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AADD-UK Talk is our online discussion forum where you can ask questions, and chat with others about ADHD and related matters. Information posted on the forum boards can support but not replace the relationship between you and your doctors or other healthcare professionals. And while it may inform your discussions and explorations of treatment options with your healthcare professionals, you should also always check with your doctors if you are considering changing treatment or medication.
We don’t really have rules for this forum (most of us don’t read them anyway) but since it is intended to be a supportive forum for adults affected by ADHD (including partners & spouses) we do ask that you respect the opinions of others and avoid arguments. And if you should come across the rare Troll (a user who deliberately posts an inflammatory message just to cause grief), please do not feed it by responding. Instead report it to one of the moderators who will deal with it.
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Note to researchers: we are keen to facilitate research which will benefit people with ADHD and you are allowed to recruit people for research projects by posting on our forum. But, the following terms must be met and must be clearly stated in your post:
1. Researchers must be at postgraduate level and beyond
2. Your post must include the following 12 items: project title, project description, the project objective, the design/methods of the project, characteristics of required participants, main outcome measures, names & status of researchers, name of funding bodies, names of any other involved organisations, starting date of project, expected completion date, and contact details.
3. You must also include details of ethical approval.
Any posts which do not meet these criteria will be deleted.
Review date: 10/06/2012; Next review due: 10/06/2013
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wow people seem to be struggling there is a meeting at st nicks hospital every month in newcastle,,please if anyone needs to talk my add is catsgetsthecream@hotmail.co.uk there is also a meeting for parents with children with adhd at the mareen childrens center south sheilds every fortnight,empathy is helpfull.
Posted by catherine | March 31, 2013, 11:29 amok. i’ve been to my GP just as the neuro-psychologist at my “job-provider” advised and described childhood “hyperactivity” diagnosis, parents refusal of ritalin, montessori school, drugs + alc, x3 university drop out etc. he too thinks it “likely” i have persistent adult ADD but can’t refer me directly to maudesley, instead need to go through n. london psychiatric services and it will take 1-2 years to -as he puts it- “clunk through the system”. well, ok but is there any help i can get in the short term? is there anyone outside the titanic- turning- circle system i can talk to? any advice at this stage greatly appreciated!
Posted by matthew pond | March 1, 2013, 10:03 pmI am an adult and I’ve recently found out I have ADHD.
Does anyone have any experience of Newham’s ADHD services?
Thank you.
Posted by marc | February 4, 2013, 2:41 amInfomation on ADHD please?
If you would e-mail me the answer at ellyswilkinson900@hotmail.com Thanks again.
I need to know lots of detail on ADHD. Suck as, can a person with ADHD control them self in a situation where they want to shout out; make a silly noise; get up and move around etc? What goes through there mind when they are doing it. Why do they do it? What stimulates them to do it… Stuff like that and other stuff in general. Any facts of figures. Literally just lots of information on ADHD. Mainly stuff about how they feel in certain situation such as at school, at home, under the influence of alcohol, in front of unknown people. Would also be helpful is someone with ADHD would tell me how they feel. Lots of detail please! Would be a great help thanks!
Posted by Ellys Wilkinson | January 14, 2013, 4:36 pmI did contact you and never got a reply!
Posted by Heather Gilbert | March 18, 2013, 7:18 pmHallo im looking for documentary about Tayler LAwler Driving mum crazy has any1 seen it??
Posted by Chris | September 21, 2012, 10:12 pmsorry to say, we don’t have this, but if anyone does, let us know and we’ll post a link. Also, try asking on our Forum.
Posted by AADD-UK | November 2, 2012, 3:38 pmI am a man living in UK and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in my teens but did not stay on the medication. Now I find I have spent a number of years “self mediating” and now need to get some help. I have been to my GP but she was not helpful and said that in the UK they did not recognise ADHD in adults.
I am desperate and really want some help, please could someone tell me where I can go in London.
Thanks
Posted by Steven Ford | January 12, 2012, 9:29 amHi,
You’ll get more detailed advice and support on the actual forum – link above, but in the mean time we suggest either seeing another GP at the same practice, if there is one, or going back to the same one and politely but firmly (yes we know it is hard, but it is the best way!) point out to her that adult ADHD is in the NICE guidelines and she should refer you to a specialist. We’ve even heard of some people printing out copies to bring along, but that might be overkill. Anyway, you can find various versions (aimed at patients, doctors etc) here:
http://aadduk.org/library/know-your-rights/
Come on the forum and tell us how you got on.
