Resources for
Living Addy Free
Podcasts
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Janet shares how a mindset shift helped her quit Adderall for good. Backed by neuroscience, this solo episode offers a powerful new lens on identity, recovery, and lasting change.
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Dr. Liv and Dr. Devin break down how chiropractic care can ease post-Adderall symptoms by calming the nervous system—improving anxiety, digestion, focus, and overall healing.
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We unpack misdiagnosed anxiety, insurance-driven care, and why it’s okay to slow down. A real convo on reclaiming your health, quitting the grind, and living on your terms.
More Episodes
Blogs
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The Happiness Prescription
When I was addicted to Adderall and Vyvanse, I experienced an all-consuming obsession with the drug. It was the first thing I thought of when I woke up and the last thing I thought of when I went to sleep. Naturally, this left no room for anyone or anything else. My sole focus was on the needs and desires to achieve success and maintain the weight Adderall and Vyvanse gave me…
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Get Outside Yourself
You can think of your addiction to Addy simply as a “mental obsession”, according to AA’s Big Book. Or “brain disorder,” if you are looking for a more scientific definition from the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Basically, your addiction to Adderall lives in your head. That is why, in order to help combat cravings, my favorite advice I've learned in rehab is to simply: get outside yourself…
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How Sleep Helps My Focus
Sleep is beneficial for so many obvious reasons, but for the purpose of our theme of the month, we’re talking about the benefits, particularly for focus and productivity. I wanted to discuss the importance of sleep, and how helpful it is for focus and motivation because as it turns out, two of the main side effects of the "focus drug” we know and (used to) love, is insomnia…
Books
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It’s comforting to know that the cravings we feel after quitting Addy aren’t unique to us—everyone experiences cravings. Whether it’s something intense like meth or more subtle but still destructive, like social media, the urge is universal. This book breaks down why cravings happen and offers a science-backed (but super easy to understand) way to move through them. The tools inside will help you reconnect with yourself in an empowering and, most importantly, compassionate way.
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The Four Agreements continues to be a game-changer in my recovery journey living Addy Free. It helps me break the negative thought patterns that kept me stuck—like overthinking, people-pleasing, and constant self-judgment. Each agreement gave me simple, powerful tools to rebuild my mindset, take ownership of my healing, and protect my peace. It’s not just a book—it’s a mindset shift that helped me stay grounded, clear, and in control without Addy.
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The Wonder Drug has become a powerful part of my Addy Free recovery because it reminds me that healing isn’t just about looking inward—it’s also about reaching out. This book shows me how simple acts of kindness and helping others can actually boost your mood, calm anxiety, and create real, lasting dopamine—not the fake kind I used to chase. It reinforces that service, connection, and purpose are some of the most powerful tools for staying grounded and truly free.
Products for Living Addy Free
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Time Block
We were prescribed and/or sought out this drug for focus and motivation right? Well this will help you. I (try) and use this time block during my hardest tasks I'm avoiding. I’ll set the timer for 15 minutes (you can do anything in 15 minutes right?) usually I'm on a roll when this happens and I turn it off and just keep working. Another way to use it is to put it on 20 minutes and then when the buzzer stops, take a little break with some movement.
What I like about this timer is that you just turn on the switch, and flip the number on the timer to set the time and that’s it!
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Treadmill
In the podcast with my therapist, he talks about how walking activates bilateral stimulation which is similar to techniques used in EMDR therapy. Rhythmic, alternating left-right stimulation (like walking) can help balance the brain and even support emotional processing. EMDR therapy is a preferred method for recovery because it helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so it no longer feel emotionally overwhelmed. Bilateral stimulation activates both sides of the brain to promote natural healing—often with faster, more lasting results than traditional talk therapy, and without needing to relive the trauma in detail. So get that treadmill to help when its 10 degrees (coming from a girl from Ohio).