If you're using it to focus or get a big project done, make sure that you start that project before the effect kicks in. If you are playing video games or something waiting for it to kick in, you'll end up just playing video games (or whatever you're doing) for the next several hours; it's not bad but might not be what you want. If you're not sure what you want to do, don't get too into anything and wait for the high, and you'll find something to organize or optimize. Make sure you eat, as it will suppress your appetite. It's great for getting through books that you were having trouble focusing on, though you might end up making a weird book of indecipherable flowcharts (I did this Phenomenology of Spirit. completely meaningless to look at now).
The come down sucks and it can be pretty addictive, so be careful with that. It's pretty bad for hanging out with people (unless they're also on it) as you'll lose some of your humor, comfort, and awareness; you might seem cranky or irritable. My dad once told me when I was using it (and he didn't know) that during that period somedays I just wasn't really there.
note: this is from recreational use. I know some people find it evens them out and helps them. Though it was prescribed to me, I found it to be much more of a chemical high than a medication
It’s pretty bad for hanging out with people (unless they’re also on it) as you’ll lose some of your humor, comfort, and awareness; you might seem cranky or irritable.
Yeah I can really tell when my partner's drug rotation is back on adderall, they want to talk nonstop about whatever and sometimes that's great and sometimes OMG I need a break, seriously. Whether or not you lose your humor really depends, but it's a good idea to remind yourself to be open to other people's feedback on how you're coming across, while also not letting yourself or them blame it all "on the drugs." (And being aware that some people's perception of how you're acting will change if they know you're on adderall.)
If you're using it to focus or get a big project done, make sure that you start that project before the effect kicks in. If you are playing video games or something waiting for it to kick in, you'll end up just playing video games (or whatever you're doing) for the next several hours; it's not bad but might not be what you want. If you're not sure what you want to do, don't get too into anything and wait for the high, and you'll find something to organize or optimize. Make sure you eat, as it will suppress your appetite. It's great for getting through books that you were having trouble focusing on, though you might end up making a weird book of indecipherable flowcharts (I did this Phenomenology of Spirit. completely meaningless to look at now).
The come down sucks and it can be pretty addictive, so be careful with that. It's pretty bad for hanging out with people (unless they're also on it) as you'll lose some of your humor, comfort, and awareness; you might seem cranky or irritable. My dad once told me when I was using it (and he didn't know) that during that period somedays I just wasn't really there.
note: this is from recreational use. I know some people find it evens them out and helps them. Though it was prescribed to me, I found it to be much more of a chemical high than a medication
Yeah I can really tell when my partner's drug rotation is back on adderall, they want to talk nonstop about whatever and sometimes that's great and sometimes OMG I need a break, seriously. Whether or not you lose your humor really depends, but it's a good idea to remind yourself to be open to other people's feedback on how you're coming across, while also not letting yourself or them blame it all "on the drugs." (And being aware that some people's perception of how you're acting will change if they know you're on adderall.)