"i&#039;ve struggled with add my whole life. when i was a kid i was put on ritalin for a few years and it was amazing at helping me concentrate.  before i hit middle school my pediatrician ripped me off of it saying i &quot;grew out of it&quot;. i went on through life thinking it was just in my head. i&#039;m now 32.  i was always fog headed and trouble concentrating. i talked to my doctor and she said i&#039;d have to see a psychiatrist to get on the medication. my boyfriend&#039;s mom talked to her family doctor and she said she would help me.  i met with her and was put on adderall xr 20 mg in the am and 5mg ir in the afternoon.  it&#039;s simply amazing. i lost some weight and i can clearly focus. my boss has noticed a huge difference and i got a promotion at work!"