Hello, I am a newbie here. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety since 19 yrs old. Been taking meds half my life, well, since I was 19, I am 33 now. I always had issues with concentration and forgetfulness and being irritable. I'd always have to pop a Xanax because I would be flying off the handle if I didn't. So, finally, about 6 months ago, I found an ADD test online, I took it, printed the results and took it to my psych doctor. I scored very high in Adult ADD, there was no doubt that I had this, and probably had it since High School.

Every time I read, I get distracted, even when a car comes by, or my kids are whispering or if the tv is on, it feels like my head is some radio with all the channels going on at once. I love reading and it's been getting harder and harder to do. I refuse to take anymore meds. I have been looking up Adderall, and others and I just don't want to add anymore. I am already on Wellbutrin XL, Lexapro, Ambien, Levoxyl cause I have Hypothyroidism and 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with MS and was taking Avonex shots, which I am no longer taking cause of the side-effects.

Adding more meds seems inconceivable right now. But I know I need to do something, or else I will never be able to read like I used to. I am lucky to get through 3 pages at one sitting and I can't go through 1 paragraph without thinking of something else, I just can't concentrate and I forget the simplist things like where I left my cup, keys, anything.... Or I walk into a room and wonder why did I come in here, I know to get something, but what? Drives me crazy!!!

I am thinking of going into herbals. I know I need to be careful of these but I just want to be able to get through the day. I don't take Xanax anymore, I mediate and for the most part, it helps. I have them in the house for emergencies, in case I have a full out panic attack. It's been awhile since I had one. I just need to get my ADD under control. I hope you welcome me to your forum and I will be an active member. Hope you have a peaceful, great day!
Tracie