Quitting and need support..

[elizabethryella]

Hi everyone,

 

My name's Elizabeth. I've only been on Adderall about a year or two now. But I have been on antidepressants much longer. It's really, really hard to quit. I know this. It's gonna be hell.

 

I've also been on Abilify and Zoloft now for about 3 years. Zoloft in varying doses for much longer. I want to eventually get off everything.

 

Does anyone have any tips for me just beginning to try to quit? I keep trying to quit and then chickening out. I've been looking at resources.. I just don't know where to begin and need someone to talk to.

 

I know this is a bad medication to continue taking. And I know there's MANY people in the same situation I'm in which makes it even sadder. I hate that SO many people are in pain. 

 

I'm ready for a transition to my true self. I have struggled so long with prescription medication addiction. If anyone else is in a similar situation regarding antidepressants + adderall please message me. I'd love to have a "support buddy" 

Thanks everyone. I'm genuinely trying to quit. 

 

 

 

[survived]

Congrats on making the choice to get off of all medications!

 

I was once on anti depressants and I think getting off of those is a lot easier than getting off of Adderall. I dealt with brain zaps and hot flashes, but I think I got over those symptoms really quickly. I'd say I was okay 3months later maybe less.  Adderall was much more difficult to get off of so I would personally recommend getting off of the anti depressant first and then the Adderall.

[Doge]

Glad you have some advice.  I wish I had something to add but all I can say is we're all rooting for you and nice to meet you!