I have problems starting and completing my projects. I don't really know if I have ADD as I was never diagnosed as a child. I'm having a real hard time staying on task and being productive. You would think, money and working for yourself would be reasons enough to work 24/7 but, I don't know why I have such difficulty.
Is it hard to get adderall prescribed?
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Not especially hard. Talk to your doc, he'll probably give you a place to get tested.
I used to have trouble with this. I would really want to do the work I needed to get done, but 5 minutes after sitting in front of my computer and I would find myself watching ripped movies or something. Then I would go to my 9-5 the next day, regret procrastinating the night before, plan to get some great work done on my websites... and repeat from beginning.
I don't have ADD. At the end of the day it was just laziness and I had gotten in the habit of procrastinating. Habits are hard to break and only with mental effort can you do so in the end. ADD drugs aren't going to help.
If you can't summon up the willpower to break your procrastinating ways you should look into NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). I have heard a lot of good things about it.
I don't have ADD. At the end of the day it was just laziness and I had gotten in the habit of procrastinating. Habits are hard to break and only with mental effort can you do so in the end. ADD drugs aren't going to help.
If you can't summon up the willpower to break your procrastinating ways you should look into NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). I have heard a lot of good things about it.
I've really tried everything and decided to resort to meds as a last resort.
I got a new desk, laptop, tried to put myself on a schedule, I make "to-do" lists and nothing seems to work. It all worked for a while but, then I went back to my usual self. I've tried coffee, energy drinks, nothing seems to work.
It's really bad, I don't play video games at all. I don't even have a video game console. I'm not a social person so I don't speak to anybody on AIM. I literally just sit here and do nothing. I have the television on as background noise or I feel restless.
My "to-do" lists just seem to get longer and longer but, I don't do any of the work that's on there. I have problems getting a 9-5 and only would get paid around $10/hr since I don't have a college education. None of this seems to make any difference to me. I feel like when I see there is work to do, I don't know if I'm just overwhelmed but, I don't feel like doing the work at all. I even got "Leech-block" so I don't waste time reading forums. Although eventually I just started using internet explorer which I can't uninstall. All these things I've tried seem to work temporarily, then I go back to being myself.
I'm checking online and it seems it's hard to get Adderall and all the doctors seem to not want to prescribe it since they're saying it's basically legal speed.
I'll make an appointment with a general practioner, I probably couldn't even afford an actual diagnoses. From what I've been seeing it's even hard to get a diagnosis as an adult since some people are saying if you didn't have it as a child then you're not going to get it when your an adult.
I'm looking at the symptoms and many of them do describe me. Having to read the same thing over and over just to comprehend, daydreaming excessivly, not being able to start/complete projects, feeling under-accomplished, easily distracted, no motivation or energy.
I'll see what happens when I see a doctor but, for some reason I doubt that they'll actually prescribe it, probably try to put me on anti-depressants as always.
I got a new desk, laptop, tried to put myself on a schedule, I make "to-do" lists and nothing seems to work. It all worked for a while but, then I went back to my usual self. I've tried coffee, energy drinks, nothing seems to work.
It's really bad, I don't play video games at all. I don't even have a video game console. I'm not a social person so I don't speak to anybody on AIM. I literally just sit here and do nothing. I have the television on as background noise or I feel restless.
My "to-do" lists just seem to get longer and longer but, I don't do any of the work that's on there. I have problems getting a 9-5 and only would get paid around $10/hr since I don't have a college education. None of this seems to make any difference to me. I feel like when I see there is work to do, I don't know if I'm just overwhelmed but, I don't feel like doing the work at all. I even got "Leech-block" so I don't waste time reading forums. Although eventually I just started using internet explorer which I can't uninstall. All these things I've tried seem to work temporarily, then I go back to being myself.
I'm checking online and it seems it's hard to get Adderall and all the doctors seem to not want to prescribe it since they're saying it's basically legal speed.
I'll make an appointment with a general practioner, I probably couldn't even afford an actual diagnoses. From what I've been seeing it's even hard to get a diagnosis as an adult since some people are saying if you didn't have it as a child then you're not going to get it when your an adult.
I'm looking at the symptoms and many of them do describe me. Having to read the same thing over and over just to comprehend, daydreaming excessivly, not being able to start/complete projects, feeling under-accomplished, easily distracted, no motivation or energy.
I'll see what happens when I see a doctor but, for some reason I doubt that they'll actually prescribe it, probably try to put me on anti-depressants as always.
Seriously, try out the NLP.
Also, since you have a laptop - get out of your house. I hate my house. I sit at my desk and feel like I'm getting into a rut - one of the big reasons I got into making money online was to avoid ruts. Take your laptop and go to different places. Leech off the wifi at your local library or McDonald's (almost all of them have free wifi). Go to parks with your laptop and get as much done as possible offline so you can do the online stuff when you get home or wherever wifi is.
Go to internet cafes, etc. Sit out in a local hotel's parking lot and leech off the wifi there. It seems like everyone is now offering free wifi - use that and get out.
