What is Adderall Withdrawal?
Adderall withdrawal is a consequence of dependence, but it is important to distinguish between an Adderall crash and Adderall withdrawal. When Adderall wears off, people often experience symptoms of irritability, fatigue, and cravings that may be present for several hours. This “crash” is not the same as withdrawal, although the symptoms overlap. Withdrawal is characterized by persistent symptoms that develop over the course of a few days and that may last for up to 10 days.
Withdrawal symptom severity is generally related to dependence/addiction severity, but withdrawal progression can often be broken down into two stages. The first couple of days are characterized by exhaustion, fatigue, and depression. The following stage features subsequent symptoms include mood swings, increased appetite, poor concentration, and insomnia.