>>13026274Works as a short term solution. Couldn't focus during my undergraduate studies, possibly due to undiagnosed mental health issue, and was getting mediocre grades as a result. Started taking vyvanse (similar to adderall, possibly more intense) to study without being diagnosed with ADHD (almost certainly don't have it). Since then, I have taken vyvanse almost daily, started at 20mg and gradually escalated to 50mg/day, and for this reason I have been top 1% of my class (years 3-4) and now have received a scholarship to study at the highest ranked graduate program in the world for my field.
I've become almost robotic; my relationship with my girlfriend has suffered, play much less tennis, less violin, less time volunteering, less time spent at parties. I don't really eat that much, have an erratic sleeping schedule, drink too much alcohol, and care less about the things that I used to. I am not really sure if the sacrifice was worth it, and I am not sure how long I can maintain this. I'll be attending the grad program next year, and am not sure what I will do when that time comes.
It's definitely better if you are able to successfully build good habits through discipline and effort, as
>>13026309 suggested. For me though, I was halfway through university and was getting mediocre grades when I felt I could be doing much more. I ended up doing much more by taking the easy route. Your experience will of course be different but I would recommend you take caution.
