Current Events > Taking Adderall for the first time

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Actually a generic.

Holt shit it feels weird. I took a 30 minute nap after I took it, so I could have felt better from that too.. But my whole brain feels more awake and alert, and my positive (happy). And I want to be more productive. I'm not saying I feel like Bradley Cooper from limitless or anything, but my mind feels different.

I've been diagnosed with adhd recently and I never had it treated, diagnosed before. I just knew I had add. Supposedly 20% of adults who have it ever get diagnosed. But it's come to the point where it's impacting my work performance and it's my only hope. I don't want to take drugs for the rest of my life, but if it helps, I'll do my best.

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Never fall into the mindstate of taking more when you feel you need more. Talk to your doctor if it feels like it's not doing what it should. Otherwise you end up where Im at. Ups and downs with prescription meds. I could benefit off an adderall prescription, if I could use it responsibly. But I can't. So I won't try to get prescribed it. Once you adventure too far off the path of consistency, it's not easy to find your way back.

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I was diagnosed with ADD when I was like 7. I took meds until I was 11 or 12. I keep thinking it might be a good idea as an adult but it doesn't affect my functioning so much that I'd want to actually pursue it.

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This dude said he took a nap after popping adderal what the hell

Develop 100% positive/healthy/intellectual routines to coincide with taking it. Youll reap the rewards and get a dopamine add on to what youre already getting from your dose.

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Totally gonna be that guy

I wish I had ADHD instead of what I have. Adderall sounds awesome.
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Woozul posted...

Erectum posted...

This dude said he took a nap after popping adderal what the hell

Yeah its called having ADHD

True lol

I really need some but I can't afford it

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Erectum posted...

This dude said he took a nap after popping adderal what the hell

XD

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Erectum posted...

True lol

Pills also take approximately 45 minutes to kick in

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Adderall made me really focused when I took it for roughly a year many years ago. Unfortunately I would focus on really stupid shit

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RedWhiteBlue posted...

When you say you want to be productive, are you able to finally buckle down and do things that felt overwhelming or have given up pretty quick in the past?

i need to know did it do this because i need to do this

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BignutzisBack posted...

Adderall made me really focused when I took it for roughly a year many years ago. Unfortunately I would focus on really stupid shit

This guy gets it. After my party days, I immediately associated it with gaming and then couldn't focus on anything else after. Every time I took it, I felt like I had to eventually game. Still do. So, I take it, hang out for a couple hours and go home to game. Even though hanging out was probably more fun. I can also take like 60 mgs off the jump (well, first 3 hours) and be fine after a month of nothing. My tolerance got fucked.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

This guy gets it. After my party days, I immediately associated it with gaming and then couldn't focus on anything else after. Every time I took it, I felt like I had to eventually game. Still do. So, I take it, hang out for a couple hours and go home to game. Even though hanging out was probably more fun. I can also take like 60 mgs off the jump (well, first 3 hours) and be fine after a month of nothing. My tolerance got fucked.

Damn, Im currently taking a month break to lower my tolerance, but I was pretty much at the same boat as you, 60 mg dosage and everything. I guess a month of nothing aint gonna do much for my tolerance. Maybe I should up it to 2 months

DavidZ2844 posted...

Damn, Im currently taking a month break to lower my tolerance, but I was pretty much at the same boat as you, 60 mg dosage and everything. I guess a month of nothing aint gonna do much for my tolerance. Maybe I should up it to 2 months

Im like 12 years in on and off use. Im sure it varies. Don't let that get in your head.

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RedWhiteBlue posted...

When you say you want to be productive, are you able to finally buckle down and do things that felt overwhelming or have given up pretty quick in the past?

So far, I feel more motivated to get things done. Things that I have been pushing back or not caring as much. Cleaning my room, vacuuming my car.

it's a different feeling than coffee. You are alert, but there's more brain activity going on. And you feel happier and calmer. It's like a really long post nut clarity without any feelings of guilt.

Lost_All_Senses posted...

Never fall into the mindstate of taking more when you feel you need more. Talk to your doctor if it feels like it's not doing what it should. Otherwise you end up where Im at. Ups and downs with prescription meds. I could benefit off an adderall prescription, if I could use it responsibly. But I can't. So I won't try to get prescribed it. Once you adventure too far off the path of consistency, it's not easy to find your way back.

yeah I am trying to be really careful about that , and doing research. My Dr gave me 10mg tablets, but that might actually be more than needed. i'm going to cut a pill in half tomorrow and see how it feels. The lowest recommended dose is 5mg.