Posted by AADD-UK | January 12, 2012, 12:03 pmHi Steven,
I’m sorry to hear how you got treated by your local GP. I’m 34 and I was diagnosed with having ADHD 12 months ago. ADHD is a recognised adult condition. I hope that you asked for help elsewhere and maybe reported the GP the you saw previously.
I’m currently developing a mental health drama about ADHD. I hope that your ok though.
Scott
Posted by Scott Latty | July 3, 2012, 9:09 pmPlease could you give more details of your project on the forum. It is the kind of thing people will want to discuss a bit before taking part. Thanks.
Posted by AADD-UK | July 17, 2012, 8:13 amWhere are you from Steven? I’m based in Newcastle. Most of the medical Profession are useless when it comes to the subject of ADHD. I’m currently developing a project that is centred around the topic. I’ve only known for about 2 years but I’d love to hear back from you. My email is scottlatty@live.co.uk
Take care
Scott
Posted by Scott Latty | January 14, 2013, 4:48 pmHey there. Its come to my attention, that
though theres support for parents with kids
with ADHD, and Adults, theres nothing clear reg
16-18, we need to inform all on group websites,
this age group welcome if they bring an appropriate
adult. Thus covering us by law.
Posted by Karen Tipping | December 29, 2011, 8:14 pmHi everyone.
I am the mother/carer of an adult with Asperger`s syndrome. We are seeing a specialist who suggested that he also has adhd,, so i looked up the symtoms etc for adults and to my suprise, they were describing my life and my problems! I am so relieved!
At last I am beginning to find answers for most of my bad ahbits, which in the past were put down to failures that I could correct if I wanted to try hard enough. I have felt so inadequate and suffer badly from my lack of focus and my chronic disorganisation. Now, I hope I can help myself to overcome some of my problems and stop beating myself up over them.
Posted by Susan | November 6, 2011, 5:22 amHi Susan
I was interested to read your post as it mirrors my situation exactly.
Looking up information on Aspergers (for my adult son), I stumbled on symptoms for Adult ADD that describe the problems I’ve encountered throughout my whole life. What have you tried that works for you / your son?
Mo
Posted by Mo | August 27, 2012, 5:37 pmHi, I’,m a brazilian mom of a 7 year-old boy who was diagnostic with add early in this year. At first, i was so concerned about this disease and it’s consequences that i couldn’t even sleep.
After a mouth of despair and a lot of research, dozen doctor’s visits … Although i was concerned about the use of ritalin, he is taking the medicine since June.
He never had problems in learning but he’s very distracted… he’s pencils keeping falling down a hundred times per hour…. He keeps moving in chair… he’s “talks” to his scissors… But I ‘ve never imagined it was a disease needed to be treated.
Now he is also taking psychological treatment to improve himself.
I’ve been reading articles about the reduce of add symptoms when kids are able to spare time in open spaces, out door activities… Anyway, is there a explication of this?
My son takes classes of swimming and judo but when he plays with other kids without an adult interference he seems to be less distracted for a while what do not occurs after theses lessons. Is there a reason? does anyone observe anything similar?
Thank you in advanced,
Symone Mesquita
Posted by symone mesquita de oliveira | August 21, 2011, 4:25 pmYou may like to post this in the section of the Forum for parents. Click the link above and it will take you to the Forum which is hosted by a different site (because we haven’t yet worked out how to get WordPress to host a Forum for us).
Posted by AADD-UK | August 23, 2011, 12:41 pmTried to log on without success think that says it all, what I wanted to say was having ADHD in some walks of life is good, I am an ex Soldier and having hyperactivity and aggression was good as long as it was focused and there made sure you were, When I got out I found it difficult but anyone who goes day by day conquering your base feelings from ADHD knows what I mean. I have never had the guts to go to my doctor and ask for drugs to calm me down, I;m originally from the North east so I used alcohol instead big mistake. Then I met the Love of my life , she works in a Medical Centre and she was the one who said I might have .. Her understanding made the difference, needed to share that
Posted by Geoff | August 1, 2011, 1:12 amI’m an adult who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I am also a graduate student at the University of Utah (USA) who is studying ADD/ADHD populations to help people, like me, who are struggling with the disorder. Currently, I am conducting a research survey that needs a large number of ADD/ADHD participants (ESPECIALLY MEN). If you could… take ten minutes and fill out the survey I would be grateful. Note: The survey is confidential, anonymous and for educational purposes only. No identifying information will be collected and your answers will not be shared with anyone outside of university faculty involved in the research. You may withdraw at any time.
https://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/560667/ADHD-and-SA
Posted by Electra | June 16, 2011, 6:52 pmLove this website
Posted by Karen Tipping | May 14, 2011, 10:58 pm