Adderall side effects

Common Adderall side effects include extreme anxiety, nervousness, insomnia and stomach issues.

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“I believe that the Adderall is going to blow my heart out” – Carolanne

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I am 64 years old and have been addicted to Adderall for many many years. When my son was in kindergarten, he displayed behavioral symptoms for which his teachers were concerned.

I took him to the doctor, and they told me that he had ADHD and gave him Adderall immediately. I did my research because my son hated taking it, and the medical establishment said that it was inherited and that I too, had ADHD. I loved the effect!

My house was polished perfectly, I had the energy to be a super mom, and it made me bright and cheerful. I just did the math, and I have been taking some stimulant for 34 years. I keep coming back to Adderall because it gives me the most “bang for my buck.”

I now am up to 60 MG’s per day, and I am scared of my addiction (I am also taking a 1 MG dose of clonazepam) which I know from experience is also addictive, but first things first.

freaking out on adderall addiction supportI believe that the Adderall is going to blow my heart out, and the doctor and the pharmacist treat me like an addict and give me a 28 day RX, written for three months at a time, with a doctor exam before my next three-month refill.

They treat me like an addict because I am one.Today my beloved partner and I had the discussion about the truth of my addiction, and how I can best slowly withdraw and give my body some relief.

One of the reasons that I love this drug is the temporary feelings of power, energy, and ability to think clearly. In truth, that is a lie.

I am not sure how to safely do this, and I have never been in an online support group, but I am scared, yet strangely ready, willing and motivated to live life without a false sense of knowing that the only way I am coping with life is by popping my Adderall.

Any help, suggestions, encouragement and ways to make this journey less unbearable would be greatly appreciated. Just being honest and sharing this is huge, because I am a secret “Betty Crocker” appearing chick with a serious problem!

Thank you for hearing me.

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“If I continue taking Adderall, I will not finish school and will end up losing my job.” – Casey

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Growing up, I swore I’d never end up like my dad: hooked up methamphetamine and homeless.

I remember my first year of college: I earned all A’s and B’s, without ever hearing of Adderall.

It wasn’t until I met my friend, who was majoring in premed and had all A’s.

adderall blue single 10mg pillOne day, while studying, I complained to him that I couldn’t focus, and he handed me this white pill with blue specks.

He said, “just take it.”
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“No one who doesn’t do Adderall can ever understand: we don’t want to go back.” – speculativelife

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This whole thing is really kind of funny.

See, today should be my first day off of Adderall, but the thought of quitting sent me into a manic rage that kept both my girlfriend and I up until after 3 AM, and I had to wake up to work in the morning at 8:15 AM.

What people don’t know, who don’t take Adderall the way I do, is that the side effects aren’t just becoming over productive, isolated, or angry.

Every single thing that has ever bothered you becomes torturous to be around.
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8 Unmistakable Signs of Adderall Addiction

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“The Truth About My Adderall Addiction”

Last December, Ruthie Freidlander wrote an excellent autobiographical article for Elle magazine that explained how an Adderall addiction crept up on her and eventually consumed her life.

Here’s how Ms. Friedlander explains the thought process that led to her full-on addiction:

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Adderall Side Effects For People Who Don’t Need It

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Is Adderall Safe For People Who Don’t Need to Take It?

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If you don’t really need to take it, Adderall side effects can be very serious, because it is technically an amphetamine, a dangerous type of drug for anyone to abuse.

Although very rare, an overdose of Adderall can cause cardiac issues, stroke and death. (more…)