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Posted by Mr.Scott on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:49
So I just discontinued adderall after a 3.5 month love affair with it yesterday. It came closer to curing my ills than any other substance illicit or prescribed that I've ever used. The problem however is that I needed to keep pushing the dose about 10mg per month until I reached 40mg. And then sadly it began to stop working. All I got was increased anxiety, tension, sexual dysfunction, and agitation. And I wasn't going to keep pushing the dose (my doctor wasn't going to keep pushing the dose either!)Anyways... Should I expect a little backlash? I feel depressed and tired, and like I'm headed back to depression which is where I was prior to starting it. I left work early today. I am filled with negative thoughts and fears, but I can't tell if this is a return or a rebound.
The biggest problem is that during that 3.5 months I began to think everything might actually be okay and picked up a girlfriend. I am now consumed by fear that she will not care for the depresso as much as the adderall stud. I guess the true test will come when I ask her to take me too and from ECT appointments!
Anyways I feel like curling up and sleeping and meanwhile both fear and negativity abound.
Scott
Posted by Ritch on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:49
In reply to Stim withdrawal : Ritch?, posted by Mr.Scott on April 6, 2005, at 13:16:25
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> So I just discontinued adderall after a 3.5 month love affair with it yesterday. It came closer to curing my ills than any other substance illicit or prescribed that I've ever used. The problem however is that I needed to keep pushing the dose about 10mg per month until I reached 40mg. And then sadly it began to stop working. All I got was increased anxiety, tension, sexual dysfunction, and agitation. And I wasn't going to keep pushing the dose (my doctor wasn't going to keep pushing the dose either!)
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> Anyways... Should I expect a little backlash? I feel depressed and tired, and like I'm headed back to depression which is where I was prior to starting it. I left work early today. I am filled with negative thoughts and fears, but I can't tell if this is a return or a rebound.
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> The biggest problem is that during that 3.5 months I began to think everything might actually be okay and picked up a girlfriend. I am now consumed by fear that she will not care for the depresso as much as the adderall stud. I guess the true test will come when I ask her to take me too and from ECT appointments!
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> Anyways I feel like curling up and sleeping and meanwhile both fear and negativity abound.
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> ScottHi Scott.. I wouldn't worry too much about withdrawal from 40mg/day if you were tolerating that dose. That's still nowhere near methhead levels by any means. You might see about some Stratterra, Nortriptyline, or perhaps Provigil?? -- Mitch
Posted by tendency on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:50
In reply to Re: Stim withdrawal : Ritch? » Mr.Scott, posted by Ritch on April 6, 2005, at 13:39:23
> > Anyways... Should I expect a little backlash? I feel depressed and tired, and like I'm headed back to depression which is where I was prior to starting it. I left work early today. I am filled with negative thoughts and fears, but I can't tell if this is a return or a rebound.
>ive taking adderall off and on for a year and half. just make sure you taper off gradually (i usually cut back 10mg every 4 days or so) and the backlash should't be too bad.
typically i feel sleepy and very foggy headed for 2 - 3 days if i taper too fast.
Posted by Maxime on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:50
In reply to Stim withdrawal : Ritch?, posted by Mr.Scott on April 6, 2005, at 13:16:25
> I guess the true test will come when I ask her to take me too and from ECT appointments!
>Scott at least your sense of humour is still there!
Good luck to you. I hate to say that I went through awful withdrawal symptoms from Adderall XR (dizzy and vomitting). I hope you do not experience the same.
Maxime
Posted by Mr.Scott on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:50
In reply to Stim withdrawal : Ritch?, posted by Mr.Scott on April 6, 2005, at 13:16:25
I am in dire straits. This is so bad I can't hardly function. And whats worse I can even get an appointment for oupatient ECT evaluation until the the 19th.I would love to check into a hospital right now.
Scott
Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:50
In reply to Wow! Dire Straits!, posted by Mr.Scott on April 7, 2005, at 15:59:18
Scott,
I am sorry that you are feeling so bad. Try to remember that it's a withdrawal syndrome and you will feel better soon. You will need to stay in bed for a few days but things will get better shortly.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Maxime on April 8, 2005, at 0:29:50
In reply to Wow! Dire Straits!, posted by Mr.Scott on April 7, 2005, at 15:59:18
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> I am in dire straits. This is so bad I can't hardly function. And whats worse I can even get an appointment for oupatient ECT evaluation until the the 19th.
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> I would love to check into a hospital right now.
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> Scott((( Scott ))) If you start to feel suicidal please go to the ER. I know how awful you feel because I had to stop Adderall XR cold turkey and I could barely move. I don't know if I asked you this before or anyone else did, but have you tried other stims before? Is there any way you can try some Dexedrine until the 19th?
What is your doctor saying about all this?
Have you had ECT before? Did it help?
I'm thinking of you. Please take care of yourself.
Hugs,
Maxime
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