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120 days ago I decided that I was hecking done with Vyvanse & prescription amphetamines in general. I took my Vyvanse when & as prescribed by my doctor for my first 90 days. As of today, I've been without ANY prescription stimulants for 13 days.
I'm proud as frick.
To my fellow addict,
You won't get clean until you're ready to do so for YOU. Trying to please others with your sobriety is not a good plan.
If no one has told you today, I love you.
I believe in you.
You fucking got this.
Love,
Roscoe
Chimneyville7
This is inspiring. Good job, OP.
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spookyactionatadistance
Bit if you only took them when and as prescribed then it's not really an addiction is it.
w4nder3r
That's a common thing with prescription pain killers. Taken as prescribed, so they don't realise when they've become addicted. Fine line.
tobey121
Keep up the good work! I'm 118 days clean from heroin, cocaine and every other drug known to man lol. It works if you work it!!
CinnamonBunny
What about the non-prescipted ones?
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
That's a negative, Ghost Rider.
CinnamonBunny
Roger that, Milestone One.
SlutAtNight
Roscoe P Coaltrainnnnn
greymoon10
Goo goo goo
KiloRomeoIndiaSierra
If I may ask, how long did you take it while abusing it??? I’m trying to get off of it myself and having a hell of a time...
PorkchoppSandwiches
Congrats. To the group: let's not put prescription amphetamines into a "bad" category. When prescribed properly, they are helpful drugs 1/2
JudgeRhymehold
Same for all the narcotics really. Properly being key word :)
PorkchoppSandwiches
For people with certain disorder, like those with narcolepsy 2/2
supermattguy77
beckyseatingacup
As the husband of an amphetamine addict I'm glad you're getting there. Way to go
Anth0ny229
Congrats I've been sober a year yesterday from opioids. Its tough but you can do it!!! The worst is over.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Congrats!
merlok13
So, looks like you picked the right day to quit amphetamines?
ieatoffbrandnutellafromthejar
I was prescribed to 50 mg for years and finally off of them, i can guarantee you're going to feel better within the month. Keep it up OP!
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Thank you!
jeffy240
Man one of my buddies has been popping them like candy for 3 years of college now and it fucks with me. No prescription or anything
WhiteShad0w
i love you more!
NotQuiteDeadYetPool
Congrats @OP, believe it or not, the hard part is over. I'm going on 11 years now.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
I'm proud of you!
NotQuiteDeadYetPool
I'm proud of you buddy! The only advice I can give is find a motivator that is strong enough to keep you clean.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Fallout 4 seems to do the trick. I can't get high if I never leave my apartment.
ItIsIJuan
1 year 7 months off opiates myself. Keep it up brother.
CringeBinge
Are you going cold turkey on foul language too, you fucking cock sucker.
AliBarber
He was going so well until the final swear
CringeBinge
That one really threw me off.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
You better hecking believe it.
RaveThing
Are you from Roscoe, IL by chance?
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
San Diego, CA. I didn't know there was an entire town named after me!
ClandestineIntestine
Did you just come straight off the set of Deadwood?
CringeBinge
CajunRaccoon
Is that Timothy Olyphant?
ittybittyfunk
Swearengen!!
ClandestineIntestine
I always wondered if it was intentional that he swore so much and his name sounded like Swear Engine.
tasteslikechaos
He was actually based of a real person (like much of the show). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Swearengen
CajunRaccoon
Is that a good series?
ClandestineIntestine
Yes, it's really great.
popejubal
I don't take prescription amphetamines because of cost and I really miss them. Wasn't addicted, but they did make my life so much better.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
And Vyvanse is brand name. $40+ per 30-day refill.
popejubal
How does Vyvanse compare with Adderal?
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
The dextroamphetamine is bound to an amino acid. This prevents it from being ingested in anyway other than gastrointestinally
FurciferPardalis
Where the hell are you getting a 30 day supply of Vyvanse for only $40?! It costs me $293 per 30 day supply!
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
With insurance?
FurciferPardalis
My insurance must suck donkey balls. I'm applying for assistance through Shire Care. I'm hoping that goes through.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
That's rough. The problem is that there's no generic for Vyvanse. Shire is holding onto the patent with a vice grip.
usernamehasalreadybeenchosentoomanytimes
please remember those of you who want to say "stimulants aren't BAD," it's not about you. it's about OP. Congrats OP!
HeyGuysImBryan
I've been off the stuff for a couple years now. Totally worth it. Pro tip: to get over the initial withdrawals smoke weed :)
Rikodou
im on vyvansse now, and I loathe having to take it. I only use it when i know i will truly need it for that day. strange how different my e
EvilAsh84
Nice, Im with you too Roscoe - 13 years no relapses :)
Breginor
If they weren't good for you, then that's awesome. But taking prescription stimulates AS PRESCRIBED isn't a bad thing. I take adderall 1/2
BeatyMeaty
Took vyvance since 3rd grade then switched to adderall in highschool, never abused it once its help me so much
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
I agree. Prescription uppers are great for people that don't get the urge to abuse them. They worked fantastically for me initially.
jonnyrocketpants
Vyvanse fucking sucked for me. Couldn't stand the way it made my feel
LordGrizzly
I also take adderall without abusing it. Its really helped me a lot over the years. It can be hard as hell to find in pharmacies though.
