It sounds like a mis-diagnosis, which unfortunately with ADD has been far too common. Too often we mistake kids who simply don't want to do things as having ADD

It sounds like a mis-diagnosis, which unfortunately with ADD has been far too common. Too often we mistake kids who simply don't want to do things as having ADD. I've had fairly severe ADD my entire life. I wasn't diagnosed until my mid-20's. I haven't had much luck with medication (I can certainly concentrate 100% better, but the side effects have been pretty bad in general). I have learned to at least manage it better in my adult life. I work on a 10-on/10-off cycle. I still manage to be really productive, even if bosses that I've had in the past couldn't handle my distraction issues. It's precisely why I work for myself now.