Life Update: Getting Fired, Quitting Adderall, Dealing with Withdrawals, How I'm Staying Positive.

Hi friends,
I'm taking a risk by uploading this as I'm going through a harder season in my life. This is not to get pity from anyone, rather my way of documenting my journey in hopes of making others feel less alone. God Bless
- Nelly

[@ZeeGeeBee]

Thank you for sharing this. I don’t even recognize myself anymore and have been wanting to quit but I have a lot of anxiety around it. I need to just take the plunge

[@NellyJane]

Sending you my positivity and prayers! I know it may never seem like a perfect time, because there will never be the right time. However, if you're able to take off time from the obligations that give you anxiety (like your job, school) that would help tremendously to start. Hope that helps! 🤍

[@nicolesabbagh7375]

I am so glad you made this video and got your message out. I have felt so alone coming off of my adderall. I was on 40 mg a day for 5 years straight. I was at the peak performance in my everyday life, entirely. I left my job in healthcare for personal reasons. I lost my health insurance which was the main reason I had to come off my meds but I have decided it’s a sign because I really don’t want to be reliant on pills for the rest of my life. I’m looking to get to the best version of myself naturally. It absolutely SUCKS some days. I’m here for you, we can be here for each other. It’s not something I can open up about to a lot of others too. Xoxo we can get our confidence and motivation back. ❤❤❤

[@katelynnoneal1385]

Nicole, proud of you. I'm also coming off of mine. I'm at 20mg a day and working to come off completely!!! I will do this my mind is made up. And we can do this together ❤️

[@NellyJane]

I feel you Nicole! One day at a time ❤

[@NellyJane]

@@katelynnoneal1385 im two years clean and no going back! We got this ❤

[@corrine4272]

Thank you for making this video! I’m going through the same thing right now for the second time just like you and the first time I gained almost 50 pounds and a huge reason I was scared to quit again was weight gain. But I’m trying to be better this time around and not let myself go and eat healthy foods and keep exercising. Thank you for being so vulnerable and making this

[@NellyJane]

You got this Corrine! Rooting for you 🫶✨

[@L3vls]

You are super strong for posting this and sharing your truth. About to get off myself and you among a few others here on KZbin have given me confidence in the possibility of life after. Appreciate you and hope you are stil doing well on your journey!

[@NellyJane]

I appreciate your support! If I can do it, you MOST CERTAINLY can do it too. No matter what...KEEP GOING! You're already doing amazing, friend. Proud of you!! 🫶✨

[@katscandance]

I’m 3 weeks in quitting adderall and have been taking it over 3 years 😅 I was on vyvanse 50mg and sometimes would take 2 a day. I hated feeling like my life revolved around taking this drug. I feel like I couldn’t even recognize my old self from my adderall self. Everything was about work work WORK! There were days I couldn’t get out my bed without taking my meds. Only thing I was excited for each day was when the adderall would kick in. Plenty of hours wasted hyper focusing on some random shit. I stopped caring about things I used to love, like my physical health, my friendships, my hobbies. I haven’t even created new art for fun in the past 2 years, and art was a huge part of my life before. My sleep schedule was horrible and would pull all nighters a few times a month, which would further mess up my sleep schedule. I accomplished the impossible at my last job and worked so much off the clock and burnt out after 6 months. After 3 weeks off now, I’m feeling less fatigued and more like my old self 😊. Can’t wait to see how I feel in the next few months!

[@NellyJane]

I feel this! Great news is it gets BETTER and sooner or later you'll find yourself making art in some form again because your child like essence comes back. You got this queen! 🫶

[@katelynnoneal1385]

Just to let you know I am also coming off My adderal. I am down to one 20mg a day now and working towards completely coming off. I was taking one for everything. Cleaning? Need an addy. Working? Need addy. everything I did I had to take one just to do it. I'm so dependant on them. I'm doing the best I can but I cry alot. Thank you for making this video and I hope your still adderal free, proud of you.

[@NellyJane]

Katelynn you are on the right path!! Yes I don't even miss it and before you know it you will be saying the same. Let me know if you have any specific questions that I can make videos on as I wanna help 🫶

[@oceanlove8220]

Thank you for this video! I can relate so much. I’m in day two of withdrawal now. This is the third time I have attempted to stop. I have been on it for 5 years. You have inspired me to have more patience and to be kind to myself during this process. ❤❤❤thank you again

[@NellyJane]

SO PROUD OF YOU! It doesn't matter how many times you fall, as long as you get back up. I'm so glad I could help you on your journey, it's only up from here! You got this! 🫶✨

[@oceanlove8220]

I have been off for 4 months and it has been rough. The lack of motivation, lack of focus, little energy, and the weight gain are the things that have been really bothering me. Some days I am okay and some days I am really depressed. Trying very hard to stay strong. Thank you for your comment and support!! It means a lot!

[@NellyJane]

@@oceanlove8220 if I can help answer any specific questions in my next video pls let me know! I wanna help as much as I can 🤍

[@grayman1]

Thank you for this video.im on day 3 without my meds i try a refill soon and i think i have to try to ween off of it. I feel so discombobulated and I've cried several times. It's so hard and im sleepy and so fatigued. Im trying to hang in there. Thank you.

[@NellyJane]

Focus on getting at least one percent better each day, you did the hard part by setting the intention and deciding different for yourself. Proud of you and no matter what..KEEP GOING FRIEND! 🫶✨

[@whatdoyoulivefor735]

I'm just a stranger but I feel so proud of you. You're being so strong. I know how hard it is. I've been clean from it for 4 years and I can tell you that this is the best thing for you to be doing, especially at your age when your brain will bounce back more quickly. Your intuition is right. It's a destructive drug. Things will get better, even 4 years later I'm still getting better but I dont regret it, everything does happen for a reason ❤ Edit: just saw that this is 2 years old!! Hope youre doing well :)

[@nataliecarey956]

Hi, is it possible for you to share the name or website of the therapist who helped you? I need help and having a hard time finding someone to help and support me

[@NellyJane]

Yes! Her name is Julissa Pena from Dallas Therapy Center :) all my meetings with her were online as well if you're not in the Dallas area!