RE: Life With ADHD - Concentrating by UN-Concentrating, and Other Stories of Coping
Yes, I have been diagnosed with a form of ADD. It's hard to concentrate at all. Just reading things can be extremely difficult. I remember it started when I was a freshman in HS. All of the sudden it came when I was in Math class looking at the greater than less than sign... < >. I couldn't look at it without my mind just going to blank. Very strange. That was the first time and it got worse throughout my Life.
I got through College but had to really concentrate because my Mind would blank out. I have learned to cope with it. I got prescribed adderall back in 2004 and that was just like speed, So got off it quick.
Mindfulness has helped along with Meditation for me as well throughout my adult life. Anyway, thanks for your post and I can relate on some level.
It's really amazing how much you can accomplish with meditation and mindfulness. And it's FREE, doesn't contain chemicals and doesn't require the assistance of a "qualified medical professional."
Our daughter (now 26) was on adderall for a while and it helped her some through college... but as you say, it's basically legally sanctioned speed. She actually functions better smoking a bit of weed now and then...