I quit Adderall - Now What?! MY ADDERALL WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS 

Adderall made my hair thinner, skin more wrinkled, got thin and weak, felt disconnected to friends and family, long never ending to do list, overthinking EVERYTHING!

In my second week quitting adderall cold turkey. Here are my symptoms -Depression/ suicide thoughts -zero motivation to do anything that I want to do - I feel the need nap or sleep after any task even though I don’t want to sleep that’s all my body wants to do. However, - I have zero anxiety now

I abused adderall, it ruined all of my friendships, relationships, caused me to become disconnected from reality, and once I quit, I went through the most insane psychotic episode possibly imaginable. It completely changed my personality. The worst part is, once I finally quit, I eventually felt like my old self again, but realized I had been a completely different person for the past 5 years. This sent me into shock and I almost ended it all. Adderall completely ruined my life. My question is, while you were on adderall, what did you do with your time?

My first week of quitting adderall: intense extreme fatigue. Sleeping 10+ hours with a 1-2 hour nap in the middle of the day. Migraines, depression, and crying outburst. Anxiety and panic attacks. However after praying and relying on God on day 7 of adderall withdrawal my mood went up, I felt happy and extremely content regardless of my circumstances. Felt like I could focus better without the adderall because I was having restful sleep, and had interests in my passions again. I also cut out caffeine at the same time because my mind was over stimulated all the time. I would take my adderall and drink coffee because I still felt "tired." Also my psychiatrist told me its okay to drink coffee, even thought its another stimulant........ Long story short. Trust your gut. God created you to in his image. Beautifully and wonderfully made. He gave you a unique brain, own it and like rose said- self acceptance is the key to managing daily struggles of adhd. Remember ADHD is not apart of your identity. Everyone has weaknesses and mine have to do with the symptoms categorized under ADHD. I may struggle with ADHD but ADHD is not me.

Just quit today. My head is really hurting but I know that this isn’t permanent. I have those same intrusive/ OCD thoughts so I’m looking forward to those lessening. This was really helpful, thank you for sharing ❤️

Great video. Another benefit is the exhaustion and constant sleep is your body healing itself from the abuse.

Thank you SO much for being so open about your addiction and for making this video. I needed this info SO bad right now in this moment. It’s always so crazy when you hear someone else tell your same story. ❤

I appreciate the video. I just really want to help someone I love. And everything you said was on point with what their doing. Much Love.

Strong work!

I’m an artist and found it helped me paint for longer and take more creative chances than I normally would have. I loved the false confidence and resilience I felt. It helped me bury painful experiences, but not resolve them. After taking it for many years, it has become my identity. It dictates my moods, which slightly change each month and refill. (Not sure if anyone else has had that experience). Looking into recovery has felt isolating because I never told my friends out of shame. I’m trying to find the courage to quit and make peace with who I am. Outside of RU-vid, have you been able to find a community to help/support? Thank you for this video, and hope your recovery is going well 🤍

Love your story. So many similarities to myself... makes me feel not alone!

Hey Rose! Thank you for this video.

Really great video & valuable insight 🙌🏼

Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

Wow so much props. This saved my life. Thank you

WOW, Spot on with everything you went through. I have been on Adderall for over 40 years of my 60 years on earth. When covid hit and I was laid off, I quit cold turkey. It's been about 6 months and I am going through the blaws. I have money, but desire to do nothing like you mentioned but watch movies and RU-vid videos. I have to force...and I mean force myself to do anything. A nice day I should be riding my motorcycle, or fishing, flying my drone or something. I started taking vitamins and supplements with the newest being NAC. I feel as if I am climbing out of the rabbit hole, but am getting better. Thanks for the video as I can see I am not alone. Oh, I have to say, the coffee thing. I could not start my day without coffee and now, I just don't desire it any more.

