Popular Post Motivation_Follows_Action Posted June 3, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yep, we have a really diverse group here: the straight-talker (quit once), the gentle soul (Ashley), the holy-shit-what-a-success-story (in recovery) the creative genius (occasional), the optimist (liltex), the Occam's razor (krax), the insightful one (lea), the resident scientist (Cassie), and on and on we go. Awesome bunch of personalities and perspectives. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LILTEX41 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON 2 YEARS!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Congrats, quit once! It's funny, when I quit it seemed like you and inrecovery were eons ahead of me in the recovery process. Now that I'm at 1.5 years I feel like we're all sort of on the same wavelength. Good for you for staying off speed and the cigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sboo Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Congratulations. I'm on my 3rd year, but I still check back here every 6 months or so....kinda for nostalgic purposes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerokewl Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Congrats on 2 years quit-once you are an inspiration. Also sboo thank-you for posting it gives me hope that you eventually do pull outta this shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom's Wings Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I am so super proud of you quit-once! Keep up the good work . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Quit-once, This is really late but I wanted you to know that your support helps me immensly. You achieved your 2 year anniversary about 20 days before I quit. Thank you with all my heart for being available to the newcomers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 It has been about four years since I quit and two years since I updated this thread. I'm not seeking any messages or replies of "congratulations".....because I believe that congratulations should be saved for rewarding one's accomplishments. I have not achieved anything big since quitting - just a better life beyond my Adderall and nicotine addictions. I am concerned that my relationship with alcohol has become increasingly abusive, especially during the last two years. And I am clueless on what to do about it. Even though alcohol has not caused any disruptions in my life, I don't like how anticipate an occasion to drink and drink more than intended when I do. I would welcome any suggestions on how to handle this developing problem so I can avoid a train wreck later on. Before using Adderall, I drank a lot of alcohol, during Adderall, I basically quit drinking and now I can feel this alcohol addiction returning. I just wanted to update my thread and thank all of you who contribute to these forums. New content and new stories as well as regular comments and updates from all of our members is what keeps these forums interesting and entertaining. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I'm sorry but I have to say it anyway whether you like it or not. Congratulations on conquering the demon of adderall. You are a great role model. This may or may not be even slightly helpful, but for what it's worth: I realized a long time ago that I'm not the kind of person that can go to the pub and just enjoy a single pint of beer. If I go out with a friend for a beer, I can expect to leave around 12-1am with between 6-8 pints on my tab. On the bright side, this has certainly led to a lot of fun evenings in my 20s, but in general, my whole next day is ruined as a result. I haven't quit drinking entirely, but have come to terms with this realization and just drink very rarely (once every 2-3 months, or on special occasions), and am careful in what settings I allow myself to take the chance. I still go to pubs fairly often with friends but just indulge in food specials and appetizers instead, and just order water (I'm sure the servers hate me ). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I am this way with ice cream. I can't have it in the house or I will eat the whole half gallon within 1-2 days. I know it may seem stupid to compare the two, but we all have our vices. Complete avoidance is the only way to keep the temptation away...for me anyway. Congrats on 4 years, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I am concerned that my relationship with alcohol has become increasingly abusive, especially during the last two years. And I am clueless on what to do about it. Even though alcohol has not caused any disruptions in my life, I don't like how anticipate an occasion to drink and drink more than intended when I do. I would welcome any suggestions on how to handle this developing problem so I can avoid a train wreck later on. Before using Adderall, I drank a lot of alcohol, during Adderall, I basically quit drinking and now I can feel this alcohol addiction returning. I just wanted to update my thread and thank all of you who contribute to these forums. New content and new stories as well as regular comments and updates from all of our members is what keeps these forums interesting and entertaining. Quit once - can I suggest you check out some forums with recovering alcoholics and see if you can relate to them? If you can relate ... It's time to start dealing with something that could spiral out of