What about feeling tired? Yesterday I felt lightly eye tired but no big deal and now after going for a 30min walk my eyes feel as if I just worked out. Would food play a role in this or would it be strictly a side effect?
Yes, not eating enough does make one feel fatigued.
Edit: I wanted people to be aware that at first there is no sense of being tired and if anything might feel as if it came on too strong or just right ( depends on if I get anxiety from it like a rush or something ) but it settles and turns into what I need for ADD after an hour or two from the initial effects. It then seems like it only goes downhill from there like being more tired and worn out but nothing is very significant and bad ( though I could be mistaken ). I apologize for not having 100% straight up answers as this is only my 3rd day and still learning. Reviewing over this it looks very much like a crash though. I should also note it is IR but the 1st day it was perfect throughout the entire day ( but I wasn't active ).
It sounds like you are experiencing tolerance. Taking more time off between dosing will help, but I find some degree of tolerance is permanent with amphetamines. How much are you dosing, and at what intervals?
Edit: I think what happened was the partial food I ate only 45min after taking it must've diminished the effect. I felt a small and very quick pain in my stomach and thought I should eat something so I ate a slice of ham with some milk. I'm going to guess this has to do with the different effects experienced this time around. I understand quite well what to avoid and ect and how different people react differently to it in their system and I'm guessing this may have had something to do with it. I've never taken it with food before.
Actually, I find it helpful to take amphetamines with food. While it may delay the absorption of the drug in the stomach, I find it makes up for it with better effects. Your body will function better if it has fuel to burn, and likely you won't eat very much when the amphetamine kicks in.
And a couple more tips...
I recommend having protein shake or a meal replacement shake on hand (as in Ensure or Slim Fast). It can be very hard to get solid food down while tweaking, but you still need energy and nutrients. I also take a multivitamin and omega-3 supplement daily. I don't know if it helps, but some drugs can deplete the bodies reserve of such things, so it might. I usually take a vitamin C tablet towards the end when I use amphetamine. It's an effective anti-oxidant, and taking acidic things helps the body eliminate the drug.
Remember what your body requires normally, and try to stick to that. Getting proper amounts of sleep every night and maintaining proper food and water intake go a long way to reduce the "crash" and other negative effects of amphetamine. While Adderall may mask lack of sleep and food, it wil be more effective and you will be more productive if you do. It also makes the high more enjoyable too.
And don't forget to take a break every once in a while. It's easy to loose track of time while doing homework or using the computer on stimulants. Go for a short walk or stretch every hour or two. Sitting in one position for extended periods can make the body feel quite stiff.
hope that's helpful,
be safe and have fun.
. Except for the good inner self peace feeling I feel as if I should with maybe alittle bit more energy
