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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Posts: 111
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The 102nd and last day of my stimulant break
January 27th, 2016 was the last day I took dopaminergic stimulants (Ritalin/Adderall) - I stopped taking them in order to become healthier, and started taking daily supplements to heal from some of the damage caused by stimulant use and the concussion - my stack is B12, D3 and Magnesium daily. Now, May 8th is the last day of my break. I want to talk about my experience with the stimulant break and PCS symptoms.
These 102 days were horrible. I had no motivation for anything at all. I actually fear I got some brain damage from Amphetamine (Adderall), because I still don't feel normal after all these days without it. My motivation is extremely low and very few things excite me. I have also found it significantly more difficult to deal with my PCS symptoms.
I remember how different all of it was on stimulants. Exciting and thrilling. Now everything is boring and dull, things feel cold and gray.
Regarding the supplements, I don't always take them daily and miss many days. I used to take Omega 3 in the beginning but the softgels started smelling bad so I stopped - I personally noticed very good effects from Vitamin D3 and Magnesium; Magnesium can be calming (although it sometimes stimulates me), and Vitamin D3 made me happy after I took 10,000 IU. I see the supplements important to help the healing process of my brain.
I am returning to Ritalin because I currently have finals in school and just can't afford not to be medicated at this time, it's too risky. I also want to add that I never abused my medication, I took it as prescribed.
I still wholeheartedly believe that achieving an optimal state of well-being, cognitive functioning and general health is possible throughout healthy nutrition, exercise and sleep. If I'll decide to stop taking stimulants in the future (probably would), I would make sure to purchase a more extensive supplement stack and start exercising right away (I haven't exercised at all during the last 102 days) in the future break, if I'll start it.
I just wanted to share my experience with PCS and stimulant withdrawal/break. If you have any suggestions for me, please share them!
Thanks,
-ProAgonist
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PCS sufferer (18.2 years old male).
Concussions:
27 October 2014 - I accidentally smashed my head against a concrete wall while I was running (it was a slow run of about 3 meters / second).
No LOC.
6 November 2014 - In a sports field, A basketball ball fell on my head from about 5 meters height.
January 2, 2016 update: I am very optimistic, as I've made a significant recovery until now (2-Jan-2016). I am confident that my situation will keep improving.
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