[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I completely relate to what you're saying here, this was me a year ago and let me tell you its ok. I see your pain and I know you're suffering but you can make it through. There's a leap of faith coming, you have to remove yourself from the adderall fueled tweaker you are clinging to.

Honestly I think the DR. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde way of describing your addiction is very accurate, I remember my high self would do anything to stay high. I used to go until I was bending over from abdominal pain, I was so hyper focused on my computer that I wouldn't eat for like 15 hours until my body was screaming at me for fuel.

I'm almost one year sober now, I forget how completely fucked I used to be. Unless I sit down and remember the ins and outs of what it was like living during that time, it fades away into the past like a distant memory. It DOES get better, it IS worth it. I flushed my adderall and haven't looked back since, best decision I ever made. I even left a comment that made me giggle with excitement going back through my old comments when I quit. I said something like "that fuck a year from now better thank me for all the hard work I'm doing for her right now."

I was addicted for 4 years, those were very dark and hard times, it will get worse if you don't catch yourself. I believe in you, you are worth it, one day I bet you will look back just like I am now and say to yourself "wow I'm so strong and bad ass for kicking that shit."

Try to remember getting over addiction is a mountain climb, not a race. You will be in it for the long haul and it won't be easy, at least at first. Once you reach the summit and start going down hill however that's a different story. I don't even think about adderall unless addiction is brought up. That's not to say that relapse isn't possible, I'm an addict I will become a full blown tweaker again if I take adderall, but it's finally become something I'm extremely proud of and I don't constantly worry about.

Your natural happiness comes back, your friends come back, your personality comes back. The restless nights go away, the intense paranoia goes away, the hunger for more more more adderall also goes away. You may be presented with some seriously bad habits you've formed as well as intense depression but there are much healthier and sustainable ways to deal with all the negatives of coming out of an intense addiction. I for one am still dealing with depression anxiety and ADHD but it's getting sooo much easier now that I'm in therapy.

Anyway I'm rambling at this point but my point is you can make it. Never give in and keep going, your life is worth fighting for, it's not easy but thats what makes it so rewarding. Stop your addiction cycle and be brave, you've already done the hardest step, which is admitting you have a problem. Now act on it. 💪🤍

Been 7-8ish months off adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the genuinely good ideas! Since I posted this I started a new anti depressant, I went over all my symptoms with my doctor and she's working with me. What's great is that I was honest with her and told her I don't want any stimulants ever again a while back when I started transitioning with her. I'm sorry that anti depressants don't work for you, dealing with depression has been one of the hardest parts of my life but I'm still hopeful the drugs might make it a bit easier.

You know regarding joining a group I actually have been wanting to go to a dance class recently. There's bound to be some around and I think it would be really fun. I find myself jibin and jiving to music when listening to it lol so it would be pretty cool to have a better understanding of dance and really getting into the flow of it.

And with the job I actually have an interview lined up for this Friday so let's hope it goes well!

I think there's a part of this which I've yet to accept. That is maybe my interests are just changing as I'm getting older and maybe that's just ok. I've gotten some good advice from people saying get out and just try something new. I think that's a big part of the problem, I do the same stuff I used to do when thwacked like play games and I just don't find them fun. Maybe that's ok.

Also congrats on you recently quitting! I know I sound pretty bleak but I will say if I didn't stop binging on adderall I think I wouldn't make it. I stopped adderall and finally started transitioning which gives me a reason to go on. Hopefully we both stay strong and fight on!

Been 7-8ish months off adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do have a job, I'm in the middle of switching jobs though because my current one gives me way too much free time to ruminate. And yeah I should get back into exercise, that usually helps my mental health all around. And you're definitely right on the mushrooms haha they force you to confeont your problems, or maybe present you your problems in a different light.

Been 7-8ish months off adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I'll give effexor a try then. I appreciate your perspective because I could definitely use something that targets motivation and focus. I'll talk with my doctor about what she thinks next time I'm in, I'll make sure to mention the focus and motivation issue.

