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Been eating better now:) It makes it harder because I am really thin. I just lost about 13 pounds because Ichanged my birth control. My family is accusing me of being anorexic because I had two kids and then because of this birth control I stayed about 10 pounds heavier thanI would naturally. They don't understand.

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Thank you!

Am I the only one that didn't lose weight on Adderall (or gain after stopping?). I actually have been reminding myself to eat...and forcing myself to incorporate some snacks and breakfast (only at a banana so far).

Good for you! I've been nearly 3 months and am still struggling to believe that I feel off due to the Adderall. I never used a lot or binged and only took about 5mg/day for about 5 days a week but I'm remembering how boring the tasks are that we have to complete as functioning adults in society (and for me as a single parent). Good luck to you on this difficult journey, it seems you have a bright light shining in your path!

I've been trying to warn my friends what it's like too. We are all single working moms. Honestly, if I'd never had the panic attack I would not have quit. I am grateful nowthat I know the consequences of a mind altering medication. Scared to death to get put on antidepressants now which I'd already tried before. I will pray thisbe as smooth of a transition as possible for you. For myself being busy and out has been the best thing for me. Probably why work sucks (inside office alone!).

wThankyou so much Sunny. Prayers to me are the best way to heal. I swear I have had a complete nervous breakdown with the move! It wasn't far but I'm just not comfortable still. Lol...keep putting my kids in the bed with me (3 & 5 year old boys).

If only I would have known that before! I thought that I ok not taking one everyday and only using small amount. I never even had the desire to take more or increase dose and then again, I never felt addicted! I didn't lose weight, I already had insomnia so that didn't change. I guess it's irrelevant now. I am doing much better tonight...I really hope I can start concentrating at work again soon. And stop having hypochondria. I want to try a natural aid...any suggestions?

Thanks so much for your reply! I really hope I'm able to get through this and start feeling like myself again. I want to be a great mom, employee, & friend again. Honestly, I was doing well until I moved last month. I think it just triggered something in me. I have an appointment to see a new psychiatrist in 2 weeks, but I'm hopeful to not need to start taking anything new to get out of this rut! Also constantly praying to not be ill, and only be dealing with anxiety! And praying more for the anxiety to go away.

Hi. I'm new to this but I need advice. I was on Adderall, not daily, between 5 & 7.5mg 4-6 days a week some weeks and skipping extended periods of time for 18 months. I turned to Adderall after being diagnosed with Depression & ADHD and being on numerous anti-depressants that never seemed to help me stop being tired and disorganized. It made me feel more focused and never made me feel unlike myself. In May, I went to the ER experiencing numbness and confusion (was given CT, EKG, bloodwork) where they told me that it was an adverse reaction to the Adderall...I haven't taken it since that day (I WAS SCARED!). I ended up at the dr once and the ER another time that week. I went through about 9 days in a fog. Feeling out of it and unable to work or function. Then I felt better. Almost back to normal, still a bit harder to focus at work. Now, for the last month (after I had another assumed panic attack), I have been unable to regain myself. Complete lack of interest, minimal smiles, almost numb except when I'm crying (spurts). I do my best to keep busy as I am a single parent with 2 young children and they don't need to suffer just because I do. Plus I feel a bit better around people and out. I may mention I moved in this time frame too. I have been leaning on my small circle of close friends and family HARD. Also praying a ton:) I've been to the dr and had blood work. Everything tested was normal, except a Vitamin D deficiency and a little cholesterol issue. She said I have anxiety and depression and I have a scheduled appointment with a therapist in a couple weeks. Until then she prescribed me a low dose of Xanax and Lexapro (which I haven't started), but I have only taken a couple Xanax because I don't want to be on anything. I went to ENT because I've had headaches and ear pain and have scheduled a new CAT scan and allergy testing. Also had a bad tooth pulled to see if that would help. I just needed to know if anyone else had a lot of issues after stopping Adderall with lack of personality and general ill feeling or developing anxiety. HONESTLY having a hard time accepting that after feeling better off Adderall, that this would be caused by it and NEED HELP. Has anyone experienced a lot of issues after using a low dose? I seriously barely ever took more than the 7.5 (maybe once every few months), and most frequently used 5mg IR/day 5 days a week but I had someone tell me this happens to some people after stopping it.