All I can say is that I am prescribed 60mg af pure Methamphetamine per day, and all it does to me is calm me down, and help me focus.

Just to clarify, 2mg is enough to make the average “normal” person stoned out of their mind. So my tolerance should be at a rate of more than 30x that of a normal person, if I did not indeed have ADD. How likely is that?

I guess that it proves that I, as a 40 year old male, do not react to this stimulant, in any normal way, and therefore I conclude that Adult ADD does indeed exist. Of course there is also all the symptoms and traits, that I have as well, to underpin the reality of Adult ADD.

Absolutely not. See the book You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

+ ADHD is 80% genetic
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder http://www.amazon.com/Stupid-Self-Help-Attention-Deficit-Disorder/dp/0684815311/httpwwwadulta-20

MENSA ADHD special interest group with 600+ members

So, I’m not arguing with the mountains of medical research on the topic, I’m just trying to figure out if this actually applies to me. Any comments??

Even though I exhibit the symptoms of ADD, I have always had a really hard time believing that could be the case. I’ve always just considered myself too lazy to get organized. Although now that my marriage is “on the rocks” (we’re separated and have 2 young boys) and I’m really starting to analyze where I’m at in my life, I’m starting to change my tune a little bit. I am still very skeptical, as I still see myself as lacking the skills that I need to get organized.

I’ve always been taught that organization is a learned skill and when we grow up the people that teach us organizational skills are our parents. My parents had no organizational skills whatsoever (other than my mothers grocery lists). Hence, I have always assumed that my lack of organization came from not having learned these skills as a child.

So aren’t almost all of the symptoms of ADD a result of not being taught the proper life skills as a child?

Please let us not forget that Dr. Baughman one of the most influential naysayers RETIRED in 1993, he was a CHILD Neurologist – so many advances have occurred not only in Science but technology, that allows us to be able to learn more about it.

Now, correct me if I am wrong, but has Dr Baughman been PERSONALLY involved in ANY randomized controlled scientific meta studies, clinical trials or research, based upon ADHD? In Any studies that have been acknowledged by the Medical boards? Especially in the past 10 Years, with the advancements of science and technology? And especially with Adults who have the disorder.. ADULTS who can articulate, and express their experiences better than children! Adults who can express their considerable frustrations and pain dealing with Untreated ADHD?

Noted Quote -
Although he is frequently cited by CCHR and has written articles in support of Applied Scholastics, Dr. Baughman is generally regarded as an unrepresentative and ill-informed voice on learning disabilities. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) told the Congressional Committee on Education and the Workforce in a letter of September 29, 2000 that Dr. Baughman “represent[s] fringe opinions about the disorder and about psychiatry.” His position is certainly at odds with mainstream research and ignores the findings of a huge amount of research from around the world.

Yes, indeed, the biggest fraud are articles and the individuals who really haven’t invested the time researching the disorder with individuals (ADULT) individuals who suffer from it day to day. and whom can share their Life Experience.
That indeed is a disservice to the public

He has been noted to say that scientific research has yet to prove him wrong.. i say that the Complete OPPOSITE is true. P.S, has anyone noticed also or is it just me, but it is very difficult to respond to many if not most of the sites that present these uninformed, personal prejudices? and if you do get to post, very rarely would you see your responses as they are being censored?

Especially noted by many of the “peers” and friends of Baughman? It does make one wonder.

from Living Proof