Is it normal that i'm backing off the adderal?

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I have been taking Adderal for about a year for ADHD symptoms, and I feel that I have improved so I am backing off. Moreover, I begin to feel depressed when I am not on the Adderal and the depression makes me crave more Adderal. The Adderal made me more attentive and productive, but I feel that I am now at a point in my life where I should be able to motivate myself.

I do not feel that this is healthy and I don't know if I want to chance any long-term side effects from prolonged Adderal useage. I backed off of my dose slowly and it is now out of my system and I feel fine.

I come from a very hypochondriac family that believes that every little issue is a mental disorder that needs to be treated extensively with medication (Note that I did not say THERAPY and medication, but simply medication). Is it normal to want to rid myself of dependancy on psych meds/Adderal? Especially for those reasons?

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  • peterr
    10 years ago

    Can I buy your pills?

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  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    Goood

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    I think you are very smart for weening yourself off like that. It also shows discipline too. Good job.

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  • Dulse.
    12 years ago

    Good Choice. I don't really see how drugs will help, for a lot of situations like these. I think it's best to stay away from the chemicals when you can.

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  • rin
    12 years ago

    Some people stop taking their meds when they start feeling better when they shouldn't.

    See your doctor and get his/her opinion.

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      12 years ago

      I've never been diagnosed with ADHD, I just got the medication to calm myself down a bit and it worked.

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  • zchristian
    12 years ago

    I get dexamphetamine against my ADD i dont notice the difference when i take them or not but other people seem to notice since i know im not addicted to it and dont seem to have any side effects im happy with it...

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