#then irregular period and ensuing panic

[nix-that-rad-lass]

Legit it just keeps going downhill lol

Idk how I’ve made it the like seven years of owning a phone I have without shattering a screen until now but I did it

[ananapanini]

Sicknesses, Disasters, and Weather

Trigger Warning! descriptions of injuries and death! For example: mention of blood, burning, drowning, freezing, heatstroke, etc.

Side note before hand because it's technically relevant

A state that's down south and almost always has hot weather would feel warmer to others and be affected by the cold easier, while a state up north with colder weather would feel colder to others and be affected by heat easier.

Fighting over thermostats and cuddles ensue

(Most people go to Alaska when they have a fever, and to Georgia when they're going through a cold front (they'd go to Florida but he's chaos and Texas is,, Texas. Besides, Geo has blankets))

Wisconsin: *opening all the house's doors and windows to enjoy the nice warm 60 degree weather*

Texas: *on the couch in a bundle of 5 blankets* how the fuck are you not dead

Florida: *next to Texas, trying to steal some blankets* Sconnie, I love ya dude but I will not hesitate to set this house on fire to warm up

Colds/Flus

The states can get sick two ways, outbreaks or just catching it.

Outbreaks

If there are a ton of outbreaks of something, for example: flu season, in their state there's a 50/50 chance they develop symptoms for however long the illness would last for someone who actually caught it. Though they'd suffer through the symptoms, they wouldn't actually have it and wouldn't be contagious or anything. But! Just because they're not contagious doesn't mean the other states wouldn't back up when they hear the news, being coughed on is still gross even if it doesn't endanger your health.

According to last year's report Louisiana had the most influenza outbreaks, followed by Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. So for that years flu season Louisiana would be sick and at least half of the others listed would also be sick.

Catching it

Now, they probably have really strong immune systems.

Or at least, they should but things can happen in the state that compromises that.

If there's a natural disaster, somethings changing in the state's government (new governor, new law, system change, etc), or there's riots impeding/distracting the state government their immune systems would be weak for however long it takes to readjust or fix the problem. During this time they can actually get sick, symptoms and all.

If this happened then the state would be contagious to the other states, immune system be damned. It'd be like when another person is sick, you have a chance of catching it.

On the rare occasion there'll be a state with a naturally horrible immune system (his name's Washington, someone please get him a cough drop and some water)

DC

He doesn't have people or land for outbreaks to affect him, only the government buildings.

Instead of having outbreaks he has government workers, if a handful of them or just the president gets sick he'll have the 50/50 chance of having symptoms.

Now, if the government is going through big changes or something is happening then DC will have a weaker immune system and would be able to get sick from the states. They honestly don't know if he could get them sick because he always self isolates and denies help when he is.

If there's some serious chaos going on with changes in government then he'll just straight up get sick. No catching it from anyone, nothing giving him a bug, he just develops symptoms of a really bad cold.

Recap:

Humans can't get states sick unless the state isn't at 100%, unless it's just an outbreak states can get other states sick no matter what, states can't get DC sick unless he's not at 100% leaving him as the designated caretaker when no one else wants to help (he would help regardless even if he could get sick, tis his job as parent friend)

Hurricanes + Tropical Storms

The way they affect the state depends how much damage was done and how their population reacts to it.

For example, a tropical storm or low level hurricane would maybe give Florida a bit of head rush or he'll get a little dizzy but nothing he can't ignore with a white claw. His people are used to them and honestly Don't Give A Fuck, if the house is fine and the car's still there we move on with our lives.

Then you have states that rarely get hurricanes and would panic when one hits, even if it's just a weak one. They'd have a headache, feel dizzy and sore.

Then there's higher level hurricanes, for those bruises will appear along with a migraine. Everything hurts and they're coughing up water, it's hard to breathe, and cuts from debris being thrown around by the winds are appearing everywhere.

In the end though, regardless of what scale it was, they're always left soaking wet and cold.

Earthquakes

First there's the feeling of a sea sick like nausea, that's the only warning they feel and only a few states (Literally just California and Alaska, someone please help them, the poor fault line babes) know how to recognize it instantly.

If they're outside of their own state then they'll get dizzy, balance is Gone and they fall over. If they're lucky enough to not hit their head or crash into something when they fall over then depending on the magnitude they could black out any number of times. I say black out and not pass out because while usually mixed up, blacking out doesn't always mean you loose consciousness.

Their vision goes completely, their eyes are open but all they can see is a dull black with staticky darker specks causing, well, static. They can't see if they try and if it's one of their first earthquakes they do try but it hurts to keep their eyes open, only worsening the feeling that their head is splitting open.

Sometimes their skin cracks. Sometimes if a highly urbanized area was hit and buildings go crashing they feel an invisible weight building up on their chest, it can lead to trouble breathing, or a broken rib, maybe multiple broken ribs.

Fires

There's two kinds of fires, fire season which is mostly for the western states and Florida who have the normal yearly stuff that the ecosystems need in order to function, and then there's when fires get out of hand and turn into disasters.

Fire Season:

Fevers that can range from low to high depending on how much land is burning, overheating when things, tiredness, dry skin, but overall manageable symptoms. Occasionally there are bad days but it's usually chill. It's not particularly nice, it sucks actually, but it's a yearly thing and they're used to it.

During the worse parts of fire season, for states with a ton of land on fire, smoke will come off them. They can suppress it but it takes a lot of energy. Statehouse living situation isn't the easiest because now it'd really suck to smoke out the house, others could get hurt, so they get good at minimizing it. (This mostly applies to California)

Irregular, Out of hand, or Man-Made:

A really high fever and burns slowly appearing everywhere. Smoke is harder to control and fills their lungs, making it hard to breathe. Sometimes they'll straight up faint, staying conscious while you're literally burning up isn't easy.

Death

They're immortal for as long as whatever they're a personification of exists. They can die just like any of person and it'll be painful but they always just,,, wake up. In the exact same spot they died except healed. If whatever killed them is still there then they'll die until it's over or someone saves them. If they die multiple times within a short period of time then every time they come back they'll have healed less and less.

Leftover Stuff

Floods = Initial flooding has them throwing up water and sometimes they can't breathe but afterwards it's more of just a cold, murky feeling in their chest (since these usually happen during big hurricanes just slap this on top)

Droughts = dehydration (dry skin, thirsty, insert symptoms of dehydration here)

Heatwaves = just, hot. For no reason. Air conditioning? Ice pack? Fan? Doesn't matter, they're hot.

