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Life with ADD<\/strong> is an online patient support community that is powered by BensFriends.org<\/a>,<\/strong><\/em> a network of patient support communities for rare diseases. Our mission at Ben\u2019s Friends <\/em>is to ensure that patients living with rare diseases or chronic illnesses, as well as their caregivers, family, and friends, have a safe and supportive place to connect with others like them.<\/div>\n
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ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or executive functioning and organization. Individuals with ADHD may find it much more difficult to focus on a task, particularly an uninteresting one, without being distracted. They may have greater difficulty in controlling what they say or do and may have difficulty sitting still or keeping silent in situations where it is expected. Impulsivity, restlessness, and poor risk assessment may be characteristic. On the other hand, ADHDers are known for creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and unique problem-solving abilities.<\/div>\n
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Sunsetting of Life with ADD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since 2006, Ben\u2019s Friends has provided safe and supportive online communities for patients living with rare diseases and chronic illnesses, as well as their caregivers and families.<\/em><\/p>\n

Today, patients can connect through many online platforms and social media communities. In many ways, we believe\u00a0our mission has been accomplished<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 helping create a world where patients can more easily find support and connection.<\/em><\/p>\n

After careful consideration, the Executive Board of Ben\u2019s Friends has made the difficult decision to close several online support communities, including the Life with ADD community.<\/em><\/p>\n

Although this community is closing, we encourage members to continue connecting through other trusted patient communities, advocacy organizations, and online support groups serving individuals and families affected by ADD or ADHD. For more information and helpful resources, please visit our archived community page \u2013 add.bensfriends.org<\/a>, where we have gathered alternative support options and disease-specific resources to help guide you to ongoing support.<\/em><\/p>\n

It has been our privilege and honor to serve the Life with ADD community over these many years. Thank you to all who contributed to this rare disease site.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Board and Staff of Ben\u2019s Friends Inc.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Living With ADD\/ADHD is a virtual community intended to be a safe place for patients and family members as young as age 12, to visit for information, discussion, venting and mutual support. Members come from many backgrounds. Some have a strong religious faith, and others no faith; some are children and others adults, rich and poor, graduate educated or taught by life. Our common denominators are that we share a life journey, and we try to help each other.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Though we get occasional visits from medical doctors, the site is not routinely supported by medical professionals. Nobody here can diagnose you or tell you what your treatment choices \u201cshould\u201d be. We might inform your choices by sharing individual experiences and information developed by study as lay people. But Life with ADD \/ ADHD is not intended to replace the advice or treatment of licensed medical professionals. Readers should validate any information they take away from here, against the experience of a licensed medical doctor. Site owners and moderators are not legally responsible for the accuracy of information shared on the site.<\/div>\n
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How is Ben\u2019s Friends Different from Social Media and Other Support Sites?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our mission at Ben\u2019s Friends is to ensure that patients living with rare diseases or chronic illnesses, as well as their caregivers, family, and friends, have a safe and supportive place to connect with others like them.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re interested in you as a person, and in your struggles as a rare disease patient.\u00a0 But we don\u2019t want to know your name or where you live. We won\u2019t even allow you to use your real name when you register for one of our communities. Because when it comes to medical things, anonymity is important in our googly universe.\u00a0 Your information is never shared, and your activity never tracked by adware.<\/p>\n

When Ben\u2019s Friends asks for the country and region you live in, that\u2019s in case your fellow members can recommend local resources and help, and so everyone knows what kind of medical system there is where you live.\u00a0 That\u2019s important when it comes to giving and getting support. Because we are all about support, and we\u2019re all in this together..\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s Friends: Safe and Supportive.\u00a0<\/strong>
And anonymous<\/strong> to keep it that way.<\/p>\n

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Why create an account?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Posts on the different Ben\u2019s Friends communities can be read by anyone on the internet. You can browse through the different topics and find most of the information you\u2019re looking for but there are many things you won\u2019t be able to do unless you create an account. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Making your own posts<\/span><\/i>. Although you\u2019re able to find useful information just by reading other members\u2019 posts, you might still have a lot of questions in your mind. Either you want to start a new topic to talk about them in detail or you want to reply to a comment on a thread. These won\u2019t be possible unless you create a new user account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Viewing other members\u2019 profiles<\/span><\/i>. Member profiles include information about the country or region they are from, whether they are a patient or a caregiver, and details about their disease and treatments. Maybe you came across an interesting post and you want to learn more about the member. Or maybe you\u2019re looking for members who are from the same country as you. Having a user account allows you to see other member profiles and find information that may be relevant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending private messages.<\/span><\/i> Aside from being able to post publicly and commenting on a thread, having a user account also allows you to send private messages both to other members and moderators. In case you want to discuss a topic only with a specific person, this is possible by sending private messages when you have created your account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to create an account and join.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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