First of all, let me say that you seem to be doing extremely well for having ADD. Whether ADD/ADHD really exists as a disease, there is a definite difference between 'ADHD people' and 'non-ADHD people'. I realized this a bit too late and was very hard on myself for years. That being said...
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Originally Posted by Liveformx64  1. If you have adult ADD, or have the symptoms of what people call ADD. What do you do to with the frequent mistakes and unfinished products. |
I'm not sure if being in college qualifies me as 'adult', but let's say it does. I think the first step for me was to accept that I had this problem. For me, it was an inability to stay focused and a near-insatiable desire to move around. When I stopped resisting it and just let it do its thing, I noticed improvement. My mind would get distracted, and as soon as I became aware, I would gently bring it back. When the urge to get up and move around interrupted a project, I would gently tell myself 'not now'. I think 'gently' was the key word here. (Well, making a contract not to let ADHD stop me, then sealing it with my own blood wasn't exactly 'gentle').
Inevitably, the nagging urge will take over and I will royally screw things up. With mistakes: an apology, an attempt to not make the same mistake again, and the ability to forgive yourself is all I can suggest to you. With unfinished projects: try to get as much advice as you can, from people who understand your condition. ADHD people are generally not very good at observing themselves or their projects. Wrapping up a project requires a perspective you may not be able to see from.
I've never taken Ritalin, or any stimulants other than bupropion, so I won't contaminate you with my inexperience.
I hope this helps. It can be a nightmare sometimes.