Wow. I'm comforted by reading these posts. I struggled so much in school--always in the honors classes, but always at the bottom of the best, even though I knew I was working so much harder than the other students. I was very controlled about everything. I've swung pretty much to the opposite since I've been in treatment--a lot less anxiety since I don't feel I have to control so much, but now I struggle with the things I used to be controlling about: messy house, late paying bills, awful with time management, . . .

I took Adderall for awhile, but couldn't afford it without insurance. I think it worked well for me. Right now I'm taking both straterra and concerta.

Ummm... Sorry I got off track with my own stuff... Yes, I definitely compensated for the ADD by being controlling, and that might be what drove me over the edge with anxiety and depression.

BTW, I've been told that girls tend to experience AD(H)D differently than boys, and are therefore less likely to get noticed and diagnosed.

Also in my experience with kids, I know that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. When one child's behavior is disrupting the class they demand attention that the struggling student who is not disruptive may not get. So, also, it makes a lot of sense that ADD without hyperactivity is less likely to get noticed, diagnosed and treated.

Sounds like the doc who doesn't prescribe stimulants doesn't get it. Can't tell you how much it's helped me...