Dear Friends,

I’m new here and don’t really know where to start, but I know I MUST start somewhere.

It appears I have ADD or ADHD. I’ve been somewhat successful throughout life, but my chronic disorganization, short attention span and, for lack of a better term, “misdirection of thoughts” has cost me my marriage, is damaging my work and is stunting my overall growth. I’m far from an idiot, but my actions, inactions and the results thereof often equate to less than I and others would expect.

And this is not something that started yesterday. It’s pervaded my work, my education, my relations and many other aspects of my life for almost as long as I can remember. The success I have had in life is purely in spite of this or some disorder. I sincerely give my best efforts to be the best, most organized and trustworthy person I can be, but my best laid plans just seem to get lost in the “chatter” of everyday life. When I break a promise, either in business or in personal relationships, it’s never because I intended to, but simply because it “escaped me.” Those unintended broken promises are probably the greatest side-effect of whatever ails me because people that matter to me can never trust me to follow through. Then consequently, I’m left feeling guilty, angry at myself and defeated, and the long term compilation of these feelings is starting to catch up with me…

Anyway, I’m hoping some of you have some ideas for me. I mentioned it to my doctor but he dismissed it as just having a busy a life.

Thanks in advance,