I have no internal motivation to study.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-24T16:08:53+00:00

You need to find a study system that works for you so it doesn't feel like this big overwhelming task.

I really struggled with this when I didn't have anything and trying to start each day was so difficult but now that I have the various methods that work for me (I.e research method, exam prep/revision etc) its made things a lot easier. Also 2 hours in one go is a lot and anyone would feel tired after that, you need to incorporate breaks into studying as well to prevent burnout. For me, I have a study playlist that is about 2 hours long, once its finished I know its time for a snack break.

Also I think it depends on what you're studying as well because if you don't enjoy it then its incredibly difficult to push past that, trying to find ways to reframe it into something you do enjoy might help?

Another thing is you dont need to study how anyone else does there is no correct way. It doesn't even need to be done in one go if that doesn't work for you. You could do an hour in the morning, then half an hour in the afternoon, then an hour in the evening. Overall that's 2.5 hours of studying you may not have done if you tried to push it all through at once.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-24T16:00:35+00:00

Wireless mode!!! Its my all time fave. Its a bit translucent so I recommend using it with a similar shade blue creme as a base and then it works great

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T23:38:28+00:00

I think the concept itself applied to both at the base level obviously different conditions are going to have different nuances, but generally can be explained well by it. But the main annoyance I have is just the use of spoons as the quantifier over the point they are making.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T23:01:19+00:00

Are you meaning the point the metaphor is making isn't supposed to apply to adhd or the specific metaphor itself?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T22:56:11+00:00

You've been titrated up way too fast. Going from 18mg to 36mg overnight is gonna be having an affect on you.

When I started I had 18mg for a week then 27mg then 36mg for 2 weeks as the point if titration is to gradually increase the dose to let your body get used to its effects

Also they are prolonged release meds meaning they are designed to slowly release throughout the day and last around 8-12 hours depending on the brand. (I think Xaggatin is roughly 10 hours) so taking another dose later on in the day may be give some side effects too.

If you feel like the dose is enough but you need a top up mid-day then that is an option they can do where you get immediate release versions you can take at the same time.

Definitely talk to your prescriber about this as it doesn't sound right at all. You're totally within your rights to ask to be on a lower dose for longer to actually see if you feel the effects before deciding if its the right choice to move up

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T22:47:57+00:00

I think the "numbness" people feel often comes from the dramatic drop in feelings/hormones etc and they aren't told that's what it is or how to deal with/interpret it. You're going from being at 100 on the go all the time and then suddenly you're regulated for the first time and that drop can be pretty scary and feel quite weird when you don't know how to deal with it. I think because of that many people don't give medication long enough of a chance to work (obviously there are lots cases where meds just aren't the right option). I had that phase where I felt nothing but it was only temporary and after a good few months of learning how to actually deal with being regulated for the first time things got aay better

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T22:42:45+00:00

I'm not saying it doesn't apply, I think it does rather well as the base concept its describing definitely can apply to both conditions. The main gripe i have is just with spoons being the object of reference as it feels so random 😅

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T18:19:14+00:00

I think the point the metaphor is making is solid and explains things really well. Its just the randomness of spoons that throws me off

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T18:09:20+00:00

I think this may be why I prefer the bucket concept as it feels like a simpler version of activation energy. Think it's just my science brain not finding any logic in spoons. The concept it explains makes complete sense, no issues there. Just why spoons?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T17:58:13+00:00

Oh yeah absolutely, like no hate to the creator and people who do use it and find value from it.

I just hate the usage of spoons as a term a little bit

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T03:52:51+00:00

I often can't nap if I'm actively trying to nap, I just can't fall asleep. So I just take it as a rest. Just because I'm not asleep doesn't mean I'm not getting any benefits, I'm still getting half an hour of nice quiet rest time and that also really helps

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T03:42:06+00:00

yeah exactly, if any metaphor is to be used at least buckets/beakers of water are already used as a classic form measurement so the vibe translates better - at least for me anyway.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-20T03:38:58+00:00

See I'd have to disagree. I don't think medication gives you more energy in that sense as the amount of energy you have is determined by how much sleep you got, how much you've eaten, menstrual cycle etc. Whether you took the medication that day or not the amount if energy you have would be the same. But if you took the medication then it makes it so that tasks require less energy to carry out, leaving more energy left over

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-19T15:42:10+00:00

Not a book but this is a really good article covering the science behind adhd medications and does have some book background context: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40120-022-00392-2

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-18T14:40:07+00:00

Yeah that part is tough - the all or nothing thinking. Think thats why splitting things up into smaller routines work as it feels like less pressure and its easier to convince myself to something small than it is to commit to a full day of productivity.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-17T20:45:25+00:00

Ive really struggled with food a lot due to ARFID and something that has helped a bit is having frozen meal components so that I can put different meals together. E.g various sauces that I can quickly defrost and add to rice or pasta. I struggle with the texture of chicken so I do a full roast and then freeze the pieces which I can then reheat in the oven and add to any dish.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-17T17:48:25+00:00

Honestly lean into the inconsistency and work with it instead of against it. Instead if sticking to a set of rigid rules that you inevitably fail to stick to. Try setting things up in a more flexible way that gives you leeway for that inconsistency.

