My Struggle With Adderall Addiction
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
I hope this helps someone who's struggling with this stuff. Adderall originally changed my life for the better, but eventually turned into a full blown addiction. I wanted to tell my story of getting off the drug for good.
If you're taking a generic adderall script and it's making you sick, you're not alone. I got off adderall because my generic had begun to make me sick.
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I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to Crack. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Crack addiction actually destroyed my life. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
@MuratBasar-jm9lc
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
@Bastianbishops
9 күн бұрын
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Germany don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
@SusanaGomez-mp8sk
9 күн бұрын
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
@NicoleCtirad
9 күн бұрын
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
@StephenHackle
9 күн бұрын
How do i find him? Is he on Instagram
WEAK !? Nah bro. 8 years sober my man. Meth , crack , alcohol , pain pills and everything in between. 63 year prison sentence reduced to drug court program. Did 2 years and been living life like a boss ever since. I AM PROUD OF YOU BROTHER! REMEMBER!! ONE DAY AT A TIME!!
@johnedward8352
26 күн бұрын
Hope you're doing well still.
Hey Jimbo, You got this, rooting for you man.
@marinesole2
8 ай бұрын
Drugs are illegal, shouldn't we try track him down? We should get him arrested imo
@Miki2305.
7 ай бұрын
@@marinesole2Huh? No. A lot of people abused drugs in their life and shouldnt be arrested.
@Chris-hw4mq
6 ай бұрын
Does he have to revesit his past every video ? It gets annoying fast
@landonnibba1596
3 ай бұрын
@@marinesole2 what the fuck I don’t even know this guy and I would never do that you sound like a horrible person and he can’t go to jail for that dumbass
@slvrcross
Ай бұрын
@@marinesole2 lol you're insane
Only a min in but man being honest and transparent with your viewers is the best and we appreciate it cause most act like Life is a giant bowl of cherries. We all have a demon of some sort in the closet. Stay positive and it will be a life long struggle stay strong and positive you got this.
@marinesole2
8 ай бұрын
Drugs are illegal, shouldn't we try track him down? We should get him arrested imo
@idkwhattocallthisgoogleaco6735
8 ай бұрын
Adderall is legal he litterely got it from a pharmacy not a damn dealer@@marinesole2
@theforgottenguest
8 ай бұрын
@@marinesole2you're joking right?
It starts out as something you do while life is going on, then it turns into something that your life revolves around
@dearjuan
17 күн бұрын
Only if you let it
Quit Adderall almost 7 years ago. Congrats on getting clean man! Your not alone and it gets easier! On the up and up from here 🤘🏼
I really appreciate your video and candor. I've been off amphetamines for almost two years after a long, addiction to them. I thought it was a perfect tool and for a long time, it was. But yeah, its was just fucking with me and my life too much. Some personal stuff happened with my wife and i decided that i was done. Two years later, I'm doing okay. I recently got promoted to a supervisor at my job. I'm way happier in my life. The biggest advice i can give is to accept the death. You are not ever going to be the same person without Adderall. I am a different person on Adderall. I'm way more into music and mixing. But without it, its been hard to find that person again. But I'm trying to get to know the new person i am without it. Some of it sucks but some of it has been great. Good luck out there.
Bro. This is exactly what I needed to to see. At 4:16 am. After flipping through shorts for hours when I should be packing to move. I’m grateful for your humility and information you’ve shared brother. I might actually have my dad take a look so that he will understand what to expect the next few weeks 😶much love bro.
Quitting alcohol 7 years ago is the best thing for me. When I couldn’t fall asleep without getting drunk. I knew it was getting bad. Addiction is hard. Even with sugar I struggle with. Not because it has made me fat, but I feel like shit when I eat sugar. But I overall I feel better when I don’t eat a ton of sugar. It’s dopamine what your brain is chasing. You just need to find cheap and healthy ways to chase dopamine and still be in reality.
@Samo_Wings
8 ай бұрын
Congrats on your sobriety brother. My father struggled with alcohol and it’s what eventually took his life. Alcohol is ROUGH, and not a lot of people see it like that because it’s looked at as “socially acceptable”.
