Congrats on deciding to get clean... It takes a lot of courage and work to get it done and you sound real motivated, so this is yours!!!
All the best
Hey, you definitely have the tone of someone who is serious. I was strung out on methadone, but addiction is addiction. It's been the hardest most rewarding part of my life so far. It took a long time for me to believe I would ever be able to say this, but the best part of my life is right now. I've had some really wild and crazy good times, but my hope and inspiration have returned, that is what drives me from within myself. I'm just telling you this to let you know, vent, whimper or rejoice here. The people here, between all of us, have been exactly where you are through the whole thing. Don't be shy, glad you found our community. The more the merrier. Keep us posted.
Well I guess not all shoes fits the same..I was on coke/crank in the 70-80s and walked away and did not experienced bad w/ds at all..Of course I was very Young. It was the Methadone and the other meds that got me so hooked and afraid of w/ds..The w/ds lasted a long time and the mental came in about 7-8 months later. The Benzo was not my DOC but the w/d from it is why it did take so long.
Please make sure you do not do this alone..Hit some meetings because there is a lot of people who have come off of that drug. I did read and see a pic of a Brain that was on crank for a long ash time..The brain looked like Swiss cheese..Speaking of the Brain, this is a Brain disease, so the more you learn all you can the better you will understand..I wish you the best.
Bless
"I have been using coke for over 25 yrs now and this stuff has been kicking my *** really BAD.. it feels good to hear stories from others on there trails and tribulations with their drug of choice."
I had a terrible IV Cocaine habit in the 80's and it was the hardest thing to come off from a mental standpoint of anything I've ever done. Far worse in it's own way than opiates or even benzos in regard to the crushing depression that came with it.
I don't want to get too graphic, but it led me to the edge of suicide and the only thing that kept me from it was the thought of how it would have effected my mother to find me.
Best of luck.
Congratulations on your 1st day, your doing a wonderful thing for yourself !!!
Prayers man. You can do this. Just think positively and congrats to being on the road.
Good Work..Now keep it up. It does take some Life Style Changes. This disease is a Life Long one and I do find it much harder for us who have used most of our Life. LOTS to know about this disease and LOTS of work to keep it in remission. Just remember to keep that Armour on against this Disease at all times.
Also you have 2 post going on..Try to stick to one and we can follow better..OK?? It seems to be slow out here, but do keep in touch and let us know how it goes for you..Come back and talk if you are having some hard times..The SUPPORT here is just a Blessing.
Bless
Vickie