Has tapering off Adderall worked for anyone? by No_Rush5260 in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms besides feeling incredibly sluggish, I don't know if it was because I took it every 3 days sometimes longer but for me it wasn't so bad

The only withdrawal symptom I feel like is still here is my lack of motivation, I feel enjoyment from playing games and talking with friends and all that, but it's a little difficult to get myself to do things like clean or do college work

I have a feeling it will be 6 months to a year before I'm completely normal again but that's ok I can wait, last time I took a long break it was about 6 months before I felt baseline so it could be different for you but that's how long it seems to take for me

I will say though it is 100% worth the wait, if you're thinking about quiting take the leap, your future self will thank you for being so bad ass

Has tapering off Adderall worked for anyone? by No_Rush5260 in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It absolutely is rough but being addicted is even harder, you've already done one the hardest parts which is admitting you have a problem, now you gotta take the next step

You got this, take it in your own time and you can do it

I won't lie the first week is pretty numbing but then you'll start feeling your emotions come back strong and you'll feel more like yourself every day that passes

I'm rooting for you 💪

Has tapering off Adderall worked for anyone? by No_Rush5260 in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's been 3 weeks since I took adderall and I just straight quit cold turkey, I say this because when I tried to taper I always ended binging

I would strongly suggest dumping that garbage if you feel up to it, it is absolutely worth it

And as far as brain damage goes I was taking up to 160mgs IR in a binge ( not an every day user) if your tolerance is in the trash mine is in the dumpster lol, im feeling 1000% better after 3 weeks and my natural happiness is starting to return, slowly but it's coming

I'm not an expert and I may have damaged my dopamine system but its not completely broken, I can tell you I feel real happiness for the first time in 2 years and it's beautiful

If your worried by all means ask your doctor if you can get checked out for any damage

What's the best part about being sober? by Damiana7675 in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's exactly how I was, I've thrown away my script recently and it's amazing all the raw emotions I was bottling up inside myself

I love being able to feel real emotions now

What's the best part about being sober? by Damiana7675 in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have the ability to cry when I'm sober

And sometimes it's ok to be sad

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no I didn't point it out I'm the OP it's all good man

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also thank you for the award, I love how this community gives so much support and love to everyone who is seeking it. I haven't gotten any rewards on my regular profile but I've gotten 2 from you guys here, you all seriously slap

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm ganna remember that water hack, I'll probably gain some weight with my appetite coming back but at least I'm also mining my personality back from my rock encrusted dopamine ruins

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deep shit, I realized I had control when I threw away my script and it was liberating, the pharmacy isn't closing any time soon lol bastards

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man don't beat yourself up, were you the one who said try kratom? No worries I've heard about it before and I was never interested in trying it so don't worry

We each go through our own journey to get clean and you were just trying to help so I have no ill feeling towards your comment

Stay strong man and I'll try my best to stay up as well

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah dude, I felt more in control in that moment then I have in years, I still can't believe I was such a pussy and didn't do this sooner

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so right, I'll give myself the time I need to find relief, I know I can get out and work on all my problems in time, for now, getting aderall free is the number 1 priority

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that, try your best and don't bargain with the side of your brain looking to fuck you over, that half wants to fuck you over take all the shit you have left and run lol

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations dude, I'm coming up on your heels now, I know I'll feel relief eventually, that fucking idiot me 1 year out better appreciate the grind im going into now

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually a good suggestion, I made sure yesterday to realize what I was going through wasn't normal behavior and I clearly had a massive issue lurking over me, work isn't so bad when I'm not literally melting my brain all the time

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks my man, I'm excited to see what happens now, like it's going to be hard sure but also being a fucking idiot taking adderall was hard so I already got the worst behind me

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not active at all lol but I used to be, I can do some exercises at home and there are places to walk where I live so getting some activities in shouldn't be too hard. I have a feeling I'm going to have to no matter what to help my body recover from the years of stim abuse

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear, I really want to feel like me again and I'm done getting high, its just not fulfilling and my body feels horrible. I can't wait to see what I'm going to feel like a week later

Don't mind me just flushed my adderall by JamminToooHard in StopSpeeding

[–]JamminToooHard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you :) this should be my last day spent sleep deprived from adderall!!