"I am a 46 yr old female and have taken Adderall XR 10 mg for over a year now.  Adderall has helped me tremendously.  Before starting it, could barely get out of bed.  Had no interest in anything, not even living.  Couldn&#039;t focus; nearly a zombie.  As long as I take it I&#039;m a happy functional person.  Some issues with insomnia but nothing unmanageable. Don&#039;t take it on my days off to avoid building a tolerance.  However, have become totally dependent on this medicine.  Recently tried to stop taking it.  Second day without it, I was useless, and by third day, I was like a zombie. "