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Thanks, /u/lilsavito! Happy to be of service:)

I started Adderall for the first time just a few months ago - I was already eating well and the adderall wiped out my appetite but got super-thirsty so juicing is a great solution. You'll feel physically a lot better when you do it. Make sure to mix superfood-veggies/low-sugar fruit and go easy on high-sugar fruit.

Here's the juicer I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZDNKSS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's very easy to use and clean (important!) and my only issue came after I dropped the lid on the floor and there was a minor crack, still works fine. Really juices well for the price.

I'm working on a simpler, at-a-glance version of my on days / off days list - will post it here soon, hope folks continue to find it helpful.

Regarding my routine: in actuality I reliably take the Emergen-C / Fish Oil Pills / Vitamin D / Melatonin pretty well. I do believe they've helped with my energy levels and sleep regulation. I DONT exercise as much as I want to - I am convinced exercise will be super helpful but I also have a bout of depression so am working on it....but I despise exercise in general, so this list helps those who also despise it - the key is to make it as easy to do as possible so you can't talk yourself out of doing it, and to honestly tell yourself "well done!" after trying it, even if you only worked out for a minute the first time, it's a huge help to pat yourself on the back and encourage yourself for any effort you're making.

My productivity has been touch and go - biggest problem for me is making sure I'm not on the computer (reddit, surfing web) when my meds kick in cause they make me hyperfocus and spend HOURS online doing nothing else. The only way it helps me get things done (cleaning, errands, projects, work, etc) is to stand up and tell myself i'm not sitting down again till I start part of my project. I did this last night with deep cleaning my apartment and once I made myself get started, I worked for like 6 hrs no problem.

Other people have mentioned L-theanine - it's supposed to be great with increasing motivation/decreasing depressive symptoms. Here's the kind I got based on a recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TXY32FY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will update to let you know if that helped! You have any tips to offer?

Depending on gender, there are multivitamins that are better suited than others, but generally you want a once daily multivitamin.

I personally take a generic rite aid once daily multivitamin, 1000mg of calcium, and 200 mg of Magnesium.

This is the Magnesium I recommend due to its high efficiency. Magnesium is going to be what is going to combat the tolerance issue. The vitamin C is what will eliminate the Amphetamines, and the calcium is going to make sure you are absorbing the vitamins as best as you can.

If you want to do this 100% correctly, you would also add a protein drink alongside dinner, 35g of protein is what I use. What is important is that this protein drink includes L-Tyrosine, which is the precursor protein in the formation of Dopamine. Dopamine is the Neurotransmitter that Amphetamines predominantly exhaust.

TL;DR

• Take Magnesium for Tolerance
  
• Take A multivitamin with at least 100% Vitamin C
  
• 1000 mg of Calcium to improve absorption
  
• At least 1 protein shake that includes BCAA's like L-tyrosine to replenish lost dopamine.
  
• At least 3 balanced meals a day
  
• At least 8 oz of water with each meal.
  
  If you can follow this daily routine the health risk of amphetamines can be reduced. I take it daily, and I have never had an issue with comedowns, fatigue, or any real tolerance issues.
  
  I take 10mg Adderall XR in the am, and 5 mg IR Adderall in PM.
  
  Cheers, and hope you feel better.
  
  

I was digging around because I'm tired of spending tons of money on magnesium supplements that may or may not have a dubious - at most - effect on me.

I previously bought this Bulk Supplements citrate salt form on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GW5NX8I

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It's a great price for buying in bulk, especially if you get it by the kilogram (!!!) I only got 250g and it lasted me a good month or two, but it seemed chalky, didn't dissolve in water at all, which almost made me wonder if I got the carbonate form by mistake, as I think I saw mentioned somewhere in one of the reviews. But regardless it didn't seem to do much for me anyway...my tolerance stayed as ~eh~ as ever, and some nights I had trouble sleeping, while others I slept like a baby (until noon, whoops). Basically inconclusive. Of course I wasn't always taking it as directed which also throws a wrench in things, but the point is this mag didn't really do much for me as far as I could tell.

