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ContactHeather’s Tips for Quitting Adderall
November 18th, 2011 by MikeMike note: Fellow ex-Adderallic Heather sent me the following tips via comment, and I think they’re all spot-on. So have a look!
If you are thinking about quitting I can say- the withdrawl wasnt that bad for me- it REALLY isnt that bad! I stopped taking adderall because one day I would like to be a mother and I know I cannot take adderall while pregnant- plus, its a serious drug, I want to just be healthier.
If you are contemplating not taking Adderall here is my advice:
- VITAMINS – One a day has an “energy” one a day vitamin- take it!
- CAFFEINE - All day long.
- EXERCISE/DANCE – If you feel low, have a dance party. Blast your favorite tune and just go with it.
- MAKE IT A GAME – I hate housework. I started looking at my kitchen and saying “How long will it really take me to clean this and make it CLEAN…10 mins? Can I beat that time?” Make it a game to just finish it as fast as possible… and think about all the time you WON’T be dwelling on or looking at the mess.
- Magnesium – Supposedly you are low on magnesium from taking Adderall. It makes me feel better when i take it.
- Fish Oil - I take it, its good for your heart.
- DONT DRINK ALCOHOL! – Being hung over is not withdrawal, but it still sucks.
I teach ZUMBA and that really has helped me maintain motivation. Take a zumba class. It’s a fun, motivating exercise. Good luck!
Hi!
I’ve been off Adderall XR for 6 months now and am feeling great. It was the best choice I’ve ever made in my life, and I challenge anyone to do it for themselves.
Here are some things that worked for me:
1. Consider Wellbutrin:
The biggest side effect of coming off Adderall is depression, and so an anti-depressant often makes sense. Consider asking your doctor about taking Wellbutrin when you are first coming off Adderall (at least for a few months or so). Your body has depleted its dopamine stores, and while Wellbutrin won’t release dopamine like Adderall does, it will help your body hold onto the dopamine it DOES make on its own.
2. Vitamin D + Gummi Vitamins:
“One A Day” brand vitamins (mentioned in the post above) makes chewable gummi vitamins for adults. They are delicious and so I never forget to take them. Vitamin D is said to improve mood and it definitely makes you get sick less often. (And coming off Adderall kind of feels like a bad cold to begin with)
3. Get a Wii fit:
Video games + Exercise = Genius
4. DVDs+ Good music:
When you come off Adderall you’re going to need every natural drug imaginable. Make sure you have lots of good music and awesome dvd’s handy. Imagine you have to take care of your best friend who has the flu. What would you bring him/her to keep them entertained/ happy? A cozy blanket? Their favorite movie? Chicken soup? Have your house prepared for what will definitely be a sleepy/sad couple of weeks. Take care of yourself like you would a best friend!
Lame, but now there is more for me.
@johnny rockets I used to think the same way. You’ll never understand until you get off this drug just how addicted you were. Listen, the more time you spend on it, the longer you’ll look back and ask what happened to those years. It really does feel better not to be high. You don’t feel “high” but you feel alive. Good and alive.