Relient_K posted...

I was diagnosed with ADD when I was like 7. I took meds until I was 11 or 12. I keep thinking it might be a good idea as an adult but it doesn't affect my functioning so much that I'd want to actually pursue it.

Yeah there's definitely ways to work around it. Like disciplining yourself, taking notes, getting the optimum sleep and diet and exercise. Depends how severe it is.

My main issue was focus and getting distracted easily. I also had scattered thoughts and would get bored easily.This has also affected my working memory and it's impacted my job performance and paying attention to detail.

Erectum posted...

Erectum posted...

This dude said he took a nap after popping adderal what the hell

I was in bed and just wanted to sleep more. You know how we tend to sleep more on the weekends due to staying up later, right? I went to bed at 3am last night.
And medication doesn't hit you right away. it takes 15 to 60 minutes. I was in the middle of sleeping and I felt the difference and got up.

Also you never heard of people taking a 10-30 minute nap before coffee? it helps. Coffee doesn't you right away either. This is unrelated though.

ledbowman posted...

i need to know did it do this because i need to do this

Please just only think of taking it if you actually need it. Do you have a mental illness like ADD, or something similar that's giving you trouble focusing... and do you not have a history of substance abuse? I would go to a psychiatrist and get it diagnosed.

I never liked the idea of taking medication for the rest of my life. I really don't. Especially with abuse so rampant these days. But I do think I need it for work, and I'm going to take it slow and take half the medication necessary. I'm really worried about potential side effects also. There's a lot.

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Woozul posted...

Yeah its called having ADHD

I recommend using Gatorade.

godogod posted...

yeah I am trying to be really careful about that , and doing research. My Dr gave me 10mg tablets, but that might actually be more than needed. i'm going to cut a pill in half tomorrow and see how it feels. The lowest recommended dose is 5mg.

Very smart. The last think I want is someone else going to the places I went on adderall. Stuff got extremely dark for me when abusing sleep and food on it. Im already scrawny, so not eating is instantly bad for me.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Erectum posted...

True lol

Pills also take approximately 45 minutes to kick in

For who? You?

Erectum posted...

For who? You?

Neh, they take an hour for me. Im desensitized. Sometimes I feel them in 35, I guess. Rare times. "Approximately" was used intentionally

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Very smart. The last think I want is someone else going to the places I went on adderall. Stuff got extremely dark for me when abusing sleep and food on it. Im already scrawny, so not eating is instantly bad for me.

Did you notice any specific physical and psychological side effects?

Lost_All_Senses posted...

Neh, they take an hour for me. Im desensitized. Sometimes I feel them in 35, I guess. Rare times. "Approximately" was used intentionally

I think it depends on height l, body weight, I'd you ate anything, etc.

God I am really worried about side effects. I don't have heart problems but I do have prehypertension.

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godogod posted...

Did you notice any physical and psychological side effects?

Yes. Every single one lol. But keep in mind im talking about substance abuse. Detach my experience from taking them responsibly. I'm just trying to be a warning sign next to a pit. As long as you use them responsibly, your experience will be nothing like mine.

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I wish i could buy it online

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godogod posted...

I think it depends on height l, body weight, I'd you ate anything, etc.

I weigh 130 and can drink 7-8 mix drinks (not strong, but not weak either) in a night without getting out my consciousness after literal years of non use. That's mixed with opioids and a light meal. Because I purposely don't eat heavy when drinking to avoid stomach problems. So, I deservingly throw away those notions for me specifically. Pills are similar for me. Im talking from a lot of personal experience. But being skeptic is reasonable. Is there a reason nobody has givene an alternative amount of time? So far, you guys are basically saying Im off without your own number to replace it. I'm skeptic of that lol.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Yes. Every single one lol. But keep in mind im talking about substance abuse. Detach my experience from taking them responsibly. I'm just trying to be a warning sign next to a pit. As long as you use them responsibly, your experience will be nothing like mine.

sorry to hear that.

has it affected your libido as well?

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godogod posted...

sorry to hear that.

has it affected your libido as well?

