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I'm pretty sure I have ADHD. I feel like I've had it for some time now but I do not want to have to rely on medication. I understand this is probably not the most realistic attitude but I've always prided myself on my healthy drug-free, natural lifestyle and to have to rely on a medication freaks me out. I have a Dr. appt set up, I'm afraid they will say I have ADHD and I still won't want to take the meds. Its effecting my work, I have projects that still have lose ends from last year or I'm scurrying at the last minute to meet deadlines (not beacause of lack of time but more lack of time management). I can't concentrate for long periods of time and barely ever finish tasks completely. I always feel like I have a million things going on, when relistically I don't have anymore on my plate than the average person. Any bees with experience with this? What have you done about it?

I have ADD and currently take Vyvanse but I'm going to re-evaluate this with my doctor. It worked out well for me for a while, but now I'm having breakouts, spells of depression, irritability/anger, rapid heart rate/heart fluttering, and I can't take how upset it makes my stomach. HOWEVER, you just have to try different meds until you find one that fits you. There are also techniques for managing ADD/ADHD without them and I would like to someday master them well enough that I no longer rely on medication.

I'm pretty sure I have ADD as well. Meditation has really helped me. I don't do the standard sit with yourself meditation, I do 7 minutes of chaotic breathing, 7 minutes of humming, then 7 minutes of sitting with myself and finally 7 minutes of relaxing and connecting with God/the Universe. It really works! The humming is especially important, it allows my thoughts to calm down so I can just sit with myself. I feel blissful afterwards and can just focus on whatever I want!