Posted by IsoM on November 8, 2002, at 17:38:20
In reply to What's it like to take an ADD med?, posted by cybercafe on November 8, 2002, at 16:33:37
Because we're all so diff, my response might be quite diff than yours, but...
I dislike sitting still and/or doing the same thing for very long, but a stimulant will help you stay still when you become better able to focus on what you're doing. I very much love to read. But instead of jumping up every few minutes to do anything, like I normally do when reading, I can sit down & read for hours with a stimulant. And I don't start feeling sleep & wanting to doze off.
You might find, too, that doing something (that used to bore you) for a sustained period of time becomes easier. You might even find what was boring is no longer so mindless & enjoy it more.
But a stimulant won't solve all your problems caused by ADD. It'll enable you to focus better, stay more alert & such but it won't solve problems caused by bad habits. Sometimes, ADD can cause us to fall into habits that aren't conducive to getting things done. When you first start taking a stimulant, you may find youself still mismanaging your time & interests. It'll probably take a few weeks for you to notice what you're doing wrong & what needs changing. Be aware of it & make notes. Then work on developing new good habits.
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