CarpeDiem!

Wow. We have gone through some pretty similar times. I'm on day 32 adderall and cig free. I only did one with the other, and I'm so glad to be off of both. I miss neither one. The fog is slowly lifting, and as I go for a run, or sit down with my little girl to a long and laughter filled meal that I actually enjoyed eating, or just relaxed, I'm reminded of how glad I am to be getting my old self back. Good for you to recognize that change needs to happen. Good luck â¤ï¸

Bam! 30 days done! Thanks for the continued support â¤ï¸

So tomorrow is day 31 for me, so I'm headed over ðŸ‘ðŸ»

I'm definitely not interested in any more stimulant scripts. I'll stick to my coffee or sugar free red bull.

Great!

Also, I will admit that my caffeine intake isn't where I want it. I plan on quitting that too, after the first few months of this lethargic "fog" is over. Even with that though, I don't notice any more heart issues.

Thanks Guys! Today starts day 27 😊 Spence23, congrats on almost 3 months! And to answer your question, yes, I did have heart palpitations, as well as high blood pressure and sometimes numbness in my hands. Sadly, I ignored it all. As a nurse, I totally ignored my own advice. Thank God, all that has stopped since quitting. I exercise pretty much daily with no problem. Have you thought about seeing a cardiologist? Just better safe than sorry. Again, congrats 😀😀

Day 25 👌ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Day 22, and I'm ok!

You absolutely can do it. Time, exercise, rest, vitamins, and healthy food- these are the things that are getting me through the sucky in between time. Each day it gets a little better.

Kicked day 19's ass.

Day 18.

I know your pain, CreativeGuy! It seems like the days are dragging on. Congrats on quitting. We just have keep reminding ourselves that this won't suck forever, and we will come through it so much better. Oh, and day 17 almost done for me ðŸ‘ðŸ»

Day 16. Exercised and painted and now I'm spending the rest of the day watching Netflix documentaries while I have the house to myself.

Day 14!!! You guys are awesome. Absolutely no one is aware that I had serious problems with adderall. I think I kept it hidden fairly well, although I think my sister was starting to suspect something. I have no one to get through this in real time, and I'm very grateful for you guys and all the encouragement. Today is going much better than yesterday. I've gotten a lot done today, and am about to go swimming with my kiddo. And I got a new pair of running shoes, which I was super excited about😂ðŸ‘🻠Its the little things these days.....

Thanks for the reminders that I'm on the right path, GrumpyCat. I honestly don't crave adderall, I'm just so worried I'll never be myself again and very ready to hurry and get through the next few months. I guess I'm having a down day.

Day 13. I've mostly been fine so far, but some definite anhedonia and lots of grumpiness. I'm terrified cause I'm worried I've permanently damaged my brain. I heard it's about 3 months after stopping amphetamines to reset your brain, but then I just read something that says it may never reset. What have I done to myself? This makes me really sad.

A week into quitting, I was at work (I'm a nurse) and had to do CPR on a young father. We tried and tried, with no luck. It was devastating and traumatic for all involved. Calling his family was heartbreaking. I know this sounds corny, but that was the first time in a long time that I REALLY felt emotions. I wasn't just a robot going through the appropriate emotions, if that makes sense. I stepped into a room by myself and quietly cried my heart out. Then I cried with his family as he was taken to the morgue. I truly felt heartache. As sad as the situation was, it felt good to deeply feel anything again. I've replayed that night many times since. Quitting adderall was by far the right decision. I'm so proud of all of us â¤ï¸â¤ï¸

Day 12 almost over👌ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»

I think I'm the only one here most days, lol. Anywho- day 12 just about done!

Tomorrow is day 11. Woo hoo!

Just checking in again. Spending the day on the lake with my daughter has been incredible. Day nine is almost over. My biggest complaint is brain fog. I feel ok though, considering. I have a lot of making up to do to my poor body. Exercise has been a huge help, both mentally and physically. One day at a time â¤ï¸

Thank you! Today is day nine and I'm hanging in there. Happy fourth everyone 💥💥

Day 7 here! So proud of myself. 15 years of addiction will take a lot to overcome physically and mentally, but I'm doing it one second, one minute, one day at a time.

Thanks !!!ðŸ†ðŸ†