Posted by Dee on October 2, 1999, at 16:46:46
In reply to Re: effects of going off ativan!, posted by Noa on October 1, 1999, at 23:16:44
I haven't hear of any permanent damage on e. either. I wouldn't worry too much of that. I struggled with same question after long term crystal meth use, an I've found that what I assumed was neurological damage was merely withdrawal symptoms. This is my experience: After severe drug abuse it takes years before you are back to normal. It was only after a year clean that I could clearly see that there is a lot more to recover.
Second point that I wanted to make is that even if there is physical damage to the brain, that doesn't mean your faculties are damaged permanently. There is a very good back up mechanism in our heads - if a part of the brain is damaged, other parts will take over these function. This is how for instance people who have been paralyzed after a stroke can fully recover.
DeeP.S. You will be hearing much less from me for a time, I hope. I am over my present low - which I cleverly discussed as a casual babble never mentioning I was down. I've been hiding in my house for a week now, you guys have been my only contact with the world. Thanx. Gotta go, there's a Saturday nite waiting for me (of course it scares me... but!)
Dee
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