Cold fronts = same story, different day. Blankets, jackets, and heaters don't matter or help much, they are cold. Depending how cold it gets and taking into comparison the usual temperature for their state they can develop hypothermia.

Tornadoes = Dizzy and disorientation. Bruises if they hit populated areas and destroyed stuff.

Dust Storms = trouble breathing, irritated eyes, more trouble breathing. Afterwards there's that feeling of when you went to the beach yesterday and suddenly there's the crunch of sand in your mouth.

Power Outage = they can't turn on or operate electric things, even living in the statehouse. For example, with the situation in Texas he wouldn't be able to turn on the lights, flipping the switch wouldn't do anything, but another state could do it for him (if they choose to help)

[meet-me-in-the-kitchen]

Imagine: Bad Mothers Raise Sad Children (PART ONE)

11 and 15 from this list.

In which Harry asks for the reason why Y/N is such a terrible mother, and she doesn’t know the answer.

TRIGGER WARNING: post-partum depression, suicide attempt. angst**

(11. ‘“I can’t do this anymore”

15: “it hurts to love you”)

The one where it hurts to love her baby.

Y/N wishes the baby would stop screaming and flailing its limbs upwards.

She wishes everyone would stop crowding her and asking her if motherhood was faring her well.

Most of all, she wishes Harry would come home already.

“Shh,” she half-heartedly bounces the crying baby in her arms, trying not to cry herself as they once again spit up, the vomit missing the towel hanging on her shoulder and instead staining the loose shirt y/n had on, creating newfound smells to the already foul stenched article of clothing. The vomit quickly forms a dry, brown crust which mixes with the leaked breastmilk that had also stained the shirt.

“Please stop crying,” she sighed, feeling the throbbing her head grow stronger as the baby’s cries became more furious and intense, the little one’s face growing red in frustration, eyes squeezing shut as tears wept from the baby’s eyes. A dark feeling grew in y/n’s chest as the cries increased in fervor. She couldn’t pinpoint what to categorize it as— contempt? Resentment? Confusion? Or a lack of response to the cries she once thought would seize her ability to breathe.

As the sounds of familiar footsteps approaching their flat and the keys jingling as the door clicked open resounded, she let out a sigh of relief. As she turned quickly, she winced at her own reflection in the mirror: hair a bird’s nest, face dry and sullen, dark shadows underneath her eyes and cracked lips; unshowered body with what felt like leaking, swollen and hurting breasts underneath her shirt, because the baby wouldn’t latch on. A belly still too bloated and sore for its own good, her shirt stained with dried milk and baby spit-up and pee.

“What happened to you?” A voice in her head whispered. “You used to be gorgeous.”

She shook it off, reminding herself Harry probably wouldn’t care and these thoughts were only intrusive and not at all helpful.

“Look!” She plastered on an eager smile while speaking in a higher pitch to the baby, who had now taken to chewing their own fingers. “Daddy’s home. Finally.”

With the baby balanced on her hip. she slowly walks to the kitchen, where Harry is walking into, eyes glued to his phone screen. His eyes raise up, her heart sinking as they barely glance over her, quickly looking over instead at his daughter.

“Hi, princess, hi baby,” he cooed, clapping his hands together after putting his phone away, inside his pocket. The infant giggled, raising her arms and wagging them about, gesturing she wanted to be taken by her daddy. y/n tries to suppress the childish dejection at how the baby never seemed to want anything to do with her.

“How are you today?” He asks her, bouncing her up and down in his arms, and this time she’s smiling brightly. y/n clears her throat.

“D-dinner’s on the table,” she murmurs, him ignoring her and continuing to make faces at the baby. Pushing down the hurt and anger in her chest, y/n also tries to shut down the voice reminding her how she’d almost fainted making that dinner. How her body hadn’t healed yet and she was tired, but it didn’t seem to matter or amount to anything. She shut down the voice that pointed out all he’d wanted from her was a baby, and now that he’d gotten that from her, she was utterly useless.

* * *

It was two in the morning, and Y/N wanted to slam the baby monitor onto the ground, crush it with her bare fingers as the wails of the baby echoed throughout the room at an uncomfortably high pitch. She had finally gotten some sleep.

“Harry,” she whispered, trying to shake him awake and only receiving a grunt from him. “Harry.”

“What the fuck is it?” He snaps, causing her to swallow as he openly fixes a harsh glare in her direction.

“The baby’s crying. I can’t get it,” she unconsciously moves away from him a bit, feeling fatigue weigh down each bone and muscle, while pins and needles stabbed at her stomach.

“You were already awake, y/n, honestly,” he huffed, shaking his head and rolling his eyes as he got up from the bed. “And change your clothes and take a shower, will you? I feel like there’s trash in my bed.”

Trash.

That’s what you are. Y/N blinked back tears, muttering a sorry while each step he took further away from her triggered an onslaught of dark self hate pouring itself into her chest.

Walking to the washroom tiredly, she peeled her shirt off, trying not to gasp at the horrifying sight underneath.

“Trash,” she muttered under her breath as she entered the shower. The word stuck in her mind as she turned the water to its hottest setting, the pain followed by the scalding hot sensation gradually fading into nothingness.

* * *

“For the love of God, Darcy, please calm down,” Y/N begged the wailing baby in her arms, twisting and turning and digging the nails of her small hands into her mother’s already aching sides. Short, quickened bursts of air fell from the infant’s mouth, her small body heating up. She’ll become sick, y/n worries, if she gets worked up like this, she’ll get a fever.

“Come on, Darcy,” she tries to coo, pulling the hysterical baby closer to her with one arm, while pulling the shirt she had on up over her chest, pressing the baby to her exposed breast expectantly. From the way she was crying and the fact Y/N felt as if she were about to burst, Darcy must have been hungry. She hadn’t gone in quite a while, either, so Y/N was very worried she was constipated, as well. Everything was in shambles, the debris from on room trickling into another, until the whole home reeked of panic and sickness and crying.

“Just latch on,” she hissed at the baby, anger growing inside of her. What kind of a mother was she? She couldn’t even provide proper food, sustenance for her child who needed it to survive. It felt as if there were something wrong with her, broken, as she shook the baby in a particularly aggressive motion in the process of trying to get her to latch on, causing her little mouth to open further and release more desperate cries, pushing her little hands against her foreign mother’s chest. Trying to get away from her. Y/N was horrified to look down upon the face that she had kept safe for nine months and find terror.

