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  1. New job

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    I do agree that having like no expectations of yourself (well, as low as possible for as long as it takes) is very beneficial for recovery! People's timetables vary a lot on when things start returning, like any motivation whatsoever. For me, I think it has taken longer than average, but then again I don't like to put timelines on recovery. It can be discouraging if someone thinks they should be THIS far along after THIS long, because it's simply not the case. You are where you are and staying clean from adderall can feel like a job all on it's own. Anyway, Justin, I have a had to be in neighborhoods for work that were my "adderall areas," but then again I'm driving all over the place. There's a house that I'm at two days a week, and there are different cars there almost every time I'm there going in and out of the house. If it's not a drug house, then someone has A LOT of friends. It makes me uncomfortable, but nothing too extreme. You guys are the bomb!

    By the way, where's LilTex?! Have I just missed her posts?

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  2. New job

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    I really appreciate the support I've gotten from you three. Quit-once, I couldn't imagine doing this job even a year into my quit, so I agree with you fully on taking your time (I know this isn't always possible). Jon, you have such a way with words, and your post is just so kind. I'm glad you came out of hiding....now, no more hiding! I appreciate your wisdom, and I know I'm not the only one. InRecovery, I want to hear how your work is going....5:20 am sounds disgusting :) I hope it's going well :)

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    New job

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    I guess it's not THAT new anymore, but I think about 2 months or something. I am SO glad I took this job. I think I worked about 45-50 hours this week, but I have learned so much....even about life...from my work and my clients in the past couple of months. I think for me, this was so positive for my recovery. It gives me perspective and teaches me to focus on other people more and myself less. While some people might hate the hours of this job, I do not see myself as a 9 to 5 person...not for now, at least. I really think things started to fall into place at the right time for my recovery. I took it easy on myself for a looooong time, but I'm okay with that. I just want to tell those of you that are struggling that it does get better! My motivation is returning! I still think of adderall sometimes, but I'm so grateful for where I am right now after struggling for so long and feeling so hopeless some days. Life is not perfect, but I'm so grateful for where I am today....one day at a time :) I feel like I'm out of the loop on here, and I don't like that. I'm going to make an effort to stay closer to the site...one of my major support systems!

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  7. Why adderall and work don't mix

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    I couldn't talk to people without breaking out into a panic attack (or at least thinking I would). My job involves a lot of organization. I'm not great now, (working on it), but I feel like I lacked the ability to be organized whatsoever on adderall. My mind was way too scattered. I probably wouldn't keep my scheduled appointments. I rarely followed through with anything on adderall, and if I did, it was usually weird, unimportant stuff.

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  15. One Word Status Update

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    I bet it's SUCH a relief to be done with finals!!! I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time off of school! You know, all we can do is share what we went through with our adderall addiction. It doesn't mean your friends will be adderall addicts, but it's sooo risky, as we all know. I guess I think back and wonder if someone would've told me their horror stories about adderall if I would've considered stopping taking it. Unfortunately, I don't think so, because I liked how adderall made me feel, and I probably would've just denied that it could happen to me. I think it's great you care enough about your friends to share your experiences, though!

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  18. OCD

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    Occasional,

    I haven't really looked much more into it. It's definitely worth researching, though. I would be so happy to be without the ritualistic behaviors! I'm sorry to hear you still pick your face. Did you do it before adderall???

  19. OCD

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    Formydaughter,

    I believe adderall was the culprit of my OCD. It was terrible on adderall, but two years off of it, and I still struggle. I exhibited OCD behaviors for a short period when I was younger but not like this. I think there are some things that don't necessarily subside after quitting, but SO many (most) bad side effects do!!! I hope you choose to quit if you think it would benefit you.

  20. 12 Miles a Week Runners Club - NEW

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    I'm blown away at the updates this week....WOW....good work, friends! Liltex ran back to back half marathons....no big deal! I only did 2.5 this week....booo. I don't know what's wrong with me, but after my 4 mile run last week and after this run, I feel so weird. I continue sweating even after I bathe but at the same time I have chills for like a couple hours. Last week, I was dizzy too. Does it sound like dehydration? It really only happens when I get really hot. Anyway, way to go, club!

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