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It helps me focus and not get distracted by minor things and makes my memory much much better. Instead of looking for things like my keys and wallet that I have put down without thinking about it, or walking out of work with no idea where I parked my car, I know these things and can function like a normal person.

I’m incredibly scatterbrained to the point of it affecting my life, have been this way all my life. It’s good in that I have widely varied interests and in-depth knowledge about a ton of subjects, but not so much in that it makes it hard for me to function in everyday life. If I lived on a boat away from the world, I probably wouldn’t need it. Living with a family and raising kids and having to remember details that otherwise would fly out my head, it’s a godsend.

Is it over prescribed and is it being used to treat what is a normal bouncing around kid in far too many cases? Yes, without a doubt. Can it be of supreme help to some people? Also, yes, without a doubt.

You can feel bad I have to take it. I feel supremely thankful that it’s out there and is available for people whose lives it can improve.