hi. stimulants can help anyone focus, with or without a diagnosis of ADD. They can also help with depression for some people.

If a stimulant is an option, I'd personally recommend trying Ritalin first, before an amphetamine. I found Ritalin was OK with tranquilizers, but then the amphetamine I was prescribed+a tranquilizer was...odd. Not a good feeling, let's put it that way.

Some doctors use wellbutrin, effexor, pamelor, straterra, or provigil before they try the more traditional stimulants. It depends on your problems, your history, your doctor, all kinds of variables.

hope this helps.