“Fuck,” she screamed, sobs beginning to bubble in her throat as the baby jolted some more, triggering the increase of the dark resentment she already felt for herself. “What’s wrong with me?”

“Stop crying,” she mumbled through her tears, again and again, definitely frightening the baby as she rocked them both back at an exceedingly fast rate, now on the floor and up against the wall. The baby’s cries were growing more intense, as she hunched over slightly, knees drawn up, tiny fists clenched against Y/N’s chest, body tense and scared. The curtains had been closed, not a ray of sunlight lighting up the shadowed room. “Stop, Stop.”

It become a mad chant through her beastly sobs, they both cried together. Scared. Confused.

* * *

“Jesus Christ,” Harry hissed, his eyebrows furrowing as he pressed his fingers against his baby’s small forehead as she slept. “Y/N!”

She made her way to the nursery after the incessant yelling of her name beckoning her to the room had woken her from the little sleep and peace she’d managed to acquire. Her legs felt as if they were made of led, weighing her down as her body moved similar to that of a zombie, suspended somewhere between life and death, her chest a hollow, aching cave.

“What is it?” She stared blankly at the tall body of her husband leaning over the baby’s fair bassinet, his hand on her forehead. When he noticed her dull presence in the room, Harry fixed a harsh, vicious glare in Y/N’s direction, his spare fist clenching with furiousness, body tensing. She stared back blankly.

“What do you mean ‘what is it’? She has a fever. She shouldn’t have this bad of a fever when she’s barely a month old!”

“Should we go to the E.R.?”

“No,” Harry sighed, stroking his fingers over his daughter’s wisps of curls, just like his. “It’s not that bad, yet. I measured her temperature.”

“Should I call the pediatrician?”

“No,” he snapped sarcastically. “Seriously, Y/N? Yes! Go, goddamnit.”

She nodded, face pinching slightly with worry, as Darcy’s irregular sleep pattern ensued as she woke up again, crying while Harry was quick to pick her up, rocking her gently against his chest.

“It’s okay, baby angel,” he cooed, rubbing his nose against her reddening one, pursing his lips in worry as she not once stopped crying to breathe properly. Her face simply crumpled up more as she kicked her legs up, before closing them around herself again, making those fists and clenching her tummy. “You’re not feeling so well, are you? Quick, Y/N! For fuck’s sake, it looks like she’s in pain.”

The worry was there, but it also faded away into nothing as she moved to grab the phone. All emotion had been becoming blankness, these days. Happiness was rare, but then again, pain also ebbed and flowed so maybe it was good to feel this little.

“Hi, I’d like to schedule an appointment for Darcy Styles,” she cleared her throat, surprises briefly by how hoarse and unfamiliar it sounded. “She has a fever. We would like a home visit as soon as possible, as it isn’t bad enough to go to the E.R.”

The receptionist confirmed the doctor would be there shortly.

“It’s colic,” the doctor stated, removing his stethoscope after listening to Darcy’s heartbeat. Harry cursed under his breath, hand against his face. Y/N stood by the doorway, unsure if she should enter. “The fever was just caused by all of the crying she’s been doing. You say she’s been crying for long periods at home, correct, Mrs. Styles?”

Y/N nodded swiftly, slowly nearing the bed, where Darcy was situated, a little calmer than before.

“And you’ve also said it’s been a struggle trying to get her to feed and there’s been constipation; all symptoms of colic. And look at that posture. Darcy’s hands are in fists and her stomach is tense. All symptoms of colic. It’s pretty common in babies as small of an age she is now, don’t stress,” the paediatrician smiled at Harry and Y/N knowingly, as Harry paced the room.

“It might be due to various reasons, but nothing too specific. Colic is hard to narrow down to anything, so please don’t blame yourselves. It could be anything from nothing to the baby being sensitive to something in your breast milk.”

The particular comment had Harry looking sharply in Y/N’s direction, face blank but serious while the lady pediatrician rummaged through her bag of materials and pulled out a pad of notes. Y/N felt instant shame. As if Harry had slapped her when he’d given her that one look. She directed her hurt gaze to the ground, pressing her tongue to the roof of the inside of her mouth as she urged herself not to cry.

“I’ll prescribe some medicine: some lactase and simethicone drops. Mummy should also avoid drinking or eating anything with dairy, if you’re planning on feeding her breastmilk. There’s no reason to worry: she should be fine within a week, and as I said, colic is very common in infants her age. If it gets worse, drop by the hospital. I’ll schedule an appointment at the clinic next week to check on her.”

Harry cleared his throat as the doctor stood up.

“I’ll walk you out,” he said, and she smiled at him appreciatively as the two walked out together.

When he came back, there was silence. She sat by the baby, hesitantly stroking her back and playing with her small hands, but it was forced.

Harry walked up to her, tense with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, arms reaching.

“Give me the baby,” he said. She did, and he lifted her into his arms, cradling her carefully while balancing a bag filled with blankets and pillows with his free arm. “We’re sleeping in the nursery tonight. You stay here.”

A pause. And then a quiet mutter:

“How are you such an unloving, incapable mother? I can’t believe you couldn’t be a mother to our own baby to the point where it became the detriment to her health.”

The door shut close.

* * *

It was morning, Harry was gone, and it was just her and the baby. She could finally hear herself think, and everything felt a bit lighter once the baby stopped fretting, now calmer and silent, leaning her head on Y/N’s chest as she slept.

In all of this, she hadn’t bothered to check her phone once, so she did then. She replied to all of the alarmed texts her mother had sent her, claiming she was fine, responded to her best friend and apologized for not doing so quicker, updating her on how the baby had colic, to which she got a frown back from her friend and a text suggesting they should meet up soon, because she was worried of how little time she spent outside of their home.

Then, Y/N made the grave mistake on going on social media.

There were the usual bodyshaming and insulting comments and retweets, which she ignored, but one particular tweet with many retweets caught Y/N’s eye. It was a picture of her, Harry, and the baby. Back from the first appointment, Y/N’s face sullen and tired.

Look at how upset she looks. Like she doesn’t even want it.

She’s not even giving the baby any attention! Leaving it all to Harry.

Many people had jumped quick to her defense, most of them new mothers as well.

