Is recovery from a meth addiction possible? It’s a different beast-it has me thinking I can’t function unless I am stimulated. I’ll set a sober date and last about 1-2 months. Then, without much thought, I pick it up again.
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Yes, Lucy💯!!!
I can think of 2 friends from the early 2000s who kicked meth. One may have done a transfer of addiction as I reflect on it. But the other friend did not they tried treatment that didn't stick. I know they changed friend grouping around that time.
I’m in the same boat , still in the early 30 day recovery period and fresh out of rehab as of yesterday and my cravings are through the roof.
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Yes it is!! I am 19 months and 10 days and it is incredibly hard but it is possible and the days I think about it or get cravings are few and far between. It took time and real dedication to wanna get better though cuz the early months are hard to find that energy or motivation to do much of anything at all but I forced myself to go to meetings everyday and the days I couldn't make it I did virtual ones and I put together a great support system of people that have been through it and made it to the other side and I really needed that. I can't even count how many times I called someone at 2am in a panic and they were always there to talk to me and keep me grounded. And now today I work in a rehab and help others find their way and I sponsor multiple people and I'm the one that answers their calls in the middle of the night just like others did for me. I promise you it is possible
Thank you food sharing. Definitely provided me with some hope.
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For sho!
Ive been in rehab the past 60 days and got to know 4 ppl in the facility for meth. They had at least gotten through the first week or two and came over to the residential side. None have left either so all of their prognosises look good. They would tell you to watch out for that appetite returning. I gained 35 lbs in rehab this time 
Good luck to ya
I got over 21 months clean from Meth and Fentanyl. It's not easy, but if you put in the work it's definitely possible.
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Over 13 years without tweaking. Lol. Alcohol was my go to, 7-8 drinks in I would have uncontrollable urges to do meth. Then the days of misery that follow. Started back when we called it BikerCrank. The desire left with the desire to drink. When I surrendered and worked the 12 step program. I haven’t taken apart a new tv thinking I can make it work better in years. Lol
Set a sober date of 5pm TODAY. Then, 5AM tomorrow. Then 5PM tomorrow... Get some clean and sober friends. Not just people who don't use, actual addicts who knows where you're coming from. Get to NA/AA ASAP and cathart.
I am sure this is what everyone says, but I never tweaked. Never made a simple task never ending. Never obsessively vacuumed the front yard at 3 am. I honestly felt that, when I was high, I was feeling and acting and experiencing everything as “normal people” do. More often than not, I was told by, not only ushered, but sober people alike, that I handled it very well. I had rules I followed and never once broke one. Other than the toll on my body and the infections that landed me in the hospital for a week, I felt normal and happy, which isn’t my normal disposition.
What kinds of motivation? I am going on two years. I smoked for five months until switching to slamming. It’s a long story but within a month of slamming, I was doing full 1cc shots to the neck. I have since slowed down.
1cc shots to the neck resulting in infection but yet you feel you were “ok or Normal” on it?? What rules were you able to maintain? Maybe seeing a doctor? People do have legit issues with brain function. ADHD is treated with doctor prescribed meds like amphetamine. But doctor or professional diagnosis needed first. I never slammed, snorted mostly. And once tweaked but over the years ended up completely isolated when high. This thing gets worse, never ever better….
I don’t disagree that I had a problem. Or that it would inevitably get worse. The rules I had were…
- sleep no mater what after 30
Hours
-eat at least two meals a day no matter what - hydrate
- keep circle small
- be honest about how much I’m doing. Don’t hide
- don’t trap
- don’t sell my stuff for it
- maintain relationships
- stop if I lose my car or apartment because of using
- don’t learn to hit myself
- no one can hit me if they haven’t slept in 24 hours, just slammed or are drunk.
The infections were skin infections on my hands and arms from misses. I know I sound ridiculous. Truth be told I lost my car, it was stolen, so I have been trying to stop. I got social when high. Not much isolating beyond the normal…
You can do it! I'm in the same position and got 8 months last year. Hold out for it with hope, but don't beat yourself up too hard when you slip. Eventually it'll stick if you want it to and are willing enough
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I know the studies on it show it more difficult than anything especially long time users but it’s totally possible. Hang in there!!!
“Controlled using”. Your being open and honest!! That is indispensable in recovery. You got this !!
thank you for the no giving me grief for choosing harm reduction for the time being!
Yes, I’m living proof that it’s possible. It takes perseverance.
May I ask you a question, either on the post or in a private message?
Sure, I’m open about my recovery.