[Brontoset]

So I have trouble with Adderall, and I end up taking more and more of it to feel better and to get through my day. Sometimes I almost feel psychotic.

[carrie_ann]

have you spoken to your pdoc or anybody about this?

[madisgram]

some info for you. i'm glad you posted. i'd suggest you discuss your abuse with your doc and also your therapist.

Adderall is a drug of abuse and may be habit-forming. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. You should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.

http://www.drugs.com/adderall.html

[Reality_Perfection]

Hello! I have been doing the exact same thing as you are doing since the beginning of this year. I have been prescribed Adderall IR for a little over a year now. I'm prescribed 3 20mg per day and I used to be prescribed only 2. I wanted an increase because I felt as if it wasn't lasting as long and whenever it wore off I felt extremely fatigued. Now, I'm taking most of the time 4-7 pills per day because it doesn't seem to be working the way it used to anymore. I miss what it used to do for me, and I guess in a way it still does that, but it wears off in what I feel to be about an hour and thirty minutes. I hate that I'm doing this to myself and I can't believe that I'm letting adderall get best of me. Still, I can't stop. Otherwise I feel like crap or sleep all day. I usually end up finishing off my monthly prescription in about 2 weeks and then for the following two weeks I sleep most of the day. I'm so sick of doing this.

[tt382]

Originally Posted by Reality_Perfection

Hello! I have been doing the exact same thing as you are doing since the beginning of this year. I have been prescribed Adderall IR for a little over a year now. I'm prescribed 3 20mg per day and I used to be prescribed only 2. I wanted an increase because I felt as if it wasn't lasting as long and whenever it wore off I felt extremely fatigued. Now, I'm taking most of the time 4-7 pills per day because it doesn't seem to be working the way it used to anymore. I miss what it used to do for me, and I guess in a way it still does that, but it wears off in what I feel to be about an hour and thirty minutes. I hate that I'm doing this to myself and I can't believe that I'm letting adderall get best of me. Still, I can't stop. Otherwise I feel like crap or sleep all day. I usually end up finishing off my monthly prescription in about 2 weeks and then for the following two weeks I sleep most of the day. I'm so sick of doing this.

Hi, I know you posted this a while ago, but I was just wondering how you were doing? I have the same exact issue and I'm not sure what to do. Every time I think of stopping the adderall or taking a break, I also think about all of the work I have to do and how I don't want to fall behind. Just curious, how old are you? I'm 30 and have been on the adderall for a few years. I just recently (the past few months) began to worry about being addicted.

[Reality_Perfection]

Hi,

As of lately, I have completely stopped taking Adderall. It was really difficult at first, but now I am beginning to feel again. While I was taking a lot more Adderall than I was prescribed, I started isolating myself and started to not really care about much. Now, I am much better! I am 20 and had been taking Adderall for a little over a year before I started wondering if I was addicted. I went to a Psychiatrist because my Fiancé said that one might help, and it did. I was reluctant to get off of it, but I am now on Strattera which is an ADHD med that helps with concentration and while it doesn't have the stimulant effect, it helps me concentrate a lot better. If you think you have a possible addiction to Adderall, it might be a good idea to stop before it gets worse because it certainly got worse for me, and I nearly lost my Fiancé because of my addiction.

I wish the best for you!

[thickntired]

I have been on adderall for 4 years and I've built up a huge tollerance. My pdoc has slowly increased the dose and I take weekends off. But IMO it is never as strong as when you first take it even if you stay clean a month.

I have a friend that I think is addicted to adderral. He takes 60 mg a day, freaks when he runs low, and is depressed when he's not wired. He also talks over people and has lost friends.

Good Luck with getting off it,

TnT

[metamorphosis12]

Originally Posted by Brontoset

So I have trouble with Adderall, and I end up taking more and more of it to feel better and to get through my day. Sometimes I almost feel psychotic.

Listen, that doesn't sound stupid. Actually quite the opposite, many people who have a problem deny it for yrs and some even beyond. It is very insightful and actually strong on your part to see it for what it is and get help. If you do have an issue. Than you will be saving yourself a lot of trouble and pain further down the line.

Another point, it's not like your saying that your addicted to Lucky Charms. Adderall is part of one of the most addicting classes of meds, amphetamines. And a lot of people who are very bright and intelligent can easily fall into a habit of increasing the dose because it is a physiologically and psychologically very addictive medication. Amphetamine class is in the top 4-5 in that regard. Just by rereading your OP, I can tell you are bright and intuitive enough to know it's not a good thing for you. Yeah, the first thing you want to do is tell your pdoc. I'm sure he/she will start taking you of the med. asap. They might do as a reduction. Depending on how long you have used addies.? What your current avg. daily dose is.? And if you are using the straight ones or the spanules. Which some people crush for the high.

I had a friend who was an amp. user but he was way in deeper than you. He had a psychotic break eventually. He still hasn't learned. He's an internet friend and I met him about 3 1/2 yrs ago. We had lost contact recently. Then I saw him on one of the sites I go to. I was astounded. He is from Belgium and I was always impressed by his English grammar and spelling. And a bit envious, as I am from the states and my spelling and grammar are atrocious

Anyway, he was typing in English or at least trying to. You could barley make out what he was trying to say.I thought that maybe he was drunk or something. But everyday it was the same. It's sad. He was a very bright guy. Who just couldn't stay away from all sorts of nefarious pharmaceuticals.

You know it's an issue when it interferes with your day-to-day living. Also, when you start increasing the dose you take. Also, the feeling of psychosis can be from lack of sleep.

Until you talk to your pdoc please make sure you eat and drink a lot of water. I don't know how your appetite is now. But if you're upping your dose,. there's a good chance that you don't want to eat. If you are at that point, which I have no clue. I just have to say, keep eating. It will be even harder mentally and physically otherwise. Nutrient dense food, protein anything you can munch on. If you have V-8's slam them.
Also, even if you think you can't sleep at least lay down. You may be able to get some rest and try not to increase your dose anymore, k. Call your pdoc today, if you can. Amp. abuse needs to be taken very seriously and to get it out of your system.

Hey, keep me informed or pm or instant message me, if you want someone to talk to. I am a good active listener. Who does care!