I am often spaced-out and disconnected. This happens often but it definitely happens when a situation becomes emotionally intense or emotionally difficult. This is possibly linked to my ADHD (inattentive type). Also possibly to the fact that my mother is very dramatic and when I was young she expressed all her emotions with great intensity, and I was often frightened.
If you or someone you know have experienced this, what has made it better?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2012 -
10 answers
Does anyone have any recommendations for ADHD evaluations in the Long Island/NYC area?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2012 -
4 answers
Last night, in the middle of a huge tantrum, my six year old son said "If you don't let me [do x], I will kill myself." Obviously, we are freaked out. How freaked out should we be?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2012 -
23 answers
You have ADHD. You've made serious improvements and your life is better now. Tell me your story - not just the tools, but where you came from and where you are now. I need to believe this is possible.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 29, 2012 -
15 answers
Is it standard operating procedure for psychiatrists to give urine tests while using Adderall to treat ADHD?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2012 -
27 answers
I've just been diagnosed with ADHD, and have started an initial stimulant-based management plan. I'm in my mid-forties, and work in a very traditional industry and come from a not-very-accepting Old World culture. How open do I need to be with colleagues and friends that I'm doing this?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2012 -
11 answers
I don't have a primary care doctor, who should I see about referrals for ADD/ADHD evaluation?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2012 -
8 answers
What can you tell me about adult diagnoses of ADD and how they work with health insurance, specifically the idea of pre-existing conditions?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2012 -
5 answers
You procrastinate. You're disorganized. You make multiple careless mistakes weekly. How did you go from being a Bad Employee to a good one who actually contributes positively to your organization?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 9, 2012 -
34 answers
After years of escapism, how to anchor life to meaning (or vice versa?) when almost four years of research hasn't amounted to anything?
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2012 -
21 answers
I've struggled with what I believe to be ADHD for a long time. I've read through "Driven to Distraction" and it describes me perfectly. I went to the doctor and was basically told that since I have a job and completed college, medication won't do me any good. Say what?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
19 answers
I am about to start taking ADD meds. My approach to work has been haphazard in the past, and I'm I'm hoping to improve my habits. What strategies should I attempt to make the most of any improvements in attention that I experience?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I was selected for a 2012-13 Fulbright Core research grant, but I'm concerned about the medical clearance. Does my ADHD diagnosis mean I'll be denied clearance?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2012 -
4 answers
My fiance is not speaking to me. We are in a long-distance relationship. He is depressed, has ADHD, a probable gaming addiction, and not doing well in law school. How can I help him?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2012 -
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My availability is minimal, and my absolutely wonderful boyfriend is a fairly bad planner (due to ADHD)...how do we go about making sure that we see each other without me feeling like I'm controlling and him trying to see somewhat into the future to make a plan?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
13 answers
How can I better manage and balance and save my relationship, college, and work along with my ADD?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
15 answers
Is Tenex (Guanfacine) a reasonable first choice of meds for adult ADHD, primarily inattentive?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2012 -
4 answers
How do I pick a psychiatrist when I can find absolutely no information (besides the basics like contact info and education history) on any of the doctors in my area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2011 -
7 answers
PDX Filter: Had a small meltdown last Friday and came home from work. Today I'm feeling completely detached from my job and I just want to get some help once and for all. What kind of mental health facilities can I call up today about getting in this afternoon? More snowflake-y stuff inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm looking for a very specific kind of therapy/mindfulness training for my kid. I'm in the SF Bay Area.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
10 answers
Sometimes my 3 year-old daughter strikes me as "not all there." I've been so careful to not be a paranoid helicopter mom that I now wonder if I've missed something. What signs should I look out for when considering ADHD and/or learning disabilities and delays?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2011 -
34 answers
MentalhealthFilter: dealing with the trial and error of meds, wondering if it's just me or if it's really a brain issue.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2011 -
11 answers
I'd like a recommendation for a specialist in the Boston/Cambridge area to help me with what I think is ADD/ADHD.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2011 -
2 answers
What questions should I ask prospective therapists over the phone to vet them before making an appointment?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2011 -
13 answers
What was your adult neuropsychological evaluation like, if you've had one? What should we be looking for in the process? I'm not sure my SO is getting the sort of evaluation he needs.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2011 -
7 answers
I've been diagnosed as ADD/ADHD by 3 separate professionals through my life and on medication to treat it for nearly a year. The meds don't work, and I've been on a lot of them (i.e. Ritalin, Vyvanse, Strattera and now Adderall.) How can I give myself a swift kick in the butt to become a productive, organized individual?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2010 -
9 answers
How does someone know if a stimulant medication (adderall) is helping them the way it was intended to for ADD, or if they are searching for a reason to continue a substance that makes them feel good (aka addictive behaviors)?
Where is the line between a "need for functioning" and "it makes me feel better therefore I function better"?
Don't most people function better on a stimulant?
(also some ethical questions inside about working in the mental health industry...)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2010 -
30 answers
How do I find a psychiatrist that specializes in adult ADHD? I'm in Albuquerque, NM.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2010 -
5 answers
Sustained Motivation: I've searched but come up empty. Please hope me. The general answer to mood-related questions, both here and from therapy, is "keep track of your mood". I can't do that. I lose interest after a few days because "I"m fine now, that was a lot of huffle about nothing."
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 29, 2010 -
12 answers
How are psychological/psychiatric assessments conducted when there is no family available for history interviews?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 6, 2010 -
11 answers
