nic01e Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi friends, I am so thankful for this community - thank you. I just joined and am so excited to share my experience in hopes that I can provide some words to others - as an example that they are not alone and that there is another way (sobriety from these attention drugs.. its been one year since I dropped off my last pills to the police station for disposal). Though today I have another task. I need to study for an 8 hour test I have on Friday. I am having trouble focusing and of course my mind struggles with remembering how much easier it would have been with vyvanse/adderall. I have read here that the trick is to get started - so that is what I will do. Just knowing that this community is out there and is potentially relating this post provides some calm to me. If you have any words to share with me I would love it. Talk with you soon, Nicole 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Nicole -- If you have a smartphone, there are some study aid apps that can be helpful -- they break down study time into manageable amounts for you, etc. There's one called "Pomodoro" that I use (well, there are several based on the "Pomodoro" approach, but I use a simple and free one) -- it times you for 25 minutes per work shift, then you take a few minutes off, etc. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing, but oftentimes when there's at least a little external structure built into the process, even from a smartphone app, you'd be surprised how it can help. I was. M 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic01e Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks, Matilda! I have been using this tip for the past hour or so and it has been helpful. It "forces" me to keep focused for 25 minutes, as well as forces me take a break every half hour. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I hope things are working out well for you Nicole, studying post adderall is very difficult. I agree that starting is the biggest hurdle; you can do it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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