question: I have a very poor attention span, i cant concentrate on a tv show, or even when someone is talking to me my concentration lasts a stupidly small time. I was considering asking my GP if he could prescribe me ritalin. I am not sure whether i would need any further testing or anything before hand. I do not want the drug for any form of recreational useage and in fact i would actully prefer one that increases concentraion without those side effects. I am not a fan of drugs that can have uses other than what i need them for eg when i have asked for sleeping pills or painkillers before i have specified i do not want opiates, benzos etc.I was wondering if you think it would be a good idea to ask my dr for them, or if there is an alternitive to them that you think would be betterAdditional info, i am 21, male. I was been diagnosed with bpd a few years ago. I am not on any medication. I used to drink alcohol too much but i cut down a few months ago to a fraction of the amount i used to drink. Smoker - around 10/15 per day that i roll myself from tobacco.