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Hi everyone,
I always had a tough time with school and work, not because I am stupid or lazy but because it seemed just impossible for me to focus and sit down long enough to get work done. I compensated all throughout school by cramming last minute and being bright enough to do decent. I was raised with parents that were strictly "sit down do your work" so I never considered any medications.
Before starting nursing school, I went and saw my doc. I told him about my grades, lifestyle, studying habits, etc. and he prescribed Adderall 15mg tablets BID. I was a little nervous about the med but he stressed the importance of my exercise routine (which I exercise religiously) and a good diet (which I have). Anyways, the medicine really helps me focus and I am able to get stuff done in advance so i'm not shoving stuff down the night before, etc. Instead of Cs/Bs I am getting almost all 3.7s and higher. I don't take it a lot, one script last me months (where I can get a new script every month). If I had to stop taking it I think it would be extremely difficult to compensate but I could do it.
I want to join the USAF as a nurse right after graduation. I am going to set up an appointment soon to talk to a recruiter but before I waste any time I am curious - does having a previous dx of ADHD automatically disqualify you, specifically with the tx of adder all (since this is such a controlled drug). I have tried searching but have come across mixed answers, it seems with a doc's prescription that I would be fine?
Thanks