Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav
Community /

ADHD Support

Info
1,767 Friends
Filter by Topic
Community calendar
Group chat
Ask questions, get support and make friends
Find a group chat
My communities
Considering Therapy?
Talk to an expert therapist
New subscribers
Create a New Thread
Gif Photo Link
Share your story with us
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 23 hours ago
...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?
ADHD Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 October 16th
...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
Things to help me stay present! Accomplished!
by staticfoil
Last post
 50 minutes ago
...See more I found out that grounding is helping me with my ADHD as well . . . it helps me stay present with my Square breathings, somatic tapping my collar bone, how I feel the vibration or thump go through me. Counting with each one, varying the strength of it . . . it helps ground me and helps me in the middle of a task . . . . Really wish I had realized that earlier while doing a rush last minute assignment earlier! lol But also, I can make drinking water a mindfulness practice. Steady, not rushed, at eased drinkings in short sips. I  . . .hope these help everyone. I'm still unmedicated, still learning and getting books to help me 'therapy' myself. One thing I'm starting to understand is it's going to be a process . . .but each step is a process  in victory. ;w;
Hey everyone!
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more I have been dealing with illness in this last little while and I haven't had the strength to post in our subcommunity much. I am slowly starting to feel better again, in the meantime here are some cute little ADHD comics to make you giggle and feel understood. I hope they put a smile on your face. 😉 Which comic do you relate to most? For me, it is number two and three. 🙃
I keep having school dreams!
by easyScarf7950
Last post
 20 hours ago
...See more I am 30, and I graduated college 5 years ago. I still occasionally have dreams that I'm falling behind! Like, in some of my dreams it's the middle of a school semester and I have so many missing assignments and a science project that I was supposed to start weeks ago. Thankfully these are the worst dreams I have. But the feeling of dread is so real! Anyone else have dreams like those? Think I just have a deep-seated fear of failure?
Share your story with us
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 23 hours ago
...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?
Medication
by 1AnnaTheListener1
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi, everyone! I got diagnosed with ADHD early in May and have been on meds ever since. I was curious, those that are on medication, what are you taking and how is it going for you? For the first 3 months I was on 150mg of Wellbutrin, afterwards I was upped to 300mg and that’s what I’m still taking. I’ve actually really enjoyed taking this medication. I had mild depression and never took any type of meds like this before, so my psychiatrist suggested Wellbutrin and I’m really happy with it.
Neurospicy friends wanted.
by putonehere
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Hi I'm 44 I have adhd and bipolar disorder and ptsd. I am looking to make friends on the neurospicy side to get to know and coexist with. Please feel free to contact me thank you.
Anyone ??
by Mubashar078
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more I used to be a good student in school and college days but i suddenly started loosing interest during my professional studies and now i am a depression patient and on SSRIs antidepressants plz help me to regain my strengths
Self love
by NoJudgingNoAdvising
Last post
 Sunday
...See more https://www.***.com/reel/DAJ-maBy2Rw/?igsh=MXRsZWZ3MzBja3dzaA== This boy teaches us determination Self love Delivery of thoughts smoothly
Brown noise helps ADHD?
by aCalmOasis
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Can brown noise help you focus and be more productive? It acts as an external stimulus that can assist with focus, reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep if you struggle with racing thoughts and restlessness in getting to sleep. I recently tried using brown noise on my balance app for productivity, relaxation, and sleep. However, you can find free videos online with various lengths of recordings of brown noise. Listening with headphones will yield the best results, although I found videos that don’t require them. Some recordings are better then others. Try finding ones that are produced by an actual sound engineer. My results were better using them for rest and relaxation. But I have only tried using it a couple of times. The evidence for these benefits are anecdotal at this time, as there has not been much study on this yet, but maybe give them a try and see what it does for you. Have you ever tried using brown noise? How did it affect you? Let me know in the comments. Here is an article if you would like to learn more. https://add.org/brown-noise-adhd/
Anyone know how i should check
by lavenderSky3640
Last post
 November 12th
...See more i want to get tested for depression but it always just asks stuff caused by my adhd does anyone know i way i could test if i have it because am at the point where am not sure if it's just my adhd or if i do have depression
new here
by mobychick
Last post
 November 7th
...See more i have severe adhd that is taking over my life
Speaking Impulsively
by cafedaydreams
Last post
 November 6th
...See more Hi ADHDers~ So I've been noticing more just how often I talk without thinking. I know it's most likely due to my adhd processing and acting before thinking, and I feel like I have no control over it, which sucks big time. I recently had a rather embarrassing experience during a conversation with my boyfriend where I blurted out wrong information and he got very confused. He is aware of my adhd and didn't seem bothered by my sheer audacity, but still it made me incredibly upset afterwards because I absolutely HATE the fact that I cannot seem to think things through properly without speaking. I mean this is the type of stuff that could potentially get me fired from work if it was under a different context. So, how does an adhd-er deal? I mean it's not like I can just stop talking altogether. Is there an actual way to slow down our fast brains just a little? Anyone have any tips?  Writing things down before hand you want to say won't work if it's during a spontaneous conversation.  Spry of unrelated but I'm also done with this whole "showing myself self compassion" business during these blunders. What's the point of it if it's just going to continue happening to me again?  Anyway I was just wanting to k ow others experience with this impulsive speaking, and if they've been able to handle it in a way that's constructive and doesn't make them feel like they should just...not talk much at all?

ADHD

Welcome to ADHD! This is a safe, supportive and inclusive space for you to discuss everything and anything related to ADHD.


What are the different forum topics for ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A place for all ADHD themed discussions.

Community Space: A place for icebreakers, introductions, discussions and community check-ins.


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!


ADHD FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question!

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!

Community Leaders
Forum Supporter
@aCalmOasis