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What are the signs of using Meth?
worried
sick |
What are the signs of
using meth?
I
have a major concern as a parent and will try and make this
short. My daughter has two little kids, divorced and hooked up
with a known user in the past, he hits her and hits the walls,
my oldest grand daughter tells everything. My daughter is now a
mere 100 lbs and that would be losing about 40 or more in the
last 3 months. Her behavior is avoidance now, real close nit
family and when confronted with her sunglasses on in the house,
she get angry and leaves, so I don't see her unless I hunt her
down. She just got fired from her job, lost her phone and isn't
paying her rent. Any in put at all would be greatly
appreciated....worried mom.... |
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Tender
hearts
KS |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Whether she's using or not, I don't know. Those kids need to be
taken out of that situation ASAP. If he isn't beating on them
yet, he will.
Chances are, she'll end up dead eventually, most likely from him
beating on her. The cycle of abuse only worsens with time. Add
drugs to the equation, and you have tragedy in the works.
I am a survivor of addiction and domestic abuse. No one ever
stood up for my daughter. Please intervene for those kids' sake.
Please. |
imlost
inky |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Sorry Mom but it sure sounds like a drug problem of some kind.
At the very least it is an abusive home.
With your daughter being an adult, I am afraid there really
isn't anything you can do to make her quit.
You can however take steps to protect your grandchildren.
Have you considered contacting CPS or asking your daughter if
they can stay with you for awhile, just until she gets back on
her feet?
Even without meth in the picture, it isn't healthy for the kids
to be in that situation. No child wants to see their mom getting
hit on.
You can't protect her, she is grown, but you can protect the
children.
Dopamine/Meth/Brain
info
Loraura has some real good info as well.
Stick around Mom, you are not alone.
I am sorry your family is going through this. You've come to the
right place for support. |
scared
ma |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Hey
Hon, I don't know your daughter, but I have a 20 year old son
(addict). I would be willing to bet you money that I would have
to borrow she is doing METH.....
I am so sorry, she sounds like a typical user. My son is not
using right now I don't think but when he was.....
He would destroy things in his house, avoid my family, would not
hold down a job, lost a lot of weight, was pale as ashes, meth
sores (he said were fever blisters on his face). He could become
very violent. Anything you said to him was the wrong thing.
Get those kids out of that home if there is anyway you can.
I am so sorry, I will be praying for your family. Scaredma |
| Sfj |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Some addicts become exceptionally skillful at hiding use. I
remember I would do things that only non-users would do, in
order to hide my meth use. Typical meth addict behavior can be
easily spotted, so some of us would behave in deliberately
deceptive manners. Things like yawning (faked), complaining
about starving to death, (faked) complaining about being
exhausted, (faked) acting fatigued, (faked) giggling, (faked)
You get the picture.
Some addicts get an extra thrill out of being able to “get by
with it.”
Another thrill is “I got over on them.”
Or
“I’m cool, see what I can get away with?”
These things are real and some addicts take this activity to a
high level of refinement.
Signs of meth use:
1. Lack of sleep, 2. Lack of appetite, 3. Nervous twitching, 4.
Blaming others, 5. Grinding teeth, 6. Clenching jaw, 7. Seldom
smile, 8. Avoid family and normal friends, 9. Unable to be
responsible, 10. Dental and skin health gets worse. 11.
Abnormally high amounts of energy, 12. Paranoia 13. Obsessive
perverse sexual behavior, 14. Enlarged pupils, 15. Tweaking
Those are among the most common.
Ninety per cent of meth addicts suffer from pain of feeling
extreme loneliness.
Meth use is like taking out a huge loan on future happiness and
pleasure, with incredibly high interest rates and no grace
period.
Please consider the following,
Stopping meth often results in:
1. Being excessively tired and sleepy 2. Being very depressed,
3. Feeling lonely, 4 Feeling fat and gaining weight 5. Lack of
Ambition, Inspiration and Motivation (A-I-M), 5. No sex drive,
6. Feelings of despair 7.Possible suicidal thoughts.
Here’s what you can do:
1. Get as much info as you can
2. Develop a plan
3. Seek professional help
4. Realize the truthful limitations
5. Most importantly - Trust God
6. Discard any notion that there is an easy magic answer.
Gambling Addicts can't understand Porn Addicts, Porn Addicts
can't understand Compulsive Shoplifters, Compulsive Shoplifters
can't understand Overeaters, Overeaters can't understand Drug
Addicts, Drug Addicts can't understand Bulimics and Anorexics,
and so on. Meth addicts, are by far, the most difficult to
understand. That is because methamphetamine changes the natural
biology and molecular structure in the central nervous system,
the brain. A meth addict’s brain has been altered compared to
normal brains. But don’t give up. Most meth addicts can and do
recover.
We meth addicts will stop when the pain of continued use exceeds
the fear of withdrawal.
Please visit my website:
How Meth
Addicts Think and Feel
Do's and
Don'ts |
danimal
55 |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Regardless of what she tells you, she's using...a lot.
You have described the classic signs of meth addiction.
Sfj's site can help you understand this and hopefully keep your
sanity as there is little you can do to un-hook your daughter,
but there is a lot you can do for yourself and your
grandchildren in terms of heart ache and emotional grief.
She hasn't "lost" anything...she has given it all away, so don't
give her a red cent, it WILL be spent on dope.
Guaranteed! Nothing is more important to her at this point.
Logic has no place in her world now, more dope is the theme.
The kids safety is the paramount concern now, followed by *your*
sanity. Saving your daughter should be left up to the recovery
pros that are'nt emotionally attached, they can read through the
BS and denial and hopefully make recovery attractive. Until then
things will only get worse.
At 100 lbs. your daughter is in serious trouble, the outwardly
signs merely indicate the tragic damage being done internally.
Get the kids out! They are paying the highest price for their
Mothers insanity.
Be here, these wonderful people offer amazing support and
compassion. 24/7...free |
scared
ma |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
I
felt like I had to help my son. I still buy him food at times
but I do not give him any money. |
wendy
sun
shine |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
I
am sorry you are going through this. Please find out if you can
let the kids stay with you or a close family member for a while.
It is not fair for them to have to go thru this. Please keep us
posted on what you do. There is a lot of great people who have
been where you are and are great to lean on.
Again...Realize that your first priority should be to
your grand kids!
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. (( Hugs)) |
Terry
Ca |
Re: What are the signs of using meth?
Ditto
Sorry your family is going through this hell. If I could only
wave a magic wand and make everything better.
If removing the children is not going to occur then consider
child abuse prevention agencies where families are assisted
BEFORE child abuse occurs Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention
Centers or ck out Catholic Charities. Families are not charged
for their help nor made to attend any organized religions etc. A
mentor actually comes into the home of the family being helped
(This is Nonprofit agencies). If I knew the state you lived in I
can help you find the closest center. |
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Signs of using Meth?
What using signs should I look for in a meth addict?
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