My Diagnosis

When I was about 23 years old I went to see a counselor because I was dealing with some depression. During my 2nd session my counselor looked at me funny and questioned my jumping around from one subject to other unrelated subjects very quickly. Then she started asking me questions about my childhood like 'how did you behave in grade school?'. I told her I was a good student, but I had a hard time paying attention and they had to separate me from the other children. Also, I was frequently late and almost always forgot my homework. She then pulled out an ADD test for me to take.. and well I guess I passed it :)

I had found the reason for my depression. I wasn't really depressed I just had ADD and didn't realize it. Which from what I read a lot of people have done the same thing.

After getting my shiny new diagnosis I was then put on a few different prescription meds and eventually I found that the Adderal XR worked the best for me.

Honestly finding out about the ADD was the best thing that could have happened. I have an answer for most of the silly things I just couldn't explain. Like why I would forget things half way through what I was saying or why I could focus on one thing for hours (hyperfocus) but couldn't read a book for more than about 2 mins.

I have tried not to use my ADD as an excuse, but it does make certain things a bit more difficult (ex. Time management) ... but other things are incredibly easy for me :)

btw, Since I was originally diagnosed I've been to 5 different doctors and got brainscans... and all gave me the same ADD tag :) I got many opinions because I didn't want to be taking medication for no reason or taking the wrong medication.