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I was looking into buying some bulk gylcinate or gluconate off purebulk.com, until I realized the gluconate only has a tiny fraction of the elemental magnesium in it as even the citrate (because the gluconic acid is so heavy). So you end up getting way less for your money! Even if it was "better absorbed", it's still such a huge quantitative difference that I'm not sure I'd be better off.

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Enter the article of the OP: It argues that, because of precisely that, you'd be better off using Oxide because it contains so much more magnesium to begin with. The thing that *really* matters is how strong your stomach acid is, to be capable of absorbing it. I realized a big part of adderall's magnesium-depleting effects is probably due to the appetite suppression, which I predict (don't quote me on it though) manifests in shutting down some of the hormones necessary for stomach acid production.

Just thought it was interesting, wanted to contribute to the body of knowledge on the subject.

Magnesium Threonate theoretically crosses the blood-brain barrier easier. I personally find it to be less sedating or calming than the Magnesium Citrate I take at night. It is pricier, but the research so far shows promising results. Also, my doc recommended it!

According to this study from the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease: "In an intact rodent, treatment with conventional magnesium salts is ineffective at elevating brain magnesium and improving memory function. This is because active transport systems tightly control the amount of magnesium that crosses first from digestive tract into blood, and then from blood to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In human, increasing blood magnesium by up to 300% only changes CSF magnesium by less than 19%. To overcome this problem, we developed L-Threonic acid Magnesium salt (L-TAMS, formerly MgT), a compound that can effectively enhance CSF magnesium concentration via oral intake."

Also from the same study: "Supplementation with magnesium threonate may improve cognitive function in older individuals with memory and concentration issues, say results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind study."

L-Tyrosine should be pretty universal among brands. Ive been using this one from Amazon with good success. I would recommend one 500mg capsule before bedtime. That should help you reset your dopamine for the next day. Start this out just every other night though, as I’ve noticed it still works well into the next day.

As far as magnesium goes, you’ll want to avoid the commonly available versions magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate due to poor absorption into your system. Magnesium aspartate and citrate are good options here, with Chelated magnesium being the best. RDA is 400mg/day. Take 200mg twice daily with food if you can, or all at once if you have a hard time remembering. If you haven’t taken a mag supplement before, expect a temporary laxative effect from it for a week or two until your body gets used to it. If it’s giving you trouble, Imodium (or the Loperamide HCl generic) works well to slow bowel movement and counteract this.

Get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OU6NO6

Also a Steno Notebook is good. This is so simple, but a notebook that you can just flip and then leave open to stare at your to-do list once every 10 minutes (or even less) so you don't forget is amazing. Also not having to fight to keep it pried open as you write on it is nice too...

Oh yeah also eat every 4 hours or better less. Costco protein bars or RX Bars are nice healthy supplement. If you don't eat regularly throughout the day you'll get the rug pulled out from under you midway through.

SweatBlock Antiperspirant - Clinical Strength - Reduce Sweat up to 7-days per Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PQ8BQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZsKoDbM3NYA01

Highly effective when you start using it, but it's losing its magic for me (ordered it 11 times so you can tell how I liked this product and its benefits).

Also look into fish oil supplements as that helps your heart function better. Perhaps that has a correlation with the amount we sweat when we use our meds.

Yes. Linked below. I usually take three of the L-tyrosine (Morning, noon, night) on empty stomach, and two of the L-theanine with the morning and night dose of L-Tyrosine.

Caffeine pill works good when taking with the L-theanine, but really any source of caffeine will do. Hope it helps.

NOW L-tyrosine 500mg,120 Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OUPSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uQXpzbPM3Z8ZV

Suntheanine® L-Theanine 200mg (Double-Strength) in Cold-Pressed Organic Coconut Oil; Non-GMO & Gluten Free - 60 Liquid Softgel, Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TXY32FY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YQXpzb99T7PT5

Hiya! Perhaps you could ask your psychiatrist for a referral to someone who practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have a book by Mary Solanto that's meant for group therapy, but it has some really fantastic skill building tips and exercises for time management and the organizational garbage we struggle with here. I've been meaning to see get into a group so I can have accountability, but procrastination comes with the territory. Heres a link to the book anyway and hope it helps! https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Adult-ADHD-Dysfunction/dp/1462509630

Rare to find somebody that has the same job and takes adderall just like I do. My best advice for you is to buy some gloves (cotton or something of that nature) and wear them under your latex gloves. It helps A LOT. I also wear a beanie for extra protection... I dont fuck around getting cold anymore its not worth it.

