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When coming down from meth, are people
"Mean as hell"?
| RobinW |
When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
First of all, I just want
to thank everyone for all the advice you gave before. I can't
sit here a lot because I don't want to "push her buttons". what
is with the CRANKY as HELL thing. Is she coming down like she
said or is she on it? her bedroom door is locked and I don't
even know if she is here or not. she kept trying to leave again
last night and finally at midnight I woke up again and she was
out here saying she was staying home. I know she wants to get
off of it but she told a friend she doesn't know how. she
doesn't like talking about rehab. Which i think is a bad
beginning. she needs help but wont get it. like you say, history
will repeat it's self with out the help. I'm scared.
so when people are coming down are you mean as hell or what? |
| Replies... |
sierra
Nights2 |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Worse than mean as he$$.
When my son was coming down, I left. |
| RobinW |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
that's what I want to
do...YIKES!!!! she has this awesome friend that is sticking to
her. even he said she is mean but he loves her and wants the OLD
ashley back. she is this amazing, sweet, happy person without
that crap. her smile lights up any room. I wish you all could
see a pic of her. man i love her so much and want my daughter
back. but this monster wow! don't even tell me this last for
ever...LOL |
sierra
Nights2 |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
No, I don't think it last
forever. I've seen to many success stories here.
Actually, I think my son is not using now. |
| RobinW |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
I'm so happy to hear that
sierra...
and happy to hear it won't last too long either. |
| Loraura |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Yes, Mean as hell. Tired
as hell. Then comes the hungry as hell.
After 3-5 days of mostly sleeping and eating, it's my opinion
that then is prime time to get to SOME kind of recovery help.
Yes, they will still be extremely uncomfortable, grouchy,
tired... but, they can possibly function long enough to get in
the car and go somewhere.
If rehab isn't an option, then Narcotics Anonymous might be.
They will understand how the addict is feeling at that point in
their sobriety. LIKE CRAP! |
| RobinW |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Hi Loraura, I don't see
her tired. she fell a sleep in the chair for 5 min. woke up and
stayed up. i don't know what time she went to bed, or if someone
brought her something or even if she is in her room. :( |
wanab
clean |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Hey Robin....she'll crash
promise. Take advantage of that. My mom sat and just watched me
for hours when I fell asleep. But trust me I was mean. She may
not sleep well for a while. Yes she will be mean as hell. If
mean is even the right word. I was a super WITCH with a B for a
good week and then on occasion while feigning from there. But it
will get better. Good Luck! I hope everything works out for you! |
| RobinW |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
OK, thank you... well,
she is in her room. so she did sleep. i had to wake her up to
let her dog out. you know how much i hated doing that right?????
but at least I know she was in there. It is so very hard
watching her go through this but i can take it. i just want her
better. i want you all better. my neighbor is a meth addict for
8 years. she is so/was so pretty. she went to rehab and now is
back. I'm told she looks GREAT and is happy and wants to help
others. I think the best advice is from former users. Thank you
all and god bless you.
remember you are all worth it.
we are all worth it. |
| Sfj |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Sometimes it gets worse
before it gets better.
That doesn’t seem too encouraging does it?
But take heart, the good times will return – eventually.
Family members who think that as soon as an addict quits using
must realize this. It will get worse, not better, for quite
awhile. The only thing that will get better right away is the
consistency of the problems. The problems will be there all day
everyday and they will be severe, all day every day. When your
addict was using, there were alternating periods of good and
bad, up and down, energy and lethargy. But in recovery you won’t
have to deal with the inconsistencies – it will be bad all the
time. Constant chronic use of methamphetamine causes a
biological change, a basic molecular change in the addict’s
central nervous system and brain such that it requires meth to
be anywhere normal. The brain becomes absolutely dependent on
the stimulation that meth provides in order to function. When
withdrawal occurs, serious problems are guaranteed to follow for
a considerable amount of time.
Some people are concerned about things getting better instantly.
In recovery, that is virtually impossible. Quitting using is
barely the beginning. Just because someone quits, doesn't mean
things are suddenly going to improve. Often it is just the
opposite. |
| Loraura |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
Quote:
Just because someone quits, doesn't
mean things are suddenly going to improve. Often it is just
the opposite.
Excellent way of putting it, SFJ!
If things got BETTER as soon as they quit, they would have quit
along time ago! It was the fact that things got worse that kept
them using. |
blue
rain141 |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
My addict is going
through the "mean" come down right now. After screaming at the
computer for freezing on him he insisted that I make the
computer do this on purpose! As usual, I left just as he was
winding up for the real screaming. He appeared at my car as I
pulled out of the driveway to let me know that I am a @#%$ and
not invited to his birthday dinner.
I hate to admit it but sometimes I prefer him on drugs... at
least then he stays out of my way and fakes happy. |
| FSOAB |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
I remember when I liked
my other half with a quick fix.. After so many of them I
wanted more though.. I finally told him that I am tired of
chopped steak and will be looking for Prime Rib... You can
yell, scream, ignore, threaten all you want... I simply turn and
say, Nope! I said Prime Rib... Do I stutter? |
| Sfj |
Re: When coming down from meth, are people "Mean as hell"?
To bluerain,
Quote:
I hate to admit it but sometimes I
prefer him on drugs...
That is a very appropriate comment. It
makes a great deal of sense.
When a user is on meth, he is stimulated, he feels good due to
the dopamine, seratonin, norepinephrine etc. doing their thing.
He feels good, therefore he is more fun to be around.
Another reason why many women are attracted to men who use meth.
They are (at least initially) sexier, more confident, alert, and
active. Many women find those attributes desirable. |
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Out of Control coming off Meth?
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