I was recently diagnosed with ADD. I would read a book and then moments later, forget what really happened? I was in community college for seven years with passing grades and then three years at university just for an undergrad. I always wanted to learn other languages but struggled and even improve on English vocabulary but couldn't.

Since my diagnosis, the doctor gave me Ritalin 10mg twice a day. And it has worked wonders for me. I can't freaking believe how much focus I have. I went to the library and learned eight chapters of Latin with no distracting thought. Even there were some noisy people but it didn't bother me. It's like everything else is subdued and muted. And the best thing about the drug is, it lets me do one thing at a time with full concentration. I love it.

I wish I had gone to the doc earlier instead of wasting all those years staring at a book. However, it also has minor side-effect. It made me really twitchy. The speed at which I talked was increased. Also, loss of sleep and appetite.