A case for ADHD/ADD diagnosis
https://mylessonsinreality.com/2016/12/06/a-case-for-addadhd-diagnosis/ I wrote this article is in response to an e-mail written by a close friend of mine who is an ADD/ADHD denier. At 32, I've decided to start taking Adderall for the first time to manage some of my symptoms and the response by my friends has been more judgmental than I anticipated. I think that average person is not versed enough in the new research to understand that attention is a cognitive function that can be impaired enough to make small every day tasks burdensome. I synthesized some scientific research to make my case. Please feel free to provide feedback and to share your own experiences.
7 years ago by SandrasReality
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Yikes. Stating flatly that you’ve decided to start on Adderall is worrisome. Something like saying you’ve decided on maintenance alcoholism later spiraling into binge blackouts. If you’ve only decided you’re interested in nootropics more generally, though, it could be healthy begin to learn about things you should have a solid working knowledge of before even privately considering making a lifestyle of it. There’s a world of resources around the hard stuff, but I think you maybe ought to back away from that. On balance, I don’t think you get something for nothing. It probably won’t do good, and can certainly do harm. If you’re still keen on what can be done with lower risk, look into citicoline Personally, I think DMAE is interesting, but baby steps, right? You’d have a lot to learn about the cholinergic system, and yourself, before looking at something with any potential of side effects. Right?
I've been worried about taking medication my whole life. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I exercise regularly and for years I tried holistic methods of dealing with ADHD. Trust me, I was and continue to be extremely worried about the addictive properties of the medication. However, I have no qualms about admitting I take Adderall. It was a very personal and painstaking decision that took me years to make. As the posting mentions, I read a lot about the pros and cons of medication and informed myself thoroughly on the issue. I can't tell you what a relief it has been. I enjoy being able to ignore small distractions so that I can get things done. For so long it has felt that I was rowing against a great sticky current which caused me to have great bouts of anxiety and depression. I suppose I could just take anti-depressants but my depression was caused by my feelings of uselessness. Currently, I am combining the use of medication with mindful meditation which also has been shown to improve focus. I don't know what the future will hold, but I can't deny that the medication has helped me tremendously.