@aaroncarolina7381
8 ай бұрын
How did you do it? I tried last week and can’t go to sleep. It’s so hard I had to have a drink. I haven’t gone more than 3 days without a drink for years. Getting a little nervous because I’ll be 40 in the next few weeks.
@igormac88
8 ай бұрын
@aaroncarolina7381 don't drink for 24 hours. If it gets hard, think only about the next hour or two. Complete one step at a time. Break the big goal (never drink again) into little ones (don't drink today) and seek professional help. Therapy, psychiatric and 12 steps groups. I'm doing it for 1 year now and feeling better than never. You can do it too buddy
@stevenkast89
8 ай бұрын
I too am a former alcoholic. I quit cold turkey when my daughter asked why all I did was drink beer, I'd crack a beer at 430am when I woke up and not stop till 10pm when I went to bed. I was a very functional alcoholic. When a 5year old points out all dad does is drink, it cuts deep. That moment I realized I needed to stop, not for me but for her. Been almost 3 years. I still have one or two a week but thats when we go out for supper on Friday night. The first month was the hardest. The withdrawals were horrible. If my supervisor didn't know what I was going through she would have fired me day 3. She knew and was very supportive. I had alot of people on my side when I was getting sober. But the #1 supporter was my daughter. Anyone can do it, some need more help than others
@rachellockhart688
5 ай бұрын
@@stevenkast89 I can tell you as a daughter- now 25 years old, my dad also was a very bad alcoholic he got sober when I was 9 years old & I still remember it all like it was yesterday. I was & still am so proud of my dad. Alcohol withdrawl is no joke & he suffered tremendously but made it to the other side for not only himself but for his family. He worked so hard & sacrificed so much to take care of our family & worked long HARD hours. He was a welder. He like many boilermakers, fell into alcoholism & drank to survive on the job. He got help & hasn’t had a drink since 2008. My dad is & always has been my bestfriend, I never forgot all the sacrifices he made for our family & all he went through. Reading your story almost made me cry bc I understand & your daughter will be so proud of you for getting your alcholism under control. Wanted to tell you from a daughter’s perspective it will truly mean so much to her. Wishing you & your family nothing but the best in the future.🩷
Any addictions are hard to cope with, I still battle with nicotine and alcohol. I was a adhd kid in the 90s and they feed me anything to fix it, once I was of age drugs and alcohol were my go to after realizing the prescriptions where doing. I wish you the best man as lots of us are still fighting the fight to live.
God bless you Jimbo! Nothing weak about dealing with a disease, and don't let anyone tell you differently addiction is a disease. Stay strong.
@marinesole2
8 ай бұрын
Drugs are illegal, shouldn't we try track him down? We should get him arrested imo
@thegarbageman7511
8 ай бұрын
@@marinesole2 you're either delusional or joking.
Being honest with all of us is honestly great to see. Glad that you're doing better, especially since health should come before anything else. Keep doing your best, Jimbo; that's all anyone can ever ask.
I can’t say thank you enough for being so open and showing people it’s ok to be who you are and every one, regardless of appearance is human.
Thank you for being so open and honest about what you've been through. I wish you the best of luck and must say that you look MUCH healthier now than you were for quite awhile. Hang in there!
This takes courage brother, your helping many people out with this videos ❤ I wish you the best brother, this is just a little bump on the road 🙏💪
Glad to see you looking so healthy man. And if you haven't heard this from anyone else, im proud of you! This is just the beginning and I can't wait to see what you do!
This is the first thing that I have seen you do that I have mad respect for. It was obvious that something was going on and I'm very proud of you for owning it. I know a little something about addiction and you have impressed me!
As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD decades ago. I feel this video on every level. Really appreciate this video. It hits deeper than you could ever know. Sincerely, a growing channel.
@offroaddiaries
8 ай бұрын
@stephaniewest8226 why the heck would I want that crap when it took me forever to get off of it.
