Speed As A Productivity Enhancer For Studying

[yohimbine]

Hi All,

SWIM needs to do an intense amount of full-time studying on SWIM's own over the next 20 days to prepare for an exam. SWIM has a few grams of speed and is strongly considering using some of it over the next few weeks. SWIM does not have much experience with speed having only taken it on two occasions, in a party environment only, not as a mental performance booster.

SWIM has the following concerns / questions and would greatly appreciate the insight of fellow forumers on any of the following that they can shed some light on:

• SWIM is concerned about appearing normal to other people. SWIM wishes to maintain privacy and is concerned about tell tale signs such as pupil dilation, mood swings, aggression etc. Would SWIM be able to maintain a level of normality on demand to people such as friends and family members?
• Dosage. SWIM has no scales and would be eyeballing. What sort of dosage and frequency should SWIM follow. SWIM would ideally like to sleep at night and be awake during the day. SWIM was planning on dosing in the morning and studying throughout the day, maybe with a top-up bump in the late afternoon. SWIM does not have ADHD although gets easily distracted while studying and wishes to maintain focus and boost productivity. SWIM was thinking about the possibility of using speed on alternate days so as not to get too dependant and tolerant. Perhaps even every third day. What would be the best regimen?
• SWIM does not plan to go on using speed after the 20 days. Swim is concerned about addiction although has fairly strong willpower. Again what kind of dosage and frequency would best accomodate this.
• Method? Insufflation or Oral?

Again, SWIM would be truly grateful for any input, even if it only addresses one of the points above.

Thank you.


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[Pondlife]

In the UK, "speed" normally means Amphetamine Sulphate. Not methamphetamine, which is the typical American meaning of the term.

I'm not at all partial to speed (of any variety), so I can't offer any first-hand advice. However, I wonder if the use of stimulants over a long period like 20 days would give any benefit. I know people who have used speed for a marathon 48-hour cramming session before an exam (which basically means that they have left it too late and must use the speed to have a chance of passing), but 20 days sounds like the sort of timescale where a good study plan and normal preparation would work.

[st sam]

I don't think drugs are the answer. I get easily distracted too, look im on here now rather than studying

I think drugs could just make things worse. Fair enough if SWIY takes them to calm down or to have a break.

The best strategy in my opinion is just take it easy. Reward yourself.

Lets say u get distracted by d-f. Do 30 minutes revision. Then 1 hour sitting on d-f. This is good in two ways, its a shorter amount of time revising than long periods, therefore you have much higher concentration. It allows you to get distracted.

But remember to go back to revision after 1 hour!

If u want any more tips on how I revise you can just ask.

Hope this wasnt spam :S

[yohimbine]

betsym,

Thank you so much for your detailed response. Your post made a lot of sense and actually confirmed a lot of what I was thinking, which is good.

SWIM will start by taking a very small amount in the morning and monitor its effect on SWIM's productivity closely. I think Sat. morning will be SWIM's first opportunity, then depending on how it goes perhaps another dose mid-week. I'm thinking every other day would be too much.

To clarify, yes I do not mean methamphetamine, I mean amphetamine sulphate as Pondlife stated. I am not sure of purity although SWIM got it from a trusted source.

Thanks for the advice on nutrition, also very important, SWIM doesn't want to end up gaunt, that would definitely get noticed and wouldn't be good for SWIMs body.

st sam,

I have read that speed can be a very good study aid and that it makes mundane tasks more interesting - and read reports about authors writing whole books on the stuff in a significantly shorter amount of time. I appreciate it may not work this way for everyone but I think SWIM should give it a try.

I will post how SWIM is getting on in this thread

[doggy_hat]

If it's just for study, and not for recreation, SWIM recommends very low oral doses. SWIY should only take enough to be productive and no more. With higher doses, racing thoughts, euphoria, the urge to socialise, ect. will only serve as distractions.

It'd also be a good idea to experiment with doses on a free day that SWIY doesn't plan to study on, just to get familiar with the effects and get a better idea of proper dosage.

SWIM finds, with concerta, that the longer he takes it everyday and more familiar he becomes with it, the better he is able to use the mindset to effectively study. SWIM would recommend trying to make time of dose routine, as the more SWIY gets into the rythym of studying the better it is.

Also, as long as SWIY is just taking enough to study, SWIY shouldn't in anyway come off as a tweaker. People that are doing lines non stop for days at a time without out eating can obviously look like they're on something. But you don't see elementary school students with adderall prescriptions walking around with sunglasses on, grinding their teeth.

If SWIM gets of task, just force SWIMself to get back on task. SWIM often finds that he never wants to stop doing whatever he's doing when medicated. If he's sitting around daydreaming, he'd be content doing that, but if he forces himself to open up his chemistry book. he'll still be reading it 3 hours later. He finds a good way to avoid this is to dose after he starts studying. He used to take his meds before breakfast, and they'd already kick in before he started studying. But found that taking his pill after getting started studying is much more effective.

I also wouldn't recommend all night study sessions. Even if SWIY doesn't feel tired, the mind is still being deprived of rest and will just be more ineffecient. Sleep is essential for effective study, in my opinion.

[yohimbine]

Thanks for that, it sounds like very useful advice. I will ensure that SWIM is studying in advance of ingestion and SWIM sticks to low doses as SWIM is only looking to maintain motivation, focus and concentration and is not looking for a recreational experience on this occasion.

It's also reassuring to see that it can be possible to maintain a normal demeanour. That is if the street drug amphetamine (known as speed here in the uk) is similar enough to ritalin or the other prescription versions.

Thanks also for the advice regarding sleep, SWIM will do his best to ensure good sleep and nutrition
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