A little help for the IV challenged.

[rhun]

Editing so I can get more specific advice.

I IVed BTH for the first time with mixed results. I was able to get blood to register and inject a few times. But I made very weak shots just to be extra safe so I didn't really get high. I noticed after I injected a got a big lump around the vein. After a few minutes it would go away. Is that normal?

I have decent veins, but other than my hands and wrists I wasn't sure where I could inject. What are some good places?

There's a little swelling over the general area of my wrist but not in a specific place and there's no marks. Is that also normal?

And any other tips/tricks that anyone else has is much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[daytryptr]

Not to give advice where its not wanted, and possibly off topic, but ever tried kratom?

Its the best of both worlds, mildly stimulating, mixed with antagonist alkaloids to make it less abusable, has a cieling to inhibit overuse/abuse, and ime/ho a decent anti-depressant when you can control your dosages. Plus WD is nothing compared to traditional opiates.

To me, IV usage of opiates to treat anxiety/depression/other issues that oxy covered up sounds like the perfect storm for an addiction. But its your body and you know yourself better than anyone so i'll let someone answer the question this thread is about.

 

[rhun]

Only the strongest opiates work on me, unfortunately. It would just be a waste of money. But I'm sure kratom is enjoyable for some.

I'm a perfect candidate for addiction. I'm painfully aware of that. But honestly life sucks sober for me.. I literally cease to function. I don't leave my house for days on end, don't speak to friends or family, and don't eat or take care of myself. I've tried it for months and months.. It doesn't get better. There's no point in even living if my quality of life is that low. And I've tried everything.. Work, vitamins, exercise, meditation, healthy eating.

But I've been addicted (and still am, if to a lesser extent) and I just don't want to go all the way down that road, I have dreams and plans for my life still. So I'm at where I am now.. 2-3 times a month of use to keep the misery at bay as well as all the healthy things I listed above. Life is tolerable, if not great.

And opiates have the benefit of alleviating my depression and anxiety, yes. But it's a perk, not the reason why I do them. I do them to be normal, to function like a regular human being. It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't go through how I feel daily.. (not trying to be all boo hoo my life sucks or anything )

 

[Swimmingdancer]

What is BLH?

There are tons of threads about IV technique and locations, I can post links if you are having trouble finding them.

 

[rhun]

Fixed. Sleep deprivation is getting the best of me ;(
I looked through some, but none of them seemed to have exactly what I was looking for.
But if you don't mind posting them, I'll definitely look through them.

 

[martin33]

i hate to say it but i guarentee that 2-3 times a month is going to turn into 2-3 times a day, its just the nature of the beast.

 

[Swimmingdancer]

Fixed.

Oh I see, not BLH, BTH = black tar heroin. Just for future reference it's always best to clearly state the drug name instead of using abbreviations, slang, etc.

I looked through some, but none of them seemed to have exactly what I was looking for.
But if you don't mind posting them, I'll definitely look through them.

Injection, IV Complications and Info MEGATHREAD & FAQ
Heroin The Beginner's Guide
Shooting Up - List of Best Injection Sites
Micron Filtering Mega Thread and FAQ

If you have any questions that aren't covered in those threads please feel free to let me know