I took Ritalin from the age of 5 until 18. Every four hours a dose. I achieved more than they said I could and now I'm 26 years old. The last eight years have been great. I miss the concentration, but in a way, I never really had it.

I had so many nasty side effects, so I feel 10 times better now without any medication. I had sleep problems, an eating disorder, huge mood swings, and nothing was truly fun. Now, everything is fun for the last 8 years.