Mental Health my Mental Health

[happyguava]

So I will begin this thread by saying that I used to use mdma and trip on various psychedelics quite frequently and I am 18, not proud of myself at all because i feel down and lethargic most of the time. My parents and my friends began to see changes in me and at first i just disregarded peoples opinions about me, probably because i was addicted to the way the drugs were making me feel. but now my eyes are open and i do not want to use again because of the way that it has hurt me. its hard for me to focus sometimes and my relationships with people are suffering because of it. I used to be happy and energetic but now i feel monotone. i feel like my life is slowly crumbling all around me and i just want to use again but i have been sober for 3 weeks now and im trying to feel better. has anyone else been thru a hard time like this? does it get better? how long? any advice for me? thank guys

 

[VitamaN]

yes I have been exactly where you are and you are kicking ass bud, you're 3 weeks sober.
the first 2 weeks are crucial .
the next 3 months are when significant brain changes will occur. This is information directly from my (award winning) doctor. Not from me...
This is from me : I have had the exact same brain fog and cravings you have. If you use again, you WILL regret it and it could damn sure be your downfall. You know this
So please stay true to yourself and STAY SOBER ...and when it feels like you can't do it, remember. YOU ARE DOING IT. You're doing it right now man.
Proper diet and exercise are imperative . I can't stress that enough. Make sure your blood pressure isnt too high before you start a work out program. Head up bud. You're doing well.

 

[Chatative]

Proper diet and exercise are imperative . I can't stress that enough.

I can't stress it enough either... regardless of whether you are using substances or not, diet & exercise can have quite a large impact on your mental health. Just getting those things right will help aid your recovery a lot.

You don't even have to do particularly vigorous exercise; even a 30 minute walk every day will do wonders for you, not just because of the exercise but the fresh air too. If you are up to it though, running is particularly good.

I don't think anyone can really give you a definitive timescale... it really depends on your brain chemistry & just how heavy your use was. Just keep moving forwards & you will get there.

 

[happyguava]

yes I have been exactly where you are and you are kicking ass bud, you're 3 weeks sober.
the first 2 weeks are crucial .
the next 3 months are when significant brain changes will occur. This is information directly from my (award winning) doctor. Not from me...
This is from me : I have had the exact same brain fog and cravings you have. If you use again, you WILL regret it and it could damn sure be your downfall. You know this
So please stay true to yourself and STAY SOBER ...and when it feels like you can't do it, remember. YOU ARE DOING IT. You're doing it right now man.
Proper diet and exercise are imperative . I can't stress that enough. Make sure your blood pressure isnt too high before you start a work out program. Head up bud. You're doing well.

thanks for the kinds words man i appreciate it! I skateboarded today for 3 hours to get some exercise and i felt great after, its also a great way to help with the anxiety thats been thrown at me since ive been sober. school has just been really tough...because no one really knows what im going through and my anxiety gets bad sometimes when im sitting in the classroom and then i have to step out. ive just got to focus on these next few months and i know everything will be all good .