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You’re welcome. Hang in there! It took me several times to finally quit as well. I even quit for a yr before and got back on for 7 + yrs. If I could give you any advice it would be to quit for good. Also, for some reason our bodies pick right back up where we left off. Quitting showed me this. It doesn’t get better, there’s no full tolerance reset after a break. Each time it just gets harder to quit. Also, I never knew it was normal to feel bad after a long period of time off meds. I just thought it was my adhd symptoms coming back so I’d get back on the meds and continue the cycle.

The first 3 days are pretty tough. Just keep going and rest as much as possible. Hopefully, you are able to take time off and just rest. Because you were only on it for two yrs it may only take 30 -90 days to start feeling 100 percent better. Everyone is different. I was on it for over a decade. It took me almost a yr to really recover and then still had issues. I’m at 3 yrs 8 months clean and I’d do it all again to be off adderall. It’s so much better on the other side. It just takes time and sometimes more time than you’d expect. whatever it takes don’t get back on. Also, come onto the forums and read everyone’s story it will help you know you’re not alone!

Congrats on one yr! I also had financial messes I was avoiding. It took a while to bounce back from it, but now I’m debt free and my credit score is high again. Also, now that I’m off adderall I don’t ever over spend. I use to love shopping for clothes on adderall:/ Not just that, I would even buy unnecessary things at grocery stores. I would overspend on spontaneous purchases. Crazy how I never really blamed the adderall for that behavior back then.

*1+years

It’s possible it’s due to the medication. It doesn’t sound like he has been on that long. However, if he’s been on medication for 1 + it can take months to a yr to see improvement. Four days won’t likely get him back to pre medication stage. Unless, he just started it. Is it possible he’s combining the medication with testosterone or anything? Also, if he’s dependent on meds he will be more agitated wanting them back.

She quit adderall after 12 yrs and then broke up with you? I’m a little confused by your post. If that’s the case, give it time she is going through hell. Once you’re off the adderall you go through withdrawals. It can make you question everything and very depressed. She needs someone who doesn’t get angry with her. Even if she lied to you about I’m sure she’s harder on herself than you. Give her a little time. im still a little confused is it you or her on / off adderall?

Have you tried GABA supplement any of the times you quit? That really helped take the edge off for me some days. It’s so hard once you’re back on adderall because you know what’s ahead, then life just keeps happening.

Im so sorry I know how hard it is!! @sirod9I quit for a yr and got back on- keep going. @risingpheonixThe first round of quitting was in my 20s. At the yr mark I just decided that I was severely ADD. I didn’t know it was normal to feel bad after a yr. Wish I could have quit for good then, Anyways I got back on for 7 +yrs. keep going. You make a lot of progress from 1-2 yrs. I’m at 3.5 yrs now and feel great. It was worth the hell to be free of the adderall cycle, I wish I could get all those yrs back

As someone who also paints I can assure you when you recover your creativity will be better than before. You may paint differently, but it will be better. Your story sounds identical to mine (minus I haven’t made my art a business yet). Although, it will be incredibly tough you can get through it. I think a lot of us are creatives who didn’t have a proper outlet and got on adderall to meet society’s standards of the hustle culture. You can do this. Now that I’m over 3 years clean from adderall. I can honestly say I would have never gotten on Adderall if I understood I just needed a creative outlet. My adhd symptoms were me not fulfilling my purpose and poor diet. If you need support you can private message me! Hope you are ok today!

If you search Wellbutrin in the forum you can find some people who got on and off it just fine. I personally didn’t get on it after I quit so I’m not sure. I’ve read it can help people. It’s no where near as addictive as adderall, and easier get off med. congrats on quitting so young. I know it’s tough but if you stick this out you will be so much happier in the long run. Even if you ultimately take a break from school (which you probably won’t need to do) everything will work out.

I did this with melatonin. Thought I could sleep through it too! that’s great you are able to taper. I feel like people who taper have less withdrawal, but it takes a lot of self discipline. I couldn’t taper. I’d always find an excuse to take another half lol! It’s crazy looking back. Just shows me how much of a problem I had… Cold turkey was the only way I finally quit.

you can find supplements to ease the withdrawal it might help you work? When I first quit magnesium + b-vitamins, (I tried noo tropics but in the beginning did nothing for me) I was on it for over a decade as well. I’m 3.5+ yrs clean. It’s just really hard in the beginning. Here is a realistic timeline since there is zero info online except this site: 1) first 30 -days plan to be exhausted- barely able to function- this is normal. If you can break your work load down and do what’s absolutely necessary. 2) 30-90 days you will be able to function a little more and most likely get through work (from home). However, learning how to live again without it is extremely difficult. At this stage making yourself do things you don’t want to do is the key. 90 days -a yr+ will fluctuate and you will have many days where you feel great followed by weeks of PAWS. Keep going. Once you hit a 1yr -2 yrs you truly start to heal and feel like yourself again. unfortunately, doctors will say it takes only 30 days to quit. This is false and a lie told to them by pharmaceutical companies. This site is a great resource!Also, it’s a process. Sometimes it takes several times before you are done for good.

Congrats!!

Hang in there. One day you’ll be able to quit for good. I went back and forth for yrs trying to get off. This is the toughest addiction on the planet. I’m 3.5 yrs clean…, but I literally walked into my family members house the other day to two new adderall bottles on the counter. All I’ve been thinking about are those damn pills for days. I didn’t take any or ask for any thank god. It’s just crazy how it still has a hold on my mind. Be proud of yourself for trying again! It is not easy!

I understand what you are going through @GeorgiaRigby. That yr of contemplation before I quit for good was so hard. Have you quit yet? Ill be here if anyone needs to message privately as well… ! @GeorgiaRigby @sirod9 Btw I’ve started taking St. John’s wort recently (on its own.) I’ve noticed my mood is much better. You can’t take with meds, but I wonder if I took when i first quit, if it would have helped some of the withdrawal symptoms. Just a though in case anyone hadn’t tried it yet! I’m taking the Gaia brand.