Hi, I've never been diagnosed, but after taking several self-assessments and just looking at how I function -- or don't function -- it's pretty clear that I've got a moderate form of ADD, inattentive type. (I fidget a little, too.) I'm 53, nearly 54, and it's making me crazy to be my age and still not be able to get myself to do what I need to do. I don't want meds if I can possibly avoid them, but if anyone has other ideas? The problem isn't organization so much as knowing I need to do something and blowing it off. I have to switch constantly between: 2 at-home kids, a part-time job and an ongoing freelance gig, six pets and various complicated issues as my mother's power of attorney. She created some interesting situations that I'm trying to resolve now. Eek! If all I had to do was, say, housework, I might be able to get into a rhythm with only a little backsliding. But all I want to do is take a vacation, so I'm off to the latest library book. Lists don't help, notes don't help (except for immediate issues like "pay the electric bill or else!!!). And yes, I've heard variations on "what's wrong with you?" all my life. I divorced the angry, abusive husband, which is better, but I'm very much on my own.

It sounds like a lot of people are suffering the same way. I really liked Paul's post, but when I hyper-focus 10 things turn into crises while I'm taking care of the one. Meanwhile, here's a group hug for all of us!

Marie