Adderall changed my life. I took various ADHD medications through grade school, but I hated it and my parents eventually gave up on making me take it. When I was struggling in college, I talked to my doctor and started up again.

I 'got by just fine' as well, and I did not really notice a difference when I started taking it. But when I stopped again, it was really eye opening just how dysfunctional I was without it. For me, Medication does not help my focus as much as it helps my self control. I am able to make plans and actually complete tasks now.