@Jack-tk1is
6 ай бұрын
I got diagnosed with ADHD, should I take medication? 😮
@SmackDabCola
26 күн бұрын
@@Jack-tk1isif you are retiring dont but if you are young you have to
Thank you for being honest and sharing this. Praying for you on the journey you are on.
I appreciate this a lot man, literally just went to the doctors today to figure out my ADD, it has been rough this year and this video made me feel a lot better and aware so thank you!
@FalcoStarlight
2 ай бұрын
❤
My wife is going through the EXACT SAME situation currently. On day 6 currently fully off of everything. We know exactly what you're going through.
Brother - you got nothing to be ashamed of. I can very much relate to your struggle. It's easy to let this stuff get the best of us when we're wanting to keep crushing it. I'm so glad you finally got help. Stay sober.
Jimbo you are not alone. We are here for you. Thanks for posting your story. It takes a strong man to go public with this problem!
I'm so happy to hear you are in a much better place, Jimbo. I was wondering where you were at because I have always enjoyed keeping up with your adventures. Stay healthy.
Good to see Jimbo back can't wait to see you get better and do better stuff
Long time suporter, and you look a lot better than a year ago!!! And you are the most real youtube that I watch cant wait for more content!!!
@oriontackett7643
8 ай бұрын
He really does look better. Big difference from even his last video.
Wow Jimbo, I commend you for making this video. I've been a subscriber for years. Since the C4 and ZFG days. Its hard to come out and talk about addiction. But I feel this video might just help someone out there that is struggling. I was addicted to opiates for about 15 years. It started with a car accident in 2003 when I was 18, they prescribed me oxycontin. then through pain management clinic shenanigans I moved on to a 10 year $100/day heroin habit. But I got myself out of it. It wasn't easy. I gave up more times than I can count. But I hit that moment of "I've got this" and made the decision to live again. I have been clean 5 years now. Take it one day at a time. It will get easier. I promise. I'm happy for you.
Good on you for recognizing the problem and doing what it took to fix it , been watching since you bought the C4 ❤❤❤
That was your best video to date, cause that took guts. I was impressed and I'm an old guy. We all know someone who has struggled with a version of that problem, but people still chastise. Kudos to you kid. PS, you look healthier now.
I’m currently taking 60mg’s a day, I work part time at a restaurant and I’m in college full time along with a clingy girlfriend. I’ve was on vyvanse for 5 years and switched to adderall last year. I don’t remember what it was like to feel myself off of the meds. The last time I went cold turkey I almost lost my job due to my lack of performance and a 0.01% of motivation to even get out of bee. I hope to get off one day, the thought is also truly terrifying. I’m 23 years-old uncertain of my college degree, but I would delete myself if I was stuck minimum wage. As I am not even earning enough to get buy, with an adderall addiction that is awaiting to tear me apart one day…. I guess it’s the joys of life
@John-ls1mn
Ай бұрын
Omg ibwas their ik that man ik that it sucks ass I hope you picked a well career path and not a bs degree
@MarcusAurelius12
15 күн бұрын
Adderal nearly gave me a heart attack and killed me. The stuff destorys your body
@sam.ferguson1388
13 күн бұрын
@@John-ls1mn after I read your comment, I actually switched my degree from audio engineering to social work. I was already questioning my degree, and then I really about your comment. Thank you for that 🙏🏼
@John-ls1mn
12 күн бұрын
@sam.ferguson1388 yes, your welcome man l, the only reason I say that I went to college at the age of 20, I wish I did not becasue, in ypur twenties, you know nothing about the real world, that's why I always say love first and really look for something you look forward to going to do and make sure it also pays good, everything else is about managing it money so on, glad I could help, and make sure ypu become the best social worker and change lives man wish you the best 👌
Thank you for talking about this! I went through the same thing, the generics were making me all over the place, finally quit in August. Glad you are feeling better!
