Sunnie Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Is anyone else experiencing social anxiety after quitting? I developed crippeling social anxiety when I Was using and isloated myself daily.. Ive been off adderall a little over a month now and im still extremely anxious in social situations to the point that its painful and I just want to escape as soon as possible. I've been going to NA meetings and stuff and i guess the practice of meeting new people helps some but Im wondering if anyone has experienced this and had improvements? How long does it take? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimR Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I've dealt with a but of social anxiety my whole life. It is worse right after you quit Adderall but it gets better at about the three month mark, at least it did for me. It takes awhile to adjust to life without it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saucat Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I experience this also. I quit probably about three months ago. I'm in law school and it is hard to go to class most days. My boyfriend is also in law school and has helped make sure I show up (like we walk to school together). It is getting better for me, I guess, but this phenomenon has by no means disappeared. The thought of going to my evening class tonight makes me so anxious, and I skipped last week for the same reason. It's not the hardest thing I've dealt with as a result of getting off adderall, but it has sucked. One thing I can recommend is an herbal supplement called 5-HTP. You should google this and read about it if you're interested. I also have found that smoking marijuana helps with my social anxiety, but obviously in many states that's not really an option. I wish you luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper_critical Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Yes, was crippling at first. I could barely handle walking into the grocery store. Got significantly better after a few months, and is now pretty much gone. Trust the process. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel7822 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I'm dealing with this too. I've had social anxiety as long as I can remember but now I find myself avoiding all social situations and when I'm forced into them at work there is like one person I stand with and I barely utter a word to anyone else. My face turns red and I just can't find anything to say. It's rough, but I'm hoping it passes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnie Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 When i feel like this i just repeat some affirmations to myself and i found that they work.. i say to myself "i dont need to say anything if i dont have anything to say, i am good enough as i am." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Yes painful social anxiety sometimes feel it's so bad that is literally wrecks the atmosphere in any room I enter.. doesn't help I stand out physical appearance wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnie Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 What do you mean you standout physical appearance wise? @SeanW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 6'3" blonde very attractive and I tend to have my own style, along with crazy long thick curly hair that everyone seems to love, I sound arrogant as fuck but it's true.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LILTEX41 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Try to focus on the people you are with instead of worrying about how you will be perceived. If you make it a goal to try and learn as much as you can about the other people, really listen, ask questions, then you'll feel less anxiety and more at ease. Plus, you'll feel more connected along with gaining a little bit of confidence going into social settings without being high. The more you do it, the easier it gets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnie Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 @SeanW well then you just need to nod and smile nicely Jk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 lol that's usually what I do, keep it short. Just sucks people perceive me as being a jackass or thinking I'm too good because "how could such a good looking person have social anxiety" I focus too much on other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnie Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Ive heard the same thing from people. People get annoyed when i talk about my social anxiety bc its so irrational. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LILTEX41 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Omg, no it's not!!! I have it too! I swear it is strictly genetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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