After Adderall(adderrall),the void period

[1 lost dude]

For those who have kicked adderall (adderrall) use or abuse a good decussion about the period of time from stopping the adderall (adderrall) to a period in your life where you can funtion properly again with a smile.My personal experience lasted almost 2 months before i went back to adderall (adderrall) use and things have not changed>         Thx F

[gsmith4489]

Dude you can do this thing.  You can and will stop.  Sometimes what it takes is to admit you can't do it yourself.  That is okay because its a fact and not a judgement.  People need help sometimes and it does not make them less to admit it.  Do some research, find a good detox doctor in your area.  If you can't afford it then go to the government, they often have free help.

It may take multiple attempts but you will lick this thing!!!

Greg

[cakegirl]

Hi again, just a quick question. are you trying to exercise yet. cardio especially. -K

[milcasey]

I had been prescribed 50mg XR daily (20+30) for about a year.  Towards the end ot that time I started getting nasty side effects like poor circulation and blue nees, especially if made the mistake of taking "1 extra one."  I know rock bottom is different for everyone, but the real rock bottom for me was losing a girl i deeply loved.  At first, I though "How could she be doing this to me?! She knows I need help. w/this stuff and shes just going to throw me out to the dogs?  I thought every thing we did was as a team.

My solution was to leave the country.  I went and visited some European friends for a month, and when I came back, I have to admit, the thing that made me stick with not using it was the fact that I (perhaps selfishly) didn't want to lose.  Lose, you ask? I didn't want to be dumped and still an adderall (adderrall) addict—a loser.  The thought of that kept me off it for 3 months.

It's hard for me to say how quickly you improve.  I'd say the first few days/week is ttttttttterrible and I can absolutely understand why you might look for an antidepressant or something else to relieve your pain.  After the week or so passes, the good news is that  that you are ready to function at very basic capacity.

After a few weeks pass, with you out doing stuff on your own, you start to realize that a lot of what you were "taking Adderal for" can be accomplished by personal will power.  I'm not saying I magically function as effectively as a programmer or math whiz when I'm off adderall (adderrall),  The key, in my very personal experience, for kicking this habit (which I am still dedicated to doing) is to teach yourself that you can achieve just as well without it.

In other words Yes, the beginning is rough.  But once you start feeling like a 'normal' person again, meaning you can handle basic tasks, maintain relationships, and act normal, you've taken a HUGE step.  Sadly, I fear it's a step thousands will never take--and it carries the ultimate punishment: you lose your freedom, your body deteriorates, and your mind is confused. So if you made it this fear, CONGRATULATIONS!  

But if you're like me, some high-jacked part of your brain is still constantly looking for excuses to take Adderall (adderrall).

For me, that hadn't gone away even after 3 month with none.  I went and got a script filled and sure enough all the problems were just where i left them. That was 6 months ago.

To this day, I go through random periods where i find something that justifies the use of adderall (adderrall).  Writing this, it's clearer to me than ever that i'm just looking for anything to do that will allow me to fell "okay" about Adderral.  And I'm convinced that will never happen.

I do consider myself an ex-Adderall User even though I have intermittent screw ups every few months (which usually end with me taking 1 more than I'm supposed to, then going "WHAT DID I JUST DO?!!" and then flushing the rest down the drain.

I'd like to end on a positive note - I think the problem CAN be solved.  
How?
You need to do the things you thought adderall (adderrall) helped you with, and do them CLEAN.  You'lll be shocked - test scores are usually the same, or sometimes even improve without adderall (adderrall).   You CAN achieve without it, you just need to repeat experiences in this way to absolutely PROVE IT to yourself.

I'll end with my personal feelings on adderall (adderrall):
Adderall (adderrall) is a name stored deep in my brain and, naturally when the word adderall (adderrall) is mentioned, my brain lights up. When someone says I have to do my homework or play chess... "awwww Adderall (adderrall) helped so much with my homework…. Where can I get some?" is the first thing that comes to mind.  

I believe the way to solve this problem, and it clearly is a big problem because it leads to remission, is to make a very formal point do the task without Adderall (adderrall) NO MATTER HOW HARD IT SOUNDS.  Take the SATs without it, the MCATs, whatever.  

PROVE to YOURSELF, that you don't "NEED" adderall (adderrall) to perform well or feel good.

I hope I can someday follow up on this post with “I haven’t thought abour adderall (adderrall) for a year.”

