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Adhs
This is a delicate and touchy issue for me, so please be gentle.
I think, I have had adhs all my life and it may have caused some problems. Apparently, my parents were aware, they however saw no problem, because many people in our family have been "this way" . "this way" actually has a lot of perks, but I increasingly feel, it has quite a few downsides as well. Also, what my parents didn't account for, most of the family members "this way" were or are men. I had an aunt, but she died, probably "this way" related before I was born. Being a woman, I feel the "this way" thing is harder.
I'm considering getting a diagnosis and getting on meds. However, I fear for the perks. Will it change me as a person? Will it make a difference? I'm looking for input here. Anyone willing to share experiences?
I know working with an occupational therapist helped my issues. You've lived with this for so long, you probably already have a fair number of coping strategies. About 10 % of people have Adhd. I don't really believe we should medicate normal behavior. There is a documentary called "medicating normal" about these issues.
I think I have it and my understanding is that medication for this is just legal speed. I know that I tried some Adderall once and it was similar to how I felt after a fair amount of caffeine or taking an ephedrine pill. So I believe it.
It does help me focus, as all of those other things do. But I think uppers in general help you focus. That doesn't mean it's good to be hyped up all the time.