Thank you for this video 🙌

im currently going through withdrawl on accident and i am so glad im not alone in how i feel with this experience

The episodes of paranoia and anxiety I feel are really scary and felt like I was alone and it will last forever but hearing other people had these problems has helped me immensely when they appear along with breathing and meditation. Also exercise has been helping me get my dopamine and norepinephrine chemicals through the day reducing the frequency and intensity of these episodes

Yes girl totally. I’m coming off it again, my body always hurts terribly, always tired. You’re so right about the not wanting to do anything and just watch RU-vid videos lol

You’re absolutely amazing! Love your videos

I didnt hear really bad things you may have gone through like sweats, shakes, nausea/vomiting, migraine/headache... Possible low blood pressure... this almost sounded easy. I am concerned that your lack of side effects may lead others to believe this is a cake walk.. or much easier than it probably is? Loved your candid nature just wish you included a bit more on what to expect. Thank you for all you help. So proud of you an what you have done. Worried about someone I met and care for. You have a blessed day. Hugsss...🌹

This is the best kind of video

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Omg Im living in my bed, I quit cold turkey and I never want to touch adderall ever again. I have tremors and yesterday I vomitted. I started to worry, I feel so reassured now watching people talking about it. I know I’m not alone. Thank you. Its been a few weeks, I take potassium and magnesium supplement to help. I eat more than I used to so I did gain a few pounds… but its all right. Went from 130 to 145. Not that bad. What sucks at the moment is the lack of motivation to exercise and the tremors. I can manage the negative thoughts. I hope my shared experience will help someone. Also! Most important part is to drink water. I have a 2L bottle and try to drink the whole thing everyday.

It’s so helpful to listen to your video and read the comments.. like I’m not the only person who struggles with this.

Adderall drove me crazy and caused social issues. I had super severe ADHD and the change the adderall did was made it where I went from losing 40 things a day to losing nothing at all, but the other effects were beyond what I wanted to bare. Vyvanse made me live the life that I had wanted to live and never could because of the crippling effect of the ADHD in my life, but with neglect-able side effects . Every one is different and not everyone has ADHD as severe .

Thanks for your video. I quit Adderall 4 months ago and I’m STILL having issues. Not wanting to do anything. Depression. Etc. hopefully it gets better soon

Thank you for sharing. You're amazing. Xoxo

i HAVE TAKEN ADDERAL FOR THIRTY YEARS. i AM ON DAY THREE WITHOUT IT, BECAUSE i OVERTOOK IT. IT FEELS LIKE THE NERVES IN MY BRAIN ARE REACHING OUT FOR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THERE. I AM SO TIRED.

Thanks for sharing ! Hope u r doing well

Quitting rn for the second time but this time I’m kinda worried because when I picked them up 2 months ago I’ve just been on a complete bender since then basically taking crazy doses sometimes within a 24 hour span and staying up a way too long too often. But I’m on day 2 and it really hasn’t been horrible basically what you described. The first time I got on them I was pretty good about it just kept It to like one or 2 pills a day max and wouldn’t pull close to as many all nighters and went periods without them unlike these last 2 months. The reason I got back on adderall was to “get back wasted time” in a sense from a previous addiction which I can say no withdrawals will come close so that’s always a plus. Anyways great video! Love the positive energy and what you’re doing keep it up

Oh god I can relate with a lot. Haven’t committed to coming off of adderall, I want to though. I’ve just recently started experiencing psychotic symptoms while on adderall and it’s so confusing and scary. It started subtle where i was experiencing some hallucinations but I wasn’t worried since I thought I was still in touch with reality. Well that didn’t last long, my bf and I started fighting about something and it must have really stressed me out because I somehow got the idea that he wanted to/ was going to kill me. It was so terrifying for both of us. Now I’m just so terrified I might fly into psychosis and hurt someone because I believe they’re “after me”. Also, I saw on a diff video that your dad died. My dad also died recently. I really like that you’re talking about it. I’m tired of watching all the popular movies and shows where the main characters mom/dad is dead to give their characters a tragic anime back story 🙄

I quit about 3 months ago!! The first 6 weeks were literally the worst six weeks of my life. I had very similar symptoms

Thank you! I’m now currently struggling with this .

