Hey guys, first time poster here. Just wanted some insight if you guys would give me some.

I am a senior in college.

To make this short, I've always had a horrible memory. Very forgetful. Couldn't tell you what I did a few days ago. Can't remember what classes I've taken over the years. I never pay attention in class but feel the need to attend anyway. Feel the need to study a lot, but don't even end up studying a lot. Get decent grades, but definitely forget what I learned soon after. blase blase

Some more background: smoked mj since high school, but infrequently. Started more so in college. Done with that now.

So, I always felt that I had trouble with memory / attention, but never REALLY thought about it. My friend, who was diagnosed with ADD had some adderall, and 1 day last semester I decided to take some while we studied. I believe I took 2 0.5mg IR: nothing. I think I took 2 more, and then I felt that my head was clear. Liked the feeling of course. Took a few more sometimes to study, but not too many times. No abuse or anything.

So then one day last semester, I was a little high (off mj), I don't know if I took any adderall that day or anything, but I just started to think and basically over analyze everything about me (I would describe it as a horrible realization-type thing). Essentially, it made me question why I am like I am....blase blase. Basically got over it, but now feel that I have to fix my lack of attention / horrible memory.

So I went to a doc, who prescribed me 38mg of concerta. I tried that for about a week. No good effects, only side effects. Made me worse.

Went back to doc, prescibed me 10mg adderall xr, and told me if this doesn't work, I might just have anxiety (he mentions this because I feel the need to study/ finish my work because it will bother me if i dont). I believe this helps me for a bit after I take it, but definitely wears off quick. Then side effects...

Which is where i am now: I just decided to stop taking it and haven't done so for a week. And I was all good, no negative feelings like I had before. Now I just took 1 today, and it was all good for about 3 hours I guess, and now I started to think the same thoughts as before....it's not TOO bad thou...but definitely believe I would've been better off in the first place.

So im here wondering if I should keep trying, or go back and get some IR and try that, or just not do anything about it I guess........


My own thought is that I am indeed anxious about certain things, but that's BECAUSE I have a horrible memory / lack of attention

So what do you guys think of this?
Ask me questions if you need clarification

I think this post is better suited in another section. Sorry.

If Adderall XR only lasts 3 hours for you, then something is wrong. Either it's not working at all, and a placebo effect just makes you think it is, or there is another underlying issue.. because the second half of the pill isn't even absorbed until 4 hours after taking it.

Secondly, if you decide to try for IR and see if that helps: there is no such thing as 0.5mg, as that is too low of a dose to do anything. I believe they come in 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 (I could be wrong by a couple). I'm just telling you this before you go and tell your dr. that you took 0.5mg :p.

Sorry that it isn't working well for you. It may be that 10mg is not enough - 10mg of XR is only 5mg every 4 hours (since half is IR and half is time delayed), and 5mg is a low dose for adults (although it does work for some people). Best of luck.