tinybuddha Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I know we have spoken about this before in older threads, but for me it is one of the worst side effects of adderall that plagues me. I was always social before and in the early yrs with adderall almost made me too social. After awhile on it I isolated and was just being crazy in general at the end. When off of it or even when I lowered my dose to a normal level the social anxiety is still there. I truly hate this and find it so hard to explain to people. I am going to do something fun today with people I like and I am feeling this since of dread. I feel like the whole process of getting ready, and meeting up with people completely overwhelming. Normal stuff I used to do way more then all the time. I actually sometimes develop almost a panic attack. I feel like to the world and partly myself I wonder is this just who I have become inside flacky and lazy? I can't believe I am stressing over a 'positive' thing today. I just feel like wtf is wrong with me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyvey Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 You are definitely not alone in that department. I can make a mental processes into 100 parts to take out the garbage. I feel your pain. I often wonder what others think of me when they see my car parked and don't see me for days sometimes. I used to be a socialite, I'm just not there yet. Maybe someday... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 After two years sober the post adderall social anxiety is gone, but it took 2 years for it to fully subside 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Tinybudda, I just had my first "social event" without adderall a couple of weeks ago. And of course even though there was going to be people there I liked. There were also going to be people a this event that I did not feel comfortable around. I am extremely shy by nature. And have had social anxiety my entire life. But of course on adderall I like you became very social. So I know that feeling of DREAD and overwhelming anxiety. Try to put on some your favorite tunes. That helped me from my mind thinking about all the "what if's". or I don't even know your mind can take you anywhere IF YOU LET IT!!! When I noticed my mind was started to go there- to somewhere in the future that has even happened it was ONLY IN MY MIND" I would then direct all my attention to whatever I was doing getting dressed... Playing with my dogs.... etc... of course I did up having a totally crying melt down and having to call my dad - so I let my mind WIN!!! But guess what I ended up having a GREAT TIME!!!! When I got home and still even now I think I don't know why I FREAKED OUT!!!! But hahaha I am sure come the next time I have to attend an social function I will be on here expressing the same feelings you are having. So EASIER SAID THEN DONE!!! but I will be thinking about you and sending good and positive vibes your way. I truly believe you are going to feel and be able to connect with you friends in a way in which you could not while on adderall! ENJOY!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 After two years sober the post adderall social anxiety is gone, but it took 2 years for it to fully subside I am still not there. I have to force myself to do anything social outside of work, even with family and known friends. Every time I do, it is a small personal victory to celebrate. On Adderall, I would just lie or make excuses for not going out. I never was very social, even before Adderall, so that is just something I have to work on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinybuddha Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 These responses made me feel such relief and for some reason calmed me down. I am going to end up being very late of course, but no matter what I am not letting myself back out. Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyvey Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Like Quit said, even family is an issue for me. Maybe even more than friends etc. So in a nutshell no reason to feel alone. There are plenty of us that share that common unfortunate bond, but i still hope you push forward and don't give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ashley6 Posted February 3, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 My social anxiety on adderall was absolutely awful. I became a weirdo loner because of the anxiety and sometimes paranoia. I still have social anxiety once in awhile, but it has gotten SO much better after quitting adderall. My belief on my social anxiety: the longer I've been away from adderall, the more confident I've become, and I think that has A LOT to do with the improvement. I'm not a social butterfly, but I don't care to be. I have people in my life I love and care to spend time around and that's what makes me happy. Adderall can steal so much confidence, but it does come back. I agree with what a few of the others have said. Early recovery is about resting and taking care of yourself. Don't feel a need to push it beyond that! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetCarolinee Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I feel like all I can do right now is rest and try to take care of myself like Ashley suggests and not much besides that! I don't have the energy too yet! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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