You definitely look a lot better now. I've also battled addiction and it's been the most difficult thing I've ever dealt with. I've been clean for a year and a half now, but I still have to take life one day at a time. Thank you for sharing your story, I enjoyed it
Hey JimBo, I am so proud of you for even having talking about this, you got this brother keep the positive attitude and take your time to heal. It not easy and it not gong to get easy but you can do it just have faith. I got this this
Good on you man ! It takes guts to self reflect and realize you’re mistakes I struggle with addiction as well . And you look a lot healthier just seeing you from the old savage garage vids to now . Keep on keepin on my guy ! We love you for who you are !!
Keep it up brother !!!! Can’t wait to see some videos on the Vet I have a 94 C4 I’m about to start working on.
I was fighting my ADHD to watch this vid. After watching it It inspired me. Thanks Jimbo ❤
Man…this hits home with me. I have almost the exact same story as you and just quit cold Turkey with Dexedrine about a month ago and have never felt better. These pills are so toxic and like you said, they make you feel good and build you up but in the long run, it’s not worth it. What also helped me with depression and fatigue was getting my testosterone checked about 2 years ago, which turned out to be in the 300’s (normal for a guy is 800-1000) and that helped a lot after jumping on. Keep it up my man!
@razorbackroar
2 ай бұрын
I’ve been on them for 12 years. I’m proud of you for kicking them: I lost everything to them. I got narcolepsy & nothing else works
Congratulations Jimbo, you got this man. keep your head up and mind focused
Thank you for speaking on this. Takes a lot of courage.... I gave up smoking trees after 10 plus years of daily smoking and i damn near lost my mind. Went weeks without sleep, had crazy anxiety and ended up in the hospital. Surprisingly reddit was a good source of community and support for me as well. Take care of yourself bro.
I hear you and appreciate you brother.. I've been on and off Adderall since my early 20s and now in my Mid 40s. I for years abused the stuff but about 10 years ago took control and now use 20mg a day max with weekends off and at this amount I'm able to go on and off with no withdrawal issues.. I have been getting Teva Dark Blue from Walgreens and me personally not seeing a change since pre Covid.. I used to like the Football shaped one and Sandoz... Congrats on your recovery! I am now thinking of stopping just know as a High passed Business owner it will be hard for me to keep all my appointments and crap in line
Getting off that stuff is awful. I’ve been there a few times throughout my life. Keep it up and stay strong.
I’m proud of you buddy, admitting you have a problem is the hardest part!
Glad to hear your on the right path again. It takes real inner strength to do what you’re doing. Keep it up and all will be well for you in the future. One day at a time sir .
Been addicted to opiates (oxy, then heroin, now fentanyl) for almost exactly ten years now. I legit still struggle with it bro. Addiction SUCKS, and it can be a rough road. But with some support, and a positive outlook on life.. you can without a doubt conquer that addiction and make it your b!tch. Number one is being transparent with the people around you, it’s so hard to be honest about your addiction, and openly talk about it. So congrats on doing that part. It looks like you’re taking accountability which is huge. Anyways, I could go on and on, but I’ll spare you. Good luck to you on your road or recovery Jimbo. The community of people you have here are rooting for you, praying for you, and love you bro!
@scottcol23
8 ай бұрын
You got this man! Sounds like you are on the right path. I was a heroin addict for 10 years. It ruined my life. I OD'ed a handful of times, went through rehab at least 4 times. Nothing worked for me. I ended up getting locked up for possession second offence. did 2 years on a 5 year sentence. When I got out I lasted 3 days. ended up ODing in a starbucks restroom. That was it for me. I have been clean 5 years this coming april. Just keep positive people around you. I had to remove myself from that circle of friends. Sadly many of them aren't around now... I did the Vivitrol shot for the first year. It really helped me.
@coyster530
8 ай бұрын
How long does it take to Oxycontin for 6 years I've been clean now for 11 I still take 4 mg of Suboxone a day just to keep myself from ever wanting to go back I wish you the best of luck my friend you are the only one that can make the decision to do it I know that for a fact no one could have told me I had to look in the mirror and finally go I hate myself
@PsunnProductions
8 ай бұрын
I’m in a similar boat as you, still struggling with it. I’m staying away from Fent at the very least though.