[This] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZI14L8/ref=twister_B00DZI0ZUO?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1) is what I wear. I have two pairs that I alternate... doesn't have to be touchscreen capable but you get the point...

Also, L-Arginine will help anybody that gets cold hands and feet, or even a limp dick. Basicly It opens up your blood vessels so you gain circulation back to those areas being effected. Must have supplement if you take adderall, and you dont even need to take it everyday imo...

And also OP:

Make sure you are taking care of yourself better than you normally would while on these doses. Eat enough, Sleep enough, Stay hydrated, take a multi-vitamin, fish/krill oil, extra magnesium, protein bars and bananas (great if you cant eat). Drinking milk is also an easy way to get alot of nutrition in you.

When you take adderall your body is using up energy it has to make the drug work right, when there is no energy to give you just feel dead tired. I know, I take doses constantly above 150mg and food is a huge factor in how things turn out for me. a high protein diet is very helpful.

And when I say stay hydrated that doesn't mean only drinking water. Too much water will wash out your electrolytes making you feel like shit. Throw some pedialyte (has the most electrolytes) in there throughout the day or Powerade to replenish them. You may also need to eat something sugary since adderall has a tendency to fuck with your blood sugar... salt too... make sure your body has enough or you will feel fucked up. Hopefully this helps.

I know you don't want to hear about some supplements, but I swear on this stuff called inositol, I ordered mine on Amazon. There's some study out there proving how it can help reduce and somewhat prevent a tolerance from forming (if you don't already have one). I've been on Adderall for 5 years, and I swear by inositol. When I take a tolerance break of just 1 or 2 days, I can totally notice the effects of the pills more (which may or may not be because of the inositol). My tolerance was so bad at one point I actually had to take 80-90mg to feel even a slight effect-

Plz do so you can tell me if it works for you! I also did some research and emergency-c even has packets for hydration which probably works better than the ones you’d use when you’re sick.


https://www.amazon.com/Emergen-C-Hydration-RASPBERRY-Electrolyte-Replenishment/dp/B06XNRCG2T


The only benefit of the ones you’d use when sick is that they have a good amount of vitamin C which may help get better sleep.

Definitely find a sugar free version. Sipping on a sugary beverage throughout the day will destroy your teeth. My favorite sugar free electrolyte is available on amazon. Ultima. Lots of flavors to choose from:-) New Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Orange, 90 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGUTEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KdrVCb7XVDWEV

I would taper off slowly if I were you. Try to take it only a few times a week and on your days off I suggest more caffeine than usual, a healthy diet, and some nootropics.

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I personally like uridine. I bought this one a while back

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778V2274/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I also take l-theanine, and other supplements as well. If you're able to study even minimally without the adderall then I'd suggest reserving the dose to when you absolutely must take it. Though this is hard of course lol

I just recently discovered that a work out recovery supplement I used to take when I was lifting weights daily has L-Tyrosine and L-Phenylalanine in it, but in low doses. So then I heard about how those Amino acids were beneficial with adderall usage, but in high doses of up to 1,000-1,500mg spread throughout the day.

Here is that Amino supplement I take and recommend:

NOW Amino Complete


Now after I started this post, someone mentioned NALT or N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine which is an engineered Tyrosine to have higher bioavailability due to the added Acteyl Group.

Here’s a good article on NALT:


NALT information. Must read.

You beat me to it, wondering where I can find these lol.

edit: seems like some otc meds.

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-L-Tyrosine-500mg-120-Capsules/dp/B0013OUPSE

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W

Hey man, ive been a nail biter for about probably 15+ years. decided to get rid of this nasty habit and bought some nail biting detergent polish. it honestly is so repulsive you will not want your hands near your mouth. ive almost kicked my habit but i need to constantly reapply it. i strongly recommend this for anyone battling this.

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https://www.amazon.com/Mavala-Switzerland-Stop-biting-ounces/dp/B0000YUXI0

Yes, this is trouble. I recommend this book for you to decide for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316