I posted this in two other boards just because I was unsure of where to put this, I apologize but am really just looking for help...

I started taking adderall two and a half years ago. It worked great for me during my junior and senior year of high school, but when I went to college things changed. I started abusing my medication, taking up to 120 mg a day but perscribed only 30 mg a day. I was so obsessed about whether or not the adderall was still working or if it had kicked in that it decreased the productivity for me. The moment I felt adderall was out of my system, I couldn't focus anymore. It was at that moment, I would pop another pill. It was a stupid and extremely regrettable decision that has changed my entire life.
After I was taken off of adderall, I stopped going to school second sememster. I experienced the worst withdrawls; depression, extreme fatique, extreme psychological dependence, suicidal thoughts, apathetic towards life, and more.

I have started school again and am completly unproductive. I have tried strattera, welbutrin and pretty much every non-narcotic add medication available. None have worked for me. It is so hard for me to sit through a class, I have literally been on the verge of tears numerous times. I struggle to keep up with the class despite asking questions and trying my hardest, I fail the tests even though I have been going to regular tutoring sessions and have accomodations for extra time on tests and no scantrons. Not only am I unable to focus, I have no determination or inspiration to learn.

I don't understand how adderall could have taken the medicore skills I had before it.
Has anyone else had to deal with this situation?

I think you are experiencing amphetamine neurotoxicity. Unfortunately I do not know if there is any cure for that or if it ever gets better. Interestingly, I found out reading sources on the internet that the neurotoxicity is caused due to oxidants. Perhaps anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C and E can prevent neurotoxicity?

Can someone answer this question for me. I saw somewhere on this forum that somebody was considering taking Phenterimine for ADD I thought that was a diet medication? Has it been used for Add?

I've had the same issues with Adderall. I can think of two instances where I suddenly did not have any meds during finals and ended up not even taking them. Taking that high of a dose and suddenly being withdrawn from it will be devastating. The anxiety and mental cloudiness will subside with time and a good diet/sleep schedule.

I'm sort of going through the same thing at the moment. I want to be taken off narcotics because I'm sick and tired of the insurance games, the pre-authorization forms, and the pharmacists telling me this stuff stems from the fact that I take medication that is normally prescribed to kids - when I've read book after book, study after study about adult ADHD; I just don't understand the archaic thinking that goes on in these peoples heads.

Nevertheless, I am also a recovering addict and feel that my sobriety is constantly in jeopardy due to my consumption (and abuse) of narcotic stimulants whether they are prescribed or not (which they are).

Once I did have some success with these vitamins I purchased from GNC. They were the Men's Mega-Mix, multivitamins. I would take two packets a day (one is recommended) and they gave me just as much energy - only it was a little more jittery than what I'm used to. Anyways, you might try that out - it sounds like you're just lacking the kick you got from those pills.

Hi dazedconfused. You mentioned that you've tried a huge number of different stimulant medications for ADHD. Have you gotten the opportunity to try Vyvanse (http://adhd-treatment-options.blogspot.com/search/label/Vyvanse)? Although it is chemically similar to Adderall or Dexedrine, Vyvanse has a relatively good track record for working for individuals who have little or no success with other ADHD stimulant medications. Also, due to the fact that it's technically a "prodrug" (a chemical precursor to a drug), its abuse potential is way lower than most other stimulant medications. A downside is the cost, it is often more expensive, but if you have the resources or insurance to fund it, Vyvanse might be a good option to try.

You can also ask your doctor for Modiodal (Modafinil).

Hi
friend
don worry .... there is better way for this.

You can go for a treatment process for few months that completely relieve from this . i suggest u to go for proper natural treatment. This is the site recovery center California (http://www.oasistreatment.org)
u can refer here more and more help to get rid from this deadly habit.

Thanks