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ADHD Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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 December 9th, 2024
...See more Welcome to the ADHD Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 6 April 2024 (updated by @tommy) @Ahmedaraf @AloneGhost @azuladragon34 @blxepxndx @Bndonovan02 @BodaciousTurtle27 @Cullitrel @Dawnie0203 @empathicPresence9091 @galfromaway @GwydionRowan @hitman1789 @iinfinity5299 @Jem7Cups @jetm0t0 @Kittibear @Leahm9703 @Lillypad176 @MangusFruit9796 @MarwaneB @Pickles1989 @redNest4346 @shyCherry6521 @siddharthh @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @SupportiveMitch @ThatChristLover @The1NOnlyVenus @theboymoana @tommy @unassumingPeach6421 @UnconventionalToasterOven
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Share your story with us
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 November 23rd, 2024
...See more Does anyone feel comfortable sharing their story of getting an ADHD diagnosis? We can learn so much from each other and our experiences. I think it would be helpful for those of us on the fence about getting a diagnosis to hear from someone who has gone through the process. I have read that it can be a costly and lengthy process, what was your experience? How did getting your diagnosis impact your life? What were some of your positive and negative takeaways?
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Is it bad that I wish I never had this disorder?
by calmLunch9427
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more I just don't wanna be like this. I'm already broken and traumatized by my childhood, my narcissistic father and my distant mother, why did I have to get ADHD? I mean, I've had it as long as I can remember, but I turn 20 TOMORROW, and it wasn't until 4 months ago that I actually started to look into all this and figure out my stupid brain The more I learn about it, the explanations for why I am the way that I am, the more I wish I never had it. The impulsiveness, the anxiety, the limerence falling in love with someone I only just frickin met, the constant brain activity keeping me up at night, the inability to put consistent effort into something, because the moment I stop, it never comes back I wish I could remove this. That I could just take it out of my brain I know that none of this is really productive, and I see all these things trying to help me, but for some reason, I just don't do it. I want to, but I don't, and I don't know why I'm just wondering if it's okay to feel these feelings. To wish I was normal
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Maybe there’s something else?
by bs027
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi every one, I’m new in this community and I’d like to share my journey. Recently my therapist told me that maybe I could be an adhd person because my profile is similar to this disease. How to deal with situation. It’s all new to me. I still have some tests to go through but this therapist is very convinced of this. I often can't turn off my brain and I feel like I'm sinking into all my commitments. Do you have any advice? I apologize if there are mistakes but I'm not a native speaker. Have a good day, bye!🩷
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Am I neurodivergent?
by The1NOnlyVenus
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I made this thread because I’ve noticed a lot of things about myself, such as the way I behave, think, socialize, etc pointed towards neurodivergence, I say neurodivergence because I don’t want to specify something I’m not even sure of, but what also makes me believe this is also because I previously had LKS (Landau Kleffner Syndrome) as a kid, I got treated for it thankfully but when looking into it, I noticed that some signs of it was being autistic, so that got me thinking It all makes sense, it adds up. I was clinically diagnosed with LKS, and one of its symptoms includes being autistic, but to make sure before I truly consider an evaluation, can any neurodivergent person share anything they know in this thread? I tried to research about it but simply googling it is repetitive and doesn’t feel helpful or enough, I want to hear others’ experiences so I created this thread, and if you wish to also look into this thread for advice and such, feel free to do so, I want this to be inclusive and helpful to anyone that comes across it
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Adhd
by independentAcres4197
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I want work and want new task but I have inferiority complex I have fear to work alone maybe I responsible for work I think I made it mess so I always depends someone
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2nd Day on Elvanse 30mg
by FamousWarrior93
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 2 days ago
...See more Afternoon beautiful people, Second day on Elvance. Didn’t have a good sleep but that’s pretty normal for me. Doing another 12 hour shift today so I’m flagging, had my medication about 8am again. I think I’m having effects from it, feeling really fuzzy in my brain and body, like a tingling sensation, my head feels like it’s swelling and wobbing (if you know what I mean), tbf I feel like Iv smoked some weed (I used to smoke when I was younger) I just feel weird though, like floating feelings, sickness, I feel dizzy and groggy. I had a sip of Monster off my friends can, I started feeling weird after this more too so did my BP at work and they was normal. I do drink alot of energy drinks like redbull and I have stopped drinking them and coffee I only drink one normal coffee in the morning and then decaf for the rest of the day. I have eaten, so it’s not the lack of food, could be the sleep? I do have to update my Psychiatrist every 5 days, annd go up doses if needed. But we will see how the next few days go. Anyway, I’ll stop waffling for now. Have a good day everyone
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Elanse day
by FamousWarrior93
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hey people, Started my Elvanse journey today, I am at work too, I work as a Support Worker so not sure what to expect in changes to how I work. I have had anxiety starting ADHD medication, not sure what to expect or how I’m suppose to feel. I’m normally very agitated and get overwhelmed with noises and busy bodies around me. I am on social media and not sure whether it would be cringy to document it, the thought does make me anxious tbf. I think I’m just waffling on now.
