Please help me make a decision. I am exhausted and stressed and maybe I am not thinking clearly. A friend gave me Adderall. Should I take some? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 50 answers

[Chicago Filter] Where can I find a place that tests for adult ADHD/ADD, and accepts insurance up front? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I understand that noise can become overwhelming rapidly to those in the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD syndromes due to increased sensitivities of all the sense perceptions, but I have also heard of research that suggests a certain measure of white noise and some kinds of music can help both ADD and autism spectrum young people focus their brains. [more inside]
posted by bonsai forest on Oct 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Relationship filter: He's an Austrian in Austria, I'm an American in America, and I have ADHD/Inattentive type. He's not familiar with this concept. What books can I suggest to him? [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Oct 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Adult ADHD newbie has lots of questions for you. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Anyone with Adult ADD in the UK - Did you try a private route to get a diagnosis? If so, who would you recommend? How did a diagnosis affect things at work? If you have a history of heart disease in the family is it too risky to take meds? [more inside]
posted by Flitcraft on Sep 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically? [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Sep 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I’m interested in learning more about meditation. I also have ADD and find it impossible to shut off my brain and clear my mind. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Aug 26, 2009 - 35 answers

How did Adderall change things for you? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Aug 24, 2009 - 25 answers

I think I may have adult ADHD. Help me make the most of my visit to a doctor. [more inside]
posted by A Thousand Baited Hooks on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Will my short history of taking medication for ADHD prevent me from entering the military? [more inside]
posted by pyrom on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a candidate for my local fire department. It's a paid position. Should I disclose my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 12 answers

I have begun treatment for adult ADHD. What things can I do during the next several weeks to objectively measure my progress? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] on Jul 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Will I lose my security clearance if I am diagnosed ADD/ADHD? And if not, what about if I am diagnosed and taking prescribed, but controlled medication for it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Should I take nicorette gum for my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Mar 16, 2009 - 22 answers

I may have to take a pre-employment drug test very soon, and I'm worried about whether the totally legal and authorized stimulants I'm taking are going to keep me from getting hired. Are my worries reasonable, and if so is there anything I should do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Mar 15, 2009 - 16 answers

I've always been very shy and I have alot of the symptoms of ADD (difficulty concentrating, planning and organising, easily distracted, poor short term memory etc.) although I haven't been diagnosed. I wouldn't describe myself as socially anxious as I generally feel pretty comfortable around people. My problem is I can never think of anything to say and when I do think of something I can't articulate it properly. I have the same problem when I write things online so I don't think it's a case of my mind going blank due to anxiety. I'm wondering if the two problems could be related. Like I can't organise my thoughts properly or I can't concentrate on thinking of something to say.
posted by Andy Harwood on Nov 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a support group for partners/spouses of people with ADD/ADHD. I recognize some codependent tendencies in myself and I need to learn how to empower myself and unconditionally love my spouse. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the potential longterm effects of regular amphetamine (i.e., adderall, ritalin) use? Does anyone really know? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Jul 22, 2008 - 18 answers

What should I look for in the IEP and what should I ask the child study team during the IEP meeting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 5, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me with oganization of daily tasks at home and at work. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm kind of interested in learning to play chess. I have ADD. How's that gonna go? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 19, 2008 - 11 answers

Give me your recommendations for a child psychologist who does ADD/ADHD evaluations in Northern Virginia. [more inside]
posted by onhazier on Mar 28, 2008 - 2 answers

My partner has ADHD and I need ways of understanding/coping with his behavior so I can maintain my sanity. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2008 - 30 answers

Questions about mindfulness CBT and biofeedback. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm convinced I have ADHD. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2007 - 38 answers

Recommendations for a Seattle area doctor/psych/counselor who specialize in adult ADD/ADHD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2007 - 2 answers

I have adult ADD. I've been on Strattera for 5 years. My new doc wants me to switch to Adderall. Anyone else done this switch? What are the differences/effects between the two?
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2007 - 8 answers

Recommended therapists and/or ADD evaluations in the Washington DC area? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me find an ADD-friendly physical activity. Looks like there's [more inside]
posted by Baud on Jun 19, 2007 - 22 answers

Two questions about ADD medication, especially Adderall: 1) How dangerous is it (for me)? 2) Can it be taken "as needed"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 18 answers

Ok, so I am now willing to admit I may have ADHD, but I have no health insurance. Now what? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Apr 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Please help me figure out my options for treatment of adult ADHD in South Korea. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2007 - 4 answers

How to (if at all) come out of the ADD closet? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2007 - 15 answers

[AmIWeirdFilter] I can't do any serious reading or writing without background noise. Am I weird? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Dec 5, 2006 - 12 answers

ADD + Alcohol = ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2006 - 11 answers

How can I help my boyfriend relate with people better? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 28, 2006 - 15 answers

Has anyone had experience coming off of ADD/ADHD medications? How did you cope with the return of all the negative ADD/ADHD symptoms, and the nagging feeling that you were a better person on the meds? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers

Does anyone have experience with tests required for a diagnosis of ADHD in adults? [MI] [more inside]
posted by nprigoda on Feb 29, 2004 - 9 answers