Astroboy787
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Hello all,
I am a recovering drug addict. I was a hardcore meth user for a little over 2 years. I finally stopped 5 months ago (I have slipped twice but overall I?m doing ok).
The reason I stopped was I started getting intense chest pains (which still happen occasionally but sporadically). When I started doing it, I didn?t really want to live. I didn?t seek it out but someone offered me some and I tried it. Now, 2 years later, I seriously regret the damage I?ve done to my body and I actually want to live my life.
My fear is that it?s too late. Of course, I?ll see a doctor, but realistically, if there is a major issue, will there be treatment options for me? My life is much better but no where near where I want it to be. I?m only 30, but I?m afraid I won?t live to see 40. I haven?t seen a doctor yet because I know I need more time being drug free to expand my treatment options.
I know the outlook is bleak, but does anyone know of former meth addicts that were able to recover their physical health to some extent (through medicine, surgery, etc).
All I need now is hope to keep going, hope that there?s a chance I can at least make 50 or maybe 60. I have a new full time job that I actually like, I?m also a semiprofessional musician and I have a fianc?. So life is ok, I just want some hope to keep going. Obviously there are no guarantees, but any hope would be enough to lift me out of the depression I?m in.
Thanks for your time!
I am a recovering drug addict. I was a hardcore meth user for a little over 2 years. I finally stopped 5 months ago (I have slipped twice but overall I?m doing ok).
The reason I stopped was I started getting intense chest pains (which still happen occasionally but sporadically). When I started doing it, I didn?t really want to live. I didn?t seek it out but someone offered me some and I tried it. Now, 2 years later, I seriously regret the damage I?ve done to my body and I actually want to live my life.
My fear is that it?s too late. Of course, I?ll see a doctor, but realistically, if there is a major issue, will there be treatment options for me? My life is much better but no where near where I want it to be. I?m only 30, but I?m afraid I won?t live to see 40. I haven?t seen a doctor yet because I know I need more time being drug free to expand my treatment options.
I know the outlook is bleak, but does anyone know of former meth addicts that were able to recover their physical health to some extent (through medicine, surgery, etc).
All I need now is hope to keep going, hope that there?s a chance I can at least make 50 or maybe 60. I have a new full time job that I actually like, I?m also a semiprofessional musician and I have a fianc?. So life is ok, I just want some hope to keep going. Obviously there are no guarantees, but any hope would be enough to lift me out of the depression I?m in.
Thanks for your time!