She’s new to motherhood, and obviously tired. You twelve year olds don’t understand how hard it is. Dealing with the crying, the moods, the bodily pain and hormones... Harry’s helping her out. I’m sure she does so much at homes and babies cry! Just because Darcy is crying in this picture and Y/N isn’t holding her isn’t a sign that she’s abusing her. Leave her alone.

But one comment in particular stood out:

Of course baby Darcy is crying. It’s the result of, incompetent mothers who don’t give their children an ounce of attention once it starts to become difficult looking after them. Bad mothers raise sad children.

Her hand lifted shakily to her chest at that comment. It hurt. She felt as if she’d been stabbed, as her eyes flickered desperately down to her baby. What if whatever she was feeling would have an impact on Darcy? What if she’d harm Darcy in ways not as controllable and mild as colic?

At her mother’s distressed sounds, the baby awoke, crying loudly after having been woken up.

“Shh,” y/n rocked her soothingly, feeling the same horror she’d felt yesterday and the day before once Darcy’s cries became relentless, increasing in volume and intensity as she was unable to console her.

After fifteen minutes of this, and Darcy’s fever once again flaring, Y/N quickly called Harry’s cell, alarmed. She lifted a hand to her messy hair , stressed, as he finally picked up the call.

“What is it?” He asked, voice cool and unbothered.

“Darcy won’t stop crying. I don’t know what to do, she’s getting warm again—“

“Just give her the drops, Y/N. I don’t understand how this is panicking you. Can’t you handle this alone, at least? I have a meeting. Stop interrupting me and try to be a competent mother.”

He hung up.

* * *

“I’ll bring the nail polish I borrowed back to you. I promise, Gem,” Harry rolled his eyes in amusement after his sister had proceeded to scold him for theft.

“Good,” she paused. “How’s Y/N?”

“She’s fine,” Harry muttered, trying not to awaken the annoyance that had set itself in his chest for her.

“Listen. I think you should take her to a doctor.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I had a friend who was just like her after giving birth. Didn’t want to go outside, her moods were off and it seemed like she was sadder, until she grew downright miserable, although she loved her baby very much. She had post-partum depression.”

“Y/N does not have—“

“It doesn’t hurt to take her and check in on her,” she added, cutting Harry off. He sighed.

“Okay. I’ll mention it.”

“Good.”

* * *

Y/N was ashamed of herself.

Unable to get herself together and act as she was supposed to: as a mother. She was supposed to be warm and loving and a safe place for her baby to turn to, but had instead ignited terror in the innocent being, just because of the darkness that had sat itself deep in her rib cage, growing more gnarly day by day.

“What is wrong with me?” She whispered to herself, seated still on the rocking chair and blank, her bones weighed down by fatigue as she held the sleeping baby. “I’m supposed to be happy. What sort of a monster am I... my own baby makes me.. makes me sad.”

She suddenly felt an overwhelming surge of pity and sadness move through her as she glanced at the being in her arms. Only a baby, innocent of any wrongdoings, yet she’d been stuck with a failure of a mother as incompetent as Y/N. this wasn’t fair to her. She deserved a mother who could actually mother.

“I’m sorry,” she cried, holding the infant closer to her, burrowing her face in her little neck and inhaling the new baby/ baby powder scent. She felt her warm tears wet the fabric of her swaddle, but they didn’t awaken her. “I’m sorry I’m such a terrible mother...”

“I love you,” she choked, desperately trying to explain herself. “I really do. I love you very much. I’m supposed to be your mom. But it hurts. It hurts to love you. I’m sorry I can’t, I don’t know how to show it without feeling like it’s tearing me apart. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I don’t ever want you to be sad, because of me, I don’t...”

She trailed off, eyeing the baby with all of the hope and sadness in the world, and failing to notice the figure watching quietly (sympathetically) from where he was leaning against the doorframe as she closed her eyes while hugging the bundle close to her.

I need to help her, Harry thought to himself, reaching up to wipe the tears that had slipped out of his own eyes after witnessing her silent suffering. Her shoulders were slumped, body posture helpless and cries unbearable. Her hair was messy, shirt stained with breastmilk and tears and fatigue. She clearly hasn’t been taking care of herself. He couldn’t even imagine the pain, the stress, and the overwhelming emotions she was going through and he had treated her like this. Filled thoughts of her being an incompetent mother into the already dark mix of them floating in her mind. How could I have not noticed...

He wished he could take it all back, but he couldn’t. All he could do was get her help, and get the mother of his child and the love of his life into a positive mental space, instead of neglecting and judging her.

Tomorrow, he’d research during work, and talk to her after coming home, then book an appointment with a therapist who specialized in post-partum depression. Tomorrow.

* * *

Bad mothers raise sad children. You’re a bad mother, Y/N. Look at you.. you’ve changed so much. You used to be gorgeous. You used to care. Do you care anymore, Y/N? Can you feel anything past your selfish, time consuming self-hate, resentment, and fatigue? Of course you don’t... Your baby, any baby, deserves better than this. She’s scared of you. She doesn’t want a mother like you. Incompetent. Detriment to her health.

Bad mothers raise sad children.

Bad mothers raise sad children.

Bad mothers—

These dark thoughts circled in Y/N’s mind as she sat further back into the scalding hot water which had filled the bathtub to the brim. She glanced over at Darcy blankly from where she babbled baby-talk and hummed nonsensical noises, sat in a baby chair Y/N had pushed to inside the washroom so she could keep an eye on her as she bathed. She seemed so happy, even without Y/N engaging with her. Especially without her deadbeat mother engaging with her.

She’ll grow up to hate me, she realizes, blinking back bitter tears. She’ll grow up sad and unhappy, and she’ll hate me. I can’t deal with that. I can’t take everything away from her. I’ve already failed to give her so much. If I’m sad all the time for no reason other than the fact that I’m a defect of a mother, it’ll ruin her childhood. I can’t do that to her.. What is my place here? I’ve not done anything other than giving birth to her. Harry doesn’t even want me around.. I can’t do this anymore. I should just...

..I should just.

She heard the baby coo and slap her hands against the chair she was in, playing with her toys to amuse herself. She sunk back further into the bathtub, feeling the soothing warm water wash over every aching crevice and area of her sore body. She played a game where she sunk in deeper and tried to hold her breath for as long as possible, before rising to the surface again. Y/N cooed back at the baby, who was also enjoying this different game of underwater peekaboo, cracking a dimpled smile just like Harry’s as she watched her mother in anticipation after she once again submerged herself under the water.

