Ask HN: Any programmers with ADD? Share your experiences.

A little about myself: For the first 5 years of my professional life, I was a web designer but then found myself intrigued by coding. I didn't immediately know I had ADD. I knew something was different, just couldn't put my finger on what it was specifically. I started to suspect at around 21 years old that I had some ADD tenancies but I didn't pursue the diagnosis right away. I could never hold my concentration on projects that became tedious or too complex. To me, it felt like I was coming off as lazy to others. The truth was, I wanted to do a good job. I wanted to love every part of my project. I just couldn't. So I started to investigate...

A year ago I was officially diagnosed with ADD (inattentive sub-type) by my doctor and have been taking Concerta (methylphenidate derivative) - which has made such a big difference. My ambition now has a target. And for the first time in years, I have the motivation to work on a few ideas I have longed to work on.

Do you have ADD? Think you might? Do you program or work in the tech industry? Share your experiences! I would love to hear them.