Adderall...anybody take it?

[kwyckemynd00]

Hey ladies, I was wondering if there are any of you that take adderall for educational purposes.

When I sit down in an attempt to do my homework I'm usually side-tracked within 10-20 minutes and never get an ounce of it done until I've procrastinated so bad that the damage would be almost irreversible if I started later. And, I talked to a buddy of mine who sounds like he was probably worse than I am and he said that when he takes his adderall he's pretty much an animal with the studies.

Well, anyway, just curious as to who takes it (especially for studies) and how the results are for them. Last thing I want to do is be pumping amphetamines into me, but I've probably got the least addictive personality on the planet and need to get my studies in order BIG TIME now. I've got a few months of self-study that are needed for a big ass test and I'm worried I'll never be able to sit myself down and just do it because I'll be up doing something else within 10 minutes.

Thanks for the responses in advance.
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[ReaperX]

Start utilizing better study habits and stop making excuses why you didn't start studying earlier.

 

[supersoldier]

I take adderall, with lots of beer and/or vodka when I go to concerts! :drunk: :run:

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Start utilizing better study habits and stop making excuses why you didn't start studying earlier.

That could be it, I guess. I dunno...I've tried that kind of stuff though. Writing myself daily schedules of when to do what, etc. Keep in mind, I'm a "serious" student and don't take my education lightly; Hell, I don't take B's lightly. So, I'm not the run of the mill Joe Schmoe slacker who doesn't care about his grades or his education and is making excuses for getting bad grades, its actually totally the opposite. I'll def. graduate Magna Cum Laude, but I'm not worried about that.

I'm worried about finishing my homework when I sit down to do it, and I'm worried about keeping up with my self study (and when I get into my professional school staying in the top 5%).

 

[kwyckemynd00]

I take adderall, with lots of beer and/or vodka when I go to concerts! :drunk: :run:

Do you take them intrarectally? :clean:

 

[supersoldier]

Do you take them intrarectally? :clean:

The adderall yeah, the vodka no, as it tends to sting a little.

 

[Rodja]

Start utilizing better study habits and stop making excuses why you didn't start studying earlier.

For some people it is very difficult to sit and study for an extended period of time. Hell, it is hard for me to only look at one website at a time, let alone focus on a textbook.

 

[ReaperX]

I was in the same position and the focus/concentration does not happen instantly or even all at once. Just lay out your priorities and set goals that you are going to do when you sit down and do it. Just like anything it is challenging at first.

After several times it becomes second nature.

 

[PumpingIron]

adderall was a life saver for me in college.

i've never experienced it but i do believe there is some risk of dependance, so be careful....



Oh, and I know how much SS likes his adderall, first hand.

 

[Rodja]

I was in the same position and the focus/concentration does not happen instantly or even all at once. Just lay out your priorities and set goals that you are going to do when you sit down and do it. Just like anything it is challenging at first.

After several times it becomes second nature.

Except for if you have bad ADD, then it is VERY difficult to study or stay focused on something, especially if it is not something you find emotionally or intellectually stimulating. I have been trying for years to develop so-called "study habits" and it just had never happened. If I take some nootropics, then I can usually study for longer, but never for more than an hour.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

For some people it is very difficult to sit and study for an extended period of time. Hell, it is hard for me to only look at one website at a time, let alone focus on a textbook.

Yeah, I usually can't even bring myself to read a full paragraph of anything without my eyes starting to fly all over the room.

 

[PumpingIron]

Adult ADD...you can probably get a script from your doctor after telling him your symptoms.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Except for if you have bad ADD, then it is VERY difficult to study or stay focused on something, especially if it is not something you find emotionally or intellectually stimulating. I have been trying for years to develop so-called "study habits" and it just had never happened. If I take some nootropics, then I can usually study for longer, but never for more than an hour.

My parents were always concerned that I may have had ADD, and I think I still may sometimes. And you're right about things needed to be intellectually stimulating. The harder the class is, the better I do with paying attention. But, even with the hardest classes I'm pretty much asleep or furiously clicking my pen and tapping my feet while my head goes wildly around the room after 45 mins.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Adult ADD...you can probably get a script from your doctor after telling him your symptoms.

Yeah, I figured I probably could. I just wanted to see if there was anyone on the forums that has used it and has had as much success as my buddy has.

 

[PumpingIron]

Like i said before, it's pretty much the only way i got through college.

 

[supersoldier]

Oh, and I know how much SS likes his adderall, first hand.

:rofl:


:run: :drunk: :djparty:

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Like i said before, it's pretty much the only way i got through college.

Awesome...I didn't see that post. Thx for the input.

 

[thesinner]

playing with chatecholamines can cause dependence, or at least withdrawals with discontinuation.

