Posted by benzapp on February 1, 2002, at 17:31:39
In reply to Re: Stimulants and Coffee » Rakken, posted by Alex J on January 31, 2002, at 16:43:35
I take Adderall and have stopped taking it many times. I find that while I definitely helps control my anger and helps me focus, I don't feel as happy. Thus, when i am not in school I stop taking it because life is more fun. The first couple times the withdrawl was weird. I just felt spacey and tired but it went away in a few days. Things were fine by the third day. But amazingly, the withdrawl gets better, fast. These days, I stop taking it frequently all weekend and never have a problem. Your body gets used to it I think.
> I too can drink coffee just before bed and if anything, I tend to sleep better.
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> After your three day holiday, how long does it take before you start to feel "on the edge" again?
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> Do you find it difficult coming off the Adderall for three days? I am a basket case whenever I come off Dexedrine. The days off Dexedrine are complete write offs.
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> > I take 30 mg Adderall in the morning and 20 in the afternoon as needed. I definitely feel more on the edge when I take Adderall. And I continue to feel on the edge until I take a 3 day break from the med. However, when I drink coffee with Adderall I don't feel anymore nervous. My heart rate may increase some, but I don't get any unpleasant jittery feeling. But, I never really thought I was very sensitive to caffeine. I can drink 3 cups of coffee and still go to bed at my usual 12 AM.
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