Sb204811 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 I quit Adderall cold turkey 9 days ago and the hardest part has been feeling like I have absolutely zero energy and not being motivated. I keep putting off my work tasks and working from home so I can lay in bed because I just feel helpless and exhausted. When does it start to get easier? Any tips on how to stay focused and motivated? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinallySober Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 At the beginning, I put off mostly all except the “have to.” My day was a success if nothing else got done but staying sober just that day. It gets easier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettingOffOfIt Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 I hope you get some relief soon. I just finished day 22 after weaning off and I've had very few withdrawal symptoms and what I have had were minimal. I tried to go cold turkey last May and gave up after 15 days. I quit cold turkey years ago and stayed off for a year and a half. Tried a few times since. I won't go into detail on me since I posted a detailed topic covering it the other day. Everyone is different and I've actually had a different experience every time I have quit cold turkey. It all depends on how much you took and for how long. Hang in there. Forcing yourself to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, and clean healthy eating can be a lifesaver. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefulily Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 I totally feel ya on the no motivation. My life seems to be a mess and I am only on day ten. I finally tried a wellbutrin again today and it helped. It makes me feel weird but does seem to give me a little motivation. I also tried Lion's Mane, Bulletproof Neuro enhancer coffee pill and lots and lots of espresso. Coffee and tea make me jittery but I have found espresso helps get me a little motivated without the jitters which is better than nothing. It sucks but eating clean seems to be sooo important. And I am trying to figure out if gluten and or carbs are causing more fatigue as well. On the days I eat a lot of nuts, eggs, chicken, drink tons and tons of water too. It's almost a full time job it seems right now just to be focusing on making the right choices to be able to get through the day with natural energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelaneyJuliette Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 It gets easier!! I am on day 57 now and I can do so much more. The first 2 weeks I was a zombie. PAWS is a real thing! But the longer u don't put the stimulant in your body the more your body heals. I also always underestimate the power of exercise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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