I have always had ADHD, but I had zero access to mental health care when growing up. I was lucky because I'm really good at math (including competition-style math) and computer science, so it did not cause a _lot_ of issues at that time.
Over time, I adapted on my own. E.g. by buying several sets of things like scissors and screwdrivers so that I don't end up misplacing _all_ of them. Or by structuring the work so that I can switch attention between high-priority tasks.
> If you don't believe you have it, was this why you didn't previously consider taking performance-enhancing drugs?
I was really apprehensive about using mind-altering drugs, and amphetamines always sounded pretty scary.
On a more philosophical basis, should performance-enhancing drugs be available more widely anyway, with appropriate safeguards against abuse?