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Starting Elvanse
by FamousWarrior93
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hey, Iv just come back to 7 Cups, it’s been many years since Iv used it, I didn’t even remember having this. I will be starting Elvanse tomorrow, I’m nervous, I don’t really know who to talk to, I feel anxious and frustrated and not really sure where or who to talk to. It has been a long process to get here. I just don’t know what to expect in the coming weeks, I get very anxious taking medication. I’m still learning who I am too, I have so many unanswered questions, I have two exams due this week and I can not find it in myself to get things done (typical right)
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How do you prioritise?? any input appreciated ❤️
by SwanOfAges
Last post
 Friday
...See more There are so many little things to do on a daily basis, I’m amazed there are people who know what to do most of the time. I’m always ending up in choice paralysis and then walking away from the task in a bizarre anxious haze. I sometimes feel terrible because it’s so simple for everyone else I know but difficult for me… things like: “do I wash my hair or finish this paperwork first? Or should I do the laundry? Or should I call my gran first?” Tiny decisions like this seem to stress me out to the point I just freeze. I’m trying to be nicer to myself about this because I’ve got so frustrated with my inability before that it’s led to so much hurt. **The only method I seem to find is the Eisenhower matrix - this has never worked for me because 99% of my tasks all fall into the same category OR I’m so unaware of how to judge the urgency and importance of my tasks that I put them in the wrong one. Ahhhh!! I would love to know your thoughts, or if you can relate ❤️xx
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Ok yall i got a friend who was my gf who has blocked me bc of her adhd
by Kenndo
Last post
 Thursday
...See more I have been with a friend from hs that i dated and reconnected with as a gf and have found out that she is a danger to herself financially bc she keeps spending a lot of money and neglecting her health both physically and mentally.  She came from a 29 year marriage where she told me her ex would not let her have enough money for what she needs so its a big trigger for her, but i now realize even if thats true her ex was probably trying to save her from herself.  She has been on her own since october and is definitely overwhelmed and cannot deal with anything serious in real life. I reached out to her sister who is just reconnecting with her as well. I also talked to a mutual friend of hers for years, but i dont think she gets how severe the situation is even though i told her. . Ive known this woman off and on for years but only got with her and stayed at her house in the last 27 days. My biggest regret is that i didnt see this sooner bc i tried to help her get serious about her responsibilities on my own and she resisted me everytime. The only thing she likes doing is buying things whether she needs them or not and she also bought me stuff but i didnt realize how severe her adhd was until a couple days ago.  She thinks she can help herself and be independant and just needs time to do it when in reality she is just not seeing her problems even though she admits she has one. She is very stubborn and very self deprecating calling herself a “*** show” daily .  The point is she has spent over 200k since october bc she is addicted to shopping and buying online.  She has bought me things i now realize i need to pay her back for and i will. I know she is a danger to herself but if i were to say that to her she will go ballistic.  Her personalty changes depending on what meds she took in the morning, and which ones she remembered to take and really i think they r making her worse bc she can only hyperfocus on her phone and a few simple things like nail and hair appts. She has not dealt with her finances or made any budget despite me trying to help her do that at all. She gets really mad and has made me leave her house bc of this.  I have not been mean about it either. Ive tried to be patient and understanding. I thought i knew about adhd but after looking it up online i realize i didnt know anything.  She has every sign of it and worse yet she is doing nothing about it fooling herself into thinking she can help herself. Which she cant. I had to stay there for the 27 days to make sure she didnt spend too much and help herself get her house straighter which still needs done bc its a big house and i have a bad back so i was doing what i can to help her gets things done.  Anyway i think she needs to be inpatient somewhere and it would probably have to be against her will.  Anyway suggestions r appreciated .  
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Spending and ADHD
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Do you have issues with your finances? Do you tend to overspend? Or impulsively buy something you didnt’t really need? Perhaps what you bought is part of your newest hyper fixation or hobby, these are things we have all experienced. On average we are probably spending anywhere from 1000-1500 US annually on things, events, hobbies,  that we eventually lose interest in or forget to attend. Currently life is expensive and it doesn’t matter where you live. So how can we manage our money better when we have ADHD? It’s a simple hack, you make spending jars. You have one for bills, groceries, subscriptions, fun and outings, hyper fixation and savings. But now your organized and are placing things in order from most important to least. Then you calculate your monthly budget, what monies you are bringing in monthly versus how much money needs to go out to cover your expenses? Whatever is left over can be allocated to fun and outings, savings or your hyper fixation. Place the money that is needed in each jar that way you aren’t tempted to frivolously or impulsively spend the next time you are out and about. You can even utilize technology and download a budgeting app so that your budget is at your fingertips always. Getting organized can seem daunting but I promise you will feel more in control of your life and who knows maybe it will allow you to take that vacation you have been dreaming about. “Hello Greece”. 😊
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
by easyScarf7950
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Hi! I'm Laurel. I was diagnosed with ADHD 2.5 years ago, and I have since learned that I have rejection sensitivity dysphoria, which means I feel intense emotional pain when I hear or think I hear criticism. I anticipate it, too whenever a loved one is angry. I tend to worry that I've done something wrong. Anyone else? If so, what do you do to help it?
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ADHD is tough but you aren't alone.
by evosional90
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more To My Fellow ADHDers: You’re Not Alone you’re not alone in this. ADHD can feel like your brain is on fast-forward while the world wants you to pause. The forgetfulness, the hyperfocus, the struggles with motivation I get it. But you’re not broken. ADHD isn’t a flaw; it’s a different way of thinking. Sure, it’s tough, but it also comes with creativity, passion, and resilience. We see things differently, and that’s a gift. WHAT HELPS ME:  🔹 Timers & Alarms – My brain’s external backup. 🔹 Body Doubling – Just having someone around helps me stay on track. 🔹 Forgiving Myself – Some days are messy, and that’s okay. 🔹 Movement & Music – Keeps me from zoning out. 🔹 Small Wins Matter – Every tiny step counts. ADHD can feel isolating What helps you manage your ADHD? Let’s share and support each other! 🫶 -Yours, Evo

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