I was put on adderall as little kid in elementary school when it first came out and I took it for all of my developmental years into my mid twenties(25). And then I got off of my parents insurance and my life came crashing down. I took out adderall every day and never really thought anything of it. And then when I stopped taking it, it was like. Oh, my God, I'm done for I can't do anything. I don't want to do anything, I'm worthless. 0 motivation 0, 0 physical energy, 0 focus complete brain fog. It's like someone just took my Brain Out of my head and left me with only what I needed to stay breathing. And maintain a heartbeat. It took me about a decade for my brain to heal and get back to normal to the point where I actually had motivation to do things and actually have wants and desires again.... I don't even know how it's legal for doctors to prescribe that stuff to young people who are still developing. Because it's literally pharmaceutical grade meth.... People like to pretend like it's not but it's just pharmaceutical grade meth. And it's like steroids for your mind so if your so when you stop taking it, you won't be able to maintain and keep doing whatever it is your were doing on adderall I promise it will be nearly impossible unless what your doing doesn't require much mentally or physically. Getting off of adderall was the best thing I ever did. It was hell on earth, but I finally made it through. And I am so glad I got off of that crap It was a long, 10 years of healing. I remember the first time I laughed at a TV show or movie in over a decade. I startled myself. And that's when I knew my brain was actually healing. And it was getting back to normal. Because I actually started laughing and stuff again and actually wanted things and to go places. Adderall completely fried my brain. Stay away from that crap. If you gotta take it to study for finals, no problem here and there, it's not a bad thing, but if you're taking it on a regular basis. You're a drug addict And you're gonna go through all the same stuff. Drug addicts go through when they try to get off their addiction drug. And it's doing all the same damage to your brain and shutting off. Narrow pathways that you're no longer using. Because the adderall's pretty much doing all the work for you. But then you'll realize how anemic your mind has become once you stop taking that stuff, and you actually have to function, you're gonna be 100 times worse than you were before. If you had a hard time focusing before at all, you will literally not even be able to focus on anything. If you start taking adderall and stop taking it, it will just be even worse. Adderall fixes nothing all. It ISIS abandoned and it covers up the problem. And the problem just festers and gets worse underneath. And the Admiral exasperates everything. Because it's just pharmaceutical grade meth.

Thank you for sharing this. I’m currently experiencing symptoms the next day if I haven’t taken any and my main symptom is getting so nervous around people which I never was before I started 2 months ago. It’s as if my brain rattles and I feel my head shaking it’s like an awkward / nervous feeling and it affects my speech for that moment because I feel like I can’t get my words out. I got scared that maybe something is permanently wrong with me. Thank you so much. I am going to quit

I have ADHD and am currently prescribed Adderall. I’ve been taking it for just over a year now and despite my addictive personality, I never abused my prescription, even didn’t take my meds during the weekends or holidays (because they usually don’t call for much attention) however, I am thinking of switching to a non stimulant adhd drug to see how that works. I hope I don’t experience too much withdrawal symptoms when I do make the switch. And congratulations on staying sober! As an 8 year opiate addict (three years clean now) I applaud your hard work and effort to rid yourself of such a horrible substance.

Been off Adderall for 4 years and i never returned to my old self. The withdrawal never ended. Went back on it and was happy and back to myself within 20mins of taking the pill. Never getting off it again. I’d rather be called a speed freak my whole life than to live the only life I have depressed getting nothing done. So fuck it. Do what’s best for you.

This video really helped me.

Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am on day 2

im at the phase right now of not wanting to leave bed watching youtube, which is what brought me to this video. this is horrible like in my head i want to get up and do things but cant bring myself to do them

I recently restarted adderall after 10 months off. While off I gained a bunch of weight and my career/income took a dive. I’m back on adderall now and i realize I make much healthier choices when I am on this medication.

