Adderall and motivation

Hi everyone!  This is my first post - it was thrilled when I came across this forum - I personally believe that support and understanding counterparts help alot in out day to day ADHD adventure...that being said, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the following...

I've been in Adderall for quite some time now, it seems to be working in that I can actually sit still and focus and actually handle mundane office work without going absolutely nuts.  The problem is, I hate mundane office work.  HATE IT.  Part of me thinks that the only reason I'm dealing with it is b/c I can with the meds.  Without the meds, I would have left this stuff a while ago and sought a job that is more suited to my none medicated self.  Does make sense to anyone?

It's almost like the meds have hindered my "inner fire" to excel. 

I've really been struggling with this - to the point where I'm thinking about getting off of them.  (Which will NOT be be easy).

What do you all think?

Welcome! I have always hated mundane office work...on meds or not. Maybe it's just not the right job for you, regardless of the ADD. Good luck.

Oh lord it's totally not the right job for me...I've just found that my meds have allowed me to tolerate it. 

Also, I've found a significant lack of motivation to go out and find out what job I do want...it's a totally overwhelming task for me.  Worse, I live in NYC where nearly every occupation you could dream up can be persued in one way or an other!

That's true. I just dealt with the mundane since it was less painful than finding another job. Maybe you can see a job counselor? They can help you pinpoint what you like to do. It's not good if you are unhappy all day at work. That is a big chunk of your life.
 

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