard time getting to tasks at hand, I could never get to them and if it involves reaching out to others for help then I will procrastinate until it turns into a serious issue and then … more

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I need help. A series of unfortunate events & I lost a folder of my project management templates and decks. Now I’m stuck in this cycle of productivity paralysis and obsessive research of template… more

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Hi all! I’ve suspected I’ve had ADHD for a long time and looking to set up a first time psychiatrist appointment. Am I understanding right in that the first appointment is generally much more expensiv… more

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Is asking for additional wfh days a reasonable accommodation for adhd? We have a requirement to be in the office 3 days a week. We don’t have offices, everyone is out in the open and it’s just so loud… more

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Has anyone ever had an aversion to brushing their teeth, taking pills, and eating somewhat randomly? I’ve been overworking and been kinda stressed lately with some adult decisions but these sensory th… more

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Is it true that people with ADHD have different brains from normal people? Should I go to a neurologist to get diagnosed for ADHD?

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