Adderall Withdrawal - Side Effects
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2019
- Hello everyone! I am getting a little more personal in this video. You may hear the discomfort in my voice. I am here to share some side effect from Adderall Withdrawal in hopes to help you get through any discomfort. Know that you will get through this. Take care
- Krátké a kreslené filmy
My notes from the video: 1. Be patient, give yourself time and your body time to heal. 2. Exercising helped, in her case, specifically yoga in the morning. It helped her feel more focused. Do whatever works for you, just do some light exercise in the morning. 3. You're going to be unmotivated to do things. Even things like taking showers and putting on makeup. But it will all pass. 4. She gained a lot of weight coming off of adderall. She doesn't know why, but it's probably because she was eating a lot more. OVERALL, remember all these struggles of coming off of adderall WILL PASS. You'll be tempted to start adderall again. But give it time.
The reason why she was eating so much after withdrawal is because adderall suppresses your appetite, so whenever you stop taking it your hunger comes back 10x more, I experience this because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD when I was 8 and have been taking adderall since, the withdrawals sometimes are hard to deal with but overtime is easier. but that’s just from someone who can get off adderall at any time without having extremely bad withdrawals except tiredness and hunger.
Thank you for this♥️
By the time I finally woke up to the realization that Adderall was the problem and decided to stop taking it, I was already not motivated because the Adderall was no longer working and I refused to increase my dose. So….the good thing about that was that I felt SOOO much better once I stopped taking it, in spite of the terrible fatigue, which was very difficult. I also was only working part-time so the fatigue was definitely more manageable. I’m so glad that you discussed cutting out sugar. It will help so much with controlling weight gain of course, but also will help your mental functioning-prevent brain fog, improve concentration, etc. This was a great video-you hit on so many things I also experienced. Working on prioritizing and surrendering to not being a super-hero is critical to recovering from effects of adderall and living adderall-free.
severely depressed, to the point of suicidal. And yes, crazy dreams. 0 motivation for life.
I have not tried medication for my adhd yet. I just got diagnosed. these videos help me be totally informed.
i was a coke fiend as a teen, however prescription amphetamines like adderall...fucked me over way worse than coke ever could
adderall caused me to go into several psychotic breaks.
i’m on day 5 off sobriety /quitting cold turkey..and i haven’t been able to get out of bed.
i hope it gets better soon because it’s horrendous
You got this, really hope you’ve found happiness and peace, felt like I was reading my story while reading your comment
I wish you best off luck..its matter of time.hanging there
Same here many psychotic episodes auditory hallucinations visual hallucinations brain zaps
I came off too. I was on it for many years. I don't want to blame adderall entirely because there was comorbid issues. It had a hand in ruining my life. Exercise is pretty important when you give this up. I was put on it at age 25 and quit at 42. I had made attempts at quitting but then finally I felt like crap alot of the time because of it and I had no choice anymore.
For 8 hrs was taking 15-20mg in the morning, and 3 months ago I started taking another 10mg after lunch. I got to a point where the adderall was not working, and even if I took more I would not get a response or I felt worse. I had to just get off. I quit cold turkey 12 days ago and it’s been almost too much. I can’t sleep and the fatigue is debilitating. I use thc in the evening just for the depression and stimulating aspect, but I don’t want THC in my life. I’m praying that my energy will come back soon. I’m 56 yrs old
It's ok I'm 4 months in and I feel so much better other than the shakes and the mind fog
I'm 49. Same boat
How do you feel now?
8 hours?
That's still is ann extremely low dose. And it sounds like you have great self control and don't have an addictive personality.
Loved the video! I was on Adderall for 4 years and it really did a number on me mentally and physically. It was also really hard to walk away from it and the withdrawals where extreme. I actually uploaded a few videos on my channel about my journey.
first day off.. let’s hope for the best.
stay strong warrior.
Nick Lopez How you feeling now bro?
I'm only fifteen and can't do shit without addy and I've only used for 4 weeks
I'm probably the only one on addy in here
Nick? You still off?