We have to have a soul tie or something ❤️I have had bulimia too , getting off addwasn’t hard at all really physically (so far ) but the mental stuff , it’s scary . The ocd thoughts ,dysmorhic disorder and more you and I have in common . I just want to be healthy girl the meds have helped my adhd and the eating disorders but it was temporary

Did have basically IBs I feel so alone. This is helpful I feel so alone.x

I am on day three- cold turkey. 20mg twice a day for 15 years. Also I have quit alcohol for almost three weeks. I drank for three years straight and went from a size 6 to a 16. I have a lot of work to do on myself but I have the guts to do it. I am always afraid of going anywhere and I dont want to have friends. Those two ideas just drained me mentally and put me into a panic. So now I want to get back to myself before I took my first adderall. I want to love life again! I want to do things without worry of what might go wrong. Too I want to be around family and enjoy that relationship.

I’ve been on it since Oct- wondering if it’s better to stop before it gets worse?

I had an Rx for adderall for 11 years. I just recently was weening off and due to supply constraints was forced into quitting early. I’ve been exhausted beyond exhaustion and going to bed early. I’ve also noticed weight gain that I had previously worked off, so that’s a little frustrating, but I’m giving my body room to deal with the withdrawal. I’m also more hungry than before and I can’t get satiated when eating. I stopped trying to get full and just eat healthy portions, but it is super stressful to be disciplined!

My first thought when I came across this video is “she has an amazing singing gift”! You need to sing again!

Currently in day 3 or 4 of withdrawals. The cramps and brain pain (not a proper term but I don’t know what else to call it) is awful. I’m not necessarily addicted in the abuse sense but I am severely adhd and dependent on it for daily function... (ie not driving off of road due to distractibility, not making a fool of myself during presentations, etc.) I’ve been on it for around 2 years and due to insurance quips and a pharmacy issue, I’m currently running without it for a while and man what can I do to lessen the overall awfulness?

I was prescribed adderall on and off for 10 years the day after i dont take it i have extreme fatigue and tiredness.. And my Energy levels are so down its crazy. I notice some small body jerking movements and slow thinking the following day - 3 days after. I usually try to wean off now if im giving my body a break. I have severe adhd thats gotten me into some trouble over the years. So.it helps a lot..but i hate when i go to give my body a break and have the withdrawl symptoms.. Even sweatimg

I quit two weeks ago, I just got to the end if the rope with the medication. I feel soo much happier now, the only thing im getting used to is I need more energy. I also hd an eating disorder but im ready to heal from that and if I gain weight im not going to beat myself up

thank you going thru it rn

been on and off since 2009. week one not on it rn. the recent shortage kinda forced me to get off but then i was put on focalin... it was equally bad.. really hoping all the negative thoughts subside soon.

You have to see how much I’ve journaled, I’m sure you can image … writing at the speed of light 😊 And therapy every 2 weeks. Oh and I’m an alcoholic so lots of meetings!

I have ADHD in myself and autism. It's good to know that I'm not alone.

I’ve been taking adderall from 15 until I was like 26 with a few years without in between but been sober from them for about 2 years the hardest part for me is that I miss having the energy to do the things I enjoy and without it I find myself to lazy to do anything anymore which makes me miss it a lot

I have been prescribed adderral for over 15 years. Recently the shortage left me buying on the black market in order to have my regular dose it was horrible. Then I decided to try Vyvanse. It was not the same euphoric feeling at all but it kept me from feeling glued to my bed and kept me from loosing my job. Now I’m on month 3 of Vyvanse and it honestly has helped me get through the horrible adderral withdrawal symptoms. I want to eventually quit Vyvanse as well. But hope this helps someone

I forgot to mention.. I take vitamins a, b, c, d and e as well as 200 mg of L theanine and eat protein and fruits and veggies. I find that when i take vitamins and nutrients my neurotransmitters feel like they repair themselves faster.. Lots of spring water and try to get at least 9 hours of sleep.at night. I always consume high dose of caffeine after adderall or i wont be able to function without severe brain fog and tiredness.. So.tired i.fall asleep sitting up at my desk. I dont abuse my script.. I.take.it as prescribed.. But its.potent medication that is very strong

It sucks when you become reliant on it. I feel like I have to take it to be productive in work/school. Whenever I don’t, I am so tired and spend most of the day in bed because my head is so foggy. Did you get more energy over time? It’s just weird not being on it. I’ve taken it for many years but had to stop now because I can’t sleep more than two hours a night without waking up.

