Adderall and the Yerkes Dodson Curve

Damn.... I’ve already always known this but like.... this is legitimate proof that I’ve wasted years of my life being addicted to vyvanse/adderall.... I should’ve/could’ve just taken my prescribed amount, not drank so much and stayed up so late every night, found another way to feel energized or confident socially.

Had I not started abusing my vyvanse or, later on (and much worse), my immediate release adderall, I would be in a totally different place.

Kids, stop while you can. It’s cool for a while but getting hooked will trash your life..... I understand why adderall seems harmless and the side effects aren’t too bad...... I cleaned my house from top to bottom in one day. That was dope. But not it’s not even cool anymore. I take a SHIT TON of adderall every day I can, and I have for a while...... I don’t clean the fuck out of my room or my house any more. I’ve become so anxious I don’t text anyone back anymore. I’m jumpy and I have to live 8-4 days a month feeling useless and without motivation to do ANYTHING because I’ve ran out early.

...thank you, OP. This is inspiring for me and I hope it keeps others from falling down the rabbit hole.

/r/adderall Thread