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Coming Off Adderall Was the Worst Experience of My Life | My Brutal 15 Year Addiction to Stimulants

Coming Off Adderall Was the Worst Experience of My Life | My Brutal 15 Year Addiction to Stimulants

Update: 2025-09-16
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Izzy opens up about her 15-year battle with Adderall and how quitting cold turkey changed her life forever. From being put on ADHD medication at just 12 years old to building a fast-paced career as a hairstylist powered by stimulants, she shares how the drug shaped her identity, destroyed relationships, and disconnected her from her true self.After a divorce, years of emotional chaos, and a nationwide Adderall shortage, Izzy made the life-altering decision to walk away from the pills—and every crutch that came with them. In this raw and honest interview, she describes the silent hell of detox, how she found peace through meditation, why she got rid of her TV, and what it really means to reclaim your power.Whether you're struggling with Adderall, ADHD, burnout, or just looking for hope—you need to hear this.


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Coming Off Adderall Was the Worst Experience of My Life | My Brutal 15 Year Addiction to Stimulants

Coming Off Adderall Was the Worst Experience of My Life | My Brutal 15 Year Addiction to Stimulants

Kevin Lanning