The reason for not showering or simple routines is because it damages your mesolimbic dopamine pathway which is the reward pathway. Deep down embedded in all of us is a childlike reward pathway where pleasures come from junk food, sex, pretty much anything fun. Over time we adapt to learn these responsibilities and the brain constantly wants more and more of the drug and when it doesn’t get it that’s a big reason why lack of hygiene comes in the play. It can be very frustrating but just realize it’s not your fault it’s the evil drug that’s doing it it makes responsibilities debilitating. Part of the weight gain is from your body desperately trying to get dopamine through food(mainly sugar) because it doesn’t have the drug anymore.
your comment is enlightening. thank you
Thanks for your pseudo-scientific take.
@@attaxiaffxi7033 I completely agree with you.
This was really helpful! Thank you for sharing.
I just found your videos online today. Thanks for all your videos. Your honesty and advice is very valuable. Of all the Adderall videos on CZcams, I find yours most honest, informative and helpful. Your advice is priceless. I truly appreciate the information you are providing the public.
Clean/sober since January, 2011.
Here is a poem I wrote to coke.
Dear Cocaine,
It's been over 10 years since we broke up but I still think about you all the time. I miss you, but we can never be together again.
It's over.
- Love always, Del
Omg Lauren, thank you for sharing this great information.
Recently my doc upped my dosage to 40 mg a day and I don't know how it all started, but I began taking a little extra here and there... So I ran out of my meds and now have to go three full days on nothing. My brain is mush. I find the withdrawals truly hoffific. Lesson learned. I feel like such an addict because I want my script now. Tired...bye.
It happens to us all. That shit is funny that way. At least you are realizing what your doing.
Exactly what i needed to watch, was glued to my bed for 3 days now...was watching this video forced my self to a cold shower and screamed so loud... no one was home but it was a great feeling to realese the build up and putting my selfbinder discomfort of the cold water helps alot!! Let it all out!!! Thank you and it shall Pass!!!
Thanks for this video.. I'm five months clean and it gives me hope
That is wonderful. Keep at it. I know it's hard. I really started feeling better once I started moving first thing in the morning. I am putting together a short video on my morning routine. If I dont follow, I feel horrible all day and I am on year 4! You should be proud of yourself!
@@laurenstone5436 I am proud of myself. This Sunday will be six months off amphetamines, alcohol and cigarettes.. I'm mostly dealing with what you touched on in another video, the weight gain after quitting amphetamines... I know that during the first six months it's totally normal to gain weight, right now I'm about 40 pounds over my ideal weight and it's very uncomfortable, and the motivation to exercise regularly isn't there yet.... And the cravings for sugar and fast food are intense. I know it will pass, and at least I'm surrounded by others going through the same thing, and can gain hope from those who have been through it before me. The temptation to relapse for the purpose big easy weight loss is a constant reality, but using always leads to horrible consequences so I just don't give in to the cravings no matter what
Thank you for sharing. ❤
You are truly beautiful, plus being able to admit this is awesome!!!!!
This is a great recount of the side effects of DRUGS being used to supplement our increasingly busy lives. We weren't meant to ingest lab produced chemicals in order to be "normal." Strictly against the natural law. This is why nutrition and natural supplements should be of more pronounced importance in our daily lives - that is, the stuff that humans had MORE access to hundreds of years ago before mass industrialization. Your testimony is gold! Thanks so much!
Very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing😎🖖🏼❤️
Thanks for sharing 🙏
This was wonderful. Thank you
You're welcome. I am trying to get more info up but have been super busy. Stay tuned for more😉
Thank you so much
This is the best one I've seen, Sorry,it is the second best I have seen.
I needed to see this. I’m a senior in college rn & I’m going through a mild addiction. The As aren’t worth it but I’m trying to maintain.
I am so glad this helps. You can do it without the adderall (but is sure does help).. I hope you subscribe and stick around. Love to hear how things turn out for you.💓
LIA MINELLI
You plateau pretty quickly. For me, after 2-3wks I was getting no benefits from taking it. The Dr just kept increasing it.
I don’t know if you’re ADD or not but it affects those who are and those who aren’t differently.
