Two semesters ago I finally came up with a structure/plan for school that would help me succeed. Because of this plan I have finished the last two semesters with a 4.0. Unfortunately my overall g.p.a. is still below a 3.0 due to the many many many semesters in which I either failed (because really, who can remember the drop date) or received incompletes. I figured out that I have to spend hours in the library — I have to be in a location that promotes studying and concentration. I also have to (no matter what) attend the first 5 or so weeks of class. I have realized that if I don't miss a class in the beginning (and sit in the front row) I generally won't miss more than two or so classes the entire semester. Finally I take my adderall when I reeeeeally need it (before exams generally).
Because I have been so successful in school I thought that this was a great life plan and was working wonderfully. However, I realized during this winter break that when I don't have school to take up most of my time and energy, I have a lot of manifestations of my ADD. I have been getting intense anxiety, bursts of anger, and a habit of overeating.
So after talking to my wonderful therapist and psychiatrist, we decided that I should start taking my bipolar meds (lamotrigine...sp?) everyday and my adderall every other day (I have tried about four ADD meds and with all of them if I take them two or more days in a row I can't sleep for 40+ hours).
This is my second day back on them and despite the slight side effects — a little nausea, drowsiness and suppressed appetite — I really hope and think that this will help. And hell, maybe it will help me burn some of the weight I gained overeating.
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