I have heard that one symptom of ADHD is impatience with others. That was something my PNP asked me about when she was giving me diagnostic tests for ADHD. Simcha, it sounds like you are kind of impatient/intolerant with others with ADHD. Maybe that's just one of your symptoms! Ha, probably not, but thought I'd throw that out. I actually feel more tolerant of people with ADHD symptoms since I share some of those than if I did not have them. I can relate.

My thoughts are very similar to chaotic's. I'm actually not sure I have ADHD although I have a lot of the symptoms. I'm not too hung up on whether I actually have it or not. Is having a condition the same or different than having a lot of the symptoms? It's kind of a philiosophical question. Whether I have it or not, I think the behavioral modifications that help people with ADHD can help me too. And the medications that help people with ADHD can help me too. Whether I truly need the behavior modifications and the meds is not something I am convinced of. I can get by in life without them, I believe. But they can make my life easier, more productive, less chaotic, etc. I've been given Wellbutrin for ADHD and it has helped me in a number of ways, some of which I'm not sure have anything to do with ADHD. Recently I added Vyvanse, my first go at a stimulant, and so far this has been really helpful too. But whether I have ADHD or not, I don't know. I just know I am more functional now. I have a lot of responsibilities in life, and these drugs help me handle those. I have been overwhelmed the last few years with the stuff life has thrown at me, and maybe in a less trying time, I won't need the drugs, and will be able to cope better drug-free.

My therapist told me about a local ADHD support group run by another therapist who specializes in adult ADHD. I don't plan to join, but I think that he would have lots of experience with people with ADHD and would help keep the discussion on track so that it would be useful for the attendees, and help those who need it improve their listening skills.

What sorts of topics related to ADHD would you like to see discussed here? Can you start some threads on those topics? I would be interested.