day 2 of tapering (adderall)

[fly2dm00n]

Well guys, I'm not exactly doing well mentally, I feel lost and pissed off, nauseated, achy, blurry vision, I'm tired and can't seem to think right. I have my self control though and as far as cravings I have none. I never would have thought I was addicted, and I'm sorry now, that I have judged people, NOT ANY OF YOU... I just mean in general, I work in a pharmacy, so I see it alot. Man I wish I could just feel normal and not like this, I'm miserable

[fly2dm00n]

Right before I left my pharmacy job (7 weeks ago) I was informed Adderall XR was coming out in generic form, so if he prefers the XR it would be a good idea to get a price on generic.  
It doesn't make sense to me why he keeps quitting and restarting them, you said why but that doesn't make sense. I know those feelings described above and I'm glad I'm off Addrerall, though inside I still want more because I've gained so much weight. Though it's been a year and a  half I'm still addicted to Adderall and the only thing holding me back is I had a baby 7 weeks ago and I am breastfeeding.
As far as your hubby it sounds like his addiction is pretty serious as he quits and gets back on them to feel the effects of the Adderall. I wish I could help you, as I am still in this battle.

[heygirl09]

I need help- I'm exasperated. My husband is ADHD with depression. he's on 30mg Adderrall + 10mg Adderrall (for afternoon) and Prozac. We had an argument about something lame mid-month and ever since then, it's been a downward spiral. This happens every so often that I don't know why I'm surprised.

My husband likes to take a break from Adderrall for one or two weeks because he feels like it becomes too much for him and it's also less effective, he feels. However, on the downturn, he starts eating lots of sweets, sleeps alot, feels hopeless, edgy, angry. He tries to just sleep through when this happens, probably to protect us as much as possible. Every time this happens, I always feel that it'll never end. Then after a week or so, he'll get up like he's refreshed. Then we start over. I preferred the Adderrall XR, he was a nicer person on those, but it's so PRICEY that we can't afford it anymore so we just get these.

It really takes a toll on me. When he goes through this, I'm a single parent to two children all of a sudden. And I wait for my husband to "return."

[Zurich42]

If it came right down to it, I thought the emotional/mental side of the withdrawal process was a LOT harder than the physical side.  I too was 'lost', depressed, angry, tired, edgy, etc., but luckily didn't feel any strong cravings.  
I implemented Emergency Dept software and saw addiction EVERY SINGLE DAY - but didn't 'think' I had a problem because MY drug of choice was prescribed to me.  When it comes right down to it, I am no less nor am I no more than the folks that show up to the Emergency Dept seeking drugs.  
It will get better though - I assure you.  I am on Day #5 of sobriety (after aproximately 2 weeks of a tapered regiment of 10-12 Vicodin 5/500 mg tablets a day), and have successfully withdrawn (I believe) from the physical side of the drug.  I no longer have the edginess (or shakes), aches/pains, tiredness, etc., rather - I see life as this HUGE opportunity in front of me.
I'm glad you posted.  We're 'all' in this together - so post away when you feel miserable or when you are having a good day.  

[1eagle]

From your work, you should remember how normal your feelings are....you should also remember that it's temporary and it will pass....I'm glad that you don't have the urge to use more...the adderrall is just different from the opiates in  those respects....you will feel normal shortly and those miserable feelings will subside.......stick with it......and stay strong.....my head used to feel like it contained cotton candy...not the best for a clear head !!