30 Day Immersion Project ( Vyvanse )
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30 Day Immersion
Project (Vyvanse)
Matt Prasek English 104-16
Facts About VyvanseVyvanse is an amphetamine
Exactly how Vyvanse works is not known
It affects certain chemicals in the brain that may help improve attention span and behavior.
Read more at http://www.drugs.com/cdi/vyvanse.html#xhqR2ipu9U0gVDg4.99
Some people see these stimulants as addictive drugshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvjXqf3Yhn8
BackgroundLost health insurance freshmen year of college making my prescription very pricey College GPA: 3.35Have been prescribed to Vyvanse since 8 years of ageHave not taken my prescription regularly since high school
My 30 Day Immersion Project
I took my daily prescription of Vyvanse for 30 daysGoal: to determine if taking my daily prescription is most beneficial for myselfI learned a lot about myself as a student
Methods of Recording Research
I kept a journal for 30 days recording:DietMoodPhysical activitySocial activityGrades
Effects on MoodSeemed to feel more focused which caused me to have a feeling of accomplishment, which ultimately put me in a better moodMy peers may have thought I was in a bad mood because of how quiet and concentrated I was on daily tasksOn a scale 1-10 regarding my mood and 10 being in the best mood I averaged at a 5 in one month
Effects on Physical Activity
Increased heart rateOn a scale 1-10 regarding my physical activity and 10 being the most physically active I averaged at a 7 in one monthFelt antsyMore active
I had trouble sleeping the first week so to correct this I implemented a daily, evening workout to help exert myself
Effects on Social ActivityNever went out on week nightsMy urge to party and socialize seemed to diminishFelt a mellow feeling On a scale 1-10 regarding my social activity and 10 being the most social I averaged at a 4 in one month
Effects on Diet
Ate rarely (beginning)Developed headaches every evening so I started making myself eat three meals a day and drink 5 cups of water a daySocial activity went up a little bit when I did this
GradesSemester GPA went up by 1.5A lot more focused on schoolProcrastinated lessSpent 5 more hours/ week in the library
Side Effects I Experienced
Headaches (beginning)Curved appetiteMellow feelingLess socialBetter gradesFeeling of accomplishment
Sources"Vyvanse." Capsules Facts and Comparisons at Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2013."Vyvanse Side Effects." Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2013.