WHYCANTIGETITRIGHT
Most pharmacies carry it but say they are out if you're a new patient or if it's been less than 30 days from your last fill.
WHYCANTIGETITRIGHT
It's easier than arguing about when someone should run out, and whether or not you should take the immediate released amphetamine daily.
WHYCANTIGETITRIGHT
There's pressure on pharmacies from DEA to not fill more than certain amount of C2s also...
Breginor
as prescribed by my doctor and it helps me to focus and work efficiently, instead of my mind wandering. No anxiety or paranoia. 2/3
Catdog94
I've been prescribed all kinds, currently on adderal and functioning my best. Vyvanse made me anxious and not eat besides being focused
Breginor
Different drugs effect different people in different ways. That one just wasn't the right one for you. 3/3
geneparmesan07
Same with xanax. It gets a bad rap but I've had my rx for 10 years with no issues. It's a lifesaver.
HalfPintKatie
We ADDers have different brain wiring than those without. Those without tend to abuse the meds since they do different things for them.
PinkieBlue
I don't think that's what "addict" means? Idk could be wrong. I thought taking your prescribed medications as you're told was... Normal?
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PinkieBlue
How is using it as directed and prescribed abuse though?
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
I wasn't using it as prescribed & directed though. I was taking multiple capsules per day; that's abuse. When I returned to the 1/
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
prescribed amount (one cap per day), it was just normal use.
PinkieBlue
Ah ok sorry it's hard to get that out of the post. Good job getting clean man!
Thatoneguywhogot18kdownvotesin24hr
@op you still clean if so keep it up
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
6 months clean as of today! Thank you!
Thatoneguywhogot18kdownvotesin24hr
Good for you keep it up
HerpDerpopotamus
I know I'm late to the party, but I feel for you. I was also prescribed Vyvanse and, while I initially used it as prescribed to stay (1/?)
HerpDerpopotamus
Focused at my difficult job in child welfare, I soon began abusing it to stay up all night and get more work done. My worst binge was (2/?)
HerpDerpopotamus
A four day straight marathon of staying up all day and all night to get work done, only going home to change. Vyvanse can be a (3/?)
HerpDerpopotamus
Blessing, or it can be a curse. Congratulations, OP. I'm proud of you. (4/4)
Danowar1990
I used to be prescribed vyvanse, frankly I couldnt imagine taking that much that often. It helped but it's exhausting.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Oh yeah. The come down was brutal everytime. I would wake up exhausted so I would take more Vyvanse and then I couldn't sleep. Cyclic
aMiu
I took my Vyvanse when & as prescribed by my doctor
aMiu
This isnot addiction
RolandTheLastGunSlinger
The shits still meth basically
aMiu
You obviously failed chemistry
thisismyvietnam
He said basically
JudgeRhymehold
A water gun is basically a gun
Wineoceros
As a prescribed Vyvanse taker, may I ask what made you stop?
camdog317
I tried my prescription and it filled me with horrible anxiety and paranoia
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
I was abusing the hell out of it for years. Over my birthday weekend, I went 3 days without sleep or food. It's put me in the hospital- 1/2
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Calltheoddpolicebecauseicanteven
I'm not a user, but my mom was. She was the only adult living in the house at the time, and we had no idea how bad it really was 1/2
Calltheoddpolicebecauseicanteven
Until it was way too late. She's clean now, thankfully, but it was a hard process for all of us. Maybe your family is in denial as well?
JeziBelle
Kinda wish you'd put that into the post. It sounded at first like you were just calling anyone who needed them addicts.
Sasuhol
I use Vyvanse.. but only on days I work. Or if I have to drive a really long distance. Other than that I need the break on the weekends.1/2
Sasuhol
So my script tends to last me about 1.5 months.... I once got a 90 script, that lasted like half a year. xD 2/2
UMDhockey17
I use it every day and I feel normal. I must be super fucked up without it lmao
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
twice with pains in my chest. It was just time to give it up before I did anything irreversible to myself
ACanadianPerson
What was your dosage?
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Started at 30mg or 35mg, can't remember. Finished at 70mg.
RenamedUser
I've been thinking about stopping too. I don't abuse it, not in a typical sense anyway. I try to get too much done, which leads to me (1/3)
RenamedUser
(2/3) cracking one open and taking half of it so I can push myself harder and focus more. But that's rare. Mainly I've become dependent and
RenamedUser
(3/3) if I forget to take it or run out the day becomes murky, dull, and I feel mentally slowed. It's bad man. I'd rather not NEED a drug.
Mattyoooo
Right there with you
RenamedUser
Just know when to draw the line! I'm good at going cold turkey, so it works for me.
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Those effects get worse if you don't take "off days" to let your brain recover. Doopamine depletion is fairly common in meth addicts. 1/2
IgnoreShiksasGetShekels
Anhedonia is one of the worst sensations ever. Everything is muted over & virtually NOTHING can fix the sensation. 2/2
ItsOkayItsOfficial
Ask your doctor about Wellbutrin. No joke, it's amazing. Has a motivating effect but also acts as a craving curver.
RenamedUser
Yeah, Vyvanse is that way too. I've slightly looked in to Wellbutrin but I might research it further. I don't like switching meds though lol
RenamedUser
*Update* - I just realized I'm basically using it like speed. This is a moment of clarity.
Calltheoddpolicebecauseicanteven
Here's hoping your moment of clarity helps to lead you in the direction of another alternative!