I noticed that I have a real problem working. I get confused easily, well, overwhelmed is a better word. I feel like thigs arent organized enough, and I try to organize them

When I take my adderall it fixes this, because I can think so much more clearly and slower too. Could this be OCD though? I notice that with adderall I am so calm, it is almost boring to me.

Hi there;

Among the many things I was mis-diagnosed with along the way to finally figuring out the ADD, was 'purely obsessional' OCD.

The purely obsessional OCDers have mental compulsions, but often do not display them overtly. For example, in an individual with this disorder, something that provokes anxiety might be reduced if he/she repeatedly counts to 10 in his/her head.

Additionally, there are the intrusive thoughts (unwanted disturbing thoughts) that individuals with this disorder frequently experience (I do unfortunately experience these quite frequently).

The 'noise' in my head was frequently thought to be a manifestation of this subtype of OCD.

From what you wrote in your post, it does not appear to be OCD, and seems more like ADD. However, I am by no means qualified to determine this, so the best thing would be to talk openly and honestly about your symptoms to a psychiatrist who knows about ADD (and OCD) and can make a proper diagnosis (if you haven't done this already ;))

Good luck! :)

What you're describing isn't OCD. OCD is an anxiety disorder; it really isn't about "order" or organization.

Some ADHDers are disorganized, but that doesn't mean they like it that way! You probably just hate the clutter, so when you're motivated (by Adderall or whatever), that's what you attack first.

Just a guess.

Well, let me explain it a little better. For example - when I am setting goals to reach I feel easily overwhelmed. How can I achieve all these things at once type of feeling.

I feel flustered, and disorganized. When I tell myself to take it one step at a time, concentrate on ONE thing at a time, it helps me calm myself down and think clearer sometimes - but my mind still cant focus on one thing. Its like I see so many things I want to, or need to do, and I cannot pick one.

Also when I am reading, i have random thought pop into my head for no reason at all. I wouldent care, but it happens like all the damn time. Does anyone take an antidepressant to treat their add? If so, how is it working?

Right now I can take 30mg Adderall and I feel much better. I feel like I dont have to rush. The funny thing is, when I am without medication I feel like I need to rush, and that makes me do nothing. When I am on adderall, I feel as if time slows down, or my brain does. I can read, and remember. I can focus, and do one task at a time without my mind wandering all over the damn place.

Right now I can take 30mg Adderall and I feel much better. I feel like I dont have to rush. The funny thing is, when I am without medication I feel like I need to rush, and that makes me do nothing. When I am on adderall, I feel as if time slows down, or my brain does. I can read, and remember. I can focus, and do one task at a time without my mind wandering all over the damn place.
It would seem to me as though you've answered your own question here. Some of what you are describing sounds a bit like problems with working memory, which are present in those with AD(H)D. :)

Yea, and you know what. I always felt ****ty for taking medication. But when I look at how much better I feel when I am on them, I feel better about it.

Hey, I may not be the sharpest nail in the box - but I know that if I feel great and more focused then its probabaly a good thing; and means I do have ADD.

Accepting that I have it is a nice feeling. :)

It does sound like a working memory problem and since it's responding well to Adderall --you've probably got the right diagnosis. Anyway -- if it ain't broke -- don't fix it!;)