I am also Non-hyper ADD. I was diagnosed in grade school, however my parents were in denial and thought I was LAZY. So...they never told me. There many years of below average grades and young prfessional parents that worked until 6:30 (I was a latch key kid). 5 years ago I had a miscarriage with twins and just dort of freaked out. I started going to a wonderful behavioral therapist that has really helped me with my past baggage. In the mist of therapy I was sharing some thoughts with my mom about being overwhelmed all of the time and that is when she asked if I knew I was diagnosed as a child with ADD. This was 3 years ago. My therapist thought that I could handle the ADD with some practice and not need meds. Well, I since have adopted a child that is now 2!!!! and my marriage is falling apart to the point that I gave up my therapy to go the group therapy with my husband. I really feel that I want to be put on meds, but am really afraid of the side effects. What are some thoughts about the difference between stimulant and non stimulant? What are some meds that have worked for others like me? Please help!