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Musing #1 - Ritalin

Why the fuck did it take so long to get help?

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Mynerva Archer
Apr 14, 2024
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I am 38 years old. I have struggled to concentrate and initiate tasks my entire life.

Four days ago, my psychiatrist finally prescribed me Ritalin. I did everything in my treatment plan I was supposed to, even reaching out to the local ADHD/Autism Center to test me.

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