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Bluemoon, I've tried to talk to him about it, but he just gets mad. So, has his sister and ex-girlfriend, with the same results. I don't know what it will take for him to stop. I don't bring it up anymore. Do I just keep ignoring the situation? LilTex, that is exactly what I've been trying to do; stay out of it, but be helping in the background. I learned from other family members and nagging them to quit their addictions, that it only makes it worse. I think we all have our things (me it's caffeine and I'm going to quit after this semester). I know it doesn't compare to this or other things, but I have honestly tried so many times and I can't imagine a day without it. However, I will do this and hope it helps him to see it's possible. I'm trying to give him things to do during the day to keep him busy, he just got a part time, we just got two dogs and I am hopeful it will help him with bonding and I try to think of things for him to do (other then chores), but help him find interest in things he likes again (cooking, baking, etc...). His little brother always asks him to bake him something and he usually can't say no to him. He loves his brother, just as much as his brother loves him. I have one week of my college class left and then will be taking the summer off so I can better help him and be there for him. I'm going to try to incorporate him into helping me exercise again, find some healthy recipes for snacks he can make, find/cook more foods that support him nutritionally, create some fun times (scheduling a big family fun day!!!), reduce stress in the house, etc... I/'we try to act as normal as we can, but some days are better then others. He is moody as can be and snaps at me quickly and I've had all I can take. He is pleasant until you say something he doesn't like or agree with and then he gets nasty. Some mornings, I wake up and wonder if he is alive or not. Something has changed lately though. He is sleeping through the night (he used to be in and out of the house many hours of the night and it would wake me up hearing the door), he gets up early now (around 9am), he is eating better, gaining weight and I'm not seeing the faces I used to when he would be hearing voices. Something still isn't right though and I'm hoping he hasn't added anything to Adderall to make him sleep or counter the effects. I want him to trust me and know that we will help him every way possible. I want him to know and feel how much he is loved. This summer, I hope to bring him closer to me/us and hope he sees a better way of life. I'm afraid this is going to drive him to insanity or a deep depression. I thank you all for being on this site. It helps to talk to others who have been there. Maybe one day he will take my advice and join this group. There is a lot of information and support.

How do I get him to stop taking this stuff???

Out of curiosity and please forgive me if this seems like a stupid question. Does anyone support themselves with nutrition while taking Adderall and/or while getting off of it? I'm reading up on all this and wondering if the side effects of Adderall are caused by Adderall, genetic disposition, nutritional deficiencies, lack of sleep or a combination of them all. I've read recently that by supporting the body nutritionally, it helped tremendously with helping to stop taking it. Thoughts?

So happy for you!!!! Please tell us how it goes!

Hi. Yes, it is frightening and that week was the worst week of my life. I'm on this board looking for guidance in how to help him better. He has changed so much since being on this, but you're right, he doesn't see it. I have never gone to his doctor about it but have thought about it briefly. Unless he really wants to quit, he will either go find another doctor to prescribe it or two resort to some street drug. Neither are good options, so I have never do it and don't think I will. I don't know if the hospital sent over paperwork though. Really not sure. Actually, I just saw him and gave him the print outs of the forum and some other statements I found on here of people who are living without Adderall and happy. It can be done and hopefully he will come to realize he needs to before it's too late. He's a really nice guy, gentle, caring, funny and smart. He LOVES animals and we are getting a puppy and the mom in two weeks. He loves to cook and bake. He plays baseball with his little brother and nephew who both look up to him like he is the greatest person ever. I was hoping he could coach a baseball team one year for them, but I don't think that will happen unless he is off this stuff. I'm trying to get him to do the things he still enjoys doing (as stated above) and find some new things. I don't know much about this, so I really need to hear from people with experience on what did/didn't work for them. Maybe when he is ready, I will be more informed. Thank you all for your time.

Hi everyone, I found this site by googling "hearing voices on Adderall" and found a forum that could have been written by my son, himself. Long story short, my son started taking Adderall about 3 years ago, in college. We noticed the change in him immediately and it only got worse over the years. He became withdrawn, weight loss, moody, lack of sleep, short tempered, etc... This Christmas break was even worse. He wasn't sleeping, drinking multiple energy drinks daily, smoking cigarettes, eating a lot of sugary foods, smoking pot and I found a bottle of vodka behind his bed. I begged him to stay, but he insisted on returning to college, only to return 1.5 weeks later saying he had doctor's appointments. While home this time, he texted his sister at 2am saying very odd things. She called me frantic and crying, so we went and checked on him. He told us this story that he believes his ex-girlfriend and her friends were breaking into his apartment and putting microchips in his ears and phone to spy on him while he was asleep. He also said he was hearing voices that sometimes tell him to commit suicide to make it all stop. I was scared, so I called the police who came and talked to him for an hour. He told them the same story, but not the suicide part, so they left. The next night he was leaving to go back to college, so I called the police again to stop him, so I could talk to him. They pulled him over and made him come home. My son told this officer the same story about the voices and such, but not the suicide, but this officer was concerned enough that he made him go to the hospital for an evaluation. He spent 4 days here being pumped full of other medications that only caused their own issues, but he was off the Adderall. He was diagnosed with Adderall Psychosis. He looked and acted better for a few weeks and looked and acted better, joking around with us and started smiling again. He left to go back to college and went back on Adderall. He came home early March saying he was taking only two classes as independent study from home. He said he was taking half the Adderall dosage. Although, he didn't look as good as he did, he was in a much better place then he was. He was eating good, sleeping some, but not happy and smiling. This week, not good. Not sleeping, in and out of the house all night/day, and last night, I saw him laughing to himself twice for no apparent reason. He isn't speaking to my husband, but for no apparent reason. He will leave the room if my husband comes in, but will speak to him if my husband speaks first. I printed the story I read on the forum from Sublime and want to show him, but wanted some input first. I am not sure how to go about this and need your guidance from those who have been there and what worked/didn't work for you. I have read a few stories on this site of the people who have been on this road and recovered successfully. I know he can do the same. He has a supportive family that will help him every step of the way. Thank you for your time.