Intrinsic man
Bluelighter
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Hello all,
Been AGES since I've posted here, but alas, I am back and in search of answers.
As the title suggests, I have been using heroin while also smoking meth for about 2 1/2 months now. To be more specific, I've been using H regularly for years, however, just over 2 months ago I began combining my heroin use with meth as my access to the latter became constant and inexpensive. I found that meth counteracted the negative side effects I occasionally experienced while using heroin that, at times, would hinder my ability to work efficiently. I used meth mostly for its effectiveness in balancing the effects I experienced from H instead of it being a recreational choice. At first, the effects were more prominent but, as is true for all drugs, as time went on (honestly after only about 5 or 6 days of consecutive use) I hardly even noticed any effect from the meth unless I smoked more and more, however, even when I would smoke a decent amount, it's effects were still subtle and seemingly only lasted a fraction of what it used to. This isn't really a complaint as it still accomplished its purpose of balancing out the heroin, which is all I cared about.
As someone who has dealt with a physical addiction to heroin and the terrible withdrawals that come with it, I didn't even think twice about any possible adverse effects I might experience if I were to stop using the meth, even after nearly 3 months of continual use. I have recently noticed, however, that on the occasions where I only have heroin and am unable to pair it with a little meth, I feel very, very groggy and will often get stuck in a weird, perpetual nod, even though I'm hardly feeling anything form the H itself. It's like an intense sleepiness that cannot be cured, no matter what you do.
The correlation is so clear and obvious there's no doubt in my mind this is a symptom of meth discontinuation. Is this a true withdrawal from meth, or is it a matter of relativity? It was my understanding that there were no physical withdrawals from meth, and that any adverse effects from discontinuation, such as anxiety, cravings, lack of attention, etc., would be psychological in nature. Having been both physically and psychologically addicted to opiates, cigarettes and for a time alcohol, I am very familiar with the difference. The side effect I described is almost certainly physical in nature.
Taking all this into consideration, what does this mean for me? Is it possible to become truly physically addicted to meth? Can I expect more severe symptoms the longer I go without? How long will they last? Is tapering effective like in the instance of opiate withdrawal? Has anyone experienced something similar, or has anyone experienced physical withdrawal from meth on its own, without the use of opiates playing a factor?
Sorry for the long post guys and, as always, thanks for your input!
Been AGES since I've posted here, but alas, I am back and in search of answers.
As the title suggests, I have been using heroin while also smoking meth for about 2 1/2 months now. To be more specific, I've been using H regularly for years, however, just over 2 months ago I began combining my heroin use with meth as my access to the latter became constant and inexpensive. I found that meth counteracted the negative side effects I occasionally experienced while using heroin that, at times, would hinder my ability to work efficiently. I used meth mostly for its effectiveness in balancing the effects I experienced from H instead of it being a recreational choice. At first, the effects were more prominent but, as is true for all drugs, as time went on (honestly after only about 5 or 6 days of consecutive use) I hardly even noticed any effect from the meth unless I smoked more and more, however, even when I would smoke a decent amount, it's effects were still subtle and seemingly only lasted a fraction of what it used to. This isn't really a complaint as it still accomplished its purpose of balancing out the heroin, which is all I cared about.
As someone who has dealt with a physical addiction to heroin and the terrible withdrawals that come with it, I didn't even think twice about any possible adverse effects I might experience if I were to stop using the meth, even after nearly 3 months of continual use. I have recently noticed, however, that on the occasions where I only have heroin and am unable to pair it with a little meth, I feel very, very groggy and will often get stuck in a weird, perpetual nod, even though I'm hardly feeling anything form the H itself. It's like an intense sleepiness that cannot be cured, no matter what you do.
The correlation is so clear and obvious there's no doubt in my mind this is a symptom of meth discontinuation. Is this a true withdrawal from meth, or is it a matter of relativity? It was my understanding that there were no physical withdrawals from meth, and that any adverse effects from discontinuation, such as anxiety, cravings, lack of attention, etc., would be psychological in nature. Having been both physically and psychologically addicted to opiates, cigarettes and for a time alcohol, I am very familiar with the difference. The side effect I described is almost certainly physical in nature.
Taking all this into consideration, what does this mean for me? Is it possible to become truly physically addicted to meth? Can I expect more severe symptoms the longer I go without? How long will they last? Is tapering effective like in the instance of opiate withdrawal? Has anyone experienced something similar, or has anyone experienced physical withdrawal from meth on its own, without the use of opiates playing a factor?
Sorry for the long post guys and, as always, thanks for your input!