Hey all. I'm an older electrical engineering student. My whole life I have struggled with ADHD type mannerisms and issues, with them starting to get worse in High school, though I never did anything about them.

The past few weeks I would say has been the worst my ADHD and anxiety has been. The last few nights I've been having a breakdowns from the anxiety consuming me. I have always been unrealistically critical of myself, and outrageously hard on myself. I dwell on everything for forever. I am my own worst enemy. Have a hard time managing my emotions when overwhelmed, I over analyze everything severely. I never seem to think good of anything, only bad things and bad things that could happen. In school I have a hard time focusing sometimes mainly because my brain can't quiet down but more often I start thinking about failed tests, or upcoming tests I don't feel confident in, etc. I just can't seem to forgive myself.

I went to the schools mental health counselor and she told me she thinks I might have an anxiety-driven ADHD. I got a referral to the doctor next Friday to get some medication going.

My question is what are some things to expect? What are some good habits to get into to get the full effect of medication? Any tips? Advice?