I don't no where else to turn, I need advice from anyone who has taken adderall. My husband was normally social, talkative, caring before taking the medicine. Now on it I've noticed a downward spiral that worries me. He no longer communicates to anyone in the family (even me), what he wants is now put a head of all responsibilities, his lying has increased drastically, and living with him is like living with and angry ghost (I never hear from him and when I pester him for an important conversation, watch out!) We live with his mother and care for her and the aggression has resulted in him no longer welcome in the home. Now I rarely hear from making the situation worse. So I end up with aggression, silence, lying, seeking connections outside our relationship. I keep meaning to leave the relationship but I do love and care for his well being. Any similar histories? Please pass some advice to help him
My husband on adderall
Submitted by ambi on 09/30/2016.
Adderall.....
Submitted by c ur self on
Adderall of course increases focus....It's effects can be addictive and produce boredom....If a person isn't aware and disciplined when it comes to this new energy and focus and direct it toward constructive efforts, they may just direct it toward non-constructive efforts....Like any stimulant it can be abused very easily....I'm sorry you are experiencing this difficulty in your relationship...I have seen talkative, social adults on adderall lock into hyper focus and never speak a word for hours...It's not uncommon.....
Please don't take this wrong....But, sadly your comment about passing something along that will help him; would only be beneficial if he was on here seeking help....The help you need is for yourself....
C
Same experiences
Submitted by RecoveringfromPast on
I don't really have any advice, but can commiserate as my relationship experienced the same problems when my husband started adderall. I held on to every sliver of hope that things would improve but ultimately discovered that there was no salvaging the marriage. His focus certainly improved, it just that it was on the wrong things. He became focused on himself, his wants and needs, lying became his truth, he became an alcoholic, stopped doing anything for the good of the family other than holding a job, and maintained an affair for several years. By the time I found this site and the books, there was nothing left to save. I think that there may be a possibility of turning things around if he somehow recognizes that these behaviors are causing problems and wants to change. If he doesn't want to change or even seems to like himself better this way, like my ex husband did, there isn't much you can do to help him.