When he's preparing briefs, he generally does take his ADHD medication to help him concentrate, which is basically how I handle my ADHD. I have medication that helps me to concentrate, but I only use it when I'm working on something that is particularly difficult or when I'm working in a situation with a lot of distractions.

Like I said, having ADHD is not necessarily a blessing, but I definitely view my depression and my ADHD differently. My depression is a disease to be managed; something that has been inflicted on me, much like my Multiple Sclerosis. I honestly can't say whether I would have been better off or not if I hadn't had ADHD. It's such an ingrained part of my personality. But there's no question that at worst I have learned to adapt my life to it, and at best, it has been a benefit to me in certain ways.


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