Meth Addiction & Recovery Support Group
Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Methamphetamine is highly psychologically addictive. Like most stimulants, large doses of methamphetamine can result in a strong feeling of euphoria at the expense of physical fatigue and a strong "come-down" as the drug's effect wears off.
I started using meth last year, but for the past 2 months ive been using almost every day. I've gotten to the point where im able to sleep and eat making it much easier to hide my addition. I want to stop, but just dont know how. I cant go to rehab cause no one knows of my addition and i have no isurance. Can someone give me some tips on how to stop?
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Yes there are tons going to those meetings that are being forced to, stay away from those that don't seem like they are there for the right reason. But most of all tell someone right away.
Let that be your first step then get to AA or NA.
ANd yes you do NOT need insurance, start calling around to see if they (rehab) has a bed. If they do not they will put you on a waiting list. Then YOU call every day until you get in it.
if your first meeting to na/aa seems like it isn't for you, trust your instincts. if the people seem like sheep you bah and bahh the same ol' shit, stay away. i am very anti-12 step programs. a higher power will not help you quit. you will...with or without a higher power as they say. "meeting your higher power half-way" puts the weight on you. in other words, it's all about what you do. don't let anyone tell you that you are powerless over your addiction. if you were, you'd have 0% chance to recover. i'm sorry to tell you that the only thing that's worked for me is you find a healthier addiction...perhaps start with one that is legal at least...and less expensive. meth is the hardest drug it was for me to quit, but i've only used twice in the last year. it's not impossible. of course panic attacks caused me to stop. you'd be blessed if you were to get a panic attack every time you used b/c you would be horrified to use meth again. but most people i know do not get them. i feel bad for them.
last thing he/she needs is to blow up her/her house or get acid burns through the skin. or get caught. very serious stuff.
2.) Rehab is great....but most people need more than usual 6 days for first timers. However, it is one of the first steps. They will give you tools to cope, but most importantly....they will help you detox.
3.) If rehab is not an option....it's very expensive when there is no insurance (I'm still paying off my sons bills), and even if you do go to rehab, it's important to get involved in a NA (narcotics anonymous) group. You can find these at your local chapter of AA or on the web.
4.) You must COMMIT... you must set your mind to the fact that you need to stop and don't look for reasons to not seek treatment and help. The slow painful death from meth will be much worse than any excuse to not quit
5.) You MUST change your surroundings. Meaning....be with friends who don't use.....stay away from old places that will trigger cravings....don't listen to music that you listened to while getting high (this is a trigger too as well as movies, TV shows, etc..) and when cravings come....and they will....get emotional support. This is where NA can really help or a sober friend as well. There are other ways to work on cravings...check my site below.
6.) As well, since I have lived through this awful 5 year addiction with my son....I have started a website for addicts. There you will find practical information I have learned on this journey. I am always researching new information, as even though he has been clean for 1 year now, it is always an ongoing battle with addiction.
You will find my site here:http://theaddictsattic.blogspot.com/
Reaching for help is the first step. Bravo for you! It won't be easy...but you probably already know that. Be determined, lean on and find out who are your TRUE friends...because I'm sure you'll lose some along the way and you Need to loose your drug buddies.... As well, lean on your higher power...whatever or homever that is for you.
Hang in there....You can do it..... and if you need a sounding board...I'm here.
Get the closest person to you that you trust, that will not judge, and will be able to dedicate a few days to you! Once you have that person, you have to tell them everything! And I mean everything! And if that person will still sit by your bed and help you go through Detox, then you chose wisely. Go through you detox and tell your friend that your emotions will be like a roller coaster and that you may say things that will hurt their feelings and emotions, but you don't mean it because it's the drug. Your friend won't be there to tend to your every need, because you will still have to care for your "self". That friend will be there in the case of dyer need and to assure that there is no more use and that you don't give in to temptation.
My friend sits here nodding in approval.....And this is what i'm doing as we speak. Good luck!