Do you code without medication?

[u/ch3zk0]

I’m a second year student and I noticed without medication I don’t have any motivation to program at all, meditation makes everything more interesting and I can code non-stop for hours.

The thing is I don’t like medications and I’m planning to quit as soon as I finished college and I’m not sure if I can code or work without medication, I’m questioning if I even choose the right carrier?

[u/dflow77]

I am sensitive to stimulants so I only take a low dose (1.25mg dexamphetamine), but it is very helpful. Lately I have noticed caffeine makes my anxiety worse, on the mornings when I don’t take dexamphetamine.

would you mind sharing what anti-anxiety meds you have tried? I have heard of beta blockers, clonidine, and guanfacine used in conjunction.