I've been taking some form of prescription amphetamines my entire life. As a 30yo adult I've settled on generic dextramphetamine, 15mg, extended release. It keeps me on track, moving forward, focused thinking, and confidence. I've taken maybe a half dozen varieties, both stimulant and non-stimulant. Through trial and error I found that I really don't "need" to take the pills. I take them because I like them, they give me the extra bit of creative energy that doesn't depress or make me sluggish. I want to feel energized and on the go.

By way of background, I believe I do have ADHD. Without the medication I talk fast, a lot, and I'm hyper. I bounce from topic to topic, random bits of information flowing. I have anxiety that is sometimes crippling. With the medication I am still hyper, but I am able to channel that hyperactivity. It's like a firehose that no one is controlling, versus controlled. I have much less anxiety on the meds.