Have you tried tyrosine? I like to mix tyrosine with some Morning Spark (caffeinated Kool-aide from Wal-mart), and that tends to give me some great focus.

 

[PumpingIron]

Kwyck I only really used it during the few days prior to any exams or when I was writing papers. I never used it on a consitent basis...just an fyi

 

[kwyckemynd00]

playing with chatecholamines can cause dependence, or at least withdrawals with discontinuation.

Have you tried tyrosine? I like to mix tyrosine with some Morning Spark (caffeinated Kool-aide from Wal-mart), and that tends to give me some great focus.

No, haven't tried it. What did give me INSANE focus was ALRI's Venom. It was great...too bad the stuff gives me anxiety because it burns fat like a crazy and gives me awesome focus.

I'm planning on trying some of the nootropic stacks people use on here, so I'll try yours, but for the most part I find a lot of crap on the boards to be hype.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Kwyck I only really used it during the few days prior to any exams or when I was writing papers. I never used it on a consitent basis...just an fyi

Good deal....so you didn't have severe ADD then eh? I mean, day to day life is alright for me, I'm not a hyper maniac, its just when it comes down to study time that I have a hard time doing anything and that I'd rather do something that has my mind jumping all over the place, like watching 5 porn movies at once while reading the forums...lol.

 

[thesinner]

No, haven't tried it. What did give me INSANE focus was ALRI's Venom. It was great...too bad the stuff gives me anxiety because it burns fat like a crazy and gives me awesome focus.

I'm planning on trying some of the nootropic stacks people use on here, so I'll try yours, but for the most part I find a lot of crap on the boards to be hype.

I'm currently taking 1g tyrosine, 2.5g piracetam, and a small charge of caffeine (<100mg) three times daily between classes. It's a little early to determine how the 'racetam is doing (still the first week of classes), but I seem to be more attentive and on top of things.

 

[PumpingIron]

Good deal....so you didn't have severe ADD then eh? I mean, day to day life is alright for me, I'm not a hyper maniac, its just when it comes down to study time that I have a hard time doing anything and that I'd rather do something that has my mind jumping all over the place, like watching 5 porn movies at once while reading the forums...lol.

never diagnosed with it, but then again i was never tested for it or have brought it up to my doctor...

...i pretty much have always had the same symptoms that you are describing.

 

[Rodja]

The one thing that does help me is to study while listening to my iPod. Silence, or relative silence, is the main reason I have a difficult time studying. Naturally, I am listening to more melodic/instrumental music rather than something that makes me go do heavy singles.

 

[PumpingIron]

rodja, classical music has helped me a little too...

 

[Rodja]

rodja, classical music has helped me a little too...

Just to show how much of a dork I am, most of the best studying music for me comes form the soundtracks of RPGs. Yasanori Mitsuda, Nubuo Uematsu make some great orchestral music.

 

[thesinner]

Just to show how much of a dork I am, most of the best studying music for me comes form the soundtracks of RPGs. Yasanori Mitsuda, Nubuo Uematsu make some great orchestral music.

But you have to admit the tracks on Final Fantasy are actually quite impressive.

 

[Rodja]

But you have to admit the tracks on Final Fantasy are actually quite impressive.

Everything from Final Fantasy VI (or III in the US) has had some great music. Chrono Trigger/Cross is also great.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

never diagnosed with it, but then again i was never tested for it or have brought it up to my doctor...

...i pretty much have always had the same symptoms that you are describing.

Good deal...muchas gracias!

 

[kwyckemynd00]

rodja, classical music has helped me a little too...

Might give that a shot. I normally just turn on my fan and that helps some.

 

[thesinner]

Everything from Final Fantasy VI (or III in the US) has had some great music. Chrono Trigger/Cross is also great.

I like the map music they have in their games

Chrono Trigger was very tight. IMO one of the most well done games squaresoft ever made.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

rodja, classical music has helped me a little too...

Hey, did you just see your general physician for your Adderall prescription or did you have to see a specialist?

 

[Mrs. Gimpy!]

I need some of this stuff. bad. My mind is EVERYWHERE. its truly amazing that im in school at all and doing well.

 

[PumpingIron]

kwyck, i saw the specialist that lived 2 floors above me...

but you can see your general physician for it.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

Awesome...I may do that. I don't have insurance, so I may have to find one of the few online pharmacies that'll sell the stuff to me w/ a script (if I get it of course) b/c it can get pretty damn expensive I'm sure.

 

[crader]

I second the use of piracetam, though it should be capped as it is nasty. That and some clear edge with tyrosine and a stim if you need it.

 

[thesinner]

I second the use of piracetam, though it should be capped as it is nasty. That and some clear edge with tyrosine and a stim if you need it.

