Drugs are not bad as long as you are paying attention to side effects. Don't let yourself get all stigmatized. If they work, good. If not, it's not the end of the world. It takes a whole lot of different angles on ADD to find what works for you. I was 50 when I got diagnosed and didn't get serious about taking care of it until my wife tossed me out on my ear (I'm back w/ her now) and my kids were driven to hitting ignore on their cellphones. Take care of yourself. It is doable and worthwhile. Onward.