[norova]

Wow. I actually have a new patient/establishment doctor's appointment on June 18th to speak with a physician about my lack of ability to focus on tasks and whatnot for more than a few minutes. Reading your post describes me very, very well with the exception of the cleanliness portion.

I am constantly tapping my toes or fingers, biting my nails, clicking my teeth to the beat of a song stuck in my head, etc. My knees even get sore from tapping my foot/shaking my leg while driving in the car. I've been wondering for some time if I suffered from ADHD but didn't want to self-diagnose, and I was too lazy to look for a doctor. Finally set the appointment two months ago and I am ecstatic about finally speaking to someone about it.

One thing that really struck a chord with me was your description of alcohol consumption. Some of the the best stretches of productivity in my life have been when I was holding a buzz after two beers, or the week I was taking Vicodin for a wrist injury. It's like they calm my brain down enough to let me get things done.

I also feel like many people just shirk it off as me being lazy about doing things. Want to study for that certification you've been talking about? Just sit down and do it; turn off the distractions and get to work! It isn't that easy, yet I feel guilty when people think of it that way, even though I know there's more to it.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, it has given me some hope that I might be able to get some help with this.

[neurostract]

You're welcome. Good luck! Seeking professional help was a very difficult step for me. It meant facing a lot of things about myself that I really didn't want to.

Please keep in mind that if you are diagnosed ADHD: medication, if directed, is only one part of living with it! A comprehensive treatment plan is absolutely necessary. You can't just pill it away. A lot of my treatment so far has been forming healthier organization habits, especially around time use. I had the plan before I started the medication, but I felt like my transmission was stuck in neutral. For me, at least, the medication a facilitator for the cure, not the cure in and of itself.

[seivan]

I got one on the 18th as well. Spooky. Scared and happy at the same time.