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Hello everyone. I recently heard that ADD/ADHD medication is on backorder for Vyvanse. Those that are on it probably know by now they lost their patent. My insurance put me on the generic version. I … more

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I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 16, but my older brother (who has ADD) keeps thinking I show more Asperger’s traits (like unintended irritability in voice tone) than ADHD traits and nudged that I should… more

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Does anyone else enjoy tedious/monotonous work or am I just weird and use my ADD/ADHD as an excuse for my enjoyment of it?

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✨What are some ways that you keep your perfectionism in check?✨

Although it may not always be obvious, for many of us perfectionism and ADHD are intertwined and exacerbate each other.

It's definitely been a journey for me to recognize this, come to terms with it, and start to make some progress on knowing when to have the highest standards and when just getting something done is good enough.

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Hi folks. For starters I have always felt there is a massive massive difference between ADD and ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADD and a Learning Disability back in 1987..88. Anyways....

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ADHD and ChatGPT. What I’ve learned. I’ve found ChatGPT has been huge for me to overcome some common roadblocks I have with my particular flavor of ADHD, specifically time blindness, unwritt… more

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Prescribed Ridalin for ADHD. In two months, my blood pressure skyrocketed to 185/127 from 90/60. My PCP caught it in my checkup and told me I was in the danger zone for a heart attack. Was going to happen any day… more

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To all of my neurodiverse professionals. Do you struggle with procrastination and/or paralysis? I don’t like the stigma of “you are just lazy or you don’t even try.” I was diagnosed when I was older… more

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Anyone else’s brain in a fog today?

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So my CEO was in town today and wanted to meet up for the first time. I met her up at the airport, she had a connecting flight, so that gave us roughly 3+ hours to talk. We had to leave the airport in… more

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How do yall maintain interest in a job? I just took a new job as at the Director level at a 15+BN company, but my god am I bored. I've realized after about a year I just need something new. Not cu… more

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Does anyone fill their Adderall XR (name brand or generic) via Caremark with Aetna? I currently have my Adderall XR and generic IR filled with OptumRX but my company is switching insurance carriers an… more

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Good morning, all! I tried a couple different non-stimulant medications for ADHD and they didn’t really seem to work. It seemed the stimulants were the only ones that actually worked for me, it’s kind… more

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I get paid a salary on a weekly basis, and last week I came down with Covid. I took 2 home test and both positive. Since I have had Covid before I didn’t think a trip to the doctor was necessary, I ju… more

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I’m very curious about my fellow ND’s and their independent journey into mindfulness, higher consciousness, frequencies, and enlightenment. Since starting my journey earlier this year, I have found a huge decline… more

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My teenage daughter has shown numerous signs of ADHD for a few years and I have finally been able to convince the wife for us to look into . What type of doctor/therapist /specialist would you sugg… more

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I am trying to pivot to public sector software sales.

6 YOE in pubsec consulting, 6 YOE military. Will take any advice, resume review, or referrals anywhere at this point.

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Wanting to hire a personal assistant for like 2-3 hours a month to do all the menial phone calls/scheduling/paying bills/researching toasters for our ADHD household. Any advice on how to find someone?… more

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Recommendations for favorite self help or engaging: books, podcast episodes, ted talks, Spotify playlists, etc? I need background stimulus to keep me focused!

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"10 Hilarious Job Titles You Never Knew Existed."
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What is the ABSOLUTE BEST webinar topic you'd want to see on ADHD and what you'd want it to specifically teach?

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I’m really struggling - I’m not on my game, I’m missing details (and I usually have great attention to detail). I’m not producing my best work. I’m 100% remote and it’s getting hard to WFH. Idk what’s… more

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I am really struggling on focusing at work. Does anyone have advice on adult diagnoses, multiple overlapping diagnoses, or misdiagnoses? I was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorder about 15 yea… more

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I have a new boss who’s a hardass about time and attendance and put me on a pip. What are the best ways I should handle this. I have been diagnosed adhd for 16 years and I am always very particular ab… more

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I suck at in-person networking. Not so much that I get nervous but literally don’t know how to keep a conversation going and interesting or have anything to say. Any tips??

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Anyone get unreasonably angry or upset at events outside your control? Knowing how poorly I articulate thoughts, I had spent extensive time preparing for the meeting only to have it cancelled during t… more

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Anyone here a serial job hopper? I’ve noticed that I get extremely bored if I don’t get new responsibilities. Very rarely work somewhere longer than 2 years. It is hard to stay engaged.

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Any entry level marketing/management positions in Columbia, SC or remote positions?

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Hi! NYC based adult with adhd (diagnosed by a pediatrician when I was younger but stopped receiving treatment) looking for proper diagnosis and treatment but finding a doctor who takes new patients an… more

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Reflecting on life as I see friends getting married, having kids, and finding their own places. At 30, my journey is unique, and I embrace it. I accept the challenges that come with anxiety and depres… more

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Hi lovely folks, I’m 25 years old and in a corporate HR facing job for the past 6 months, and also, believe it or not, received my diagnosis for ADHD recently this year (so a little later as an adult … more

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Interview went well, both my interviewers were neurodivergents and complimented my ability to follow what they're saying and respond.

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Is there any forums or apps that show what stores have meds in stock? Going on 3 weeks of being unable to get a prescription filled..

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Anyone here have good tips on how to survive a PIP ? Need tools/systems designed for ADD

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Using my spare time at my tech sales job to build multiple startups… Anybody else?

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ISO: interview prep tips for a neurodivergent person (me).
Also, any tips on how to stay on topic of answering the question and not go on a tangent very welcome. I often flail on the STAR method.

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