Doge Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Disclaimer: I am honestly a bad influence in the snack department. I may have overdone it, but I don't regret it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Most importantly, let me assure you that soon enough you WILL DO stuff.Just give your body time to rest right now that is what matters most right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Snacks are the best therapy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Day 7 here! So proud of myself. 15 years of addiction will take a lot to overcome physically and mentally, but I'm doing it one second, one minute, one day at a time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 You should absolutely be proud! You are doing great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 One week of freedom, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Just checking in again. Spending the day on the lake with my daughter has been incredible. Day nine is almost over. My biggest complaint is brain fog. I feel ok though, considering. I have a lot of making up to do to my poor body. Exercise has been a huge help, both mentally and physically. One day at a time â¤ï¸ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Tomorrow is day 11. Woo hoo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Keep it up!!! The brain fog will gradually get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Day 12 almost over👌ðŸ»ðŸ‘🻠1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 A week into quitting, I was at work (I'm a nurse) and had to do CPR on a young father. We tried and tried, with no luck. It was devastating and traumatic for all involved. Calling his family was heartbreaking. I know this sounds corny, but that was the first time in a long time that I REALLY felt emotions. I wasn't just a robot going through the appropriate emotions, if that makes sense. I stepped into a room by myself and quietly cried my heart out. Then I cried with his family as he was taken to the morgue. I truly felt heartache. As sad as the situation was, it felt good to deeply feel anything again. I've replayed that night many times since. Quitting adderall was by far the right decision. I'm so proud of all of us â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Everything is brighter, and more enjoyable nowadays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 As sad as the situation was, it felt good to deeply feel anything again. I totally get what you mean. Your humanity is no longer dulled by the pill. Even pain is a gift which should not be taken for granted. Sorry for the loss you experienced. Your job must be really hard. Keep up the good work you are doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouedis Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm not doing the challenge since I'm not into adderall, but I'm here willing to help anyone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreativeGuy Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Day 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Day 13. I've mostly been fine so far, but some definite anhedonia and lots of grumpiness. I'm terrified cause I'm worried I've permanently damaged my brain. I heard it's about 3 months after stopping amphetamines to reset your brain, but then I just read something that says it may never reset. What have I done to myself? This makes me really sad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 CarpeDiem: i know what you mean about the grumpiness! Don't be too scared. You are still re-calibrating and you will be amazed at the recovery you are going to make. You will keep surprising yourself day after day. You have already done the hardest part, gotten through the first two weeks! It only gets better from here on out! Dont forget your own words: Then I cried with his family as he was taken to the morgue. I truly felt heartache. As sad as the situation was, it felt good to deeply feel anything again. I've replayed that night many times since. Quitting adderall was by far the right decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 CreativeGuy: I'm soooo happy to hear that you stopped taking them! I can't wait to hear about your transformation to a better life! Keep us posted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks for the reminders that I'm on the right path, GrumpyCat. I honestly don't crave adderall, I'm just so worried I'll never be myself again and very ready to hurry and get through the next few months. I guess I'm having a down day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 You will be yourself again, a new better you. You will have a new perspective on all of your behavior and you will feel things. It takes time so don't be hard on yourself. We all have down days - all people do. Just feel your way through it and realize that things are getting better every day. We are here for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 All people have down days...except people jacked up on Adderall. Flying high is not normal, remember that. Great job, CreativeGuy and CarpeDiem! Y'all are on the right track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Day 14!!! You guys are awesome. Absolutely no one is aware that I had serious problems with adderall. I think I kept it hidden fairly well, although I think my sister was starting to suspect something. I have no one to get through this in real time, and I'm very grateful for you guys and all the encouragement. Today is going much better than yesterday. I've gotten a lot done today, and am about to go swimming with my kiddo. And I got a new pair of running shoes, which I was super excited about😂ðŸ‘🻠Its the little things these days..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 You are the one who is awesome, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeDiem! Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Day 16. Exercised and painted and now I'm spending the rest of the day watching Netflix documentaries while I have the house to myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nice, past the halfway point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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