@Samo_Wings
8 ай бұрын
@@scottcol23 thanks man I appreciate that. Congrats on your sobriety too. I’ve heard about the vivitrol shot before. Does it just make it so you don’t wanna use? Or does it make it that when you use you don’t actually get high?
@Samo_Wings
8 ай бұрын
@@coyster530 thank you for the kind words, and wishing me luck. I’ll get to where I want to be, I definitely don’t want to get caught up in this life forever.
You’ve got this Jimbo! I look forward to the new content.
All the best to you and your work Jimbo
You look alot more happier, and healthier. Glad you are taking care of yourself first now. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Incredibly brave! You just did more for people struggling with the same issue than you know.
Hang in there man ! Brave of you for putting this out many people are ashamed to bring this to the light! Godspeed!
I got clean on Jan 13 2012 and now I am moving to Florida with my wife and 2 amazing boys. They say if you stay clean that you will live a life beyond your wildest dreams! Best of luck brother stay connected with the ones who support your recovery!!!!
Glad to see this guy doing well and being an actual adult. I remember seeing his C4 video almost losing control many years ago and thinking there's no way he would survive this long, honestly.
@marinesole2
8 ай бұрын
Drugs are illegal, shouldn't we try track him down? We should get him arrested imo
@notHalfAwake
8 ай бұрын
you're intellectually disabled, imo@@marinesole2
@ShawnDingo420
4 ай бұрын
@@marinesole2Your satire isn’t even remotely funny, if it even was….
@leftypirate
Ай бұрын
@@marinesole2 you failed to be funny
Damn Jimbo looks incredible. Keep it up, life is tough but you're tougher.
This video has a different vibe, you have a different vibe. Good for you bro, I already like the new you more!
Those uppers are tough man. Dangerous game! Unmedicated ADD here also, and I tried Kratom as a “natural” alternative to adderal. At first, miracle drug, my life is changed forever, this is what it’s like to be normal! 3 months later I’m at triple the dose and I can’t force a smile unless I’m freshly dosed. The challenge really starts when you stop because now everything seems boring or underwhelming compared to your high phase. We are here for you Jimbo.
@whitneyw.7919
6 ай бұрын
I love this comment because I also got addicted to kratom thinking I was “drinking coffee “ like the promoters on the Internet say, and it totally fucked up four years of my life. Kratom is straight from the devil and will I know that sounds very dramatic, but I say that because there’s a lot of misinformation, and it’s basically like legalized heroin to some degree and it really takes peoples lives down, but they go into it totally unsuspecting, and it’s very addictive in my lived experience
@SAMEntalhealth
4 ай бұрын
A lot of people don't realize this in America or canada, but in Thailand the Muay Thai fighters would chew the leaves of the Kratom plant and have that painkilling property with euphoric energy before they fight, so in America and Canada the way Americans train and Canadians they want to believe they will get to that level of Thailand Fighters but realistically it won't happen because of what I just said @@whitneyw.7919
@SAMEntalhealth
4 ай бұрын
@@whitneyw.7919it's not straight from the devil everything is useful if you are responsible and are not susceptible to addiction, Kratom has taken me out of depression episodes that I felt like I was going to literally commit suicide but I only took it that day and I would wait months and months and months until I ever took it again if I had another major episode of that serious
@iceeyhound3866
3 ай бұрын
Me too, struggle with ADHD, tried kratom to help me get through assignments in uni and at first it was great but then overtime felt less motivated and more apathetic. Then I hopped on Vyvanse and I can feel the amphetamine addiction take hold
@landonnibba1596
3 ай бұрын
@@whitneyw.7919 you definitely should’ve did more research Krom literally works on opiate receptors so withdrawals or literally like hell
I have ADHD Jimbo. I did not find out about it until 2 years ago at 53. It explains SO MUCH. But it sucks. I do not take anything and not sure I want to. So, I feel ya - any side effect you can name, I deal with it. Glad to hear your story, and happy to hear you share what is going on in your life. Stay strong and talk with people when your having a shitty time. It helps.
💪💪💪💪 I love this version of Jimbo! You look great, healthy, and motivated! God Bless you Buddy
Thanks for making this video. Really appreciate the insight.
