Anyone ever dealt with stimulant addiction?
Sun, 04/21/2013 - 19:49
I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'm cripplingly addicted to a whole slew of stimulants (adderall, caffiene, any other drug someone hands mee thats an upper). I started taking adderall for concentration a while ago and have a prescription. I have a VERY rigorous schedule as far as mental strain goes. I really have a hard time not taking stimulants though and it messes me up in a lot of ways. Now ofc it could be nice to take the addy when I absolutely needed it but HAVING to have it every day is exhausting...
Keep in mind the stimulants aren't any sort of a social crutch or anything. I have the self confidence and awareness to be very social regardless of tiredness/mood. This is mostly a productivity thing and how to be productive without them.
Keep in mind the stimulants aren't any sort of a social crutch or anything. I have the self confidence and awareness to be very social regardless of tiredness/mood. This is mostly a productivity thing and how to be productive without them.
Sun, 04/21/2013 - 20:09
#1
I was talking to Tyler about
I was talking to Tyler about this the other day actually. Allow these stimulants to teach you how to become more productive. Feel your body and how it's responding and experience your body becoming more focused, then you can start accessing that state way easier without them. Don't allow them to become the crutch. See what your brain's up to, build those neural pathways, create the permanent associations. You can do this with adderal, marijuana, assjuice, etc.
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Sun, 04/21/2013 - 20:25
#2
If you actively try to stop
If you actively try to stop using it and can't - you're addicted. Get help from a professional so that you can stop.
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 15:38
#3
Yo nerd- what's the status on
Yo nerd- what's the status on this... any update? What amounts are you using? I know a lot about this stuff, so I'll totally understand.
This is probably one of the safest places to talk about it- considering I have zero clue who the fuck you are lol
This is probably one of the safest places to talk about it- considering I have zero clue who the fuck you are lol
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 16:43
#4
Strong username correlation
Strong username correlation to narcotic preferences.
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 21:08
#5
G-Money wrote:Strong username
G-Money wrote:
Strong username correlation to narcotic preferences.
LOL
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Tue, 04/23/2013 - 02:04
#6
Ya - unfortunately I have a
Ya - unfortunately I have a ton of experience with this. I was on stimulants (mainly adderall) almost constantly from age 11 to 22. There was a year break when I was 13 and a couple months of a break when I was 15 - that's it. Doctors told me that this was "right," I performed better at school, and I felt extremely euphoric on it. At first it was a win/win for everyone (myself, teachers, parents, doctors, ect.) I never abused it or took more than the doctor said - but I was addicted.
As I got older I had to think of creative ways to get my tolerance down. I would stop taking it for a couple days so that I could feel it again. On days that I did not take it I would pretty much drink all day and avoid people.
TBH I can't believe that I'm off of it now. When I was on it and my tolerance was low - it was like someone put the volume up on Life. After enough time I couldn't live life without that up in volume. Even if something really cool happened - it wasn't "Loud" enough for me without adderall.
It's you're life - and I don't know the stresses being put on you - but there's a high potential for abuse and it def isn't good for your heart.
If your longevity is important to you. Avoid taking it consecutively. Avoid taking it all together if you can.
If your lifespan isn't super important to you and you just want to leave a mark on the world and be insanely productive - it can def help.
You're life dude
As I got older I had to think of creative ways to get my tolerance down. I would stop taking it for a couple days so that I could feel it again. On days that I did not take it I would pretty much drink all day and avoid people.
TBH I can't believe that I'm off of it now. When I was on it and my tolerance was low - it was like someone put the volume up on Life. After enough time I couldn't live life without that up in volume. Even if something really cool happened - it wasn't "Loud" enough for me without adderall.
It's you're life - and I don't know the stresses being put on you - but there's a high potential for abuse and it def isn't good for your heart.
If your longevity is important to you. Avoid taking it consecutively. Avoid taking it all together if you can.
If your lifespan isn't super important to you and you just want to leave a mark on the world and be insanely productive - it can def help.
You're life dude
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 02:55
#7
Lol sorry for the lack of
Lol sorry for the lack of updates was away from the net for a few days. What manwhore said really is kinda true for me. Today I didn't take adderall or massive amounts of caffiene and sort of just tried to assume that state on my own. Was surprisingly successful.