You just gotta mix it with cranberry juice, and it's almost 'good'. But then again, I have quite a tolerance for things that taste bad.

 

[BIGG DOGG]

No, haven't tried it. What did give me INSANE focus was ALRI's Venom. It was great...too bad the stuff gives me anxiety because it burns fat like a crazy and gives me awesome focus.

I'm planning on trying some of the nootropic stacks people use on here, so I'll try yours, but for the most part I find a lot of crap on the boards to be hype.

FIRSTS OFF I AM WORKING 40 HOURS A WEEK AND TAKING A FULL LOAD OF NIGHT CLASSES...ANATOMY, MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MATH(12 UNITS)... I AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING...ALRI'S VENOM HAS BEEN BASICALLY A LIFE SAVER,IM MORE FOCUSED THE EVER.. I HAVE ALSO CONTINPLATED TALKING TO MY DR ABOUT GETTING SOME ADERAL... BUT HAVNT MADE MY MIND UP... ITS EXTREMELY HARD TO FOCUS AT WORK AND SCHOOL AND ITS STARTING TO GET WORSE...IS IT TRUE THAT HAVING THAT SCRIP ON YOUR MEDICAL RECORD CAN DISQUALIFY YOU FOR CERTAIN THINGS? INSURANCE, JOBS, ECT.?

 

[PumpingIron]

BD, there is no way that can be true. Maybe for certain positions where you would be risk your/others health but not any normal position. Thats discrimination, flat out.

 

[kwyckemynd00]

BD, there is no way that can be true. Maybe for certain positions where you would be risk your/others health but not any normal position. Thats discrimination, flat out.

^^ What he said.

BD: Yeah, it was amazing to me the kind of focus I got out of Venom. The stuff is something else. Too bad I get anxiety from it (and possibly palpitations, but I can't tell if its real or just the anxiety!).

Pumping Iron: BTW, what dose were you taking? I've seen the dosages all over the place, so I'm curious. My friend is gonna throw me a 5mg tab to try out tomorrow before I go spend $70 on a consultation and an additional $70 on meds.

 

[warnerve]

if you have symptoms of ADD, something like adderall can certainly be very helpful

i have used adderall before and am currently on ritalin, i actually prefer the ritalin quite a bit

clear edge is also a great product, and is currently ridiculously cheap

it's very possible they will try to put you on strattera first, which i had terrible side effects with

 

[TripDog]

I like the map music they have in their games

Chrono Trigger was very tight. IMO one of the most well done games squaresoft ever made.

OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! gay is not even the word for that............

 

[kwyckemynd00]

TripDog, where you been? I need your input here bro, I know you gotta be on some kind of drugs

 

[TripDog]

TripDog, where you been? I need your input here bro, I know you gotta be on some kind of drugs

not lately :sad: .......i use gaba,and phenibut alot....im rather add myself...i cant focus for sh*t when i have to...like if i have to sit and read something that i dont really give a sh*t about..my mind wanders far away...that is why im not an accountant......and i suck at math...haha

 

[AM07]

kwyck, are you taking the MCAT in January?

 

[kwyckemynd00]

kwyck, are you taking the MCAT in January?

Should have taken it sooner, but maybe Jan. No later than June though. With the new computer based MCAT and the 30 day turnaround I can take the MCAT in June and still be a relatively early applicant.

I'll never get my ass to study for it with on top of my busy schedule the way I am now :sad:

 

[kwyckemynd00]

not lately :sad: .......i use gaba,and phenibut alot....im rather add myself...i cant focus for sh*t when i have to...like if i have to sit and read something that i dont really give a sh*t about..my mind wanders far away...that is why im not an accountant......and i suck at math...haha

Yeah man, tell me about it. Like I said, I usually make it about 3/4 through a paragraph before I'm already doing something else and don't even know it. And, probably about 15% into that paragraph I started skipping words and jumping sentences.

Stuff like math though, i was able to concentrate on that. When I have to solve a problem, or figure out something challenging I can get into it. When it comes down to reading "how" to do it, then I've got a problem.

 

[PumpingIron]

Trip, math is my thing...haha...

Kwyck, I usually took 5-10mgs a day, usually mid-day for 3-5 day shots, depending on how in depth I needed to study/write...

 

[thesinner]

OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! gay is not even the word for that............

aren't you one who plays games like warcraft?

 

[TripDog]

no i dont play warcraft.........it'd diablo 2 thank-you....and it fukcin rocks..............i dont whack off to the sound track though...... ...your like oh yea level 39 *wack,wack,wack,wack*............ohhh i love this track *wack,wack,wack*................. hahaha just playin homeboy:thumbsup: