ADD does have its good points

I unknowingly created short cuts for 35 years to help me accomplish things most people thought were "simple."  I have been told to "concentrate" and get my "head out of the clouds" since I can remember.  When I tried to describe the constant noise and clatter going on 100% of the time noone else seemed to have it. I started to notice that all of the things that made me a great  number one sales person really made me a horrible employee in other areas...no ability to concentrate, follow directions, maintain a regular schedule, no respect for authority.    Most people just thought it was "funny" and quirky.  When my husband and I got married he immediately noticed that I put the deoderant in the fridge and carrots in the linen closet and bought me a book on ADD.  I really got pissed off as I thought this was just me and he thought I needed to be "fixed." 

Enough being in denial when I really started thinking about how my 6 YO needed structure in his life as well as the spontaneous fun mommy. I am also now nearing 40 and want to develop into management which I can't possibly do with out finally went into a doctor for diagnosis and help.  She told me that in 20 years of being a doctor she had never met a female who scored so "high" on the differents tests I had taken to diagnose my ADD.  WOW. 

I tried three different drugs...and was nearly about ready to give up and just live with it. Finally...finally...Dexamphetamine was the drug that worked.  The noise died down and I can actually follow simple directions with out experiencing what I can honestly say was PHYSICAL PAIN for me. 

I am now starting my MBA and creating a career path towards management.  My fears of losing my "sales edge" were unfounded--this has honestly only helped me.