[amypop]

I have been on adderall (adderrall) for 7 years. I started at 19, but about one year ago at 25 I started noticing some new side effects from the adderall (adderrall). Some days it worked, some days it didn't. My tolerance continued to go up, but I refused to take more than 20mg in one day. Exercising became frustrating and scary because my heart rate would race to 200+ in about 10 minutes, and I would consider myself to be quite fit. Also, if I took it in the morning, by the afternoon, I was so drained, so tired and so "out of it" that I was no fun to be around, and honestly, I didn't want to hang out with friends because it was too hard for me to concentrate. I made a rash decision to stop taking adderall (adderrall) about 2 months ago, even though I love the "euphoric" feeling and lack of appetite, which we all know is not the main reason to take it. Yes things are a little harder when it comes to focusing and energy levels, but I feel better. My body feels cleaner and healthier. My workouts can go harder because I don't have to worry about my heart exploding, and at the end of the day I am tired, but I don't feel like my brain has been sucked away from going 1 million miles a minute while on my prescribed speed. To be fair, I do still have adderall (adderrall) available to me, but I cut my dose in half to 10mg, and I haven't touched it yet. I truly do have difficulty focusing and studying, and THAT is why I have taken it. I understand not taking it for prescribed reasons, anyone who says they don't enjoy the "drug effects" are lying. Just be careful, watch your heart rate, and listen to your body. I began to get chest pains and that was a HUGE warning sign. Be smart about your body. The best way to take care of it is to work out and eat right, you know that. Good luck and be careful.

[twolve]

When a doctor prescribes a patient adderal what does he expect to happen in the future? my girlfriend was put on 30 mg completely out of the blue about a year and a half ago..that is such a strong dose and i dont even see how she showed signs that she needed it..her little sister is on it and definitely needs it and my gf says she does but she doesnt even really care if shes on it or not..my question is..a few years down the road are there going to be problems like you guys stated above? i mean if adderal isnt something you can continue to take for the rest of your life than why do these doctors hand it out like candy..my gf doesnt do any drugs or anything and i would just hate to see her go through what i just went through with opiates just because her doctor assumed she needed to all the sudden be put on the highest dose of adderal..sometimes i feel like if you gave me a white jacket i could act like a doctor and fit right in..

[Berry05]

I was addicted to met for 10 yrs. My husband & I both quit 6 yrs ago. We just hit rock bottom & Quit. I however, was a stay at home mom of 3. Found it extremely difficult to help my 5th grader, at the time, w/school work. I could not focus on it. It drove me crazy! Simple assignments I did in school easily. I dicided that I had ADD. no hyperactivity. GOt testing done & was diagnosed 3yrs ago. Started taking adderall (adderrall), knowing it was a high I could get away w/ legally & justify to family. I use the whole prescription(30 mg XR) in 10 days at first. now in 6. In the begining I slept every night easily. My use progressed to the point that I reallly wanted the meds after 3 wks off. But after taking them 2 days, i hated the way I acted & felt, but couldn't throw them away! I just wwanted to take it quickly w/out killing myself & get it over with. Usually slept for 3-4 days afterward. Now I just Use for my 6 days & sleep until time to fill the next Script. i hate it. My husband(also former meth addict) has tollerated me using Adderall (adderrall) for the past 3 yrs. & NEVER once asked, wanted any or any meth. He gets mad at me when I "come down. But doesn't say much when I am on it, cuz all the things that I neglected for 3 wks, get done. I have to stop it is affecting my relationships w/ all family. I have no desire to get up w/o it. I Can do this! But Can I do it on my own?

[morganave]

What is adderall (adderrall) and what is it used for.  I have never heard of it, could you give me some information?
Thanks

[girlsailor]

I had taken adderal for 3 years... I quit cold turkey one day not by choice. It was forced. I loved the feeling it gave me there still isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think that I need it... I haven’t taken one in 1 year.. However.... it screwed me over. I am constantly chasing that high, the happiness, something anything that will connect me back into reality. I have found that relief twice.. The first time I took zanax. I was connected for 20 minutes. Completely living in the moment, happy, relaxed, and amazing feeling. The second time I was really tipsy.. I didn’t feel connected but I couldn’t stop laughing. I haven’t laughed genuinely in a long time though... the after affects of adderal ruined a good friendship of mine... I was distant, depressed, slept all day cried for no reason at night. I felt numb and cold, angry mood swings on the people closest to me. I had no job I wasn’t in school. I had no reason or purpose to live. I had no idea that it was because of the adderal. The drug can still be in your system. If this post does anything I hope someone sees it and relates to me.. finds out that the thoughts of suicide the depression is not the real you its the adderal reeking havoc in your system! My life turned around soooo quickly.. I got a job a met a great friend who showed me that he was real and that he cared; i'm rock-climbing, working out constantly, volunteering. I motivated to live! I appreciate being alive.. I have goals and look forward to the future.... it’s not all easy though. I still have to fight to get out of bed.. My good friend calls me in the morning, makes my day look not as intimidating as it normally would be if I had to face it alone... little things may still stress me out but I have learned new ways to handle them. My anger and frustration I have towards myself I take out in rock climbing.. Its is a physical challenge that puts your body under so much stress, yet nothing bets that felling when you make it to the top... I have learned while doing research that if you detox and exorcise, just live an overall more healthy life that the drugs will come out of your system quicker... so whoever is reading this, please, post your problem, that’s the first step.. I feel better just getting all off my chest.. You guys are my therapists:)
I can’t exactly explain how I feel everyday but I hope I relate to someone out there... I hope this helped someone

I look forward to living and not just functioning

I am a recovering addict. That the best kind ;)