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CloudedBrainz

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Hey everyone. Have you ever quit using meth completely for a few months and find that the cravings are still going strong? I used meth very heavily and dedicated my life to smoking as much meth as humanly possible for a few months. I don't know if I was an addict but I knew I needed my dope cause I never wanted that horrible comedown feeling.

Now, I haven't used for two months and the cravings are still strong. I have been addicted to painkillers before and this meth is so much more addictive and seductive than painkillers could ever hope to be. I can't get meth out of my mind. All I can think about sometimes is blowing clouds.

Would you say I was an addict and I'm just feenin, or maybe I just miss it? Do you guys ever have moments like these where you want to stay sober, but you can't stop thinking about meth?

I'd love to hear from you.​
 
Hi, myself being all clean from amphetamines for a month and a half. Whole new perspective and happiness in life!

Pat your self on the back for the time you have stayed sober so far.

When thinking about using / remeniscen the "good" times (the longer amount of time that passes, the more you only remember good things, be aware of that)

Take a read of the addiction cycle or read some of the threads here, so you can see what will happen if you indulge again. It helps me alot.

On a side note, I find it rather humorous that the activation mail from BL hops in my junk-folder.

Stay strong
 
Hey Clouded.. Welcome to BL=D

Usually if anyone is even contemplating this question the answer is always yes. I would say, just due to the fact that you are having intense cravings, the answer is yes. Here is a good thread to explore as it should contain some pertinent information for you.

> Addiction Guide<
 
Thanks man, most important you have to have something that will suffer, if you were to use. Work, family, hobby you can only do sober, whatever.
If you don't have one, make one up. I'm not kidding. Pretend you absolutely love to build kites for a week or two. Or learn to cook strange new cuisines. If it doesn't work, try something else. But give it a good few weeks. Odds are you'll quickly find something to use the passion you once used for drugs on.

For me, it's fancy cooking, and re-furnishing my living room.
New to this, so not sure as to how much chit-chat is the norm here.

By the way, auto-save is genius!
 
speaking from my own personal experience -

I am not sure if meth cravings ever truly go away.
Meth...she's a seductive, tricky ass betch.

I was sober for 8+ years from it, and although it certainly got easier with each passing day and the frequency of thoughts about it decreased (as do most things as time elapses), I would still catch myself randomly thinking about it. Whenever I heard the word mentioned in casual conversation, I could feel my whole body tense up immediately; most times I walked away or quickly changed the subject. It's not that thinking about the drug/hearing someone mention it made me want to run out and get some, I guess it's just the way my memory of the first go-round I had with it effects/effected me.
I wouldn't call it a craving or 'fiending' by any means, especially after so long - but your mind can play tricks on you sometimes; remembering the fondness of the drug before recalling why you quit in the first place.

...and then, 8 years later, out of fucking nowhere, I find myself scanning a local internet ad posting website, looking for Tina (because nobody in my vast circle of friends or acquaintances at that point were users, that I was aware of, and for me, I keep my speed use VERY VERY private, so going around inquiring about it to people I knew/know was definitely not an option). Next thing you know, I'm driving to meet some kid I've never met before at a fast food restaurant to get some shit.

I hadn't been craving it, thinking about it, none of that. Just one random, fleeting thought...that changed my life.

I'm not saying it changed for better or worse, (and also want to note that the connotation of this post is not to ensue that nobody can quit methamphetamines, because people can, have, and will - and will never use again, and that's awesome) I guess I'm just trying to say what I said above - meth's a tricky bitch, and can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

What wranglerpants said was right on - it's imperative to occupy your time and thoughts with hobbies or other healthy interests. I believe boredom has a tendency to breed 'trouble,' so to speak, especially in someone who's a former addict.

sorry for the blahblahblah, just my $0.02.

I wish you the most luck in your journey of sobriety, stay strong.
 
littlepenguin said:
speaking from my own personal experience -

I am not sure if meth cravings ever truly go away.
Meth...she's a seductive, tricky ass betch.

I was sober for 8+ years from it, and although it certainly got easier with each passing day and the frequency of thoughts about it decreased (as do most things as time elapses), I would still catch myself randomly thinking about it. Whenever I heard the word mentioned in casual conversation, I could feel my whole body tense up immediately; most times I walked away or quickly changed the subject. It's not that thinking about the drug/hearing someone mention it made me want to run out and get some, I guess it's just the way my memory of the first go-round I had with it effects/effected me.
I wouldn't call it a craving or 'fiending' by any means, especially after so long - but your mind can play tricks on you sometimes; remembering the fondness of the drug before recalling why you quit in the first place.

...and then, 8 years later, out of fucking nowhere, I find myself scanning a local internet ad posting website, looking for Tina (because nobody in my vast circle of friends or acquaintances at that point were users, that I was aware of, and for me, I keep my speed use VERY VERY private, so going around inquiring about it to people I knew/know was definitely not an option). Next thing you know, I'm driving to meet some kid I've never met before at a fast food restaurant to get some shit.

I hadn't been craving it, thinking about it, none of that. Just one random, fleeting thought...that changed my life.

I'm not saying it changed for better or worse, (and also want to note that the connotation of this post is not to ensue that nobody can quit methamphetamines, because people can, have, and will - and will never use again, and that's awesome) I guess I'm just trying to say what I said above - meth's a tricky bitch, and can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

What wranglerpants said was right on - it's imperative to occupy your time and thoughts with hobbies or other healthy interests. I believe boredom has a tendency to breed 'trouble,' so to speak, especially in someone who's a former addict.

sorry for the blahblahblah, just my $0.02.

I wish you the most luck in your journey of sobriety, stay strong.
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Ha ha. Used to do the PnP thing? I made this video, "The Super Gay Guide to Crystal Meth Recovery" specifically for the "Tina" users.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWD9XZltoq4

I still miss the rush from IV meth. Not the high so much, just the rush. Honestly, I'd probably punch a baby for a big thick shot right now, but I would regret doing it.
 
Congratulations on two months. That's no small thing. Not to freak you out, but there is a chance the cravings might never go away completely. I quit a year ago. Thirteen months to be exact. I still think about using every single day. It's no longer in a fiendish kind of way, but the thought definitely crosses my mind. I make a choice everyday to not use. I occupy my time in healthier ways now. I was in therapy for 10 months which helped immensely. Therapy helped me to understand the reasons I was using in the first place. I write. I exercise. I have a full-time job. I'm back in school, trying to get my bachelor's. I changed my phone number. I cut ties with every single person I used to associate with in the dope game.

So yeah, you're probably an addict. So are lots of people. Don't spend too much time trying to label yourself. Learn to love yourself. Learn to take care of yourself. Discover what you're passionate about and pursue it. Ditch your meth using friends. Not because they're bad people, but because they bring out the worst in you.

Cravings suck. They can be very tough, but as time passes and you learn about yourself, and why you feel the need to self-medicate, they become more manageable. When the cravings hit, write about it. Or lift weights. Or go for a run.

Just stick with it man, and always have a plan.

Peace, love, and best of luck to you.
 
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