For me, with ADD. The first time taking it I compared to someone getting glasses that didn’t know they needed them. You put them on and suddenly everything is so clear! Defined! Nothing is fuzzy. Colours are crisp etc. That’s how my brain felt.
But it didn’t last.
Jodie Hamilton I use it recreationally which was a terrible decision. The comparison of how I felt yesterday (on it) versus today( coming down) is contrastingly different. . It also makes me really irritable and angry off of it /; ... I’m stuck in a limbo , I just wanna get things done
LIA MINELLI
I’m recently off wheat 100%. Check out the side effects of wheat. They sound just like ADD symptoms!!! Give it 6-8wks and tell me how blear headed you feel. You do know, we are all being slowly poisoned through the foods we eat. Mainly wheat, corn and soy products which are in pretty much everything
I bet nobody is truly ADD/ADHD... it’s due to the toxins destroying our brains
I was prescribed 30 mg adderall twice daily for about five years until my doctor cut me off. So for about two years I've been buying adderall, vyvance, or whatever adhd drug I could off the streets until now nobody has any. I've slept so much that I can't sleep anymore...I'm still tired but now I cannot sleep. And the worst part for me is not being physically tired but having zero motivation to do anything...at all ! I loved getting up early, getting medicated, drinking coffee, and doing things that I love to do like working on electronics, building circuits, learning different things, and now I'm laying in bed starring at the walls. I sure hope things get better because this is tough..it sucks bad.
It will get better. You don't need to be medicating to enjoy life but it takes time. Once you are at a place that you can live your life without the medication you will see. Exercise helps SO MUCH
its horrendous! Nothing worse than the all-day Lethargy!!! Your lucky though in USA - you guys have Nootropics!!! (I have no experience with them, AND, are NOT advocating them) I was trying to find Nootropics but then saw Australia has them on a prescription-only schedule :( Maybe it is something you could look into........ czcams.com/channels/b5oHt9yTBD1lJSa5rKlKfQ.htmlvideos
@@laurenstone5436 How long can it takes? because I feel exactly the same than Richard... I stopped it 10 months ago.. I miss my work and my activities
The weight gain is a simple combination of overeating (in response to the dopamine deficient state you are in) and the lack of energy expenditure thanks to the state of lethargy that the withdrawal inevitably puts you in. It's still just calories in vs calories out - in withdrawal you'll feel compelled to consume more calories but feel almost no compulsion to do any movement beyond rolling over in bed.
Thank you for your input. Much appreciated 💛
Shaggy Alonso
I disagree. I changed no eating habits when I started Adderall but I lost a good 20lbs in the first month. I changed nothing.
It’s the drug. It speeds up your metabolism and you burn more calories. Eventually that plateaus and you maintain.
When you stop taking it EVERYTHING SLOWWWWS DOWN including your metabolism. So if you eating habits never changed, as mine didnt... the body burns the calories slower so I gained weight. Not to mention the constant hunger pangs were horrible! I drank a ton of tea to alleviate them.
@@jodiehamilton8518 We're still in agreement, that's still calories in vs calories out i.e. your calories out increased while your calories in remained the same = weight loss.
Shaggy Alonso
Same calories before, during and after. Only thing that changed was the drugs manipulation on how fast or slow the body burned them.
Same calories IN
BEGINNING Adderall
(sped up metabolism)
= sudden weight loss
Same calories
MID-WAY when Adderall plateaus (metabolism levels)
= weight stabilized
Same calories
UPON STOPPING Adderall
(metabolism sluggish)
= weight gain.
YES I felt hungrier than normal but I still ate the same. I did drink more tea, but it’s a diuretic.
Long story short, I felt like a lifeless blob. Couldn’t keep my eyes open. Lethargic. Zombie like. Catatonic. Moody. Aches n pains. No strength. My body felt so heavy.
Thought to myself THIS IS NO WAY TO EXIST. Had suicidal thoughts (my body had become my prison and I wanted out of it)
Adderall SUX!
