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I was recently diagnosed with ADD. I would have trouble staying focused on tasks, drift to something else and lose an hour or so. Procrastination and underachieving were a constant theme throughout my life (child and adult). I've been taking Adderall twice a day for the past month. It's a huge improvement. I can stay focused on a project for an entire workday and not have the desire to drift. For me, it feels like ti…
I was recently diagnosed with ADD. I would have trouble staying focused on tasks, drift to something else and lose an hour or so. Procrastination and underachieving were a constant theme throughout my life (child and adult). I've been taking Adderall twice a day for the past month. It's a huge improvement. I can stay focused on a project for an entire workday and not have the desire to drift. For me, it feels like ti…
> Do HNers use these when they are programming or studying? I mean, focus is focus no matter how you use it. For anyone who wants to consider Adderall or Concerta, please do yourself a favor and look into Vyvanse. No crash, no jitters, much smoother delivery - at least for me. I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has about (any) stimulants.
One issue with Concerta is that the name brand and the main generic (there are two different generics) use a different release timing mechanism. I'm shocked that the FDA allows these to be marketed as the same drug. The generic results in a much more "wired" feeling, at least for me.
I was recently diagnosed with ADD. I would have trouble staying focused on tasks, drift to something else and lose an hour or so. Procrastination and underachieving were a constant theme throughout my life (child and adult). I've been taking Adderall twice a day for the past month. It's a huge improvement. I can stay focused on a project for an entire workday and not have the desire to drift. For me, it feels like ti…
If you started doing cocaine, the first month may also be highly productive. All drug habits start out good. Hopefully it's sustainable and not too unhealthy.
I tried the stuff as a kid and in undergrad -- I was diagnosed with ADHD. It very much helped me concentrate, but stopped me from thinking creatively, clamped down on my ability to think socially, and gave me damned irritating headaches. Today, I'm more successful with no drugs and an improved work ethic. And less headachey.
I tried the stuff as a kid and in undergrad How often and when did you take it? Did you take it during holidays when you didn't have to study?
But again: I had a prescription, from a doctor, due to a diagnosis. The experience remained quite unpleasant, and I don't recommend it to anyone.
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If you started doing cocaine, the first month may also be highly productive. All drug habits start out good. Hopefully it's sustainable and not too unhealthy.
The difference between cocaine and ADHD meds is that the feeling of being on an amphetamine analogous is not a pleasant one. Although it is possible to become reliant on ADHD meds, I think it's pretty difficult to become addicted. Classic amphetamines may be a different case, however, and Addy is pretty close to a classic amphetamine. And then you have methamphetamines, which are rarely prescribed any longer because…
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The difference between cocaine and ADHD meds is that the feeling of being on an amphetamine analogous is not a pleasant one. Although it is possible to become reliant on ADHD meds, I think it's pretty difficult to become addicted. Classic amphetamines may be a different case, however, and Addy is pretty close to a classic amphetamine. And then you have methamphetamines, which are rarely prescribed any longer because…
100% disagree I have worked with co-workers who took a lot of adderall due to tolerance and they had to be terminated because they had meth like rageouts. Don't kid yourself, Adderall is an amphetamine just like meth is.