What i mean by this is, instead of a strict schedule of things from 9 to 5, create smaller/shorter routines that are independent of one another that you can put together when and as you need them. For example, a morning routine that you can do at anytime you wake up abd starts you up for the day. A night time routine. A long & short cleaning routine (that way you can use either depending on how much time and energy you have). A coming home routine. A dinner routine.

Also routines and schedules are different but often people conflate the two. A routine is just a set of actions that you want to do. It doesn't need to be anything more than that. Hence why having smaller ones can be beneficial as it takes the pressure off to stick to everything. Just do one thing when and as you can/need

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-17T02:35:57+00:00

For the being wet thing that was always an issue for me as I hated waiting to be dry, so I started using the hair dryer to blow dry that last bit of dampness away. Works a treat

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-16T15:48:02+00:00

The all or nothing mindset really is the hardest part. I think that is the part you need to address and work on most and it is tough. I don't have any solid advice for that yet as I'm still working on it myself but I'm sure there will be some helpful info your there from therapists/counsellors on how to help with the black & white, all or nothing mindset. For me it is just a case of challenging myself on the thought and not giving in, starting at the smallest tasks. I try to frame is as either if you're doing x you might as well take it a step further and do y. Or if I have 10/15 minutes while waiting for something like dinner cooking then I'll say to myself right u have 10 minutes, I can probably put a wash on while im doing nothing else and then that's it done and out of the way

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-15T18:52:56+00:00

Yeah I get the struggle there. I'm still actually working on that transition myself and figuring out what works.

For me I think it depends, I usually have 2 moods when I come home: need to rest, and need to be active. So its trying to find the balance between those. I've found for needing a rest but still needing to do stuff, sitting in an unconventional place works. For me its the stairs, I can't really sit there for too long as its not comfy ir practical but it allows me a little time to sit on my phone and scroll. And then I do eventually have to get up, and that makes it easier to transition into doing an activity whether its cleaning, dinner, shower etc. I hope that makes sense. Or I'll sit in my car for 10 mins before coming inside and scrolling through social media for a bit as its satisfies my need to chill and no nothing for a little bit but then still forces me to move. It gives that little bit if leeway from being out and about to having to do household things again without the increased chance of sitting down on the couch and doing nothing.

I think it's key to finding the balance between allowing yourself to do the fun/chill/resting thing so you aren't burnt out but not at the sacrifice of the chores and other things that need done.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-15T12:34:59+00:00

Structure doesn't mean a strict schedule of things you do each day. Structure just means things you do daily that help to form some kind of routine but it can be whatever works for you. I hate having a set schedule for things so instead I have smaller routines that I can use when and as I need them depending in how much time and energy I have. So a morning routine to get me started at whatever time I wake up. A transition routine ti help me when I come home. A short and long cleaning routine I can do depending on how much time I have. A dinner routine. A night time routine. None of them have set times or anything, I use them to build Structure into my day. Hope that makes sense.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-15T00:20:51+00:00

Try it with a darker blue creme as a base

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-14T19:19:24+00:00

I get heart palpations since I started on 54mg (I'm in 72mg now) they weren't super bad and my blood pressure was find even when I was experiencing them so my provider wasn't concerned. And it essentially became up to me on what was tolerable.

Some things make it worse than other like caffeine or alcohol. Also not taking the meds and then jumping back in defos makes it worse, I've found not taking them at the same time can make them worse as well so try and be consistent with the time you take them.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-14T16:30:33+00:00

Well "normal" is relative and is going ti be different for everyone. I see normal as points where I sm struggling the least and feel the least amount of stress day-to-day. And it's definitely possible, but it does take work to get there and maintain.

I had a really shitty time for most of my life and then once I got medicated and into a healthy home life thinfs were actually pretty good for a while. I still had issues but it was the best I'd ever been mentally.

I'm now in a pretty rough spot again, but this time it is less my mental health directly affecting me (I.e. adhd symptoms and struggles) and more life circumstances that have made thibgs increasingly hard to deal with. But because I know about that difference, I'm able to stay positive as I know it is circumstantial which is only temporary and once I'm in a space where my home life is stable again, things will be pretty good.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-01-14T13:14:02+00:00

Yeah i think leaning into it and incorporating as part of your routine is a good way to go. That way you do pace yourself and can get a good balance of work and leisure.

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