10 things I wish I knew before I quit ADHD meds

[@bryanjda]

Thanks for this, man. Adderall is the devil for sure...wish it didn't take me 15 years to figure that out for good.

[@R.L.Kramer]

I know the feeling too well

[@jjg1501]

youre statement is crazy. ill just presume you mean its the devil for you cause you cant manage it for whatever reason.

[@MariaGutierrez-pl7so]

I never comment on YT but I’m going through trying to quit after being on it for 10 years. Diagnosed at 27. I quit almost 3 weeks ago, I’m a business analyst and my anxiety and depression have been off the charts since quitting. I’m worried I’ll lose my job because they’re used to seeing me produce more and faster. I just purchased your book. Looking forward to reading it.

[@R.L.Kramer]

Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy reading it. I wish I could faster write my next book - the guide to unmedicated ADHD. All the best in your recovery

[@jjg1501]

what made you choose to quit after 10 years?

[@paydayadray]

Just finished your book Hocus Focus and read while listening with your music playlist. Thank you. It was a difficult read because it hit so close to home - like the cabin story. It made me reflective of my own life where I probably aren’t the best person off the pills. I wonder how the same confidence and motivation to do anything can be a thing without them. I find it hard to be interested in my study and career path, I wonder if sober, there is a natural way to get the right mindset. I had more of it in the past even while sober call it a growth mindset, but the relationship with the pills got a bit out of hand as of late I’m even forgetting who I am deep down. Great book, would love to chat with you more one day, seemed like reading a story of an older brother hopefully that isn’t weird lol

[@R.L.Kramer]

Thank you so much for reading. You have no idea how much it means to know that someone has appreciated the work. I am so glad we could share the experience through the medium of non-fiction literature. I am on a good path now without meds (Home renovations not writing and KZbin) and sobriety takes a long time (years) to really kick in, so be patient and hardworking if you choose this path. Feel free to reach out anytime. So glad you read and enjoyed it (the playlist too). If you ever feel compelled to leave a review (on amazon or Goodreads) it could help a reader like you choose to read it as well and could really help (no pressure though). Thanks so much (really).

[@lauriehopelian6363]

You have put words to the feelings I am so familiar with and afraid of… and you’ve done it beautifully. The best part is now having something to express to other people what I am afraid of. Thank you for that. 🙏❤️

[@R.L.Kramer]

Thank you for this comment.

[@dogpawz]

I really needed this, thank you 🙏🏻

[@When_am_I]

Thanks. I’ve been going through the same and came across this video. I plan on watching it daily until I don’t need to anymore.

[@R.L.Kramer]

Glad I could help

[@When_am_I]

@@R.L.Kramer sincere empathy and honesty (sharing the good and bad) are rarely explored in a creative and engaging manner.

[@TheInevitableClyphe]

What helped you know/gain the confidence that there was another life you could be living without the drug? You have a super clear picture of a healthy lifestyle to supplement the lack of medication that I find super insightful.

[@R.L.Kramer]

Thank you so much. I think honestly, I didn't know there was another life. I wasn't super confident in the withdrawal in the begining stage, but I started to build on it after that lowest point. I trusted to just accept whatever was to come and do whatever I can. Also, I spent many days after quitting, learning how to play clair de lune on piano and writing the whole book about the meds too. Giving myself tasks. And changing jobs to a simple, manageable work while I developed new skills, etc. Really focusing learning to focus on them...if that makes any sense. Mindset shifts happen both consciously and unconsciously over time based on what you do and how you live.

[@grounded9623]

Thank you. I will avoid meds. Good video. All the best sir.

[@MrsLympha]

Really appreciate this video! The raw honesty is so refreshing and helpful!

[@danieldoyle5840]

I ran out of my adderall last week because of shortage and I am so tired. If I sit still for too long I’ll pass out. It’s crazy how sleepy I am.

[@timsommersmusic]

this is great man!

[@magicalife3]

word

[@jordanlynch8085]

Thank you I've been on ampheta-dextro for one year now. And I'm reconsidering. Although I've enjoyed going from 242 lbs to 192 lbs 😂 don't want to lose that

[@aprilhassell1747]

Im doing my withdrawal without caffeine. But I was never a coffee drinker. Im 7 months 8 months on April 9th. Still have bad brain fog in the morning and some fatigue. Depression and anxiety seem better.

[@michelangeloconrad]

Thank you, brother🙏

[@R.L.Kramer]

@@michelangeloconrad 👍

[@FusionRush4LIFE]

Is it even worth it though man . Idk. Honestly. But thank u ro4 thr video bro. I'm just lost for words rn 28 male 70mg Vyvanse and doctors put me on 34mg methylphenidate and I'm dying

[@R.L.Kramer]

It was worth it for me. For me it was first a matter of circumstance. It’s not an easy decision to make. Give yourself time. I hope you find all you need

[@HalidBsn-nz3qy]

I can listen for hours to you

[@CaptainCornchip]

Thank you

[@aprilhassell1747]

My strong hunger seems to be now calming down. I never got really skinny on ritalin and felt I still ate well on it so its weird how it effected me coming off.

[@R.L.Kramer]

Thats great that you're levelling out. Whe I quit, I binge ate a lot. it was like I was never full. It lasted for months. Kung fu helped a lot. You already know if you read that far into my book

[@aprilhassell1747]

@R.L.Kramer thanks for sharing. I would even wake hungry in the night. How many times did you start and stop adderall? Seems your last time stopping was the really bad withdrawal. If i go back and read your book again, i could count. Appreciate you 🙏

[@Pegasus_root]

I had never take aderall x.x

[@jjg1501]

what did you do that prevented you from getting another script? as far as i know doctors dont just cut people with adhd off. what am i missing here?

[@R.L.Kramer]

My doctor was in a different state and I did not have the means to return to visit with them. It was a family doctor prescribing and not a psych based on my previous dosage from a psych. Kind of strange... When I visited a local psych, they tried to give me wellbutrin and I just didnt have money for copays, on my parents insurance, gave up and quit. A good attentive psych would not have let that happen, but my situation was odd.

[@jjg1501]

@@R.L.Kramer thx for the response. i understand

[@naamnei]

👍🏾

[@bililast705]

If you were productive and better on those drugs why did you stop using them? Why?

[@R.L.Kramer]

I would like to do a whole video on this topic. but to put it simply, I ask this question. Is productivity the most important part of being a person?

[@bililast705]

It seems to me that you created a problem without a problem, maybe I'm wrong. If you lived well with that drug, why do you give it up, because someone said that that drug is bad. It's probably bad, but for someone who doesn't have ADHD. Adreall is banned in my country, and I hope that they will approve it someday.@@R.L.Kramer

[@aprilhassell1747]

Build tolerances as well and side effects....after 20 years blood pressure problems and heart rate. Its toxic. it's a drug made in a lab. Eventually the body will get sick for it. Or you'll have to take another drug to mask the side effects of anxiety and not sleeping.

[@aprilhassell1747]

Im making my bf watch this with me. Because he doesn't understand.

[@aprilhassell1747]

Appreciate you so much. Gift from God sharing your story.