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Question 4 any 1 that quit IV use or has tried to.

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It's not absolutely necessary to share my story in order to ask my question. If anyone thinks I should not have then I apologize for that decision. I will separate the two to make it easy for those who only want to address my question. I have been clean for 7 months from using Opiates, and this week makes 5 months clean from Amphetamines also. I had already tried Amphets when I stopped using Opiates and it was less than a month before it was like I'd basically traded bad habits. Even though I was using less often I knew I had not accomplished anything worthwhile. I tried something that so far has become the best way found to ensure I avoid relapsing with either.


This is probably going to seem strange. If anyone says it's foolish or unadvised that would easily be a valid argument, and even if much more severe words were chosen it'd probably still be true. I started to go through almost all the same motions I did when I used. Though I walk a different direction, I go nearly the same distance as I would to get it. When I get back I prepare my station the same way. I make up a shot but just use water, and introduce it. Then close my eyes and try to relax every part of me for a few minutes. Tidy up the same way. The final step is a couple hours doing things that require paying little or no attention too. Has anyone tried that or something similar? I am curious if there is any information as well. I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction to find one or more sources of such. It's possible that I'm just really strange and the majority of those who read this are going to simply have a good laugh or shake their heads a bit before they continue on. I have pretty thick skin so I don't mind hearing some criticism or opinions about this prevention method if such is given with good intent. Thanks a whole lot for giving up the time it took to read this. Also a big Thank You to any who decides to weigh in on the subject, regardless of what things might be said about it.

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SubconShushQuack
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Your not the first person to have an addiction to the needle that's for sure. I guess as long as your being sterile with your prep then its really not too big a deal is it?
 
I guess if that's what works for you. Being a recovered IV h user myself, that would not work for me. It would be like picking a scab over and over instead of letting it turn into a scar.
 
I'm sorry about that Captain, I was trying ask if doing this is weird or kind of normal for some people. I should have just said "Is it weird to shoot up plain water to take care of cravings?" since that would've been much shorter and made sense. Also I didn't realize this had to be approved until I looked for an answer so I submitted it twice, and the twin is in Other Drugs. Not sure if this is the best way to let someone know, but it's my fault so I feel like it's my responsibility and this is worth a try at least. Edit: Well I realized sending a message made more sense just now so I did. I meant to send one to both of you but after I sent one to cj the site said I need to wait
 
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Oh, yeah it's not weird, people do it. It won't remove the cravings in my experience. It just makes you more frustrated.

You'll have to be able to let go of the desire, even though it seems impossible. I'm really impressed with myself because I gave it up, and I was 100% obsessed with the needle.

Do you have a support network? Perhaps drugs that cannot be injected, which are less addictive? <3
 
I agree with captain that shooting water will escalate your cravings. Your also putting yourself at risk for no real reason. No matter how sterile you try to be there is always a real chance of ending up with endocarditis or some other complication. I would really encourage you to stop. This is how I stopped shooting drugs. First I threw out all my rigs, spoons, ect. The idea is to put as many barriers between you and a rig as possible. You also need to find a different way to deal with cravings when they happen. If you make it through the first 10 minutes of a craving and take your mind off the obsession it will subside. In the larger sense the more times you have a craving and don't shoot up the easier it will become.

Don't let this pull you back into shooting real drugs though. You are doing well and almost stable it sounds like once you get this under control you will be in a good position to move on with your life. I really wish you the best.

CJ
 
Captain.Heroin said:
Oh, yeah it's not weird, people do it. It won't remove the cravings in my experience. It just makes you more frustrated.
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1000% This ^

The fixation with the needle definitely becomes a big part of the addiction from my experience. I personally don't like to shoot up plain water for the exact reason that it just gets me more frustrated. The ritual of it is definitely satisfying in its own way, but I'd need the whole effect if I'm even gonna boot up.
 
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