Truth is I fuck around with too many drugs as is, adderall is just the main that is actually beneficial and the one I find myself actually feeling a strong compulsion to take. It may also have to do with the fact that I'm trying to quit weed and can't handle not being 'medicated.' I wouldn't say I'm to a point where I need professional help as I've never been one to hugely abuse the stuff. I take around the amount i'm prescribed (give or take a tiny bit but I was already taking double my dose every couple days off the street before even being prescribed in the first place).
Also I don't like the feel of the stuff, so it isn't as much a euphoria addiction. The addiction seems entirely linked to certain classes (calculus) and work (sales). I think once this month is over (massive work load), I'll start to edge myself down to only about once a week like I was at before the massive jump in workload. I don't think its wise to fuck around with stopping until testing and my moving out situation is handled though.
@Bennn Longevity means nothing to me at this point in my life, but eventually could :)
Truth is I fuck around with too many drugs as is, adderall is just the main that is actually beneficial and the one I find myself actually feeling a strong compulsion to take. It may also have to do with the fact that I'm trying to quit weed and can't handle not being 'medicated.' I wouldn't say I'm to a point where I need professional help as I've never been one to hugely abuse the stuff. I take around the amount i'm prescribed (give or take a tiny bit but I was already taking double my dose every couple days off the street before even being prescribed in the first place).
Also I don't like the feel of the stuff, so it isn't as much a euphoria addiction. The addiction seems entirely linked to certain classes (calculus) and work (sales). I think once this month is over (massive work load), I'll start to edge myself down to only about once a week like I was at before the massive jump in workload. I don't think its wise to fuck around with stopping until testing and my moving out situation is handled though.
@Bennn Longevity means nothing to me at this point in my life, but eventually could :)
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 04:07
#8
Benn gawdammit how could you
Benn gawdammit how could you do all that adderall and never learn the difference between your and you're. I'm having a seizure over here.
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Tue, 04/23/2013 - 04:42
#9
amounts: 15 mg spread
amounts: 15 mg spread throughout most days (almost nothing)
30 mg about one day a week and I'll binge about one time a month (120 mg spread over about 2 days, usually when all night study sessions are held)
One funny thing is that although I do think it makes me more on point overall socially, a lot of people said they like me more than usual today (the day I didn't take it)
30 mg about one day a week and I'll binge about one time a month (120 mg spread over about 2 days, usually when all night study sessions are held)
One funny thing is that although I do think it makes me more on point overall socially, a lot of people said they like me more than usual today (the day I didn't take it)
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 04:45
#10
Oh you're good man. In my
Oh you're good man.
In my prime I was hittin 80 hookers a night with weekends going up to 140
In my prime I was hittin 80 hookers a night with weekends going up to 140
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 05:58
#11
Lol I rail it too sometimes.
Lol I rail it too sometimes. Thats just right now... In my prime I would pop 100s and mix it with other things and completely forget full nights even happening. Any thoughts on being able to think straight on a regular day without having to take it though? Because thats my main problem at this point. I'm sure youd know as good as anyone.
I guess I have to be thankful I have a script at all though because otherwise I'd be railing coke and molly every day. I'd say I do pretty well for myself considering, but drugs have been one of my biggest vices for all of my teenage memories.
I guess I have to be thankful I have a script at all though because otherwise I'd be railing coke and molly every day. I'd say I do pretty well for myself considering, but drugs have been one of my biggest vices for all of my teenage memories.
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 06:00
#12
Yeah but.lets talk via pm I'm
Yeah but.lets talk via pm I'm gonna take down my earlier post. I don't need the world to know that shit.
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 15:19
#13
My english school teacher
My english school teacher abused me whenever I used apostophe's as I took adderall after adderall. I have cried many nights reliving those horrific memories.
You should have those seizures looked at
You should have those seizures looked at
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:27
#14
As an afterthought my view on
As an afterthought my view on this is probably a bit skewed because I'm in ALcoholics Anonymous and tend to have a compulsive/addictive nature
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 18:52
#15
We're all compulsive
We're all compulsive creatures of habit. Just have to structure and aim yourself in the right direction.
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I go in and I'm crisp, clean and my vocals are fucking coming out like music. - Anonymous MW student
- Autismus Terminus Finis (Root Cause/Cure of Autism Epidemic)
- Called Off My Wedding & Other Turn Tail Signs Of The American Male