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ExpatPumpkin
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I'm Lazy: Would Ritalin Help?
I know two girls who take it: one to help her study for the bar, and another because she actually has ADD. Both of them are a whole lot more efficient than I am... They really seem to get stuff done whereas I... um, don't.
Could occasional use of Ritalin help me, or am I doomed to go through life as a human sloth?
TIA
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Re: I'm Lazy: Would Ritalin Help?
"Cocain: using tomorrows energy today"
[QUOTE]Hmm, sounds like cocain in Rx form. You know the old saying: "Cocain: using tomorrows energy today"
Posted by aMrsin09[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Yes, this is a valid concern ;)
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[QUOTE]I don't know much about it except that it's usually over prescribed to help keep little boys in line in class so teachers don't have to work as hard to control them, but doesn't it cause heart problems if you take too much?
Posted by aMrsin09[/QUOTE]
<div>I think that is a possible side effect. I wonder if just taking it occasionally - once a week or so when you really need to focus - would be safe, though.</div>
I had a prescription for 6 months though and when I took it on a daily basis I got anxiety, so I quit. I only have one pill left and don't want to ask for a refill, but it is nice when needed. It really does work.
Its not something that you can just take when you need it. Its for people who have a chemical imbalance in their brain and NEED it to focus. Maybe you should just drink some coffee or something.
[QUOTE]Its one of those things that bugs me, when people think they need medication to help with something it isnt intended for. Maybe its just me, but I think its crazy for people who dont need it to be taking it.
Posted by sarabear23[/QUOTE]
<div>How do you really know if you need it? I'm not a 5-year-old who can't sit still in class, yet I do find it hard to focus and follow through... </div><div>
</div><div>Also, I'm actually pretty pill-adverse. When I have a headache or muscle pain, for example, usually try to tough it out or lie down and rest. I don't run directly for the Advil...</div>
I don't know that just one every so often would do anything.
[QUOTE]I know two girls who take it: one to help her study for the bar, and another because she actually has ADD. Both of them are a whole lot more efficient than I am... They really seem to get stuff done whereas I... um, don't. Could occasional use of Ritalin help me, or am I doomed to go through life as a human sloth? TIA
Posted by ExpatPumpkin[/QUOTE]</p><p> </p><p>Personally I think you should just shoot up whatever you think will help you out in whatever situation you so desire, and hey, presto! You never have to learn any form of self-control/self-motivation, but you get the desired results, so long as you're willing to take the pill/find the vein every time you need to do something. SO EASY!!!1!!</p>
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This is why so many people discredit ADD as a real disease, because people who aren't diagnosed with it want to use ritalin or adderall to overcome being lazy.
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Edit: By supplement, I mean change. It makes sense to supplement what's not there, but that doesn't sound like the case here.
It's spelled ADDERALL. Nice research. Eyeroll.
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So before you start advocating for people to take prescription drugs recreationally, perhaps you should know what the fuuck youre talking about.
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This, I can agree with.
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Oh wait...
Bec, you're such a loser.
BEC AND AMORO THROW DOWN PLEASE.
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They come standard issued after you graduate with a psych major.
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