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Posted by rjlockhart on January 14, 2006, at 22:44:56
I almost went crazy
That feeling of Exhileration, wittiness, stableness, and confidence.
I have looked over myself and looked again, I need to have mind over matter for this.
This is ripping me up. I am going to put a stop to this. NOW.
I have taken prescription amphetamine for 10 years, I am going to a out patient hospital for chemical depedency, which my doctor does not know about, I AM going to solve this, what ever the outcome.
I know amphetamine's harsh effects, i know what it makes you feel like the next day. Lifeless, and i have been to the extreme to where its like "blur", its horrible.
10 years.... i cant belive it. I want to know what its like "free", and adapt to without medication.
Posted by vbAgent on January 15, 2006, at 17:47:20
In reply to Intense craving for Amphetamine, posted by rjlockhart on January 14, 2006, at 22:44:56
> I almost went crazy
>
> That feeling of Exhileration, wittiness, stableness, and confidence.
>
> I have looked over myself and looked again, I need to have mind over matter for this.
>
> This is ripping me up. I am going to put a stop to this. NOW.
>
> I have taken prescription amphetamine for 10 years, I am going to a out patient hospital for chemical depedency, which my doctor does not know about, I AM going to solve this, what ever the outcome.
>
> I know amphetamine's harsh effects, i know what it makes you feel like the next day. Lifeless, and i have been to the extreme to where its like "blur", its horrible.
>
> 10 years.... i cant belive it. I want to know what its like "free", and adapt to without medication.
>
>Hi rjlockhart, what's up? Would you say that you have a problem staying on track with following the prescribing directions? - Is this the reason you aren't telling your doctor? Maybe you're letting guilt over taking prescription drugs get the better of you? Sometimes I get carried away with self-reproach and feel guilty about taking the controlled drugs that I'm prescribed (Adderall & Lunesta). When this happens I remind myself that they're prescribed and I'm being too hard on myself. Keep yourself busy & get involved in healthy distractions to stop yourself from unnecessary worrying...
Anyway, if I may make a suggestion, it is to keep the lines of communication open with your doctor &/or therapist. I'm sure they'll be receptive to setting up a gradual withdrawal plan or prescribing a substitute medication IF YOU ASK. Well, best of luck to you. Whatever happens you'll have made the right decision for yourself. Please don't think that I'm trying to deter you from getting help. Trust your gut instinct. I am simply letting you know there are other options. See you around babble. Peace...
Posted by shasling on January 15, 2006, at 21:26:30
In reply to Re: Intense craving for Amphetamine, posted by vbAgent on January 15, 2006, at 17:47:20
> > I almost went crazy
> >
> > That feeling of Exhileration, wittiness, stableness, and confidence.
> >
> > I have looked over myself and looked again, I need to have mind over matter for this.
> >
> > This is ripping me up. I am going to put a stop to this. NOW.
> >
> > I have taken prescription amphetamine for 10 years, I am going to a out patient hospital for chemical depedency, which my doctor does not know about, I AM going to solve this, what ever the outcome.
> >
> > I know amphetamine's harsh effects, i know what it makes you feel like the next day. Lifeless, and i have been to the extreme to where its like "blur", its horrible.
> >
> > 10 years.... i cant belive it. I want to know what its like "free", and adapt to without medication.
> >
> >
>
> Hi rjlockhart, what's up? Would you say that you have a problem staying on track with following the prescribing directions? - Is this the reason you aren't telling your doctor? Maybe you're letting guilt over taking prescription drugs get the better of you? Sometimes I get carried away with self-reproach and feel guilty about taking the controlled drugs that I'm prescribed (Adderall & Lunesta). When this happens I remind myself that they're prescribed and I'm being too hard on myself. Keep yourself busy & get involved in healthy distractions to stop yourself from unnecessary worrying...
>
> Anyway, if I may make a suggestion, it is to keep the lines of communication open with your doctor &/or therapist. I'm sure they'll be receptive to setting up a gradual withdrawal plan or prescribing a substitute medication IF YOU ASK. Well, best of luck to you. Whatever happens you'll have made the right decision for yourself. Please don't think that I'm trying to deter you from getting help. Trust your gut instinct. I am simply letting you know there are other options. See you around babble. Peace...*** I agree, gradual withdrawal sounds like what you're looking for. That is a long time to be on amph. Unfortunately it is a borrow drug. All that confidence and wittiness is paid for later with "lifeless, horrible blur". 10 years is long time to be doing that. I agree, please discuss with the doctor.
Good luck. You won't always feel like you do now. It will get better.
Posted by Paulbwell on February 5, 2006, at 0:33:10
In reply to Intense craving for Amphetamine, posted by rjlockhart on January 14, 2006, at 22:44:56
> I almost went crazy
>
> That feeling of Exhileration, wittiness, stableness, and confidence.
>
> I have looked over myself and looked again, I need to have mind over matter for this.
>
> This is ripping me up. I am going to put a stop to this. NOW.
>
> I have taken prescription amphetamine for 10 years, I am going to a out patient hospital for chemical depedency, which my doctor does not know about, I AM going to solve this, what ever the outcome.
>
> I know amphetamine's harsh effects, i know what it makes you feel like the next day. Lifeless, and i have been to the extreme to where its like "blur", its horrible.
>
> 10 years.... i cant belive it. I want to know what its like "free", and adapt to without medication.
>
>Hi Matt
What dose were you scripted, I know? you are on 40mgs Dexedrine?-did you use higher doses than this, to chase a high? I take a stim and know what you speak of.
Get back dude-peace
Cheers dude!
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