ADHD
"I have  been diagnosed with ADD . I have always pushed myself to get good grades and to take as many AP and honors classes as I can handle. I enjoy learning about new things; however, my lack of focus got in the way of my learning. It bothers me when people say ADD/ADHD is made up. I know that people who don&#039;t have this disorder can&#039;t truly understand what it&#039;s like. Without adderall my mind is foggy and I can&#039;t take the fog away to learn about the things that I love. All my friends know that I have a strong passion for physics and astronomy, but it&#039;s very hard for me to pick up a book without forgetting most of what I read after I finished it. On adderall I feel like the fog fades always and my mind is like a clear sunny day. Oh how I wish that I didn&#039;t have to take this every day and just naturally be as focused. I am just an 18 year old who is trying to pursue her dreams, but without this medication I&#039;m not sure how I can get through college to learn what I love. I can now look through my telescope at the stars without the clouds getting in the way."