My daughter was diagnosed with ADD when she was 5 she is now 15 and just started meds (Aderall XR 20) 6 months ago. I did not want to medicate her at young age. She is doing good, and for the first time doing her own homework, its great. My question is, in the process of diagnosing her, I found out I have adult ADD. Sure answers lots of questions. Anyways, I tried her medication and it made me feel very good, made me focus, and stay on task. Strange... so not like me.
My question is, should I focus on my daughter and her ADD? Or should I look into possible treatment for me. I feel at my age (34) It's too late for me?

Its not too late..
when my son was diagnosed and i was doing the check list thats when i figured out what had been my problem all my life... I was diagnosed and started treatment through the same clinic my son was diagnosed..
Even if it is just about feeling better about yourself and self esteem issues i think you will benefit,,,Good luck
katts

It's too late to be the prom queen or the valedictorian or get into AP English, yes.

It's not too late to improve your life.

I am 38.

That's the thing about life - you are either alive and growing or if you are not growing, you are dieing.

Oh, without a doubt! I think that you should get yourself diagnosed and medicated ASAP! You already know how much better you feel and how it makes like a little easier, why waste anymore time. I certainly would not have waited if I had know an hour earlier than I did find out. I got my medicine as soon as I knew what the problem was. And just like you mentioned it sure answered a lot of questions. Good luck!!

I was diagnosed last year when I was 48 and have been on medication since then. I love being able to comprehend what I read so much better and to be able to organize my thoughts and write more cohesively, etc. It's never too late to improve your life. Go for it!

ADDMagnet

My daughter was diagnosed with ADD when she was 5 she is now 15 and just started meds (Aderall XR 20) 6 months ago. I did not want to medicate her at young age. She is doing good, and for the first time doing her own homework, its great. My question is, in the process of diagnosing her, I found out I have adult ADD. Sure answers lots of questions. Anyways, I tried her medication and it made me feel very good, made me focus, and stay on task. Strange... so not like me.
My question is, should I focus on my daughter and her ADD? Or should I look into possible treatment for me. I feel at my age (34) It's too late for me?i am 57 years old and am just now taking adderall for add. my grandson was diagnosed at (5) and my daughter (36)found out the doctor just put me on meds for concentration and she went and he started her on the med to. i have found with many it is inherited. the only side affect with me is that i suffer from anxiety attacks and have to take half a pill at a time. please get started it is worth it and you will definantly feel the difference. i am a disabled grandmother and couldn't afford the 200.00 for time released so he gave me the regular 40 mg. which i take 20 at a time and it was only 12.98... great price. good luck and God bless..

I just gave my mom my copy of delivered from distraction and it is my fondest wish that at 81 years of age she would go to the doctor (if she is healthy enough) and start treatment...Why shouldnt the last few years of her life be the very best for her? katts

:)I was dx 14+ yrs ago...at age 46...I am so grateful ....adhd was the last thing on my mind...luck to all

My daughter was diagnosed with ADD when she was 5 she is now 15 and just started meds (Aderall XR 20) 6 months ago. I did not want to medicate her at young age. She is doing good, and for the first time doing her own homework, its great. My question is, in the process of diagnosing her, I found out I have adult ADD. Sure answers lots of questions. Anyways, I tried her medication and it made me feel very good, made me focus, and stay on task. Strange... so not like me.
My question is, should I focus on my daughter and her ADD? Or should I look into possible treatment for me. I feel at my age (34) It's too late for me?

:)welcome aboard...nice to meet you:) its never too late

Schamonin - it's not too late. I'm 43 and after trying to deal with ADD unmedicated for many many years, I have made the decision to start taking medication again.

Think about it this way - your daughter would want you to do what's best for you as much as you want her to do what's best for her.

Just my opinion, but I bet I'm right!

:)