Jimbo been hittin the Jim! Keep it up brother 🦾
I’m glad you’re putting out your story on this. I think the majority of people that are prescribed this drug (and use it appropriately) have a really positive experience, but it’s important for those who have a bad one to know they aren’t alone. I personally am on extended release and very frequently take days off. The fact that I’m able to not take it for 3-4 days and still feel good is the reason I feel comfortable being on it for the last 2 years. But again yeah, once you start taking a lot more than you were prescribed it can just get out of control, and it’s important to talk about. So thanks for sharing and being vulnerable!
you are SO real for this and i wish you the absolute best. i was struggling with this for all of 2023. i never really had issues with taking too much, or my meds "not working" until i switched from brand name to generic and my god it is horrible out there. i have a long history with mental illness and they got me playing roulette with my psychiatric medication every month. being told by doctors that there's no difference between brand name and generic "tHeY sHoULd wOrK tHe SaMe" ok but why am i falling apart at the seams and spiraling into the worst depression i've had in years all of a sudden?? i'm a lil over a week off meds and not getting things done sucks but it does feel better than the seemingly random push and pull my medication subjected me to monthly. like top 10 anime betrayals of all time
I'm beginning my journey today. Thank you for this man.
it's seriously the hardest thing I've ever done... getting off this shit is so hard... proud of you, and all of us who are making it through this without addy
Your in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck brother.
Proud of you Jimbo and thanks for adding some humor with that fake podcast mic call out! Glad you're feeling better.
Thanks for sharing your story man. I’m in month 2 of being Adderall free, after taking it for 12+ years, and it’s extremely hard right now. But it was causing all sorts of other problems for me, so I know I have to be free of it. I appreciate hearing other people’s story going through this.
I took 300mg a day when I was at my peak addy addiction. Glad that's over.
@sam.ferguson1388
2 ай бұрын
How did you manage to afford that? Just curious, that’s like taking 10 of the 30 mg’s a day..
@michaeljlink
2 ай бұрын
@@sam.ferguson1388 I’m a software engineer.. I made good money
@likalika7625
2 ай бұрын
@@sam.ferguson1388Right thats like 3 hunnid dollars everyday😭😭
@dearjuan
17 күн бұрын
Jesus Christ no wonder y’all are addicts.
@MarcusAurelius12
15 күн бұрын
How did you not have a heart attack?
Keep it up ! I took Adderall for one week for an examen and getting off of it give me depression, anxiety. no drive ! only for one week of taking adderal in small dose so imagine for a few years ! Adderal is like a cheat code but for the long run it have a lot a negative impact. It's normal to feel a little tire, you need good sleep , etc . Keep it up, you got this
I noticed the same change around 2022. I never would have thought that I was receiving different generics from the same pharmacy. I was keen enough to realize there were different manufacturers, but I figured they all had to use the same formulation. Wild. Thank you for this! I finally kicked my addiction about a year ago, and it's taken me about as long to come to terms with calling it an addiction. It had such a psychological hold on me that I was still had thoughts that it had helped me, even months after my last manic episode. It caused psychosis in me 5 distinct times over the course of 7 years. At one point, I was prescribed 90mg of instant-release a day, filling 90 days worth at a time. What started as a miracle became a nightmare.
@Alice-dq6dh
2 ай бұрын
my experience on adderall has been a great benefit while breaking through one ought to take the right dosage, below usually where l get mine
@Alice-dq6dh
2 ай бұрын
@novatripps
@Alice-dq6dh
2 ай бұрын
He's on Instagram
Jimbo as a diagnosed add and ADHD person going med free for almost 10 years now (prozac and concerta in my case) it's rough getting off meds especially going cold turkey to stuff. It's rough but at some point it's just needed because meds can sometimes just stop working. Keep up the good fight and just take one day at a time and don't be afraid to branch out to other things if you feel burnt out on one thing
Thank you so much for posting this video!! It definitely helped me a lot! A lot of people are struggling with this, and in denial that they’re basically addicts, myself included It’s also really downright immoral That companies are now targeting ads to people for what is really speed and Listing a whole bunch of symptoms that honestly everyone has one or two Symptoms, making them get Adderall prescriptions that after a few months or years really start fucking up their lives. To do that explicitly for money is just really immoral in my opinion. It’s not that far from being a drug dealer with the way they conducting business. At the same time though I do think adults should be able to do the drugs they want, so not advocating healthcare providers should be paternalistic. Just don’t think pple realize it can really screw w your life
I've never seen your content before, but thank you for this.
