I am in my 40's and have lived with ADHD all my life. I can totally relate to the posts here. Seems to me, that no matter how I tried, I couldn't function. Like the previous post, I am the same. Running around like a wind-up toy, getting nothing accomplished. I would sit, rock to music, thinking about all the stuff I NEEDED to do, but could not actually do them and that only that added to the anxiety, frustration and causes depression, or deepens depression.

I could not function and live w/my ADHD without the medication for it. It has changed my life for the better. Most doctors are better educated about this diagnosis, so if you get a doctor that thinks you are a "seeker" of meds, one that looks at you funny and doesn't understand...by all means find another....and another if you must. But don't give up, the outcome far outweighs the inconvenience of going to a few doctors. Then again, there are now tests Dr.'s can perform for people w/ADD/ADHD to "prove" they have ADD/ADHD. I was given such a test by a doctor once. He said a score of 15 or better was ADHD and I scored 35!!! Please get the help you need!!!

There are many useful life tools that an ADD/ADHD person can use. Maybe we can tell/share each other about things that have worked for us and help one another?? I know I would appreciate any advice on what works! Bless you and let us know how it is going!