How to "power up" faster in the morning? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by AddLemmus@lemmy.ml to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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So here is my "routine":

snooze the alarm and can't get out of bed for 25 minutes
protein shake, Lisdexamfetamine immediately
usually guarana / black tea right after
sit down and wait for the kick - but that takes an awfully long time!
- managed to avoid dopaminergic things like doomscrolling while waiting
- often watch a show as a compromise, though
- manage todos, like even starting the list for the day helps a lot when the kick comes
- start drinking a lot (no caffeine) within ~10 minutes, fast fill-up 1l, then slow down

A faster way is to take the meds immediately with water only, or even in bed, but it doesn't last as long as with the protein shake. Maybe a mix of both would work, like meds on empty stomach, but then protein shake and food 10 minutes later?

Showering works great for some reason, but I lately prefer an occasional bath at night. Is it the "thinking time" with no screens and the simple routine?

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[-] kindnesskills@literature.cafe 5 points 2 days ago

Take meds with first alarm, get up and eat within 30 min.

And this may sound extreme but I promise it's not that bad: best way to get going early is a cold shower right to the cooch.

When I dont want a full morning shower I still get in and squat down (to avoid wetting my legs as much as possible), turn on the shower and immediately aim it at the open crotch before the water heats up. Exhale hard at the point of impact (to not wake the whole house by yelping). It's a quick 30 sec wake-up-and-rinse-off routine. Try it! Works similarly with cold water face washing, but after the shower you might as well put on your day clothes and your halfway ready.

[-] king_comrade@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

You wake up by cold shocking your ghoulies? There must be another way! Haha

[-] AddLemmus@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Trying meds upon alarm again might be one of the most promising tips, thanks.

Got to take a rain check on part II, but you keep up the good work for the both of us until then!

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