But, this time, her smile fell and downturned into a frown, lips wobbling before she released a loud wail, because this time: her mother hadn’t resurfaced.

The one where sometimes it hurts to love, and he doesn’t get there fast enough.

this ain’t edited, but when is it ever lmao

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there is a part two.

[ask-sis-strider612]

The Smelly Truth Behind Menopause Sweating

A sudden wave of heat washes over your body, as you begin to feel the sweat pouring from your body in an attempt to cool your body back to regulated temperatures. This has been ensuing more and more frequently, with the excessive sweating and sudden occurring heat waves taking over. Hot flashes and sweating are a very common symptom in many women who are experiencing menopause, with up to 85 percent of women reporting this symptom.

Menopause is a naturally occurring condition in women and is the change a woman goes through either just before or after the conclusion of menstruating – marking the end of her reproductive period. According to the National Institute of Ageing, menopause in women typically takes place between the ages of 45 and 55 years of age – and it can last for around 7 years, upwards to 14 years in some individuals.

If you are currently experiencing menopause than you are familiar with the persisting issue of sweat and the smell that it can leave behind on your clothes and on your bed sheets from night sweating.

In this article we are going to discuss the issue of menopause and sweating, and how you can successfully combat the odors that are produced from the sudden and excessive sweating during menopause.

Why Am I Always Sweating?

Excessive sweating either sporadically throughout the day or specifically at night can be a real bothersome and something that you will want to rectify ASAP. There are many different causes that can elicit frequent sweating, and thus consulting your trusted doctor can help you to narrow down and conclude the reason behind why you are always sweating. In women, particularly those who are in their 40s to 50s, that are experiencing excessive sweating and hot flashes could be experiencing the dreaded symptoms of menopause.

With menopause, women will undergo acute to severe hot flashes that will elicit the production of sweat as the body’s response to the elevated temperature and its pursuit to re-regulate the body’s temperature. During menopause it is very common to experience sweating particularly night sweats where excessive sweating occurs at night when you are sleeping.

What Causes Night Sweats in Females

Night sweats are fairly common in women and can be caused by different hormonal changes that occur inside the female body. Women who are going through both perimenopause and menopause are likely to develop this sweaty-issue, and the night sweats can be brutal. Perimenopause is a normal phase a woman goes through pre-menopause where the ovaries produce less estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone – this will lead to irregularity in menstrual periods. This altering change in levels of estrogen is the reason behind the intense sweating that happens at night.

Other than perimenopause and menopause there are other causes that can elicit night sweats such as the following:

Infections

Cold, flu, fever

Panic disorder, anxiety

Hyperhidrosis

And side effects from medication

Why Does Sweat Smell?

The sweat that your body produces whether during physical activity or in response to menopause symptoms will all emit an odor that we often times associate with the actual sweat that your body makes, however, this is not exactly true. The smell of body odor comes from normal skin bacteria breaking down the sweat secretions released from the sweat glands. There are close to 150 different types of bacteria that can be found on the human body, particularly in the underarm area, that can help to create the unpleasant aroma that is produced when combined with sweat.

Body odor originates from the apocrine glands in the armpits, breasts, eyelids and ears. This gland is mainly responsible for body odor because the sweat they produce is high in protein, which bacteria can break down easily. During this process where the bacteria is broken down it will produce that pungent smell of body odor that tends to get mistaken for sweat that is produced from the body.

How to Get Sweat Smell Out of Clothes

Sweat produced from menopause can take a toll on not only your body but also on the clothes that are absorbing this sweat and body odor into its fabric. When you sweat one of the first things that is impacted by the sweat is your clothes and overtime this will lead to a development of foul odor on these items that can be hard to completely eliminate. The way you treat, wash, and dry your sweaty clothes matters as it can lead to a permanent stench of sweat on the material of your clothes.

The best way to successfully get the sweat smell out of your clothes that is caused by menopause sweating is to follow the directions below:

Air Out Sweaty Clothing: Damp moisture is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria to harbor onto, particularly on your clothing. Bacteria combined with sweat will create that foul odor of B.O. that engraves its odor into the fabric of your clothes. After you have sweated in a shirt or pants it will be beneficial to air out the clothing and let them hang dry to avoid further cumulation of bacteria on the fabric.

Turn Clothes Inside Out Before Washing: When you sweat the odor is absorbed within the inside of your shirt mainly which will require that this area is thoroughly cleaned to remove the stench it is holding within the fabric. By turning your clothes inside out when washing them can help to target the odors in the clothes and remove it.

Add OdorKlenz Sport Laundry to Your Wash Cycle: Sometimes regular detergent just won’t cut it when it comes to removing stubborn, smelly odors in your fabrics. Laundry detergent will occasionally work as a masking agent, only covering up the odors behind flowery scents, and this will not be helpful when it comes to sweat odors. The OdorKlenz Sport Laundry, on the other hand, will be the perfect addition to successfully eradicate and expel these sweat odors from the fabric completely in one wash!

How to Get Rid of Night Sweat Odor in Sheets

During menopause night sweating will become all too familiar and potentially something that you will struggle with greatly, both health wise and cleaning wise (when it comes to removing B.O. from you bed sheets!). When we sweat in our sheets it can create a funky, less-than-fresh smell that can be hard to remove with just detergent in your washing machine. Similar to washing sweaty clothes, washing sweaty, smelly sheets is no different – it will require the same process and attention.

The OdorKlenz Sport Laundry Additive will work just as effective on your sweaty clothes as on your sweaty bed sheets. OdorKlenz utilizes a patented earth mineral technology that is highly effective at neutralizing and/or breaking down noxious odors and chemical odors found within the fabric. OdorKlenz Sport Laundry is specifically designed to work against the exact chemistry behind sweat, allowing it to be a one-of-a-kind sweat odor neutralizer.

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Adderall Abuse

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Adderall Abuse

Adderall Abuse: Study Aid or Dangerous Drug?

Prescription drug abuse is rampant across the United States, with prescription painkillers leading to opiate addiction and overdose deaths at epidemic-level rates. However, opioids are not the only prescribed medications wreaking havoc in the lives of individuals and families around the country.

