I saw a counselor about a month ago and explained all of my problems at work. He said I probably had ADD. He advised me to get a day planner (Franklin Covey) and see a psychiatrist for possible medication. I didn't think highly of the psych visit, probably because it was 6:00 in the evening and I was his last patient for the day. He also told to get a Franklin Covey Planner and said I probably had ADD (what's with the "probably"?). I told him I was willing to try medication, he really didn't offer any other solution, maybe I should have asked.

He perscribed 20 mg of Adderall RX once a day. I got the perscription filled yesterday (Saturday) and took the first pill at 11:00 a.m. It is now 9:00 a.m. (Sunday) and I maybe slept 15 mintues in the past 24 hours. I did notice I was more aware and attentive to what I was doing through the day, I even read a whole book in one 5 hour setting. I also had a pulsating heart beat the whole time I was on it and just a general feeling of anxiety. After buying several books on managing time and correcting ADD behavoirs I may just try to make my symptoms more manageable.

After reading the effects of Adderall and how easy it is to become addicted I think for me I need to try an alternative. I like the fact that I seemed more attentive, but the side effects that I was feeling and still feeling are outweighing the good. If I am unsucessfull at managing on my own, I may ask for a lower dose, like 5 or 10 mg.

Thanks for your replies and I'll try to keep posting here and asking you guys plenty of questions. ;o)

Molly