Man... I read all these posts, on another app; people with the same amount of clean time as me saying 'I feel amazing...and my life is getting better..."...I don't mean to compare myself to others, but....Am I the odd one, or something???? I feel like TERRIBLE, most days, no energy, lack of motivation/interest, etc...its ROUGH right now..Anyone on here been through the whole Crystal Meth detox and came out on the other side, feeling better?? I'm looking for the "light at the end of the tunnel", I just can't see it yet..
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I haven’t been thru the crystal meth detox, but all I can say is that everybody’s body is different and will process all of this differently. The light exists, you just have to keep going to find it. Maybe writing down everything you’re grateful for will help you feel a little better temporarily atleast. Well wishes 
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I didn’t go thru the detox but I went to prison and they were supposed to help me when I got out.. staying at a halfway house where they were supposed to help me get my social security back.. Medicaid and Medicare.. foodstamps.. help me find a place to live.. but of course when I came out Covid was everywhere and nobody did anything for me..!! I came home and moved right back where I was when I went to jail.. next door to my junkie brother and sister.. and it gets worse everyday.. they both get crazier every day..!! I’ve been trying to find a place to move but the government won’t help anyone unless you’re the right color or an illegal.. I’m a senior citizen and can’t get any help at all.. so I understand a lot about what you’re saying.. life doesn’t change just because you’re clean and sober..!! It’s hard.. but it’s better than dealing with life as a junkie..!!
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Thank you, Jen, yes I did a gratitude list and it helped...ty for your suggestions 
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Thank you, Jan, at least somebody understands the struggle...now I don't feel so alone..I hope your situation improves...its tough out there 
I here you been there, I used everyday for 2 yrs. I did detox on my own. Everyday I asked God to take away the withdrawals. Pleading with him. Rest Rest Rest eat and try to nurture your body back to a. New way of living, trust me when they say One day at a time, sometimes it’s 15 min at a time. It gets better it gets easier. Have faith. Get plugged into meetings get a sponsor work the program. Surround yourself with positive people. The promises due come true. Miracles do happen every day. Trust the process 
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Thank you, Cindy! 
Thank you, everyone, that left a comment...I really appreciate the feedback!
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Your very welcome 
Remember find a hobby something that interest you. Journal that’s always good. I cook I crochet 
I love to read, puzzles before you know it you will have so much peace in your life. I’m praying for you.
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Some of us are sicker than others which only means a recovery is different
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Fear of going back keeps you safe. Stay clear of ppl in early recovery that wear a cape of amazing. It's probably not true.
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Fortunately I didn't have to withdraw from Meth, but we're all in the same boat here. Nice work on reaching out!
I know exactly where you're coming from... I was a hardcore crystal and fentanyl addict and I been clean for 19 months and still go through it. Everyone's a little different and I find it really easy to get caught in that cycle of comparing my life and recovery to those around me at times... I see people come to meetings with nice cars and talking about how great their lives have been and it makes me question what I'm doing wrong. But we can't do that. Everyone's body and everyone's situation is a little different and some of us have very real mental health disorders and need psychiatric help as well. I find that practicing daily gratitude as soon as I wake up really does help a lot along with having a few good friends in recovery to vent too that are either going through it or have been through it. Try new and different things too because self-care is important but it may find time to find something that you enjoy and helps take your mind off things. Anhedonia is common for people in recovery so it can take time to start finding enjoyment in things. Just keep trying and don't give up. I added you as a friend feel free to reach out if you ever need someone to talk to 
Looking back shows me what to take from my experiences and what to leave behind. It also shows what a good time it was to stop. I got A LOT of gifts that remain to this day.
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Takes time for your brain to heal I was in the fog almost 2yrs before I really started to feel better
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Some who say they feel good are just on a cloud as we old timers call it.
They will fall off of the cloud soon just be thankful your clean an sober TODAY.
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Recovery is still the same 12 steps think the next use through get to meetings get female only
Numbers remember how much pain your gone through to get clean it'll take awhile for you to get healthy
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I’ve got two years and I still feel like 
. Yeah some days are better than others, but this thing is tough… for me I have no family, no support, and it’s very hard to find friends my age who are sober. Things gotta get better eventually tho right?! 
Ty for the comment, Dustin, Congratulations on your 19 months...thats HUGE! Are you starting to balance out a little, now, are you feeling better emotionally or mentally? Keep up the Amazing Work!
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