To start this off: I am fairly new, so I wasn't 100% sure where to post this, but I am worried and need some advice. This is long and messy, but I'm starting to freak out and don't know where to look for help.
I recently recovered from adderall abuse. I have been sober for 1 month, and I'm pretty much over all of the withdrawals; however, I'm concerned about any permanent effects on my health from the time I abused it (a little over a year). I am only 18, but i experienced many circulation issues while on the drug, like cold feet, very high blood pressure (160 over 100 at its worst point), fast resting heartbeat, and so on. These have all pretty much subsided (or significantly reduced in severity) since I've quit, but I'm still worried I may have fucked my body (it doesn't help that I'm also a heavy caffeine drinker and overweight). I used the drug therapeutically daily for the first 6 months or so, but the last 2 months specifally were bad (not daily, but on 3-4 days a week I would go on binges of anywhere from 80-120 mg a day). I know I'm young and possibly overreacting, but I'm going through that phase of extreme guilt where I feel like I might have ruined my life or something. So, to sum it all up; if I maintain a healthy life, stay sober, and work towards improving circulation (exercise, diet, etc.), can I reverse most of the long term adderall effects? Are there any things I should stay on the lookout for to seek medical attention? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I recently recovered from adderall abuse. I have been sober for 1 month, and I'm pretty much over all of the withdrawals; however, I'm concerned about any permanent effects on my health from the time I abused it (a little over a year). I am only 18, but i experienced many circulation issues while on the drug, like cold feet, very high blood pressure (160 over 100 at its worst point), fast resting heartbeat, and so on. These have all pretty much subsided (or significantly reduced in severity) since I've quit, but I'm still worried I may have fucked my body (it doesn't help that I'm also a heavy caffeine drinker and overweight). I used the drug therapeutically daily for the first 6 months or so, but the last 2 months specifally were bad (not daily, but on 3-4 days a week I would go on binges of anywhere from 80-120 mg a day). I know I'm young and possibly overreacting, but I'm going through that phase of extreme guilt where I feel like I might have ruined my life or something. So, to sum it all up; if I maintain a healthy life, stay sober, and work towards improving circulation (exercise, diet, etc.), can I reverse most of the long term adderall effects? Are there any things I should stay on the lookout for to seek medical attention? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Just continue to explore how to live a very healthy lifestyle. Learn to cook with fresh foods, get exercise that makes you feel good (not like a chore that must be done) and get good sleep. Most of all, take pride in your accomplishment (ending the abuse) and keep your eyes on your personal goals.
