I think you eventually learn how to deal with the symptoms. I don't know that it ever really goes away but you can learn how to work around it.  It's horrible though.  

The thing about ADD symptoms is that they vary from person to person and they can come in waves for a sufferer.  That is part of why an accurate diagnosis can be difficult to obtain.  Generally, though, inability to concentrate, remember and focus is primary and must be present to the point of causing difficulties.  Hyperactivity may or may not be present.  Some people are helped tremendously by meds, others are not.  It's not an easy thing to have since half of the people (even doctors) don't believe it's a real problem.

I read about many people being diagnosed with ADD and ADHD, I am beginning to wonder why. I know it's inherited, but doesn't the food that we eat or the environment  affect it?

LOL @ Chances. Exactly we are all stressed to the point of distraction at some point in life. I think everyone has a little touch of ADD ADHD at some point.

You know, what I find amazing is that all of these people are now being diagnosed with ADHD or ADD.  I don't know if it's just the fact that it has been identified now or what. My grandson has ADHD and we chose not to give him medication but to allow him to try to train himself.  Our hope that he could didn't come true and he is horrible in school.  He is graduating from high school now though.  He is extremely intelligent and can quote almost anything that has been read to him.  However, if he has to read it, he takes forever to do so.  But he will still remember it.

It is interesting to hear that your son no longer takes medication. How is he doing now that he is off of his meds? My son is 17 and has ADHD as well. Learning is a huge struggle for him.