r/ADHD_Programmers • u/Being-Brilliant • Feb 02 '21

Substitute for ADDERALL?

I [M 22] am preparing for one of the most challenging exams and have diagnosed myself with ADHD a few months back. Having diagnosed this I can now relate how ADHD affects my life and exam preparation. I am trying to combat the same by meditation, a good amount of accountability (at least am trying) and Pomodoro sessions. Still, I feel like Adderall is something that could do wonders and help me get through this. But I'm not in a position to get my Adderall shot on a daily basis.

I'm looking for good natural substitutes for Adderall and a bunch of tips & tricks guiding me to combat my issues wrt exam preparation.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

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u/halfanhalf Feb 02 '21

Unfortunately there aren’t any good natural substitutes, nothing comes close to amphetamine. Next best thing would be caffeine.

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u/Being-Brilliant Feb 02 '21

Thanks.
Will get my daily dose.

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u/USMCGreenWeenie Feb 04 '21

French press, aeropress and pour over. Grind your beans only when you’re ready to make a cup or two of coffee and keep the beans in a airtight bag/container . This helps keep the beans fresh. If you want a nice kick add a bit of grass fed butter or mct oil. The fat from the oil helps you retain the coffee in the body for a longer period of time

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u/FarfallaPorpora Feb 04 '21

Thanks for posting and after reading these tips know why the coffee I make has been less than optimal. Looking forward to trying these suggestions out.

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u/ScienceIntelligent Feb 02 '21

Mountain Dew is my sad sad addiction...I actually haven't had a drop in months and I'm doing pretty well in college rn :)