Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?

Re:Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck? by ClassyJacket on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @06:32AM (#12853450)

I've seen multiple doctors with the same problem. I just can't keep my mind on something, a random thought always suddenly jumps in. The answer is always "There's not really anything we can do. You just have to live with it. The medication is so restricted in Australia you'll never, ever get it."

Adderall is completely illegal here, and to get Ritalin, Dextroamphetamine, or similar, you basically have to have been diagnosed as a kid.

Thanks, War On Drugs, for ruining my life.

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Re:Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck? by Synaesthesia on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @07:38AM (#12853714)

No supporter of the war on drugs here, but Amphetamines have their downsides, emotional and mental problems, potential for addiction. They're not a panacea by any means.

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Re:Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck? by rdm42116 on Wednesday November 02, 2016 @11:17AM (#12855635)

The science behind ADHD medication is far more established than things like depression.

Fear mongering about drugs has led us not to use them for fears of addictions. Alcohol is legal and yet we discourage the use of drugs that may help people medically.

Many people have seen drastic improvements in their lives because of ADHD medication. The potential risks are well worth the reward for people with truly disruptive ADHD.

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Re:Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck? by ClassyJacket on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @03:51AM (#12898645)

I don't think I implied there could be no downsides to weigh up.

But I do't buy that adults should be completely unable to even try them to solve their medical problems, but can get wasted on alcohol and literally kill themselves and their family with cigarettes just because they feel like it.

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