Only you and your parents can decide whether medication is right for you. That said, my son who is a rising senior has been taking ADHD medication for several years and it has helped him tremendously. It calms him down so he doesn’t have as many extraneous movements, and it helps him stay focused and organized. If he happens to miss a dose, I can tell pretty easily. And, as he has gotten older, he says he can tell a difference too. And we can all tell when it has worn off for the day. If you decide to try meds, keep in mind that it can take a while to find the right one and the right dose. My son tried two different meds before we settled on one, and then the dose needs to be adjusted from time to time, so it is very important to communicate with your prescribing doctor as you try to find the right one. Also, there is a DNA test (swab in your cheek) that they can use to tell you which type of med to try first. That test is somewhat new, so do some research and/or talk to your doctor about it. Good luck!