control. If you can't relate, then maybe you just need to cut back or try going a month sober and see how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I just bought an icecream churn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 To Greg, Grumpycat and AlwaysAwsome, thank you for your feedback and perspectives on alcohol. It is a difficult subject for me to discuss and I sincerely appreciate you all engaging me in this conversation. Had I not experienced an Adderall addiction, I would be in solid denial that I might have a problem. I'm still not sure it is a problem....yet. But I recognize all the early symptoms of an addiction and I know it is something I will eventually need to deal with. Greg, your suggestion of quitting for a month (or even a week) scares the hell out of me because I am afraid of failure and what that might mean. It feels the same way as when I tried not to take Adderall and realized the addiction was stronger than I ever imagined. I might be an alcoholic or have an alcohol dependency. There. I said it and now I feel better. AlwaysAwsome - that ice cream churn might just be the enabler you didn't need for your ice cream addiction! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 quit-once...It is too hard to make ice cream in the churn. I think I wasted $35 buying the churn. It is easier to buy it already made. I imagine meth addicts who make their own meth have this same issue...LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouedis Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Have any of you guys ever thought about taking adrafanil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Five Years! It was five years ago today that I divorced all stimulants and my addiction died of natural causes. Looking at my addiction in such final terms has helped me maintain my freedom and regain my life. I am equally proud of quitting smoking at that same time frame, as I was addicted to cigarettes for over 30 years. I have also been lucky enough to enjoy a life without major medical issues or anything pharmaceutical since quitting. Life beyond addiction is a better life indeed. Thanks to everyone reading this for celebrating today with me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Congrats on 5 years QO! That's a huge accomplishment worth celebrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renascido Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Congratulations, quitonce. You truly are an inspiration for me; I resort back to some of your posts from time to time when I'm in need of guidance. I hope you enjoyed your anniversary. Much love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quit-once Posted June 5, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Six Years. Adderall-free is a great way to be! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quit-once Posted June 4, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 Twelve years. My future seemed uncertain and my life seemed unstable during the last years of my addiction. Quitting was the one thing I had to do to ensure that I had a future at all. And it all worked out. An addiction to stimulant drugs is unsustainable over the long term. It was this realization that led me to quitting adderall on June 3, 2011. I ended a lifelong relationship with alcohol about five months ago. I have been struggling more than when I first quit because summer has a lot more of the alcohol-associated activities for me. I was a daily drinker - like 3 or 4 or 5 per day, but I rarely got really drunk. I used alcohol similar to the way I used adderall. I always looked forward to the "starting time" it was a highlight of my day. I just liked that daily low level alcohol buzz during the afternoons and evenings. But, like adderall, I felt that alcohol was also mortgaging my future health. I retired from adderall with an intact brain, and I hope I nixed the alcohol with an intact liver. Here are some health improvements I have noticed since quitting alcohol: Better sleep. I fall asleep easily and stay asleep most nights. I rarely have to get up and use the bathroom anymore. I don't wake up with heart -pounding anxiety at 2 AM and I don't have heartburn from eating too late. Better mental well-being. I have fewer bouts of depression and/or anxiety. Slightly more motivation and I can think more clearly. No acid reflux or heartburn anymore. Not that it was a huge problem but it feels like my cast-iron stomach has returned. Sometimes this condition would interfere with my sleep. More money in my pocket. My alcohol habit was costing me about 200 bucks per month. So, I have a thousand more dollars than when I quit five months ago. The recycling bin rarely needs to be emptied anymore cuz it's not full of white claw cans, and there is more room in the fridge for food. I have more freedom to go places and do things later in the day and evening because I can drive there sober. I will not allow fantasy thoughts of drinking to take hold in my mind. I'm done with alcohol, but it is an entirely different addiction to kick than adderall and I can't say I will never have another drink, whereas I can say I will never take another pill. Fuck adderall. Just some random thoughts from a dude who's been around this website and the Quitting Adderall Forums for the last 12 years. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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