@Lauren Michelle, I see it differently regarding the weight gain. I see it as your body isnt constantly moving as much as when you were on adderrall likely on the go doing things, higher heart rate on adderall the time, burning more calories more often. Just my thought. I'm trying to be conscious of that, because I quit 3 weeks ago , was on adderrall for a bit over 10 years. Trying to keep my moving since I've definitely noticed my mornings are less go go go. Appreciate listening to your video! Something I'm noticing especially the last week is my short term memory is ridiculously short term. Like very easily forgetting very simple things at home.
I only did a search yesterday on withdrawal effects cause past 2 months when I went to get my prescription filled they were out of it and was out for a day or two. I don’t abuse it and it’s prescribed to me. I don’t take all 3 15 milligram doses on the weekends if I sleep in late. I suffer from extreme anxiety and on other meds and drink a lot of beer. My doctor is aware of all this. I don’t know if some of you are talking about getting aderrall illegally or a situation like mine. I got mine filled today so I have it again for the month. It seems to help me!
Great video!
Love this thank uuu.
My anxiety is so horrible from this. I am trying to taper it’s awful
It will get better - I went on a huge Lisdexamfetamine binge and had to take time off work I was that crippled by it, seriously like couldn't get out and walk to the shops bad, closed curtains and not reply to any messages bad. It took some weeks but it did subside.
I showed positive on an drug test and my doctors removed it instantly, I don’t want to do this anymore. THEY made me addicted to this shit and now I’m stuck. The world is grey, there’s nothing that makes me want to do anything. I have no motivation anymore…
It’s a blessing in disguise. Hope your doing well.
This too shall pass. If you have not been told today, I love you
22 years on Klonopin and Vyvanse for 8 years. Doctor shopped and would always run extremely short of meds every month because the national pharmacy network tracked my usage. Up for 6 days straight and 2 days crash cycle all the time nearly killed me. Now benzo and Vyvanse free for 11 months. Life has been hell and I'm still looking for light at the end of the tunnel.
Your story sounds like mine. Try to remember the hell you were in during your active addiction. Running out of meds and no doctor to go shop. That feeling. I am sure the hell you are in now does not compare to that torture. Have you tried doing some sort of exercise? I am up now finishing my morning yoga. Had to wake up at 4am to get the yoga in, but it makes me feel so much better. Keep trying different ways to get yourself out of feeling not 100 percent. You can do this. Remember every bad day sober is a trillion times better then one day using a drug just to get by. Take care
@@laurenstone5436 Thank you very much
With Benzos if you on 3 months it takes 3 months to get better.. 3 years it takes 3 years.. So you😬
@@COBALT_iLLADELPH nonsense.
@@davidkruse4030 Sorry thats 4 regular person to get better. NOT DOPE FIENDS like you and your mother😁
What dose were you taking daily? Extended release/instant release?
I really relate to this
How long did you suffer the withdrawals
I have the opposite effect, I actually don’t eat at all when I’m off of it. I feel depressed and can’t move out of bed to even eat. I have really bad adhd and it’s super hard for me to get off it, especially with being a mother of an autistic 2 year old. My body will ache so bad when I’m off it to. I hope one day I won’t need adderal to function
I really hope things have gotten better for you. Here I am at 19 going through withdrawals thinking I have it bad. God bless you and your family and I hope you were able to get outta this awful cycle!
Hello Lauren, thanks for this... I ve been a long term used and abuser of adderall /vyvanse... I am in my 5th month withdraw - I cant hardly go out of bed.. there is nothing inside of me.. no hope, no energy, no substance... I feel empty and unable to start re building up my life again, I wonder if this tiredom - this apathy and lack of predisposition for any activity.. is gonna last forever? when is this finishing... and what can I do .. to overcome this nothing life... thanks a lot...
Its matter off time..u feel much better after period off time..i was in xanax for 8 years.when i quite cold turkey i had alot a problems and defeculties. But after 8month i felt good i just did my routine workout out and some vitamins..just be patient u well come out..
I'm 55 years old and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Your withdrawal symptoms mach my symptoms before taking Adderall and I wasn't on anything. I'm only on 20 mg a day and I'm not taking it on the weekend. Thank you for the heads up, I'm trying my best not to become addicted that's the last thin i need.