Big respect.. for coming foreward... and admitting problems takes alot of guts sometimes....god bless brotha...
so proud of you, glad you got that taken care of
I'm an addict with 6 years of sobriety, and while this sounds like some severe dependency and abuse, addiction is a bit different depending who you ask - a bit more fundamental. Either way, dealing with it is extremely difficult. Withdrawal from any medication or drug is extremely crappy, despite how much addicts and drug abusers like to compare and claim X is worse than Y. (I was a heroin and cocaine user, a long with meth, crack, benzos... Basically everything lol) I'm glad to hear you got through the worst of it, just make sure you work closely with doctors and be as honest as possible and ask as many questions as possible etc. Good luck man.
@SAMEntalhealth
4 ай бұрын
Great comment❤
congrats getting off of that stuff. I found a doc that gave me a script years and years ago.....I loved it at first, but I eventually starting going nuts man! Memory loss, etc. God also delivered me from alcohol about 3 years ago. God is good. Thanks for sharing and stay healthy.
Nice see you agine Jimbo and never fill bad on what your talking about. Talking about it is the first step you got this
U got this man. Glad to see u are feeling better
keep up with the gym Jimbo, it tends to fix alot of issues. Consistency beats intensity.
i was on adderall from the ages of 12-19(im 33 now) and a couple of years ago i was struggling to find motivation at work and at home to do basically anything so i had this thought of "maybe i should go get a script again and that might help" im glad i didnt but im also kind of on the fence still. ive learned to focus my ADD over the years and can manage pretty well but there are still things in everyday life i struggle with. organization and motivation are the main two. but if they are messing with scripts and flip flopping like you say i guess ill just hold out and try my best to stay off and find a different way. thanks for the info!
Helped one getting off it. The second person we tried to help failed. Get off this crap! Bless you Jimbo❤
You got this brother. Stay strong 💪
Thanks for sharing this Jimbo
After all your videos (which I am not that much fan of) this is really mind blowing. You taught me something new.
Hey brother your story really resonates with me. I feel for you and I know the pain. I'm a little bit older but I have been documenting my journey on KZread for several years now and KZread has made it all but impossible for my channel to grow. As a fellow addict and someone trying to spread harm reduction and save lives I asked that you possibly could share one of my features on your community I need someone to give me a break who has the ability to help get my channel seen by a bigger platforms larger audience - I've done my whole channel while homeless with no electricity or heat charging my phone at random places standing outside your room in the Michigan freezing Winters using the Wi-Fi and I've got several hundred videos I put so much work into it if you would do this for me I would be so grateful much love brother and thank you for sharing your cards.
I sympathize with you Jimbo. I've had an addiction to PH for a couple years now. I relate to the negative thoughts and decision making that you mentioned at 8:00. I hope you can forgive yourself and move past this!
It’s nice to see that others have issues as well. I’m going through the same thing with another stimulant. I haven’t started to wing off yet but need to
I never developed any issues with Adderall or Concerta as far as overuse. Didn’t even get comedowns or negative side effects (like headaches). But I had to quit cold turkey after 3 years because of the EXACT pharmacy and med recipe issues you so perfectly detailed. It’s like one day I woke up and thought “is this really worth it? Are the positive effects I get for my ADHD, REALLY worth the constant 3 month stress cycle of calling 20+ pharmacies, doing the secret handshakes, and lily padding from one nugget of meds to the next??” I decided it was not.
