Quote Originally Posted by skysaw View Post
Now I take medication (Concerta), and it's really turned me around in a positive way. I've always managed to struggle along and get things done, but with the meds, I finally feel like I can understand how most people operate. For the first time in my life, I actually LIKE doing work. I'm waking up early and getting things done. I'm much happier.
I agree that meds can have a place. I did the Ritalin thing for a couple years over a decade ago and learned a lot about myself during the process. In the end I chose to go back to life without, while remembering the lessons learned while using the methyl amphetamines.

I think it is great for adults like us to make our own decisions (along with our doctors) about using these powerful medications. It is another thing entirely to use them on children all through their formative years just to make them easier for "normal" people to deal with. After my experience with Ritalin, I would NEVER permit my children to be put on the stuff. But if a consenting adult makes that choice, more power to him.