blues runner
Bluelighter
Hi.
It's been a very long time since I've posted anything. I'm doing so now because I would appreciate your suggestions for how to best handle the abrupt change I think I'm going to be facing within four days.
I live on the west coast in the US, and in four days I'll be flying to Europe to stay for about a month. I am quite anxious about this, because I have been doing meth basically every day for about two and a half months (probably about a gram per week, maybe a bit more). This recent time has been my only regular use of meth; I used opiates and did many other drugs for twenty years off and on, but I'd only done stimulants sparingly here and there. However, seven months ago I was prescribed Adderall, which I was surprised to be able to take as prescribed, and benefit from its use.
Foolishly, several months ago I started using meth. After a few weeks I was smoking it daily. I've managed to stay relatively healthy in terms of diet, hygiene, demeanor, etc. I found it to be the ideal performance enhancer for my guitar playing and writing, which is how I make my living. I have not had any especially negative experiences thus far with this drug, but for a couple of weeks now I've realized that it would definitely be wise to stop soon. Unfortunately I only learned about my upcoming trip days ago, and I am uneasy about what's going to happen. I think it'd be far too risky to try to take even a small amount with me on an international trip. I don't know if it will be available in the country I'm going to. Assuming I will have to stop using meth for this reason, I need to know how to best go about dealing with withdrawal.
I have a nearly full script of amphetamine salts as I have not been taking them while doing the other. I am hoping that my Adderall will help with some of the worst symptoms (psychological), and it's specifically anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure due to severe dopamine depletion if I'm not mistaken) that I'm most afraid of. I am going to have to function normally (by all appearances) while there, so I obviously can't be battling severe depression in order to do that. I don't drink anymore, but I smoke weed and that will easily be available. Between my Adderall and marijuana, can I pull this off? What else if anything would be helpful in managing the symptoms that will be coming? I hate to say it, but in the back of my mind I'm wrestling with the thought of taking some with me. Insane, yes, so I'm sure I won't. I just cannot allow myself to fall apart because of a drawn out withdrawal.
I'm aware of the importance of nutrition, rest, etc. I guess what I'm hoping to hear from you are your suggestions based on any possible experience you might have with this. I'm certainly no stranger to withdrawal, but I've only really withdrawn from CNS depressants such as opiates and alcohol, etc. What I've read about meth withdrawal, as far as the psychological issues, is disturbing. Yes, amphetamine is the parent drug to meth and while they are similar, I know that in terms of potency, methamphetamine is far more potent. Right?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It's been a very long time since I've posted anything. I'm doing so now because I would appreciate your suggestions for how to best handle the abrupt change I think I'm going to be facing within four days.
I live on the west coast in the US, and in four days I'll be flying to Europe to stay for about a month. I am quite anxious about this, because I have been doing meth basically every day for about two and a half months (probably about a gram per week, maybe a bit more). This recent time has been my only regular use of meth; I used opiates and did many other drugs for twenty years off and on, but I'd only done stimulants sparingly here and there. However, seven months ago I was prescribed Adderall, which I was surprised to be able to take as prescribed, and benefit from its use.
Foolishly, several months ago I started using meth. After a few weeks I was smoking it daily. I've managed to stay relatively healthy in terms of diet, hygiene, demeanor, etc. I found it to be the ideal performance enhancer for my guitar playing and writing, which is how I make my living. I have not had any especially negative experiences thus far with this drug, but for a couple of weeks now I've realized that it would definitely be wise to stop soon. Unfortunately I only learned about my upcoming trip days ago, and I am uneasy about what's going to happen. I think it'd be far too risky to try to take even a small amount with me on an international trip. I don't know if it will be available in the country I'm going to. Assuming I will have to stop using meth for this reason, I need to know how to best go about dealing with withdrawal.
I have a nearly full script of amphetamine salts as I have not been taking them while doing the other. I am hoping that my Adderall will help with some of the worst symptoms (psychological), and it's specifically anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure due to severe dopamine depletion if I'm not mistaken) that I'm most afraid of. I am going to have to function normally (by all appearances) while there, so I obviously can't be battling severe depression in order to do that. I don't drink anymore, but I smoke weed and that will easily be available. Between my Adderall and marijuana, can I pull this off? What else if anything would be helpful in managing the symptoms that will be coming? I hate to say it, but in the back of my mind I'm wrestling with the thought of taking some with me. Insane, yes, so I'm sure I won't. I just cannot allow myself to fall apart because of a drawn out withdrawal.
I'm aware of the importance of nutrition, rest, etc. I guess what I'm hoping to hear from you are your suggestions based on any possible experience you might have with this. I'm certainly no stranger to withdrawal, but I've only really withdrawn from CNS depressants such as opiates and alcohol, etc. What I've read about meth withdrawal, as far as the psychological issues, is disturbing. Yes, amphetamine is the parent drug to meth and while they are similar, I know that in terms of potency, methamphetamine is far more potent. Right?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.