If you just sit there it is unlikely you have ADD. From what I hear, attention deficit disorder forces you to need to be doing something different all the time. Just because you are having problems focusing doesn't mean you have ADD and that you need attention drugs.
Also, since you have a laptop - get out of your house. I hate my house. I sit at my desk and feel like I'm getting into a rut - one of the big reasons I got into making money online was to avoid ruts. Take your laptop and go to different places. Leech off the wifi at your local library or McDonald's (almost all of them have free wifi). Go to parks with your laptop and get as much done as possible offline so you can do the online stuff when you get home or wherever wifi is.
Go to internet cafes, etc. Sit out in a local hotel's parking lot and leech off the wifi there. It seems like everyone is now offering free wifi - use that and get out.
If you just sit there it is unlikely you have ADD. From what I hear, attention deficit disorder forces you to need to be doing something different all the time. Just because you are having problems focusing doesn't mean you have ADD and that you need attention drugs.
No, focusing problems would be ADHD. If not medicated, I'll just get distracted REALLY easy(like you have no idea how easily), and my legs bounce up and down like crazy. Well, there's more to it than that..but that's the super readers digest version.
I still think in clownsteps case it is not ADD / ADHD. Most likely has just formed the habit of not working, and needs to break it.
But, all I know of this is what he posted....
I do go to the library but, when I get there it's the same thing. Start people watching or do whatever except for being productive. I mean it's not to where it's a 100% of where I don't do anything but, I'm not consistently trying to improve myself. I definately put large amounts of work on the "back burner", I'll have it on my list and have to add it again to the next day, and next day, can take a week until I finally start it, if I'm lucky. Sometimes I wonder how I really get anything done. When I have had a productive day which is rare, I do feel good about it the next day, since I think about what I did. I start feeling hopeful again and feel a sense of accomplishment. Just would like to be like that everyday.
I've noticed when I finally get myself to start working it's usually at night around 10pm or midnight even though I've been infront of the laptop since 10am. Then I'll work for about an hour or 2. Although there is so much work that needs to be done.
About exercising and diet, I know quite a bit about getting into shape and eating healthy and all about nutrition. I've tried to work with physical trainers and a nutrionist to get into shape, I even have a home gym here. Although I can't seem to stick with it. I've tried on/off 3-4 times but, lately I've just kind of lost hope in it and haven't really been watching my diet anymore.
What's NLP?
I've noticed when I finally get myself to start working it's usually at night around 10pm or midnight even though I've been infront of the laptop since 10am. Then I'll work for about an hour or 2. Although there is so much work that needs to be done.
About exercising and diet, I know quite a bit about getting into shape and eating healthy and all about nutrition. I've tried to work with physical trainers and a nutrionist to get into shape, I even have a home gym here. Although I can't seem to stick with it. I've tried on/off 3-4 times but, lately I've just kind of lost hope in it and haven't really been watching my diet anymore.
What's NLP?
Yeah exercise does work as does getting a good nights sleep! I bought a gadget that is NLP too it's called Mindspa and its great see Originators of the MindSpa Personal Development System - Programs by Dr. Ruth Olmstead it seems wierd but really does help you focus, sleep, switch off etc. I have also tried St Johns Wort to lift the cloud when you cannot see the wood from the trees.
I struggle still at times but thats due to distractions @ home with the wife, new born & a 3 year old thats why I am fitting out an office in the basement to set my mind into business mode.
Good luck
I struggle still at times but thats due to distractions @ home with the wife, new born & a 3 year old thats why I am fitting out an office in the basement to set my mind into business mode.
Good luck
Doctors have tests for it, and ones that are for adults. If you have it, it's better to go through the test and know for sure and get the appropriate meds. It is an illness and it's related to certain chemical deficiencies in the brain which is why there is a huge difference after taking the right meds.
OR it could just be a very bad habit. Still, get yourself tested. You don't want to like really have ADD but let it mess your life for 20 more years and regret later on for not getting help sooner.
OR it could just be a very bad habit. Still, get yourself tested. You don't want to like really have ADD but let it mess your life for 20 more years and regret later on for not getting help sooner.
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Seriously though, the advice about getting out of the house is the best advice.
Basically, you've mentally associated your house with being unable to work, much in the same way that people mentally associate being hungry with being near a fridge.
I get out of the house to work on my laptop as much as is possible, even take my laptop with me when I bugger off to a convention because anywhere is more conducive to working than my house (the dog is WAY too distracting and cute).
Of course, the problem I then face is that msot WiFi in Australia is locked, or has a payment portal before you can use it (the bastards!).
That being said, install a Linux boot, and find some war tools... they just slice right through most routers' basic protections.
Seriously though, the advice about getting out of the house is the best advice.
Basically, you've mentally associated your house with being unable to work, much in the same way that people mentally associate being hungry with being near a fridge.
I get out of the house to work on my laptop as much as is possible, even take my laptop with me when I bugger off to a convention because anywhere is more conducive to working than my house (the dog is WAY too distracting and cute).
