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?


I need this. Can you provide a link (if links are allowed?) or the name of the product? I would be very grateful
But the biggest game changer for me was a light alarm clock. Combine with a super-loud one far away (or good old vacuum cleaner on a timer!) in such a way that I can barely make it on time, so just a last resort.
It was so long ago, the link in my Amazon order from back then is dead now.