You’ve got nothing to lose by trying. Keep in mind with Ritalin it’ll take a week or so till you get the right rhythm for when to take the pill during the day.

ADHD/ADD is a neurochemical issue not behavioural. If you do have either, willpower won’t allow your brain to keep more dopamine available, or increase the amount in circulation.

You can’t talk therapy or journal your way out of a neurochemical deficiency. Believe me, I’ve tried.

Medication can be scary, I know. But you may find that some of the behaviours you’re unhappy with may have a chemical reason.

For most of my adult life I thought that I was just inferior, stupid and lazy compared to other people because I couldn’t focus long enough to do the things that seemed to come normally to other people.

But that wasn’t the case. My brain worked differently and thankfully there was a way to equalise the playing field.

Couldn’t focus long enough to read a book after age 16. I used to inhale books before then. Let alone fill out forms or understand taxes or superannuation.

Just something to keep in mind.

Good luck!