Adderall, a stimulant medication used most commonly in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has become a disturbingly mainstream “study drug,” reportedly used by a substantial number of college students. Though minimal stigma is associated among college students with the use of the drug, the risks associated with Adderall abuse are grave, and parents and students should be informed of the warning signs and risks associated with it.

What is Adderall?

Adderall is classified by the federal government as a Schedule II drug, meaning it has a legally sanctioned medical value, but a high potential for abuse. The generic name for the drug is amphetamine or dextroamphetamine. Like other amphetamine drugs, Adderall is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant which increases the number of neurotransmitters in the brain in order to speed up brain activity and processing. These neurotransmitters include norepinephrine, which regulates alertness and arousal, and dopamine, which regulates motivation.

Like other prescription medications, legal sales of the drug have increased exponentially over the last two decades. In fact, the Center for Disease Control reported that the percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years old who were taking a prescribed medication for ADHD increased by 28% between 2003 and 2011, with more than 3.5 million children prescribed by that year.

Side effects associated with the drug include difficulties eating and sleeping, heightened anxiety, irritability, increased heart rate, dizziness, and headaches. In the long term, because of its impact on the dopamine system, Adderall has a high potential for addiction. Adderall is most commonly ingested by swallowing or snorting the drug.

What is Adderall used for?

As a medication, Adderall is used in the treatment of ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Narcolepsy, and several other conditions. Primarily, though, the drug is associated with the treatment of ADHD. The effect of Adderall on the central nervous system increases the ability of the user to focus and remain alert for a sustained period of time, abilities that are compromised in individuals with ADHD. For many children with this condition, Adderall and other CNS stimulants make it possible to sit in class, do homework, and play with other children. Thus, the ability to function socially and academically is supported by Adderall for children with ADHD.

Because of its medical utility and widespread use, Adderall is generally not stigmatized in the same way chemically similar illicit drugs are. For example, street drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine have many of the same effects as Adderall and, depending on the quantities, can be similarly dangerous and addictive. However, because Adderall is a prescription medication, it is widely viewed as safe, legal, and pure. Although tested by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), when used improperly, Adderall is by no means safe. Furthermore, selling or obtaining the Schedule II drug without a prescription is a criminal offense and, in some cases, can subject the buyer or seller to mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

Adderall for studying

Because of its ability to increase focus and attention, students who do not have attention deficit disorders have turned to Adderall to improve their ability to study. Students typically report that Adderall helps them to concentrate, allows them to stay up late to study and work on assignments, and that it makes the material they are studying more interesting and palatable. There is no credible evidence, however, that Adderall actually makes users smarter.

Students obtain the drug illegally in a number of ways:

Taking them from a friend or family member who is prescribed the drug

Lying to a prescriber about symptoms

Purchasing Adderall on the street

Adderall is designed to balance out deficits of neurotransmitters in order to promote normal functioning. For someone whose brain is already producing these neurotransmitters at normal rates, introducing Adderall into their system can bring those levels to excessive rates, creating feelings of euphoria and heightening the potential for addiction. For these reasons, it is dangerous for students who are not diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or another indicated condition to be taking Adderall to improve academic performance.

Adderall abuse in college students

Among college students, taking Adderall as a study drug is widely accepted as a safe and normal practice. The pills are bought and sold among students right on campus, and prices fluctuate depending on the time of semester—with prices at their highest right around the time of finals. The ability to spend one or two nights cramming before an exam or to get a paper done frees students up to spend a larger portion of their semester enjoying parties, socializing, and other aspects of the college experience. Whether Adderall-induced, all-night study sessions actually result in the same type of success as a student would have with consistent studying over the course of a semester is questionable at best. Yet, this pattern is extremely common among college students.

Adderall is not just used for academic enhancement, either. Many students report using Adderall to be able to stay up later and party harder. While many college students view a street drug like cocaine as abhorrent and “dirty,” Adderall’s stimulant properties produce many of the same effects.

Adderall abuse statistics

Rates of Adderall abuse vary from one college to another. One study of a large university in the southeast found that 34% of participants reported having used prescriptions ADHD medications illegally. Further research tells us that Adderall is widely available on college campuses. A study of over 9,000 college undergraduates found that 90% of those participants who admitted to non-medical stimulant use reported that they obtained the drug from a friend or peer. Other findings indicate that non-prescription Adderall abuse is more common among the following populations:

Male students

White students

Students belonging to a fraternity or sorority

Students with a lower grade point average (GPA)

It was also reported that students who abused Adderall were more likely to abuse other substances as well.

Signs of Adderall abuse

It can be difficult to know when someone is using Adderall. You may notice that someone under the influence of the drug is more talkative or energetic than usual. Additionally, while under the influence of Adderall, appetite is suppressed, so the user typically eats little while they are using, or not at all. In fact, many Adderall abusers take the drug for its appetite suppression qualities. After Adderall wears off, you may notice the user sleeps for several hours and may be ravenously hungry. They may also appear depressed or disinterested in mood.

Effects of Adderall abuse

When taken sporadically and without proper medical supervision, Adderall users experience a sort of “crash” as the medication wears off. This can be a clear indication that someone is abusing Adderall. Symptoms can include:

Irritability and extreme anxiety, including panic attacks

Erratic sleep

Intense hunger

Unhappiness, depression, and—in some cases—suicidality

Intense cravings to use more Adderall

Though rare, Adderall use can also result in overdose. Signs of an Adderall overdose include:

Hallucinations

Fever

Uncontrollable shaking

Fast/irregular breathing and heart rate

Dark red or brown urine

Dizziness, blurred vision, or fainting

Seizures, coma, or loss of consciousness

In the event of a suspected overdose, 9-1-1 should be contacted immediately.

Long-term effects of Adderall abuse

Habitual use can lead to even more substantial symptoms in the absence of continued use and, in some cases, full blown withdrawal. Side effects of long-term, habitual Adderall abuse for adults and teens can include:

Weight loss and loss of appetite

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Insomnia and headaches

Anxiety and agitation

Urinary tract infections

As someone becomes addicted to Adderall and develops a substance use disorder, they will begin to take higher doses of the drug to achieve the same effect and may begin to spend large amounts of money on it. Additionally, an addicted user will continue to take Adderall in the face of negative consequences clearly associated with use. Where someone might have started taking Adderall to do better in school, that same person might begin to fail classes and not turn in assignments as a result of their Adderall addiction.

