Adderall Withdrawal - Side Effects 

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♥️

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.

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?

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

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

your comment is enlightening. thank you

Thanks for your pseudo-scientific take.

@@attaxiaffxi7033 I completely agree with you.

You're welcome. I am trying to get more info up but have been super busy. Stay tuned for more😉

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

It happens to us all. That shit is funny that way. At least you are realizing what your doing.

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.

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.

Thank you**

Thanks David. Thank you for letting me know.

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..

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........ ru-vid.com/show-UCb5oHt9yTBD1lJSa5rKlKfQvideos

@@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

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.

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 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!

It’s a blessing in disguise. Hope your doing well.

This too shall pass. If you have not been told today, I love you

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😁

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!

L tyrosine

Hi are you ok?

It gets better, I promise. Sucks how addicted we can get to what we start taking for help.

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.

maybe a little but not for very long

@@laurenstone5436 Thank you. It's day three and VERY depressed mostly

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

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.

Good that you are noticing it.

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

Years. I abused Adderall for about 8 years, taking tripled what I was prescribed.

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.

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

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

Addiction. Tolerance goes up and all the side-effects of extra amounts of this medication goes up too. It is a narcotic.

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!!!!

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.

What’s so funny?