Coming off Adderrall you have to be on a Anti Depressant, that what the Doctors dont tell you when you've bee Prescribed a Stimulant, the Mental Health Risks can differentiate, depending on the Family History of Depression. Recovery time and Anti Depression should be Combined.

I quit 2 months ago, and im considering getting back on it. I got things to do, a fam to take care of. Ive fallen behind on everything. im going to take it more cautiously though

I'm currently going from 5days to 2 days on a week and have been off for awhile just to reset my tolerance, fortunately the only withdrawals symptoms I've had are being hungry and also more tired

I just dumped my bottle of vyvanse im done with it thanks for the video!! I used to journal but stopped might start back up if it really helps 🤷🏻‍♂️

Withdrawal from Adderall what’s the worst thing I’ve ever gone through and the best when I started on a roll I have no clue what it was I took the pill went to work did my thing and started getting a little bit more I had a little bit more didn’t understand what was happening and within two years I was completely jacked on it to the point that I had to get locked up and went cold turkey and I thought I was dying as I withdrew from it the best experience and the best memory to learn a lesson about what not to do with an addictive drug

Can you pleaseee HELP me figure out how long do those withdrawal symptoms last after quitting cold turkey? 3,6,9, or 12 months? Also, which months are harder than the others? Please, and thank you!

Three days in and I'm in absolute hell, it's been like a bad trip, waves and waves of fear and doom...really hoping this isn't forever.

I've gone through withdrawal every time I quit and ended up back on day 3. I got so disgusted I weaned off without telling anyone. Still went through the worst depression and suicidal thinking and felt like I wanted to throw up. I didn't expect it. I ended up increasing cymbalta. Now I'm going to have to go through that withdrawal whick is a different kinds of hell.

I have taken Adderall and Ritalin for over over 10 years and I take at least 100 or so mg a day but it’s at the point where my heart is constantly at a rapped pace and I have no energy I still eat a lot , I feel like shit every day it effects me so bad I become recluse my husband is tired of my low don’t want to do anything attitude no sex drive and it causes me horrific migraines now daily that I know it’s high blood pressure . I am 37 years old and scared of gaining weight and I can’t afford to be tired or sick as I own my own cleaning business and have many animals and a child who is disabled to care for . How can I stop this safely with no side affects , no weight gain, be happy not sleeping etc. I need help it I think this is going to kill me honestly much sooner then later

Brilliant

Thank you😃

nice,,,,,how old were you when you quit? I think it is harder the older you get.............been trying to quit Adderall.

thinking about finding the nearest bridge and enjoying the swan dive off it.

I've been prescribed adderall since 2010 and I really want to quit taking them. The times I've tried I pretty much couldn't get myself out of bed to do anything, thoughts of worthlessness and everything in life was terrible. I guess depression. I'm thinking of coming off cold Turkey for good. I just dont know how long whatever symptoms I'm going to go through will last. I hope not too long. Thank you for you video, very helpful!

Going to school without it tomorrow for the first time in a year and a half.

After three days it gets better

I have pretty bad adhd and have been on adderall since I was 7. I’ve never abused it and never do recreational drugs, but when I havent taken my medication, I feel these exact symptoms. Its very shameful for me knowing my body is reliant, but with a job and responsibilities, I don’t have the time to wean off them

How many months did your crying spells/depression last for?

Thanks so much for the video, just got prescription for Addeall. Did Addeall help you with motivation&drive to study? How long would it take to get addicted to it? Thinking if it’s worth it to take it just to have a drive &motivation to study through certification which would keep the job

I don’t get sleepy, but I can’t focus as well and I have really bad annoying chills all over my body.

What if you take Adderall and an Opiod and you want to quit both of them? Can you just stop taking them? I've stopped taking adderall before but not hydros.