In addition to typical substance abuse treatment modalities, which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-step facilitation, and motivational interviewing, most inpatient and outpatient treatment programs will assess for and treat any co-occurring mental health conditions. Such conditions that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Additionally, if the Adderall user is, in fact, diagnosed with ADHD but has become addicted to Adderall, alternative treatment methods and medications are usually explored.

Adderall abuse withdrawal

When someone stops taking Adderall, negative and painful symptoms, referred to as withdrawal, ensue. Although physically unpleasant, withdrawal from Adderall in and of itself is not dangerous. However, psychological withdrawal symptoms including depression, anxiety, and severe cravings can, in some cases, lead to suicidal or violent intentions or behaviors by the user during the period of withdrawal.

Other symptoms include:

Erratic sleeping and eating patterns

Anxiety, agitation, and irritability

Gastrointestinal distress and other digestive issues

These symptoms typically last one to two weeks. It is recommended that individuals in withdrawal from Adderall be medically monitored and, ideally, kept in an inpatient treatment setting. Though the dangers associated with Adderall withdrawal are minimal, the intense discomfort and cravings can substantially increase the likelihood of relapse if the patient is not properly supported.

Treatment for Adderall abuse

Depending on the severity of an individual’s Adderall use, his or her general health, motivation for treatment, and other circumstances, detoxification, or detox, and short- or long-term residential treatment may be required. This treatment includes medical monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, heart rate and other vital signs, counseling, and other intensive interventions. Detox is typically anywhere from 5 to 14 days, and residential programs range from a few weeks to a few months.

Detox can typically be done during a semester if the patient coordinates with his or her professors to extend assignments and make up missed exams. However, even short-term residential programs require an amount of missed class time that typically necessitates a leave of absence from school. If the individual’s addiction is severe, and especially if they are abusing multiple substances, an inpatient residential program is likely necessary. Students who take a leave of absence can generally start their classes again the following semester and, in some cases, may have an opportunity to make up credits for classes they withdrew from in a modified, more manageable fashion.

In some cases, though, an outpatient treatment program can be made to fit into the patient’s class schedule. Outpatient programs are typically anywhere from 3 to 15 hours per week and include a mix of group and individual therapy sessions. Outpatient treatment is designed for patients who are either highly motivated or whose addiction severity is milder. This makes sense because, although patients receive substantial support through outpatient care, they are not in a controlled environment, so substances are very accessible.

Information for parents and students

For as many negative influences and draws as can be found on college campuses, there are also supports and safe havens. Students who are struggling with Adderall addiction can visit their school’s counseling center to learn what resources are available on campus. Campus counseling staff can also sometimes be an advocate in the event that you do need to take a leave of absence to pursue your recovery. Campus counselors should also be able to point you to local community-based support groups, like Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, or student-led support groups.

Treatment for Adderall abuse is available

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction to Adderall or other drugs, The Recover is available to help you find the information and resources needed to help start the recovery process. Let us help you find a treatment program that will meet your needs. Call (888) 510-3898 or visit our or US rehab center map today!

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Adderall Abuse

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Adderall Abuse

Adderall Abuse: Study Aid or Dangerous Drug?

Prescription drug abuse is rampant across the United States, with prescription painkillers leading to opiate addiction and overdose deaths at epidemic-level rates. However, opioids are not the only prescribed medications wreaking havoc in the lives of individuals and families around the country.

Adderall, a stimulant medication used most commonly in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has become a disturbingly mainstream “study drug,�� reportedly used by a substantial number of college students. Though minimal stigma is associated among college students with the use of the drug, the risks associated with Adderall abuse are grave, and parents and students should be informed of the warning signs and risks associated with it.

What is Adderall?

Adderall is classified by the federal government as a Schedule II drug, meaning it has a legally sanctioned medical value, but a high potential for abuse. The generic name for the drug is amphetamine or dextroamphetamine. Like other amphetamine drugs, Adderall is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant which increases the number of neurotransmitters in the brain in order to speed up brain activity and processing. These neurotransmitters include norepinephrine, which regulates alertness and arousal, and dopamine, which regulates motivation.

Like other prescription medications, legal sales of the drug have increased exponentially over the last two decades. In fact, the Center for Disease Control reported that the percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years old who were taking a prescribed medication for ADHD increased by 28% between 2003 and 2011, with more than 3.5 million children prescribed by that year.

Side effects associated with the drug include difficulties eating and sleeping, heightened anxiety, irritability, increased heart rate, dizziness, and headaches. In the long term, because of its impact on the dopamine system, Adderall has a high potential for addiction. Adderall is most commonly ingested by swallowing or snorting the drug.

What is Adderall used for?

As a medication, Adderall is used in the treatment of ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Narcolepsy, and several other conditions. Primarily, though, the drug is associated with the treatment of ADHD. The effect of Adderall on the central nervous system increases the ability of the user to focus and remain alert for a sustained period of time, abilities that are compromised in individuals with ADHD. For many children with this condition, Adderall and other CNS stimulants make it possible to sit in class, do homework, and play with other children. Thus, the ability to function socially and academically is supported by Adderall for children with ADHD.

Because of its medical utility and widespread use, Adderall is generally not stigmatized in the same way chemically similar illicit drugs are. For example, street drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine have many of the same effects as Adderall and, depending on the quantities, can be similarly dangerous and addictive. However, because Adderall is a prescription medication, it is widely viewed as safe, legal, and pure. Although tested by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), when used improperly, Adderall is by no means safe. Furthermore, selling or obtaining the Schedule II drug without a prescription is a criminal offense and, in some cases, can subject the buyer or seller to mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

Adderall for studying

Because of its ability to increase focus and attention, students who do not have attention deficit disorders have turned to Adderall to improve their ability to study. Students typically report that Adderall helps them to concentrate, allows them to stay up late to study and work on assignments, and that it makes the material they are studying more interesting and palatable. There is no credible evidence, however, that Adderall actually makes users smarter.

Students obtain the drug illegally in a number of ways:

Taking them from a friend or family member who is prescribed the drug

Lying to a prescriber about symptoms

Purchasing Adderall on the street

Adderall is designed to balance out deficits of neurotransmitters in order to promote normal functioning. For someone whose brain is already producing these neurotransmitters at normal rates, introducing Adderall into their system can bring those levels to excessive rates, creating feelings of euphoria and heightening the potential for addiction. For these reasons, it is dangerous for students who are not diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or another indicated condition to be taking Adderall to improve academic performance.

