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  8. Adderall cost me my job

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    I found that telling everyone I know, I even posted my quit story on facebook, helped me to have external accountability.  It also helped a friend of mine decide to not start taking Adderall after she read my post. 

     

    Tell him.  He knows something is up, and will probably be relieved to know the truth. 

     

    Welcome!

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  9. Colds are the worst without adderall

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    I am feeling like death this morning.  A special thanks to my husband and daughter for sharing this cold with me.  I remember being able to work through anything with my Adderall.  Colds are just terrible without some speed to get you through.  Oh well, Dayquil and coffee...let's get this day started!!

  11. get a job fatso

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    I fully endorse cutting out carbs.  No sugar, no wheat, no grains...and you have to MAKE yourself get up and move.  It is really hard when you are overweight to get motivated to do anything.  Cut out carbs for a few weeks and you will see the weight start to come off.  Then, add some exercise.  You can do this! 

     

    I thought of you a couple of weeks ago because we share a love for orange tabby cats.  Our 18 year old orange tabby, Mr. Beans, took the final stroll into the woods and has not been seen since.  I feel a hole in my life that I never imagined the lack of a cat could cause.  Even the new puppy hasn't helped with the loss...

     

    Sorry, I know that doesn't address your issues, but I want you to know that we all have our issues which we are working through.  It can be done and you can do it!!

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  12. I just drank the first cup of coffee, ever, in my life

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    You know I don't eat carbs, so I am having issues with coffee being nasty. No sugar equals gross.  I tried it black for one day (read: one cup) and then started having it with 1 tablespoon of butter and some heavy whipping cream.  it isn't so bad once you get used to the no sugar thing.  I also like a flavored coffee, like caramel or something like that.  Not with sugar, just flavored beans. There are pills with caffeine in them...if you can't stand the taste of coffee.

  16. Cutting down on carbs

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    Don't be afraid of fats, either!  Coconut oil, avocados, butter...all good for you.  Unless you are still eating massive amounts of carbs, then it is just SAD (Standard American Diet).  Check out www.wheatbellyblog.com  It has a lot of really great articles and recipes.  I am on a Low Carb, High Fat, Moderate Protein diet.  It rocks!  I feel so great that I am never going back to carbs.  After a week or so, you stop craving sugar and carbs.  One bite of wheat, though, and I am craving for days!  I have to stay away from it all.

     

    Good luck!

  25. What was your most persistent recovery symptom?

    in General Discussion

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    Weight gain was definitely the most annoying side effect.  That, combined with the lack of motivation, was a beast to get through.  It tested my mental will power...everyday. Now that I am motivated to eat better and am finally exercising consistently, I am not looking back to Adderall.  No desire to go back...it is glorious to type that!  I still can't have it around me, because I don't know how I would react to it being available.  I just know that I don't want it anymore, and that is a huge weight off my shoulders. 

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