"i started using this medicine when i was 24 (three years ago), after i was diagnosed with add. up to that time i had been struggling with school and getting work done. i have always been able to compensate because of my intelligence. writing essays was a pain, because i could never sit down and focus. 

i feel that this is a two-edged sword. i felt i was finally able to concentrate on my written work. it works wonders on that respect. but i also feel that the side-effects can be bad, i felt anxious and my heart often started racing. regular use can reduce this, but i feel bad about relying on meds to lead a normal life. it helps me when i have to do concentrated work, but otherwise i don&#039;t take it."