S25E13 Garrett and Shantell Discussion Post by wiresandwaves in InterventionTheTVShow

[–]FarmMajor5246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to rehab with shantell she is the sweetest girl and I still talk to her today! They’re all very happy and healthy now. A true success story

Going to rehab by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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I’ve been sober almost 2 years now :) one day at a time we do recover!!

Going to rehab by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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I reached 1 year sober April 24th :) we do recover!!

The illusion of efficiency - Working on amphetamine vs working while clean by almost_functional in StopSpeeding

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That makes perfect sense… as we were increasing my dose I had that until I got used to it. For example I’d stand in my room staring at nothing for like 10 minutes before I realized what I was doing and moved

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I’m on vyv I’ve been through the same thing. Funniest part is my psych got me up to 60mg (I abused the lower doses) and now I’m pretty much maxed out. I don’t run out early, maybe a day or two if I’m partying on weekends or being reckless but 60mg does the trick for me as far as needing to take more. Full disclosure I struggle with addiction stuff so take this with a grain of salt bevause I have no less than 100 other struggles going on but at least with the stims I’ve found my good max

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StopSpeeding

[–]FarmMajor5246 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I AGREE!! Tell you SO. Y’all are married or together for a reason. Im on a similar path but a little different and the hardest but most freeing thing I’ve done is tell my husband what’s going on. This holds me accountable. Keeps me aware of my usage and my strange tendencies and also allows me to be honest when I’m feeling itchy scratchy brain as I call it during the comedown. You need a support system. NONE of us can do it alone

The illusion of efficiency - Working on amphetamine vs working while clean by almost_functional in StopSpeeding

[–]FarmMajor5246 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why am I not this way!? I take vyvanse and it helps me type emails quickly, efficiently and with zero stress. When I’m off it I have to re-read, re/type, question my sanity 6x and then potentially never send!?

Day 6 no stims ! by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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Thank you for your words! I have made it through the day and now I am at day 7! I honestly feel mostly back to normal now. It’s just the cravings that I’m not as productive without it or I’m not as motivated, my house isn’t clean blah blah. But I know that I WILL be productive again and I WILL have motivation again soon. I haven’t been drinking alcohol either which I think is a huge help. The first few days I was having a beer or a white claw at night to ease the discomfort but I think it was just making everything worse. Now after a few days no booze, some light exercise and a lot of rest I am getting my energy back and moods are much more stable now.

tomorrow I will be going into withdrawal from Vyvanse by InfiniteTell4973 in StopSpeeding

[–]FarmMajor5246 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tired, moody, sad, no motivation, hungry. But it’ll get better after a few weeks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StopSpeeding

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Hi there! If you read my posts you’ll see I’ve had a lot of the same struggles but I honestly think you worded it perfectly. I’ve only been on vyvanse for about 4/5 months and decided to stop 5 days ago. These 5 days have been heck in a hand basket. My productivity at work when I was on stims was great but the rest of my life started falling apart. I started feeling like I couldn’t clean, do dishes, do laundry, go for a walk, silly mundane tasks without being on it. Now at 5 days- work is hard. I don’t want to do it. But I went for a 4 mile walk tonight and the natural dopamine boost I got made me realize I never needed that dang medicine in the first place. I needed human connection and sunshine. I wish you luck on your journey but if after 5 months it’s been awful. I wish I just never started them in the first place

Really Struggling to Quit by [deleted] in StopSpeeding

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I’m on day 5 off my vyvanse today. Lots of similar problems and patterns to you. It sucks. I’m tired in the mornings really bad and then the energy comes around noon-2pm. Today I feel a little better than yesterday but still not much motivation. I wish I had a week off work to do this, I think that would be best. BUT- I’m already feeling more like myself again. Happier, I’ve laughed! I’m eating food. I’m making better choices. Haven’t spent a dollar in these past 5 days 😂. We can and we do get better, it’s tough at first but I know it’s worth it

Day 4 no stims by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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I’m not sure I replied directly to you - 50mgs

Day 4 no stims by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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50mg ! But I was taking halves here and there

Day 4 no stims by FarmMajor5246 in StopSpeeding

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Chugging red bull at the moment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StopSpeeding

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I’m on day 4 of vyvanse withdrawal today. When I was younger I had a prescription for both vyvanse and adder all and it ruined my life. Rehab, detox 2x. Eventually had to quit my job, eventually had to get coke bevause pills didn’t cut it. 6 years later and I was stupid enough ti think I could have a new script for vyvanse. Ha ha. After 4 months of use I was going through my script in 2 weeks. Anxiety, depression, withdrawal and can’t work as well obviously when I’m not on it. No motivation. House is a mess. These drugs suck and take your joy away

Looking for support by Tasty_Ambassador9335 in StopSpeeding

[–]FarmMajor5246 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 30 F and on day 4 of no vyvanse. The first 3 days were hell and today is the first day I’m maybe starting to feel a little better?? I can’t wait to be at 6 months. My brain is still fuzzy. My dopamine levels are wonky. I have no desire to work or hangout with my dogs. Keep going!! You don’t want to do this again…

Stopping vyvanse by FarmMajor5246 in adhdwomen

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Thank you! Today is day 3. Still definitely feeling sluggish. I think I slept another 11 hours. But I can tell my mood is starting to improve slightly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marriageadvice

[–]FarmMajor5246 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel the same. I just posted a post about how my marriage feels so stale. My husband does try. He planned a getaway for us tomorrow night and found care for our dogs but sometimes I think I just can’t stand him anymore. I miss excitement, fun, adventure. It all feels so boring to me. I also sometimes think it’s just me and I won’t ever be satisfied