Adderall + Physical work ?

[DonMakaveli]

So recently more than a while ago Iv realized that when Im on adderall, mainly theraputic doses- 10-15 mg) I dont feel much of it at all when I am at work as a server at a restaurant. At my job im basically working out my whole body, lifting moderate weights, carrying trays, bending over and using my arms throughout the day. In my own opinion, havent been able to find any other research on this, that doing moderate or more physical work while on amphetamine from Adderall you dont seem to notice it as much. As oppose to popping some addy's and jamming out to music and playing my xbox 360. I have no doubt that while at work its helping me somewhat by staying focused mentally on what orders are up and whos customers I have when its busy, but euphoria wise I feel none as oppose to just using mental work i.e at home doing computer work etc..

Is their any truth to this or am I just crazy. Maybe sweating and physical work somehow diminshes the adderall effectiveness in my body ?

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

I have similar experiences with Dexedrine (and in the past with Adderall). When I'm doing boring physical labor or studying, doing homework, writing, etc...I don't feel the amphetamines nearly as much I do when I'm doing something I enjoy.

 

[coelophysis]

I'd say since you're remembering orders and things like that, the drug is doing it's job instead of being abused recreationally.

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

^My thoughts exactly. It is making you more focused and efficient, even if you're not feeling euphoric.

 

[DonMakaveli]

Thanks

 

[Tussmann]

Amphetamine makes other rewarding things more reinforcing. Hence people who are pretty straight laced smoking a pack of cigs during an addy bender. Basically, it makes things like music, sex and video games much more intense, but work -- it merely let's you get by.

 

[Cane2theLeft]

If you are more distracted, you are going to be less aware of any drug that you aren't taking massive doses of (you can't really ignore a nod for example).

I don't use amphetamines very often but I do take ephedrine + caffeine a lot and if I'm playing basketball I don't even notice it versus if I'm sitting at home reading or something. Obviously it's working because I can play longer and harder but I am considerably less aware of it's effects when I'm distracted enough, especially with physical activity. I found the same when I took amphetamines as a server as what you're saying as well... and the same with pot. I was less aware of being stoned if I was really busy at work.

 

[ErgicMergic]

^ The Ephedrine/caffeine combo is the perfect utilitarian, work!work!work! drug combo. I am physically stimulated and feel like I got 8 hours of perfect sleep even with only 4-8 hours. Stamina goes up, and joint pain goes down from the Norepinephrine release.

I unknowingly was treating my ADD with this combo, so I was a much more effective worker with mental calculations and memory, but it came with too much PNS stimulation with not enough CNS stimulation. The increased anxiety and panic was ridiculous, though, especially with a crazy fucking boss. I almost yelled in his face, but kept my cool.

When I was stoned at work, I was happy, slow, and apathetic, basically an awesome combination for a shitty, non-waiter job.

FUCK minimum wage slave labor, go to school, kids.