My doctor prescribed me 20mg of adderall to help in school, but how do I know if it's actually working or if my dose is too high? I take it 30-45mins before my classes start; like my doctor told me to, but once I'm sitting in my desk I copy the notes, get out my sticky notes and pens. bc I learn better when I see bold colors and I take the notes, at the same, but I still can't focus on what the teacher is saying. Also, I have to keep a bottle of water with me at all times, due to cotton-mouth, and I just fidget a little more by switching between pens and pencils, but about 4 hours later I always feel tired and drowsy, like I haven't slept in days.
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I hate sitting and being lectured too, I need interaction. Upper level classes were golden because classes were small and discussion was lively. I needed a pillow in lecture halls!
If you can't get the notes you need out of the lecture, find someone who's notes are well done per your needs and spot them a few bucks each week to copy them. I found this freed me up to better concentrate on the lecture.
I was actually better able to recall the gist of the lecture better this way, coupled with reviewing the superior notes of another.
4 hours is all Adderall is good for me too. Either second dose needed to avoid crash; or, perhaps more frequent lower dosages? I get the cotton mouth too!
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I was not diagnosed till in my fifties, I did manange to get through medical school by doing the following . 1. I used a taperecorder for all classes 2. I took notes while in class, not worrying if I missed anything. 3. can play the recorder in your car when traveling 4. at night I went over the recording while adding to my notes. 4 . I made it a point to read my previous notes nightly. Now, there are various apps for your phone or computer that are helpfull, evernote is one. Most important, don't be hard on yourself . With regards to meds, not all are equal. Discuss with your doctor antianxiety meds along with ADD meds. There is a lab, gene site , they can test your DNA , and show which meds may be better for that individual. You can do this.
Talk to your student disability center. They can usually get you accommodations, like lecture notes, to help.