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Ep146: Coming Off Stimulants

August 19, 2026 · 22 min

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Melissa shares her personal journey with Ritalin, from the moment it felt like the answer after receiving an ADHD diagnosis from Dr. Amen, to realizing it ultimately wasn't the right path for her. She opens up about the initial clarity, the energy crashes that followed, and the pivotal moment that led her to stop taking stimulants altogether. This episode is simply Melissa's personal experience, not medical advice, and a reminder that we all deserve to feel good in our minds and bodies while finding what works best for us.


The supplement protocol that’s helped Melissa support her brain since coming off medication:




Doc Amen episode 1


Doc Amen episode 2


Substack where Melissa discusses this topic here. 


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