What does it feel like to take adderall? Trying to figure out if it’s working for me. I just started and wondering if my dosage is correct at 5-10 mg.

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It’s like the chaos and scattered thoughts are staying on their own tracks and allowing me to follow one track at a time. You know the other tracks are still there but you can focus on one at a time. I haven’t taken it in many years but at the peak I was on 80mg. When I started taking it they started me at 5 mg and titrated me up over 10+ years to get to the 80mg.

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When it hits my brain goes quiet, like instantly. Also sometimes frenetic getting things done energy. Clarity of thought.

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I've never done above 5mg of Adderall but take fast-acting Ritalin as needed daily. 5mg of either did nothing for me; I only even began to notice anything at 10mg and it was mild at best. So I get 20mgs and can take up to 60mg a day as needed. It's not perfect by any stretch but it certainly noticeably helps. Vyvanse I also tried but it made my insomnia significantly worse so that was a no-go for me.

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You’re able to suddenly focus on things for long period of time, without mental distraction

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Starting things is easier, and its likely you'll stay committed to finishing that thing. Beware of hyperfocus though, as you can get sucked into mundane tasks and "overdo" them or create extra work for yourself because it will feel good to do

Objective thinking and less emotional (for me at least). This can also stifle creativity and make you seem more cold.

A lot of energy. It is a stimulant after all.

Suppressed appetite

Drink a lot of water as you'll be peeing a lot

Can have anxiety when the meds are wearing off later in the day. Do not drink to try to overcome this as it can spiral very fast and it'll be ugly.

Lastly prioritize sleep, its very important. Don't take XRs too late in the day (12pm at the latest). Taking them late can negatively impact your sleep and/or keep you up

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It feels sensational, can’t recommend it enough.
(Speaking for myself)

If you have to ask, it’s likely your dosage is too low. You will feel/know it.

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