Some people can 100% control their intake of Adderall. Than there are people like me, who have an addictive disorder. If the medication works, and you don't find yourself taking it more than prescribed, then you will be fine. Thanks for the comment!
You’re 55 and recently diagnosed with adhd? That’s so utterly laughable, you’re doctor is absolutely conning your sorry butt, ditch that disgusting poison, it will absolutely ruin your life.
@@laurenstone5436 I mean a person CAN still become quite dependent on it, even taking as prescribed- as many of us have learned the hard way bc of the national ( if not global ) shortage
@kate4biglittlevoices yes this is sooooooo true. This is me. I took as prescribed. But became anxious. Tried to go off and had all the withdrawal symptoms as adderall. I took concerta. Did you go back on your prescription? Im trying to live life without and its crazy hard. Its a personal choice to try to not use it.
@@laurenstone5436not the case for me. Thank your channel. It brings hope.
How long would you say it took you to return to normal energy levels? Would you say at the end it gets better quickly or it's just a continuous progression all the way through till normal?
I quit about 17 months ago and I'm still having issues with my mood, anxiety, energy levels, and ability to think.
Continuous progression. I think we look for it to happen fast because that's what happens when we take Adderall.
@@laurenstone5436
Similarly to benzos, prescription amphetamines should have a black box warning to indicate a potential STOP to all progress in your life for up to two years if you become dependant cause this shit is INSANE.
Yeah, I've progressed a lot from when I was so fatigued I could literally feel my brain matter feeling beat up, but my impairments are significant STILL after this much time. The truth seriously sucks, but thank you for giving it to me straight 🙏🏾.
Also, thank you for sharing your sobriety online with us. Your videos were one of the major influences for me to quit/stay quit during this 9th circle of hell adventure.
Most people have suggested kratom as they used that to ameliorate their post acute withdrawal symptoms, but you went through this cold turkey and that's the inspiration I needed to make it this far without touching anything else.
How do you feel now?
@@wzupppp I've improved significantly from month 17 (I'm in month 26 now). I imagine I'd be able to start working again within the next 3 or 4 months if I continue improving at this rate. TBH, I don't think I'll be completely back to normal then, but I think I'll be good enough to hold a job.
@@Gman513so true!! Don’t start Kratom…I did that and that turned into a whole another problem
I’m so exhausted , it’s so hard
This video changed my f*cking life that you for this...
Thank you**
Thanks David. Thank you for letting me know.
So I take 30 mg every day. I withdrawal every night when i come down from the adderall. How bad will my withdrawals be overall?
Than you
Shits rough. I spent all my $ on Adderall now im out of $. I have to work hard to keep myself afloat which now I'm doing but without the drugs. It's MISERABLE lol.
After 3 days it slowly gets better
How long were you on adderall..how much daily....cause someone stopping after 3 weeks will be diff then someone who's been on it daily for a year..
Oh yes, absolutely. I was on adderall for years, almost ten! The whole time, I was abusing it as well. Good point. I will be sure to clarify on another video. Thank you so much!
Man I could use a girl like you in my life so caring and understanding. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the video. Would a person who took 100 mg... For a single week, go through withdrawal?
maybe a little but not for very long
@@laurenstone5436 Thank you. It's day three and VERY depressed mostly
Please I need help: I'm experiencing extreme and intense nervousness, fear , anxiety and panic attacks. Its horrific! I'm so scared!!!! Will this pass???? I'm so scared. Panic attacks constantly at night. Cant sleep! Please help.
L tyrosine
Hi are you ok?
Quit 160MG every 12 hours cold turkey in late 2006. Absolutely shitty experience. I didn't know any better. I'm still trying to recover. It really fucked my thoughts/focus.
It gets better, I promise. Sucks how addicted we can get to what we start taking for help.
Struggled with addiction my whole life. Living a life of recovery now except I'm starting to abuse adderall again. I'm good for 120+mg a day. I had to go to hospital for muscle over use. I have 0 control. I need to taper off
Good that you are noticing it.
How much mg were you taking and how many times a day?
Started out with 20 two times a day. Then 20 three times a day. Then 30 two times a day. Then 30 three times a day. When I decided to quite, I was going through my prescription of 30 three times a day within 7 days. I'm surprised I didn't have a heart attack. I was out-of-control.
