"I know exactly how you feel, I can never think of names when I'm trying to explain something and I'm nervous even when I'm trying to make conversation and I say to my coworkers "have you seen that movie..., you know with ...I…"

"Hi i have been diagnosed bipolar before clarifying this diag to add and have benefited from meds called concerta, im 50 and  i recognize your experience of going blank and not remembering things like some ones name and did not know that this…"

"Reducing caffeine was a process for me.  I kinda replaced it with Aderral and a more effective antidepressant and then I had no desire for caffeine.  Caffeine always seem to up my mood and scatter my thoughts so I had a hard time stopping.…"

"My doctor has me working out 45min 6 days a week. I do treadmill no incline since it is bad for the knees and elliptical bike. I know it helps reduce my stress levels and helps elevate my mood and improves my focus. I have reduced my caffeine…"

"I don't think that you have to eliminate caffeine all together just moderate it. I work-out often it does help with the stress and I don't think it could hurt but as long as nobody revolves around that as their main hobby it should be fine."

"Interesting thought. I drink enough caffeine for you and me. I am going to attempt to quit, see if it helps."

"Danielle, I took ritalin a for a while because I didn't have insurance and  it was inexpensive...4 dollars a month at walmart.  Later I found that I would have this big crash in the afternoon.  The Dr. switched me to adderall at…"

"Hi Danielle,         I was reading one of your post a while back and relaized that I was having a hard time finding anything positive to say about ADD.  Well,  today I was at work and something made me think about how…"

"Hi Red,   I am 55 and have tried many different medicines for ADD but I have not tried Strattera. Recently I started taking Aderall and its working well for me as long as I exercise everyday.  I am glad to hear Stratera is working…"

"Jim,   When I read the book I liked the way they applied the 12 step idea to ADD but I also could see that in some ways ADD is different.  I know I am not addicted to ADD . lol  If I am I am addicted to pain. lol Anyway the book is a…"

"Danielle,            Did your Dr. tell you that there is a risk of liver damage if you were to take any more meds?  Just wondering because i know it is easy to get blood work to test liver functioning.   Are…"

"Kyle,  ADD is very frustrating.  I can tell by looking at your writing that you definately need the kind of help you can only get from meds and counseling.  You seem discouraged and that is not suprising. Do you have parents and do…"

"Danielle,          How does your husband react to your symptoms?  Is he understanding.  You seem to be a perfectionist.  Maybe your issue is not staying organized as much as it is staying off your own…"

"Oh Yea Kari!           That discribes it. I get an urge to do one thing and then I  an going in another direction.  As you said" Its like you have channels changing in your head but you have no control of the…"

"Hello Katie,   Glad you are here.. Welcome, Notalone"