svandal Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hey guys! First of all, I want to thank you all for being here. I came across this website a couple years ago, and I remember being shocked when I found it. I thought for years that I was alone in my addiction. I remember watching a video of someone pouring out their prescription, and crying my eyes out. I knew at the time I longed to be free of adderall, but doubted I had the strength. Probably dozens of prescriptions later, however, I managed to flush one. I am so glad I did. Adderall/Vyvanse/stimulants stole my happiness for 8 years. My addiction nearly destroyed my life. I now have a little over 5 months clean. Life is not perfect, but it is pretty sweet. I have a job. I have friends. I read books. I go on walks and enjoy sitting in the park. Day by day, my joy and motivation are beginning to return. Slowly. I am learning and re-learning who I am. To everyone sharing this journey with me, it is great to make your acquaintance. I know we can do this and believe it can, and does, get better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Welcome to the forums and congrats for five months. Eight years is a long time to spend in an addiction - I did it for nine years myself. I felt more vulnerable to a relapse at five months than about any other time in my recovery. I am glad your life is getting better, without those stupid pills. I love your optomistic outlook! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerokewl Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Welcome to the board I enjoyed chatting with you last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome and congratulations on 5 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Congratulations and thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Day by day, my joy and motivation are beginning to return. Slowly. I am learning and re-learning who I am. To everyone sharing this journey with me, it is great to make your acquaintance. I know we can do this and believe it can, and does, get better. 5 months of congratulations to you, svandal! I am definately sharing this journey with you. It is good to hear from someone else who used for a long time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts at this point in your recovery. Stay with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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