Popular Post Krae19 Posted July 25, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Just wanted to bop in with some encouragement.. I took adderall medication almost daily for about 9 years. It got to a point where I was scared to go to work without it and if I ran out which I always did I would spam my doctor until I got my refill and run to the pharmacy immediately once it was sent. I was so worthless without it and unmotivated I really had convinced myself I was incapable of working and not being fired without it. I work a desk job m-f… It got to a point where I knew I had to quit NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. Well it’s been 8 months now and I’ve learned to keep up just fine and it actually feels normal now, I’m not even thinking about it much anymore. Sure I’m not as productive as I was before but that was artificial so I’m ok with jt. Just wanted to mention it in case anyone is putting it off because they are afraid of what will happen with work. If I can do it you can!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieD Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm relieved to hear this. I'm almost 2 months clean and work has been a significant struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krae19 Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Yes the first 2-3 months were very difficult.. it will get better I promise. The longer you stay off the easier it will be but remember it’s like a roller coaster at times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieD Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm really hoping it gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprad Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Congrats on 8 months sober! I am a couple days in and hoping my work does not suffer. Honestly it’s already suffering because on adderall I focus on the most useless tasks. My brain feels frayed because I can’t get motivated with or without it. I’ve been taking adderall for 2 years. The not being able to focus on my current dose plus abusing it to try and get that boost scares me. I know my only options are to quit or go further down the rabbit hole of increasing the dose. Thanks again for the encouragement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Sprad said: I am a couple days in and hoping my work does not suffer. Keep us updated on how you feel. The first few days are tough. At least you are aware of the consequences of continued abuse. Have you told your doctor or otherwise cut off your supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 8:45 PM, Krae19 said: It got to a point where I knew I had to quit NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. Well it’s been 8 months now and I’ve learned to keep up just fine and it actually feels normal now, I’m not even thinking about it much anymore You got this! After nine months post quit, it seemed like the depression lifted and life got back to a new, drug-free normal for me. It took several years before I quit thinking about it entirely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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