Adderall Withdrawl. Need Serious Advice/Recommendations.

LEEVIP · Newbie Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 2

Hello,

I hope someone can give me real advice and recommendations.. I have been using Adderall for one year. Unfortunately, after a few months, I started taking higher dosage (up to 160mg daily), not everyday that high, only on days that is high pressure at work.. Most of the time is between 60mg to 100mg. Then I went down to 40 mg for about 2 weeks, then I stopped cold turkey. Yes, I have read the withdrawl effects and read the 'recommended' way of coping with it.

Currently, I am using

1) OMEGA-3 Fish Oil.
2) Vitamin B12(5000mcg) and B6 (100mg) daily.
3) SAM-e (1200mg to 1600mg) daily.
4) 5-HTP (100mg) daily.
5) Melatonin(3mg) to help me get a deep restful sleep.
6) Incorporated a few days ago Ginko Biloba (120mg daily).
7) I went back to the gym and started a workout routine 3 to 4 times weekly.

The problem is, I have ZERO motivation currently because I am not taking Adderall. I can drink 3-4 cups of coffee but its hard to explain, I feel that my BODY is awake(my heart feels that way), but for some reason my MIND is just cloudy and asleep. Its been 7-8 days without Adderall and I feel like CRAP. I have no drive to do anything, I get a good 9 to 10 hour of sleep but when I wake up, I feel like I never went to sleep ?!

When on Adderall, I feel alive, energetic and HAPPY. Now, I feel the TOTAL opposite. My question is WHEN will I feel like my old self again? How long do I have to go through this hell? Should I just take 20mg of Adderall for another 2 weeks to supposively "wean" off it as slow as possible?

ANY advice/help/recommendations is GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks for reading this folks...

LEEVIP · Newbie Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 2

Can anyone help???

danNC · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 1

Hello,

I read your post here and joined this forum specifically to respond.

I was on Concerta and Ritalin for 5 years for ADD. During that period, my business and career flourished. People close to me prior to going on the medication were amazed with the improvements in my daily productivity and sudden level of accomplishments.

My income tripled and my lifestyle totally changed. Then I hit a bump in the road when my marriage fell apart and I fell into a deep depression. I blamed the depression on the Concerta and quit cold turkey.

My life continued to spiral down and I basically adandoned my career and interest in anything. I lived on the sofa for 3 years while my savings and wealth deteriorated. I began to buy into the myths about ADD and refused to go back on the drug. 4 more years elapsed with me attempting to get my act together but I was still living in isolation, no friends, no motivation.

7 years later I found myself totally desolate. I failed to file tax returns for 7 years and the only thing that snapped me back to reality was the fact that the IRS has come knocking, loudly.

Just one month ago, totally broke, homeless, I finally decided to seek medical help again. In the past month I have been on 2 daily doses of 20 mg Adderall. In just 30 days my life has made an almost immediate 180 degree turn. I am focused, determined, and having incredibly productive days, every day!

The only reason I say all this is....I feel I lost 7 years of my life, trying to convince myself that my ADD was all psychological. I went on heavy doses of B Complex and tried to control my diet to avoid possible food allergies that would cause me to be lathargic and distracted.

So I have responded to you, just to say...don't let the same thing happen to you. If you truly have ADD, stay on a safe dose and get back to being happy and productive!

Good luck to you!

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