Today is day 1. After discussing it at length with my wife last night, and getting her support, I have decided to quit. So far I feel okay, but feel somewhat sleepy. It is taking a lot of effort just to become a member and even write on this forum. After what I read yesterday on the different forums about ADD/Adderall, I decided that I had to quit. I have two little boys, a 4 and 1 yr old. I have been having crazy side effects, like Dermititis Urticaria, a skin rash indicating an allergic reaction, anti social behavior and the onset of joint pain. Oddly enough, today my joint pain in my hands and feet are nonexistent today. I also read that if you get the allergic reaction that you are at risk of having a sever cardio-respiratory failure.
I am trying to force my self to write on this forum so that I can train myself to be more more focused without being on meds. My biggest fear is becoming lethargic and having the need to sleep all the time, and having to go through sever withdrawl symptoms. I was RX medication when I was 26 and have been on them for 13 yrs. I originally took 30 mgs twice a day, but upon my request later reduced it to 20 mgs, twice a day. So if anyone has any tips or advice on how to maintain my level of energy and focus, please share. I know I am about to face some tough days, and I already have several obligations this Memorial Day Weekend, that are going to require me to have a lot of focus and determination to get through.