My issues with stimulants is how much they interfered with my sleep; Focalin did have a goldilocks level, but HMO wouldn't cover a high enough dose for me, unle

My issues with stimulants is how much they interfered with my sleep; Focalin did have a goldilocks level, but HMO wouldn't cover a high enough dose for me, unless it was ER, which just didn't reliably maintain a theraputic level in my system. Things that help: 1. No/few simple carbs before lunch (I used to skip breakfast until I realized it wasn't all breakfasts that were the problem). Focusing is hard enough without being drowsy from hypoglycemia 2. Exercise. You'll probably be able to force yourself to run regularly for a week or two and then give up, so find something more interesting. I personally do martial arts that have some form of sparring because competition gets me engaged. Less competitive people might want to find something else; there are several forms of dance that are highly technical, so can be mentally engaging for years. 3. Structure & Boundaries. As swatcoder says in another comment, you just aren't likely to be as "together" as someone who isn't ADHD, so maybe you decide "I'll clean for 15 minutes a day" or "I'll make my bed before eating breakfast" or whatever, but pick small, attainable, measurable goals for the things that are likely to fall through the cracks, and set aside specific times to do them. This will both keep you from looking like a complete slob and also help you feel like an "adult" (which is important for emotional well-being).