For me or was definitely about the medication.

The diagnosis did give me some vindication, but I wish so dearly that I was diagnosed and treated a long time ago.

It sounds so dumb and fake when I say it, but I now have the ability to actually do what I know I need to do.

It is not perfect, and there are some side effects, but if I had this ability 30 years ago, I would have avoided so many problems.

That being said, they don't let you take Adderall in the Navy and I loved so much about my time there.

But to give you context. I am 50 years old now. I am a pretty smart guy. It still took me 9 years to finish my EE degree. I landed a fantastic job at an engineering firm but was flailing, trying to make my deliverables. I was almost fired.

Then I was diagnosed, got meds, and suddenly I can actually work through the day without issues. I still struggle here and there, but it is nothing like it was before. I am doing well at my job now and don't have nearly as much negative stress in my life.

The main drawback I have is the increased heart rate and BP. Its not great at my age. Not dangerous, but not great. So I don't take it on the weekends and sometimes not during the week either.