Thanks for being honest, some people are like "i just quit and it was easy, no symptoms and loved life immediately with extra energy" ... Liars Honestly in my mind its scary cuz Adderall helps me ALOT with not being messy, being on time, not loop in endlessly idiotic stuff i do when im off meds, but i need to quit at least for a while (i do stupid stuff without meds, crash car Windows, bath in fountains, play videogames for 24 hours) Its hard coming to terms with stopping and being a idiot again

I unintentionally and unknowingly lost 10 lbs, and I realized it was the Adderall I immediately stopped taking it, and it's been roughly 2 weeks I think, and it took a couple of...rough days for me to realize I was having withdrawals/my normally dysfunctional brain was taking over. I apologized to the family in advance 🤣 it wasn't worth accidently starving to death, plus I felt super shitty anyways. I'm just hoping my Dr has something relatively safe up her sleeve, I've already tried Ritalin and that didn't work for me.

I've been on it since I was 16...I'm 31...I don't remember life without it. I am so dependent. Do I need it? I seriously think so when I've tried getting off of it. I have the same withdrawals you had.

I'm currently withdrawaling i can't do Adderall anymore every month I try to do it right but I always ruin it I'm on like day 3 of no Adderall and I'm so so so so tired it's so hard because I have work and other necessary responsibilities I find myself getting so frustrated and I'm worried about myself I don't want to hurt myself I shattered my phone today because I threw it on the ground. I hate myself right now for getting so frustrated with everything. I get so tired all throughout the day it's miserable on top of this I quit nicotine about a month ago which still affects me

The sleep is harsh. First week or two I just want to sleep 24/7 and the hunger. I’m eating and sleeping. I want to quit so bad I’m sick of living month to month (the appointments)

I’ve been on adderral daily for 7 years. Since I’ve stopped for a month I look in the mirror and just look like death, like my eyes look different the bags under my eyes. Then whenever I take it I look in the mirror and look more “normal”.

I’m five months free from stimulants and still experiencing exhaustion and major mood swings. How long did your withdrawal last? 🙏 thank you 🙏

Detoxing now, weaning myself off. Each day I realize how much better I can do life without this drug. Question: I have headaches almost daily. Some are pretty bad. Is this another detox symptom??

I can't stop eating I hate everything it made me emotionally balanced and not take things personally but sometimes I struggled with being creative because that's I focused or tuned out was drawing

So happiness is on the other side?

Any tips when trying to kick a tbh bad Adderall addiction while going thru a bad break up ? Because I’m fucking dying to know.

Were you addicted after being diagnosed from a doctor? I am about to get an evaluation for Adult ADHD and I feel like I want to try the medication route. I mean I know it’s not a fix all solution. But I feel like it would help me get over that lack of push and motivation to do the things I want to do. I suffer from a lot of ADHD symptoms but never been tested and it has been a bug headache in my life. But I’m doing my research on medication before I go that route.

Why did you quit if it was helping you? IM only asking because I'm wondering if I should get my son off of it. He's not verbal so I'm scared.

I also have a lot more anxiety now that I’m not taking it that is so weird.

I tried Adderall 1 time last week . It was my very first time. I was prescribed Adderall XR 20 mg. I was ok for a bit but later on I was so messed up. I couldn’t sleep at all that night. I just stayed up. I tried so hard to sleep with no luck. The next day I felt like CRAP! I had a headache, I felt nauseous, and I felt weak and dehydrated. It felt like a horrible hang over. I ended up not sleeping for 38 1/2 hours. I will NEVER take this med again. I’m not sure what happened but I will not turn to that med again. If anyone has a clue why it did that to me please let me know.

We’re you abusing it or taking it as prescribed? If so what does?

I have questions you have an email or some way to contact you ? Have some concerns or rather a long to write on here.

PAWS is the worst part for me in quitting not even the first weeks but after

What about your hobbies and things (subjects) you were very interested in while on aderall? Are you still as interested or there is 0 interest and 0 focus?