LuLamb Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 i see that a number of you on this site talk about going to meetings. I would like to hear any advice or thoughts on the matter. I'm at 98 days and have been struggling the most this past week as i've been feeling so BLAH. I haven't turned to Adderall, but I have been taking stimulant teas and OTC meds that contain pseudephedrine to try and find a boost of some sort to get through the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addyaddy Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hey, @LuLamb! I feel your pain. In no way am I giving you medical advice, but I'd avoid taking too much pseudoephedrine! That can't be great for you, I bet. Adderall is a super powerful drug, and it's no wonder the detox is so awful. Do you have a psychiatrist? Wellbutrin has been tremendously helpful for me. It doesn't feel like adderall, but it does have similar norepinephrine reuptake properties. It really helped to curb the cravings and keep my energy level above subthreshold. I know others on this site have echoed this, as well. I also got sober without wellbutrin two years ago, it was really hard but it is possible. Your energy level WILL come back, I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addyaddy Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 oh, and as far as meetings go! I go to AA daily. that's the fellowship I like the most. I also go to NA to get more specific identification (viz. drug use). I've also been to CA, CMA, MA...etc. Whatever works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLamb Posted January 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 9:12 PM, Sleepyandsober said: oh, and as far as meetings go! I go to AA daily. that's the fellowship I like the most. I also go to NA to get more specific identification (viz. drug use). I've also been to CA, CMA, MA...etc. Whatever works for you! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom23Jones Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I definitely recommend going to NA meetings. They have them everywhere so you should be able to find one close to home. If you've never been, just go into it open minded and keep going back. The first few times I went I thought it was the weirdest shit ever but I could tell the people there deeply benefited from the meetings. I still go to occasional meetings after being off adderall for almost 4 years and no boos for almost 3 years. Its about more than not using. The meetings help keep life in perspective and its a place to go share whats on your heart with no judgement. I tried the pseudephedrine shit when I first gave up adderall but your just prolonging recovery by taking that stuff. I'd ditch it as soon as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewK15 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 @LuLamb meetings were huge for my recovery. It’s easy to feel surrounded by people who have it all together in our day to day lives. That’s what everyone wants to show each other, the most polished versions of themselves. Meetings provide an atmosphere and community where a lot of people drop the facade and talk about what’s really going on with them. You can be vulnerable and relate. If the first meeting you go to isn’t great try a few others. They can be a lot different depending on the group of people. AA or NA will work. The core struggles are similar enough to relate. I’m struggling with pseudoephedrine right now too. Took it a week and a half ago for a bad head cold and I haven’t been able to stop. I’m so weak when it comes to stims. Need to bite the bullet and stop taking it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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