Did you have stomach issues at all ? It’s the first thing when I wake and only been a week - My stomach is in absolute knots !! 😭😭
Yes. Not to get too personal, but super irregular too. My body was so tense and tied in knots. It does get better. So, so much better
I'm from Europe taking dexamphetamine but it's destroying me even making my adhd worse. No meds unfortunately is not an option for me because of severe my ADHD is. Will go back to Ritalin to be functional again
How is it destroying you? I have never tried dexamphetamine. Is that the generic name for another brand? Just curious. I hope you get to feeling better
@@laurenstone5436 in the way it's totally ineffective for my ADHD. Ritalin is like a godsend for me
@@laurenstone5436 generic for Dexedrine
WORD ! Time ! Yep 👍
I don’t want to start trouble here but remember dreaming when your body is asleep means you brain is still highly healthy even people I know there as straight as they don’t tough booze don’t even smoke cigarettes 🚬 won’t even smoke weed they still have dreams that are weird so I do believe that dreams are weird anyway they don’t always have to do your destiny to me it seems like your brain is alive.
My withdrawing started today :/ I would take them for the gym
Congratulations for stopping. Keep us updated on how it is going.
Lauren Michelle I’m legit now and stabilized back to normal so I’m good again at optimum levels. Sleeping normal, eating normal Etc.
I used Adderall off and on for about 2 years, in would go hard in the paint and then come off, bad very very bad idea, i didn't go to a 30 day clinic but i should have, it's been 6 years now since a bender, I've done probably 5 pills in 5 years, I'll never do it again, the last time i did it i really just felt like shit while using it, the drug at first was like limitless, now it's terrible
Addys slow gut motility, that was the worst side effect for me!
10 weeks in, can’t function yet. What’s an accurate timeline?
Sorry you are hurting. There is no specific timeline. Have you tried exercise? Changing your diet to no sugar? Anything to give you brain help to start functioning by itself, without a stimulate? It takes time but it is so worth it.
Lauren Michelle. Tried everything. I guess only time will tell.
I’m struggling so much. I don’t think I can get through this
Have you thought about checking into a treatment center. I hated doing it but I would have never been able to stop without going.
Lauren Michelle no insurance. Can’t
Same here
I hope you are better now
I cant sleep eventho im super tired.
How much for how long to be this bad?
Years. I abused Adderall for about 8 years, taking tripled what I was prescribed.
Day 3 and I’m all shaky and miserable (this was prescribed btw) grumpy af too 😂
Yep. It's pretty normal. This stuff is garbage for the body. I hope you can stick it out. Hang in there. It gets better
@@laurenstone5436 thx
I was prescribed adderall when I was 13 and im 25 now and I fucking hate it
You make all the benefits of this med sound amazing, and it sounds like your life got horrible and you gained weight when you got off. Why bother getting off at all then?
Addiction. Tolerance goes up and all the side-effects of extra amounts of this medication goes up too. It is a narcotic.
Lauren is strangely attractive,
Were you an addict or dependant?
I am an addict
@@laurenstone5436 Oh okay, that makes much more sense. I'm glad you've been able to taper off. I'm on it for my ADHD issues and being a college student I find myself dependent on it. It helps a lot but withdrawal symptoms suck!!!!
What dosage were you taking?
At first, what was prescribed. Then, way more. I had a very high tolerance, even at the beginning. I liked stimulants and had already been introduced to them before starting on adderall. Thanks for the question. Enjoy your day!
@@laurenstone5436Thanks for sharing! I think the dosage has a lot to do with the negative side effects and withdrawal symptoms, so it is useful to know where to draw the line.
It'd be really helpful to know the milligrams that you were prescribed. There's a big difference, for example, between someone taking 15 mg a day and someone taking 50 mg or more.
@@SammyVOfficial low doses aren't safe either.
@@scrabtree1 , low doses aren't safe either.
When I was on Ritalin, I had sexual dream about naked people. This is not similar to Adderall!
Yo, this girl on adderall😂
What’s so funny?