Eh. Im internalizing it alright. Not my biggest problem. Side effect of bigger problems. It did while on it. Overall? Probably not. At first it made me more horny and bust faster lol. Harder to stay hard. You stop touching it and it immediately starts going soft

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godogod posted...

Please just only think of taking it if you actually need it. Do you have a mental illness like ADD, or something similar that's giving you trouble focusing... and do you not have a history of substance abuse? I would go to a psychiatrist and get it diagnosed.

i was addicted to klonopin for years partly because it helped me focus. i'm glad to be off it but it's harder to not let myself get distracted and stuff so i'm not as productive

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godogod posted...

Lost_All_Senses posted...

Yes. Every single one lol. But keep in mind im talking about substance abuse. Detach my experience from taking them responsibly. I'm just trying to be a warning sign next to a pit. As long as you use them responsibly, your experience will be nothing like mine.

sorry to hear that.

has it affected your libido as well?

Bruh he's a forever alone

Erectum posted...

Bruh he's a forever alone

Lol. Says the guy who immediately ditched a conversation the moment he was pressed lightly. You weak as fuck bro. Who even are you? You're obviously someone who needs to hide behind alts.

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Ive recently realized that I probably have ADHD after reading about it on Reddit. I just need to around to finding a doctor.

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deoxxys posted...

I really need some but I can't afford it

Just do meth
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EndOfDiscOne posted...

Ive recently realized that I probably have ADHD after reading about it on Reddit. I just need to around to finding a doctor.

Nowadays all types of ADD are just under ADHD now. I believe there are only 2-3 though. One is for hyper activity and the other it's more on the inattentiveness. Third is a combo of 1 and 2.

Anyway, if you feel like it's affecting your relationships, your work performance, overall productivity, and happiness, I recommend finding a psychiatrist and giving it a go. I made the mistake of going to my family doctor and she couldn't diagnose me officially. Some doctors can, but you are better off going to a psychiatrist. Then they will give you treatment options, including stimulant and non stimulants.

this is a pretty helpful article
https://tinyurl.com/bt95cuxf

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Welp, I think my first dose effects are over now, or at least waning.

I got some stuff done today. Cleaning the room, organizing, my car, etc.

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ledbowman posted...

i need to know did it do this because i need to do this

Yes, it works.

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godogod posted...

Welp, I think my first dose effects are over now, or at least waning.

I got some stuff done today. Cleaning the room, organizing, my car, etc.

Sounds like it's a net positive.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Erectum posted...

Bruh he's a forever alone

Lol. Says the guy who immediately ditched a conversation the moment he was pressed lightly. You weak as fuck bro. Who even are you? You're obviously someone who needs to hide behind alts.

Ahaha

tag

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I took ritalin in high school for my adhd and it wasnt the right dosage or prescription or something. It sapped my happiness, felt like a zombie. I couldnt take it bc I hated it but when I was on it i was a straight A student.

Ended up dropping out after I refused to take more. Everyone told me adderall was way better but I never knew about it.

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It was a game changer for me. I had Concerta. Let me give context. Without it, I sleep 3-4 times a day. With it, it's like having 6 cups of coffee after like 1/2 hr. I'm wide awake and functioning.

Woozul posted...

Have you tried GoodRX? Some pharmacies don't accept coupons on controlled substances if I remember correctly but maybe ask around and see, if you get a script. Adderall is a bit cheaper than many other similar meds such as Vyvanse, though I've heard Vyvanse is more effective especially in adults.
Probably will end up paying around 50 bucks for 30 20mg XR if you can use GRx

@Woozul

No I haven't

I would love cheap add medication


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Its pretty great.

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Woozul posted...

Again I don't know how your pharmacies handle coupons on c2s but yeah, I used GoodRX to pay for mine bc of an insurance issue once

So you don't need insurance in order to get the discount? Double checking here

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Woozul posted...

No. They "run" it through GoodRX. I'd call a nearby pharmacy to verify this because again, they can be weird about not allowing discounts on stuff like Adderall.
(I hate calling places, myself, but it's good to know in advance)

Yes well awesome I'll definitely take a look into this.

Thanks bunches

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I never heard of GoodRx. Just downloaded the app damn. how exactly does it work? You tell your insurance company to go through that?

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