What kinds of stimulants to take to focus better on studying for the DAT?

[toothhornet88]

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I currently take extra classes and have a hard time focusing when it comes to studying for the DAT because by the time i finish my classes im drained. Does anyone know of any stimulants that help with energy and focus to study! Thank you!

 

[sbdento]

I just make sure that I am well rested, have exercised, and am eating healthy. If those don't work for you check out this thread from a couple of days ago:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=786281

 

[Benman44]

I just make sure that I am well rested, have exercised, and am eating healthy. If those don't work for you check out this thread from a couple of days ago:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=786281

yup those are all great! but just like i said in the thread above. Caffeine pills for me dont know what Id do without them! I use "Stay Awake" by equate.

 

[RUpremed]

a nice cup of dark roast coffee goes a long way for me. i use 3-4 full tablespoons worth.

 

[molar3]

adderall.....if you are prescribed it....of course.

 

[mcchuster]

I studied for the exam during school year and cramped DAT also right after exam week for a end of May testing Date. What i did: eat constantly (good healthy food). I ate a lot of fruits, vegetables, drink "TEA", good proteins. i just ate a lot throughout the day to keep myself awake. Every couple of hours I eat a meal (usually 500-600 calories, not too much or you fall asleep). If you don't eat, your brain won't function. I drink a gallon of water everyday. i do sports so yes I have to eat a bit more than usual, but this method should apply to everybody.

 

[Slaughter421]

Adderall doesnt actually make your process faster does it? it just helps you focus right? I.e it doesnt really make a person smarter, just keeps them interested. But i guess focusing can be half that battle.

Does coffee actually help you focus?

 

[UCLAzy]

cocaine will definitely keep you up. but if you really want to see the ochem reactions come alive you can try something more uppity, like speed or meth.

my roommate a few years ago swore he couldnt remember anything without being high and smoked a joint before every exam he ever took. i'm really not sure if this is true but you could also try this method [probably going to allow you to live longer compared to the first option]

 

[spartan22287]

I have heard a story a few times about Trey from phish that one semester he set his alarm for 4am and took a hit of acid then went back to sleep and got up for his classes. The story goes he never missed a class and got a 4.0