AlwaysAwesome

The new season starts this weekend, I think. I should watch the first season and get into it... I didn't even recognize the "star" when I saw him. LOL, good times.

Not normal, but very common. A terrible drug to be sure... Welcome to the site!

Has anyone seen Halt and Catch Fire on AMC? I am an extra in the season 2 finale and I have never seen the show...

Peaceful...

Thank God we all stopped with the "baby shit"...I feel for the "heavy drug" addicts. This is so difficult for us so, I can't imagine what they go through...

My husband did not understand, so I showed him the article "How to help a friend quit Adderall". Take a look at that one and then let her know. I'm betting if she understands how you are feeling she will be supportive. She probably misses the "old you", but doesn't know how to address it. Just some thoughts. Welcome to the site! You can do this!

I actually quit smoking when I changed jobs (years ago). I found it was easier to quit because the situations changed and were not associated with a smoke break yet. Maybe this change is just what you need to quit! Pretend you moved away from the Adderall, too. I really recommend quitting cold turkey because it is the only way I am able to quit anything. Of course, it is up to the individual. I just think it is too difficult to stay on track when it is available all the time. Good luck! I know you can do it!

SUMMER!!!

Congratulations and great job! You are almost to the top of the hill. Hang in there and it does start to get easier. You will see, because you can do this!

Nice.

51 days! Great job. I remember that the two month mark was hard, but the easy slide began right after that. It stopped calling to me, you know? Hang in there and congratulations on getting to the gym. I just started working out again last month (at 10 months clean). I am impressed that you are having the motivation to get moving so early in your recovery. I love the letter. If only we could go back and talk to ourselves before taking that first pill... I'm pretty sure that it wouldn't have stopped me, though.

Great job! It does feel good to stop being so self centered. Adderall consumes you and takes away everything else that might be important. Other people's feelings don't matter when it is time to rearrange the bedroom or make an excel spreadsheet. lol, I used to watch Intervention and think how selfish those people are..."those people". Like I wasn't an addict just because I had a prescription and never abused it. How's that for irony! So grateful to be clean and sober!

Welcome to the forum. You will find so much information and support here. When you decide to stop this madness, come here as often as you can. Post, read articles, message people, and soak up the support. You can't keep going down this path...but, you already know that. When you are ready, we will still be here to listen and hopefully help. Remember, there is a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel and it is not always a train! Grumpy cat and I are firm believers in the power of SNACKS!! Comfort food, good TV, and a comfy bed...you can do it!

I had a friend who was taking it and she was a size 0. I didn't need to lose a lot of weight, but I thought it would be great to tackle my lifelong ADD issue and lose some weight in the process. It was amazing at first, but...well you all know the rest of that story. Survived, you are almost at one year. What are you going to do to celebrate?

I can't get the counter on mine. Tickerfactory...so sad. I know it is me, but I can't seem to get any graphic to post on here.

I used a caffeine and supplement thing from GNC for a while, but it was giving me headaches. I had to stop using it. It was pretty good for a boost, but it was WAY too much caffeine for long term use.

YAY! Way to go, zerokewl! You are awesome. My word for the day...SQUARE. Planning a 10 year old boy's minecraft birthday party...

WebMD under side effects tab. It says it should only be taken for short periods of time. Long term use increases the risk of mouth, esophageal, laryngeal, kidney, bladder, and lung cancer. This risk is especially high for people who smoke or drink alcohol.

OH, yes! You are seeing the problem and the reason it is so addictive. If you could quit and just be your old self instantly, then there would be no draw to go back to it. It changes you. Immediately. It takes a good deal of time to get back to the old you, and trust me you will miss the "old you" eventually. That amazing feeling doesn't last forever. I love your posts and I can completely relate to the ADHD cheerleaders being annoying. Try listening to people talk about medicating their children and not be pissed off. I can't do it anymore.

I think some doctors need to know how this drug affects people! I didn't tell my doctor, but I never went back. He is a good doctor, too. I live an hour away and it is not easy to get there, so there is that deterrent.

Run away, as fast as you can! That is my advice...for what it is worth.

OOPS! Well, my ego keeps me from wanting to jump off of a bridge some days, so I will keep it.

Increased risk of esophageal cancer? Did you read up on this yerba mate? Scary! I think I will stick to my monsters...

I am a ADHD sufferer (?) and I managed to live my whole life being a jack of all trades and master of none. This was because I didn't stick around long enough to get really good at anything. I started taking Adderall when I was 32 years old. WOW! It was great...at first. I never took more than my prescribed dose, and I quit because it stopped working and I didn't want to increase the dose. I was experiencing all of the side effects, the same as the hardest binge addict. It doesn't matter...I am an Adderall addict. I always will be, but I will never let it back into my life. Next month I will be clean 1 year. The ADHD is back, but I don't resent it. It is part of who I am and I am glad to have me back. I am back to being a jack of all trades and not a very organized person. My house is cleaned sporadically, not in a constant feverish scrubbing... My kids are happier, my husband is happier, my body is healthier. I preach against Adderall use to anyone I can. Don't think it won't happen to you! It is the drug, not the person. Our stories are all so similar, because the one common variable is the drug. Good luck and I hope that this helps. There are non stimulant medications if you feel like you need something, but I am finding that the ADHD is like an old friend.

I was never a binge user, and never exceeded my prescribed dose, but I had a problem the same as the hardest user. It is a bitch of a drug. I agree with grumpycat...I had to confess my problem. I told everyone. It kept me accountable. I know that it may not be right for everyone. Also, some people are very private or have other reasons not to tell everyone. It is possible to quit, but it takes hard work and willpower. You CAN do this! Push past the cravings, because it does get better.