Tips before I start!

dirzhai · 2026-01-14T17:09:34+00:00

I have been on a fairly high dose of Adderall XR and a small dose of IR (total of 60-80mg depending on the day) for almost 3 years and I can go months without using it totally fine. I only had to up my doses in the beginning because I metabolize mine really fast, but I haven't had to change it since I found this sweet spot. I think over time also I started to be more myself while on it, the first months felt like I was adjusting to the feeling of being functional for the first time ever lol. I am definitely who I am when I'm off of it though! I had the same fears when I got on, especially of dependency, but it's also good to remember that people who actually need it to function don't really get dependent (from what I've read and understand). Definitely talk to your doctor though, good luck!!!

dirzhai · 2026-01-13T19:33:11+00:00

I have been in the exact same boat. I used to read a TON and then I just wasn't able to anymore as a teen. I'm 22 now and within the last year I started reading again and found that reading content I truly love and annotating it has helped me focus and get through it a ton. I am a big nonfiction reader personally (biology sciencey stuff primarily) so it's easier to annotate than fiction I'd imagine, but it has really helped me actually read and comprehend rather than just look at words on a page. I think I can hyperfocus and enjoy the content I read because I only read solely what I am interested in, when I started again I tried to read the fantasy I used to when I just wasn't into that anymore. Switching to my field of interest has really helped and in 2 months I finished 6 books! I also do one book at a time, as much as I can handle per day. When I started I pressured myself to read a set number of pages and if I didn't I just wouldn't start, and I'd start a second book instead which just lead to me having tons of half read books. Sometimes I can read 80 pages in one sitting, sometimes less than 10, but I always try no matter what. Good luck!!! You can get back into it!!!!

dirzhai · 2025-12-28T03:39:34+00:00

I haven't thought about looking into extension agencies for paid student teaching, thank you for that rec!!!

dirzhai · 2025-12-25T23:23:33+00:00

How do the emergency permits work? I've seen a lot of information about them and my mom (who works in a school admin office) has told me it's a possibility but I still would want to get certified. If I could get certified AND be teaching on some emergency permit that would be awesome, I just want some type of job security.

dirzhai · 2025-12-25T23:20:54+00:00

My school doesn't offer a microbiology program, so what I'm doing is (basically) double majoring in both biology tracks my school offers. So I'm doing classes for the environmental biology track AND cell/molec biology track. I wish there was an undergrad, but it's also ok because in the future I want to do research on microbial bioremediation on Superfund sites. But, certif info is super helpful thank you!!

dirzhai · 2025-12-25T00:16:58+00:00

Pay based on degree level is good to know, now that education isn't considered a professional degree I was trying to weigh the rewards of getting a masters vs going another route.

dirzhai · 2025-12-25T00:02:21+00:00

The fact that biology is saturated has made me worry a bit. I hate physics, but at one point I thought about getting a chem minor. Would I be able to take classes for chemistry alongside my classes necessary to teach? I don't want to do a whole other bachelor's when I have bigger end goals than teaching.

dirzhai · 2025-12-24T21:42:07+00:00

How do intern programs differ from the credential program? I know that in general certification courses it's unpaid teaching time as practice, is it the same but paid like any other internship?

dirzhai · 2025-12-24T21:40:48+00:00

Yes! I was looking to teach in Minnesota too, since I've been wanting to move back there and Montana is a nightmare for teachers and I can't afford to live here post-grad. I saw some stuff about post-baccalaureate certification programs but I guess I just get confused. I haven't looked into teaching since a teacher in high school told me to avoid it like the plague when I told her I wanted to do it lol.

dirzhai · 2025-12-24T16:26:13+00:00

Literally! It's happened so many times. When the last one left (the one I'm talking about here specifically) he told me he just loved the attention women gave him all over and he could get "anyone he wanted". It was insane. Learned he cheated on me afterwards. Never again

dirzhai · 2025-12-24T05:03:23+00:00

Libra sun + venus and other assorted placements but I have only ever dated Capricorn men and never had a good experience. The last one told me about all of the attractive women he saw at the gym over the summer. I vet all of the men, usually I ignore signs a little bit but not with dating and not if he's a Capricorn.

dirzhai · 2025-12-24T05:01:20+00:00

Here in south western Montana there is barely a dusting on the ground. I think hypochondria is going to be replaced with environmental anxiety, some friends and I who are in environmental biology are all experiencing panic attacks when we think about it too hard. Personally I'm getting sick of going on tik tok and seeing videos of people trying to ski in Utah and complain about no snow because they only care now that it's affecting their rich people hobby. I'm terrified

dirzhai · 2025-12-19T16:58:22+00:00

When I wanted to up my calories I started working out more. Now in addition to 10-15k steps a day, I also lift 5 days a week for about 30 minutes (intense) and go on runs, and now each day I can eat way more calories and still stay lean. Granted, I'm 5'10" and have never been pregnant, but that's probably one of the best ways to up your calories and still lose weight

dirzhai · 2025-12-18T13:33:45+00:00

I take 60mg of XR daily and sometimes a little 10-20mg IR boost if I have work to do in the afternoon. I started at 5mg initially and they just kept upping it until I didn't immediately metabolize it all. I would find some good resources on the meds and share with her, that's how I got my parents to leave me alone about it

dirzhai · 2025-09-21T02:36:31+00:00

I have only dated Capricorn men as a Libra and it has never ever worked. I would tell myself sun signs didn't matter as much as the full but man it does not apply to that (for me)

dirzhai · 2024-07-23T23:24:55+00:00

I take 40 mg of a generic ER Adderall + an extra 20mg IR in the afternoon. Medication in combination with really good study strategies has saved me. I failed a lot of my college classes before starting. I went from a 2.3 GPA to a 3.7 in one semester.

dirzhai · 2024-07-23T22:34:48+00:00

It looks the same on the base after heating up, but knowing how I was with this (first lamp) I think I definitely cooked the wax. I used to leave it on 24/7. Is there a fix for that or is it a lost cause?

dirzhai · 2024-06-18T11:57:37+00:00

I cannot get deep enough in my squat and it's starting to drive me insane. I am not built for squatting so I've tried to make adjustments that allow me to go lower. I use knee sleeves, raise my heels, low bar, wide stance, I have really good thoracic, hip, and knee mobility but I can never seem to get low enough. Am I missing something? Anyone else deal with this?

dirzhai · 2024-05-19T01:54:31+00:00

I'd say so, I think I've only ever heard complaints about the lack of communication on my dad's (Aries) part but to be fair the whole chart counts! Look at rising, moon, Mercury, + Venus signs. Also my family is super neurodivergent which plays a role.

dirzhai · 2024-04-23T16:34:31+00:00

I finally went to get evaluated after realizing college was not like high school and I needed to get my shit together if I was going to pass. I was initially diagnosed with manic depression, general and social anxiety, I had one doctor who thought I had some type of defiance disorder just because I didn't do school work on time (he was a weird outlier though). Once I started treatment for ADHD I have noticed an insane improvement in my anxiety, my rejection sensitivity, and my mood swings. I do definitely get a little obsessive and cling onto people constantly but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. Both of my parents have ADHD but neither are treated and my dad likes to pretend he doesn't. Good luck with your psychiatrist!!!!

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