We both know that's not the most charitable, good-faith interpretation of my comment.
I think I've made it clear that I have personal experience in this area; but if it wasn't, I'll add in a disclaimer: I've been diagnosed with ADHD as a child; I have taken and continue to take stimulant medication. I've been through the ringer, passed around from one mental health professional to another -- along with personal research and experimentation.
I do not like stimulants. I think they are useful for masking unresolved underlying issues, where necessary. Other times, I detest their usage as PEDs in the workplace.
I think there are better ways to "treat" ADHD. Unfortunately, many times one does not have the resources or information to do so well.
Currently I'm working through CPTSD treatment to resolve what is essentially a constant inability to relax or focus, or maintain a "productive" and "well put together" life, or not self-destruct every time things take a poor turn. If you're being treated for ADHD solely by stimulant medications, I would urge you to explore further.
I think I've made it clear that I have personal experience in this area; but if it wasn't, I'll add in a disclaimer: I've been diagnosed with ADHD as a child; I have taken and continue to take stimulant medication. I've been through the ringer, passed around from one mental health professional to another -- along with personal research and experimentation.
I do not like stimulants. I think they are useful for masking unresolved underlying issues, where necessary. Other times, I detest their usage as PEDs in the workplace.
I think there are better ways to "treat" ADHD. Unfortunately, many times one does not have the resources or information to do so well.
Currently I'm working through CPTSD treatment to resolve what is essentially a constant inability to relax or focus, or maintain a "productive" and "well put together" life, or not self-destruct every time things take a poor turn. If you're being treated for ADHD solely by stimulant medications, I would urge you to explore further.