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How long can I expect this to last, and how much of it is withdrawal?

I've been off of adderall for about 6 days now.  I've been very depressed (literally lying on the floor, staring at the ceiling) and somewhat nauseated that entire time.  However, I am also 6 weeks pregnant, and I have chronic mild depression anyway.  I was using 10-20 mg per day (more than it sounds like, for someone my size) , for about a year.  So, how long can I expect the withdrawal symptoms to last, and how much of what I'm experiencing do you think is from withdrawal?  (as opposed to pregnancy or depression).  It's been very hard for me, especially the cravings for pain meds, (adderall isn't my only habit, just my only physical addiction)  and it would be comforting to know if this is gonna get better.  If the depression will stay this bad then there is no way I can get through the entire pregnancy.  
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I would assume that not taking drugs is safer than taking them...But if you think I could get useful answers there, I'll ask.  
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i wish i could help you on this one and i know someone on the boards can, but because you are pregnant, post in the new abuse section on the boards, there is a docter on board that specializing in addiction and you would probably want to know what is safe and whats not for the baby....post this for him also..and im sure hell respond by tomorrow
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