Yes, I go through this almost monthly: " I hate taking meds to be 'normal' - I QUIT!" Then, after about 4 days in bed, not being able to even answer the phone or lift my head, I muster the energy to go get the next rx filled, and voila!, 45 minutes later I am 'me' again. I know how you feel, in part. I don't want to take meds either ( I have to take Klonopin to control a lifetime of panic attacks that I've learned are REAL and I have NO control over, even with the extensive therapy I've had to learn to "take deep breaths, pretend you're on a beach, or relaxing at a spa, yada, yada...). There is nothing I can do about it but take the damn meds (they get me up and moving) and continue on with my life. As my friend's mom put it the other day: "Some people have to take insulin, some Lipitor, some Atenolol; there's really no difference. Your meds are just for a different part of your body."
So whatever works for you, be glad you found it and take it as prescribed. You'll be fine.
Meds2BNormal39186.135150463Hello,
Has anyone ever quit Adderall after taking for several years? I am thinking about quiting because I think it makes my anxiety worse and other various issues...It does help me stay motivated and productive but not sure the cons have been worth it for me. I feel like my acne is much worse when taking it and my nail biting is out of control...however, I bit my nails before adderall...Anyway, I've never taken more than prescribed over the past 7 years but I'm afraid of who I'll become once off this drug...Guess I'm fearful of gaining weight, staying depressed and in constantly tired. This stinks...I just want to be off all meds.
Whatever you do, do not QUIT cold-turkey. Lower your dosage and come off it slowly. I've read this multiple places for adderall. So if you do decide to quit, taper off the dosage and you'll most likely reduce the withdrawal effects.