"at 55 years of age i am diagnosed with adhd.  it was something i always knew about myself (have bsc psych).  however, historic issues of sexual abuse at school caused issues / depression / ptsd.  i was first given citalopram and diazepam.  i cannot say with certainty it helped a lot.  however, once diagnosed with adult adhd i was prescribed ritalin la. it has been nothing short of a miracle for me. up early, happier, and getting on with life as best i can. some minor side effects went away as i continued. also changed to a decent de-caff coffee.  caffinated make me anxious and cancels the positives. was easy to do. i see ritalin la as a positive for my depression."