I can relate, I too was dumbfounded when I was struck with the sudden possibility that I might have ADD. I was watching last year's World Series between the Giants and Rangers, when the announcer made mention that one of the Giants players had trouble remembering the secret hand signs used to communicate accross the field. Eventually the player was diagnosed with ADD, and if I'm not mistaken, was put on medication and was able to resume his career with improved success. This immediately brought back so many recollections of instances where I had trouble memorizing things. I then was able to decipher all the other things that pointed to ADD. I was awestruck with all the signs & symptoms that pointed to ADD. However, I must say that I was pleasantly dumbfounded, if that makes sense, because it explained so much and I came to realize that I wasn't to blame for so many things.
I've yet to be officially diagnosed, but would bet dollars to donuts that I'm ADD, which is fine by me. I just want to get the right treatment so I don't continue to miss out on my life. Hope that helps, god bless...