pdxpaul79 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hey everyone. On day 4 of quitting and physically i feel great but i feel bad about myself. I'm trying to find motivation just to get everyday things done it's been really tuff. For example. i have my kids for the next 2 days and i'm the most loving father and ALWAYS look forward to the days i have them. But today i had to tell myself several times to get up you have to get them. I guess what i'm asking is this last a long time. Is there anything helpful that others have done to get through this part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFIHADKNOWN Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hi - I know the feeling. I have two children myself and felt the same way. Here are two things that helped me: 1) I explained to my children what I was going through and that it was going to cause to be very tired for sometime (months). They were very understanding and even helpful. 2) I simply accepted the fact that I would have low motivation and energy for many months (despite doing everything I could to counteract it) - but in the end quitting the medication was the right thing to do. I have been off Adderall for 3.5 months now and my motivation and energy is difinitly starting to return. Those were some difficult months but I would quit all over again even if it meant I lacked energy for a whole year. I have just viewed it all as "life happens" and I would rather have Adderall withdrawal than a permanetly dibilitating illness. Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxpaul79 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks for the reply IFIHADKNOWN. I really appreciate that. I'm on day 5 and its tuff but i keep telling myself it will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiroth Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Great job for your day 5! Just don't give up everything will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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