Adderall abuse in college students

Among college students, taking Adderall as a study drug is widely accepted as a safe and normal practice. The pills are bought and sold among students right on campus, and prices fluctuate depending on the time of semester—with prices at their highest right around the time of finals. The ability to spend one or two nights cramming before an exam or to get a paper done frees students up to spend a larger portion of their semester enjoying parties, socializing, and other aspects of the college experience. Whether Adderall-induced, all-night study sessions actually result in the same type of success as a student would have with consistent studying over the course of a semester is questionable at best. Yet, this pattern is extremely common among college students.

Adderall is not just used for academic enhancement, either. Many students report using Adderall to be able to stay up later and party harder. While many college students view a street drug like cocaine as abhorrent and “dirty,” Adderall’s stimulant properties produce many of the same effects.

Adderall abuse statistics

Rates of Adderall abuse vary from one college to another. One study of a large university in the southeast found that 34% of participants reported having used prescriptions ADHD medications illegally. Further research tells us that Adderall is widely available on college campuses. A study of over 9,000 college undergraduates found that 90% of those participants who admitted to non-medical stimulant use reported that they obtained the drug from a friend or peer. Other findings indicate that non-prescription Adderall abuse is more common among the following populations:

Male students

White students

Students belonging to a fraternity or sorority

Students with a lower grade point average (GPA)

It was also reported that students who abused Adderall were more likely to abuse other substances as well.

Signs of Adderall abuse

It can be difficult to know when someone is using Adderall. You may notice that someone under the influence of the drug is more talkative or energetic than usual. Additionally, while under the influence of Adderall, appetite is suppressed, so the user typically eats little while they are using, or not at all. In fact, many Adderall abusers take the drug for its appetite suppression qualities. After Adderall wears off, you may notice the user sleeps for several hours and may be ravenously hungry. They may also appear depressed or disinterested in mood.

Effects of Adderall abuse

When taken sporadically and without proper medical supervision, Adderall users experience a sort of “crash” as the medication wears off. This can be a clear indication that someone is abusing Adderall. Symptoms can include:

Irritability and extreme anxiety, including panic attacks

Erratic sleep

Intense hunger

Unhappiness, depression, and—in some cases—suicidality

Intense cravings to use more Adderall

Though rare, Adderall use can also result in overdose. Signs of an Adderall overdose include:

Hallucinations

Fever

Uncontrollable shaking

Fast/irregular breathing and heart rate

Dark red or brown urine

Dizziness, blurred vision, or fainting

Seizures, coma, or loss of consciousness

In the event of a suspected overdose, 9-1-1 should be contacted immediately.

Long-term effects of Adderall abuse

Habitual use can lead to even more substantial symptoms in the absence of continued use and, in some cases, full blown withdrawal. Side effects of long-term, habitual Adderall abuse for adults and teens can include:

Weight loss and loss of appetite

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Insomnia and headaches

Anxiety and agitation

Urinary tract infections

As someone becomes addicted to Adderall and develops a substance use disorder, they will begin to take higher doses of the drug to achieve the same effect and may begin to spend large amounts of money on it. Additionally, an addicted user will continue to take Adderall in the face of negative consequences clearly associated with use. Where someone might have started taking Adderall to do better in school, that same person might begin to fail classes and not turn in assignments as a result of their Adderall addiction.

In addition to typical substance abuse treatment modalities, which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-step facilitation, and motivational interviewing, most inpatient and outpatient treatment programs will assess for and treat any co-occurring mental health conditions. Such conditions that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Additionally, if the Adderall user is, in fact, diagnosed with ADHD but has become addicted to Adderall, alternative treatment methods and medications are usually explored.

Adderall abuse withdrawal

When someone stops taking Adderall, negative and painful symptoms, referred to as withdrawal, ensue. Although physically unpleasant, withdrawal from Adderall in and of itself is not dangerous. However, psychological withdrawal symptoms including depression, anxiety, and severe cravings can, in some cases, lead to suicidal or violent intentions or behaviors by the user during the period of withdrawal.

Other symptoms include:

Erratic sleeping and eating patterns

Anxiety, agitation, and irritability

Gastrointestinal distress and other digestive issues

These symptoms typically last one to two weeks. It is recommended that individuals in withdrawal from Adderall be medically monitored and, ideally, kept in an inpatient treatment setting. Though the dangers associated with Adderall withdrawal are minimal, the intense discomfort and cravings can substantially increase the likelihood of relapse if the patient is not properly supported.

Treatment for Adderall abuse

Depending on the severity of an individual’s Adderall use, his or her general health, motivation for treatment, and other circumstances, detoxification, or detox, and short- or long-term residential treatment may be required. This treatment includes medical monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, heart rate and other vital signs, counseling, and other intensive interventions. Detox is typically anywhere from 5 to 14 days, and residential programs range from a few weeks to a few months.

Detox can typically be done during a semester if the patient coordinates with his or her professors to extend assignments and make up missed exams. However, even short-term residential programs require an amount of missed class time that typically necessitates a leave of absence from school. If the individual’s addiction is severe, and especially if they are abusing multiple substances, an inpatient residential program is likely necessary. Students who take a leave of absence can generally start their classes again the following semester and, in some cases, may have an opportunity to make up credits for classes they withdrew from in a modified, more manageable fashion.

In some cases, though, an outpatient treatment program can be made to fit into the patient’s class schedule. Outpatient programs are typically anywhere from 3 to 15 hours per week and include a mix of group and individual therapy sessions. Outpatient treatment is designed for patients who are either highly motivated or whose addiction severity is milder. This makes sense because, although patients receive substantial support through outpatient care, they are not in a controlled environment, so substances are very accessible.

Information for parents and students

For as many negative influences and draws as can be found on college campuses, there are also supports and safe havens. Students who are struggling with Adderall addiction can visit their school’s counseling center to learn what resources are available on campus. Campus counseling staff can also sometimes be an advocate in the event that you do need to take a leave of absence to pursue your recovery. Campus counselors should also be able to point you to local community-based support groups, like Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, or student-led support groups.

Treatment for Adderall abuse is available

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction to Adderall or other drugs, The Recover is available to help you find the information and resources needed to help start the recovery process. Let us help you find a treatment program that will meet your needs. Call (888) 510-3898 or visit our or US rehab center map today!