Of course, the problem I then face is that msot WiFi in Australia is locked, or has a payment portal before you can use it (the bastards!).
That being said, install a Linux boot, and find some war tools... they just slice right through most routers' basic protections.
I quit med school to go graduate law, but here is my professional opinion after 3 years in-house.
1) Most people "diagnosed" with ADD/ADHD have just formed a anti-productivity habit. You break it by being productive when you should be productive. It's hard. It's also easier to prescribe amphetamine than get a patient through a habit-breaking regimen.
2) Whether you have ADD/ADHD or not, Adderall WILL help you get things done.
3) You DO NOT want to be dependent on Adderall to get things done. You are exhibiting the pristine-environment psychology of someone that will be psychologically addicted to it.
4) Adderall is easy to get. You will get a blood and urine test done and receive it the next visit if you don't have any problematic conditions.
5) Your doctor will typically suggest you take Strattera before Adderall because Strattera contains no amphetamine. DO NOT TAKE STRATTERA. I HIGHLY ADVISE AGAINST IT. I took it myself for less than a few weeks and the effects are HORRIBLE as well as most people that have consumed it.
PM me for more information. I have an abundance of knowlege on this topic and strong opinions from first-hand experience both with myself and inhouse patients. You can imagine how much amphetamine I took during my med studies.
Don't take more than 5mg instant release at a time. You don't want to feel euphoria nor do you need to. Amphetamine has already boosted your neural receptor "performance" long before you feel euphoric. The problem is that people assume Adderall isn't working until they feel the buzzing euphoria and this guarantees both tolerance and addiction.
If you get a prescription, DONT TAKE IT DAILY. If you really must, take it only when you "need it." However, this philosophy quickly crumbles when you "need it" more and more, hence what is called a psychological addiction. I say don't take it daily because you probably aren't ADD/ADHD. You can function in life fine, but you procrastinate productivity. That is NOT a symptom of ADD/ADHD. You do NOT want to get on Adderall for daily life functions. It is pointless and detrimental. Try and get instant release so you can pop them only when you need a good productivity binge.
Make sure you only take it for productivity reasons. Most people feel Adderall helps them socialize, enjoy the day, etc. When you're taking it before a date, you're already in too deep.
Some of this sounds bogus, but it happens to nearly everybody.
Before you get a prescription, try buying a few pills. Make sure you know if they are Instant Release (IR) or Extended Release (XR). You can pop a whole XR pill, but you do not want to pop a whole IR pill because you'd be defeating the purpose.
If you have any questions, message me. Most of the patients I worked with went down the wrong path and I have a lot of friends that abuse Adderall.
1) Most people "diagnosed" with ADD/ADHD have just formed a anti-productivity habit. You break it by being productive when you should be productive. It's hard. It's also easier to prescribe amphetamine than get a patient through a habit-breaking regimen.
2) Whether you have ADD/ADHD or not, Adderall WILL help you get things done.
3) You DO NOT want to be dependent on Adderall to get things done. You are exhibiting the pristine-environment psychology of someone that will be psychologically addicted to it.
4) Adderall is easy to get. You will get a blood and urine test done and receive it the next visit if you don't have any problematic conditions.
5) Your doctor will typically suggest you take Strattera before Adderall because Strattera contains no amphetamine. DO NOT TAKE STRATTERA. I HIGHLY ADVISE AGAINST IT. I took it myself for less than a few weeks and the effects are HORRIBLE as well as most people that have consumed it.
PM me for more information. I have an abundance of knowlege on this topic and strong opinions from first-hand experience both with myself and inhouse patients. You can imagine how much amphetamine I took during my med studies.
Don't take more than 5mg instant release at a time. You don't want to feel euphoria nor do you need to. Amphetamine has already boosted your neural receptor "performance" long before you feel euphoric. The problem is that people assume Adderall isn't working until they feel the buzzing euphoria and this guarantees both tolerance and addiction.
If you get a prescription, DONT TAKE IT DAILY. If you really must, take it only when you "need it." However, this philosophy quickly crumbles when you "need it" more and more, hence what is called a psychological addiction. I say don't take it daily because you probably aren't ADD/ADHD. You can function in life fine, but you procrastinate productivity. That is NOT a symptom of ADD/ADHD. You do NOT want to get on Adderall for daily life functions. It is pointless and detrimental. Try and get instant release so you can pop them only when you need a good productivity binge.
Make sure you only take it for productivity reasons. Most people feel Adderall helps them socialize, enjoy the day, etc. When you're taking it before a date, you're already in too deep.
Some of this sounds bogus, but it happens to nearly everybody.
Before you get a prescription, try buying a few pills. Make sure you know if they are Instant Release (IR) or Extended Release (XR). You can pop a whole XR pill, but you do not want to pop a whole IR pill because you'd be defeating the purpose.
If you have any questions, message me. Most of the patients I worked with went down the wrong path and I have a lot of friends that abuse Adderall.
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