@ambertheanxious
5 күн бұрын
I definitely understand this, it has been really stressful when pharmacies run out. I have a lot extra from days I skip where I know I don’t need to be medicated, like days off at home and what not, so that helps me
Thanks for sharing. I'm currently coming off suboxone. Pain pills were my thing. People started making fentanyl fakes. I survived 4 overdoses until I decided to make a change. Certainly not easy. But boy, did it change my perspective on what addiction really is.
Thanks for the free content brother. Adderall also built me up to eventually work 80 hour weeks and workout at least 2-4 hours a day and one meal every other day, but the crash is bad. There’s no such thing as a biological free lunch. Life is boring af now tho. Less work less workouts and not much else. Happy ur doing well
I was diagnosed in 2022. I was 43. I'm glad to hear these stories because my instinct was it wasn't going to end well if I started down this path. I still feel a bit on the fence on it all but I took a few different meds and they didn't help me much anyway. I just stopped eating and sleeping so had to come off them anyway because I lost my mind and became delirious and had hallucinations. The withdrawl after a couple of weeks was pretty intense. I was pacing around and ranting the first day I didn't take it.
You're looking allot better jimbo. You've gained weight which is a good thing and look much more vibrant than your last video honestly. Your face is much more less pale looking and it even looks like your hair is much more saturated with your hair color. Please keep working hard sir. I have faith in your next step in life.
Inspiring, informative & encouraging👏Thank you for putting yourself out there & the heads up👍❤️
You don’t look weak for doing this , thanks for sharing the experience that millions of us go through
Sometimes it takes someone you look up to, to admit their faults to realise your own , wishing the best ,you've been through hell and back, and you're looking a lot healthier !
haven't gotten into the video but i love cars. always have. been watching you since before you filming for rob. i spent 11 long years in the grip of addiction. i live in new jersey, right outside philly and from 17-28 i was addicted to tranq(xylazine)/fentanyl and crack and benzos. i was spending 120k a year on drugs literally. i lost everything. i ended up in a coma and on a breathing tube for 9 days. they told my family i wasn't going to survive bc of 3 different infections to my heart...and somehow i did. i lost majority use of my left hand and they said i'd never walk again. 2 years and 2 months clean from drugs, i stopped the day i went into the coma and never looked back. you got this man. i was also on adderal when i was in second grade up until highschool. it made me suicidal, so depressed. life is a lot better these days. i'm 30 with 2+ years clean and managed to get so much back + more ❤❤ ps: addiction doesn't make you weak
I am mind blown at how similar our stories are. Even the same time frame. Leading up to last September I started struggling and having to take 3 hour naps during the day even after taking adderal. I went 5 days cold turkey and after losing the will to live I realized I had to do a taper. I miss the adderall still because of how productive I used to be. But I am so glad to finally break the addiction and will never ever go back to it. Life with ADHD unmedicated is difficult but better than being addicted to a medication
@joem7023
15 күн бұрын
It's because after the shortage, generics DO NOT work. I just got off the phone with my pharmacy, and they have given me multiple manufacturers. I'm going to push for name brand, or it isn't even worth taking this med anymore. I've never abused it, only taken what is prescribed.
Hey Jimbo, I’ve been prescribed 40mg amphetamine salts extended release since 2017. My diet was so bad and it got to the point where every time I took my dose I would have extreme anxiety. The drug is great but not without side effects. This drug is literally a molecule off of methamphetamine. It’s honestly crazy how close it is. I personally stay off of it with lots of coffee.
Good on you Buddy, I also have Mental Health Issues that I need to take Medications which sometimes make me feel like SHIT, & actually almost ALL of my friends & even my Support Workers are on Meds (both Legal & Illegal). Medications are a VICIOUS CYCLE... I TRULY HOPE that YOU can get through to the end safely 1 Day
I was on it for 18 years. It took me becoming a mom to realize that I did not have a healthy relationship with it. It has been almost a year since I have been off of it and it has been hard but worth it. Excercise, healthy diet and sleep is the best way to help with ADHD.
@winros
27 күн бұрын
Me too! Please some advice it's been 8 months no motivation. 😢
These different brands are so annoying, like I just wish Teva was mine. I am so thankful for your video bro, thank you, my last generic was definitely shit