AddyQuitter

Just a quick word of thanks to you guys for acknowledging my story and for the helpful advice. Lea, thanks for the info on the "am stack." Do you drink the yerba mate like a tea or how do you incorporate that? I'll serach this site and prob hit up the viatmin store and try to get some info on height/weight appropriate dosing for the L-Tyrosine. Smoothies are a solid choice to get protein and whole foods all the time. I'm a believer. Liltex41 a big thank you for the encouragement and your story is super motivating. Working on getting back up to a solid 5K with a good time (on treadmill) for now. Looking ahead. NBP really good to know someone else out there knows whats up. It sucks to know it but I suspected that the huge rush of those early days just cant be duplicated by pre-workout powders at GNC. In some ways I think I even knew then that it might be a one time deal with the superman mood you get with early amphetamine use. I needed to hear it though. It saved me an expensive trial and error of purchasing alot of bs pre-workout powders looking for the holy grail. That said, if there are any recommendations on a good non-amphetamine pre-workout cocktail to get motivated I'm listening. Using sets as positive motivation is a great idea. "Mentally naked" is spot on. Adderall was like my pre-workout armor getting me through added reps and sets, keeping me moving past fatigue- well you know. The thirty-day mark was important to me to gain confidence in my self-discipline. Im def comitted to regaining and maintaining strength and endurance so the gym is a must. I know there's no quick fix or magic correction but looking for foods and/or vitamins, healthy supplements to trigger metabolism and supress cortizol production is def on my radar. The fatigue and needng alot more down time mainly before workouts sucks. Stay with it. The 30-day mark feels good man. Being in control of your body and knowing you can get throughh a workout without addy is a good feeling.

I used generic adderall instant release for over 4 years beginning in 2008 when I was 33 years old. My tolerance progressively increased over time from 10mg once a day to up to a highest daily dose of 20mg + twice a day (between January 2012 through April 2012). Before quitting 30 days ago, I was down to 20mg instant release once a day. I originally used the drug for weight loss with significant success (lost over 60lbs). During the first year and a half I was also committed to a dedicated exercise regimen and a nutritious, low fat diet. Adderall seemed to turn on a metabolic light for me and my mood could be described as euphoric after taking a dose. As I grew in strength and endurance, I used adderall to "tap" energy to add and to lengthen my workouts to get faster results. I took it pre-workout in place of other workout stimulants like No-explode and C4. It seemed like a miracle drug. I looked and felt better than I had since high school. In late 2009 I lost my job (downsizing not adderall related) and had to move back home. My financial circumstances changed dramatically and negatively, I was unemployed, etc. and I used adderall to get motivated and overcome depression. Took no other meds. In early 2010 I took a job outside my education and background that required significant physical stamina and long hours for alot less money. I was unable to maintain my former exercise regimen, the quality of my diet deteriorated siginificantly and developed insomnia. My weight fluctuated a good bit. I remained in this job through April 2012. It was during this period of significant stress that my adderall use turned into adderall abuse. My tolerance grew rapidly and I became anxious about having a enough pills handy. In 2012 my duties and responsibilities increased and I was faced with the choice of remaining fully commited to this job or pursuing a career in my former field. It was during this period that my adderall use peaked. I recognized that my health was compromised and decided to leave the job. By late 2011 and 2012 the euphoria and weight loss effects were gone. When I began the job in 2010 I was a muscular, energetic 6' 178 when I left in April 2012, I was a lathargic, flabby 228lbs. I felt tired even after taking the pill. I didn't get a pump after workouts. There was siginificant crash effect and my anxiety and mood swings were noticable. I weened down from approx. 45mg/day to 20mg a day by December 2012. I read articles about how over time adderall abuse can increase cortizol levels and actually increase resistance to abdominal weight loss. My weight peaked at 244lbs in December 2012. On March 1st 2013, receiving no appreciable benefit from adderall, I stopped taking it. During the first two weeks, I felt completely exhausted, mentally foggy and had vivid and disturbing nightmares. I finally got online and found out about L-Tyrsoine and B6 supplements but can't find consitent information on appropriate doses for my age (37 soon to be 38yrs), size (6' 233lbs) and sex (male). I am eating pretty clean, taking 1000mg of L-Tyrosine and 1000mg of B12 daily. Fighting cravings for refined sugar. I have pushed my self to do limited cardio bout 30 to 40 min treadmill daily and some weight lifting (just starting bout 45 min session). I have been maintaining my weight at about 233lbs with muscle. I am taking C4 pre-workout powder to get through a workout. Not optimal and makes me a little jittery but it gets the job done. Still tired and foggy more than I want to be. Not trying to be too graphic but after eating quality yogurt daily and taking a round of strong probitics my bowel movements are solid again. I don't want adderall anymore. But I need to get information and resources on quality supplements and dosing information to maintain appropriate levels of energry and support while I reregulate and adjust to not having the adderall to support my workouts. Info on zinc, vitamin C, the B's and general diet info would be greatly appreciated. Also, especially interested in natural supplements and foods to diminsh cortizol levels and adrenal support. Ive been under consistently high levels of stress for about four years. I am very motivated to lose weight and regain strength and overall good health. I am taking no prescription meds or over the counter sleep aids at the moment. Not sure if its helpful but family medical history includes hypothyroidism. Although I have never been diagnosed myself I have experienced a number of symptoms consistent with the condition. Thanks very much for letting me tell my story and for any help you may have to offer me. April 1, 2013 30-days adderall free.