Drugs!

[Guest Dave7g]

I hope this thread won't get closed straight away as it may educate some of our younger viewers anyway!

 

Latley I have taken a shine to some pills and I am not happy about it, it;s just that tonight there were none available and I was annoyed. This is clearly my first step towards addiction I think. I am worried now.

 

I have never taken a hit from extasy or anything like that, but the pills I was given last week were HERBAL! I must insist that if you are offered these, 100% legal pills that can be purchased in a shop with no consequences, do NOT take them. It took me 3 days to get over the last batch which included a 29 hour sleep! (I did manage to miss the TNA ppv and some would say well done).

 

Now I feel I want more of them, yet I know how stupid it is, I am one who cannot under any circumstances smoke pot without puking for at least 10 hours (it really did happen once) I'm allergic to it. And I hate it.

 

My rant here is anti-drugs, but I want to know if any of you are in a similar boat, perhaps some advice on how to not be miserable when you cant get the very thing you vowed to never take again.

[Nimf 324]

I'm a chocaholic. Ok, don't laugh, seriously, if I go too long without it, I get the shakes. It's awful.

 

I'm definitely of the belief that some people have addictive persionalities and will find something to be addicted to-if it's herbal pills then try not to worry,they aren't going to do anywhere near as much harm as a hell of a lot of things out there! If you want to stop, try weaning yourself off them slowly-cold turkey can be a killer!!

[Guest Saz]

The trick to kicking addiction is the honest desire to stay clean, you really have to want to kick the addiction for any success.

 

It is Hard, I know it personally, I kicked nicotine, then I kicked food!

[Dead Crow 370]

Three things I learnt after taking a certain Class A...

 

a) It is nothing to be proud of (the certain drug, that is)

 

b) It's utter crap, does next to nothing and is not worth it at all. I haven't done it since.

 

c) I did it before going somewhere fun, i.e. a concert. By the time the comedown started, I was in the midst of watching a band I really enjoy, meaning that the subsequent depression afterwards was minimal to non-existant.

 

Basically, just keep your mind on other things and don't let it consume you. You're bigger than the pills and as long as you keep your head focused, eventually you'll just forget about them and function normally.

[Guest FreeSpirit]

From someone who smoked cannabis heavily for 11 years straight and saw it destroy my life firsthand, my only advice to you Dave is if you haven't got the willpower to stop taking the pills yourself, then get help before its too late.

 

Although you are at a very early stage, It does sound like you are turning into an addict, and the only person who can help yourself now is you.

[Guest Slim Jim]

If you want to stop, try weaning yourself off them slowly-cold turkey can be a killer!!

 

I would not agree with that, especially as they are only over the counter things. Just stop and slap yourself everytime you get the temptation.

[Ryan 188]

Here's an idea....dont do it in the first place! drugs addicts and people who take drugs have no one to blame but themselves.

[Guest Popsi]

Well thats helpful Mr P. He's not looking for someone to preach and tell him not to do it in the first place. He's looking for advice about what to do now.

[Ryan 188]

Well thats helpful Mr P. He's not looking for someone to preach and tell him not to do it in the first place. He's looking for advice about what to do now.

 

Dont buy them, yes its really that simple, dont get the money out of your pocket and give it to the crazy man with pills.

[Dead Crow 370]

Here's an idea....dont do it in the first place!.

 

Too late, idiot. Unhelpful, don't you think?

[Guest Anime Otaku]

I've managed to avoid taking addictive drugs so I'm not much good for advice but I hope you get through it ok, and yes Mr P is an unhelpful jerk.

What did you take so the rest of us know to avoid them?

[King 277]

Sorry to hear that Dave.

 

Just keep the head and try to concentrate on other things,I know it might be hard but you will get through it.

 

Oh and Perfect don't me a dumbass all your life.

[Guest FreeSpirit]

Just stop and slap yourself everytime you get the temptation.

 

You could slap yourself from now until Christmas, it still wouldn't stop someone avoiding temptation if they are already hooked.

[Paul 584]

Oh and Perfect don't me a dumbass all your life.

 

One of my fave typos ever. :lol

[Nimf 324]

One of my fave typos ever. :lol

:lol I didn't even notice until you said!!! :lol

[King 277]

Dam typos:lol

[Guest Al Stevens]

First off Dave dont worry i am addicted to Smoking, and i want to stop for my dad.

 

As Good2Go say if you dont think you have the will power yourself then seriousally go and get some help.

 

Oh and Mr P you my friend are a dumbass, would you go into a post about someone who has cancer and say "Well they brought it on to them selfs?" i dont think so. So unless you have good advice to give and not the stupid childish "Well dont do it" crap then stay clear of them.

[Guest Laffy]

I personally think the legal drugs are more adictive than canibis, the legal equivelent of this leaves you wanting more and the LSD equivelent gave my brother a really bad trip and scared him really badly how that is legal i will never know. Just wean yourself of slowly or if you have the will power stop altogether it is good you you in the long run.

[Guest dpddave]

Its actually being proved that legal drugs are more addictive than canabis...coffee,cigarettes and alcohol are also believe it or not.

 

Anywho as someone who quite regulary took ecstasy a couple of years back for maybe every weekend for over a year i can tell you its quiet easy to get addicted to the buzz...but if i could stop after so long of doing it im sure you can.

 

The trick is mate keep yourself busy,if your sitting idle its gonna pop in to your head that you want them and it can get depressing so find something to do,if your mates are taking them well your gonna have to keep away from them for a couple of weeks aswel.

 

Another thing,keep reminding yourself how you felt after taking them the last time...do you really wanna wake up in the morning and feel like **** again??

 

Its hard CR but like i said if i can stop after so long then im sure you can no bothers...

 

Edit - also regarding weaning yourself of them its very difficult to do with pills because after you take one and your up on that buzz your just gonna keep taking more and more...

Edited June 24, 2007 by dpddave

[Guest Nicole]

I'd stop associating with people who you do the drugs with, because it's only gonna lead you to start again. Just try to avoid the drugs totally, maybe avoid places that you usually do the drugs in? Finding a new hobby might be a motivation for keeping away from drugs aswell.

[Guest Matt]

Dont buy them, yes its really that simple, dont get the money out of your pocket and give it to the crazy man with pills.

 

Until you've done drugs you have no idea what its like to be under that control so get off your soapbox. plus man your 18 its kindof arrogant trying to moralise a 30 odd year old.

 

A couple of years ago i had a bad patch when i was doing including but not limited too Cocaine, Crack and acid. It was the whole part of being in a band at aparty after a gig someone passes round some gear and in a pissed state u try it. You like it so you try it again before you know it your doing it every day. luckily after a couple of months (when it was becoming noticable to friends) i was able to quit cold turkey. Its was by far the hardest thing ive ever done in my life but the most rewarding.

 

Telling someone that doing drugs is stupid is no help whatsoever, its stating the obvious yea but talking down on someone is not the way.

All i can say mate is talk to people friends are without a doubt the best remedy in my experience.

[Guest Miss T]

My two cents on the subject.. I too have tried these herbal highs/legal drugs/whatever.. they're rubbish and all they do is give you insomnia. I dont really understand your post.. you say you hate them but want to try them again? You must have THE most addictive personality if you've tried something once and fancy trying it again - does that mean its the beginning of an addiction?!

[Guest Aholda]

Man I smoke weed everyday, I love it. But...

 

But if youre tryin to get off something, practice affrimations, work out, get away from the people who do them, and try your best to get your mind off it anyway possible.

 

I was on the powder hard until my girlfriend came around, now, i wanna do it, but i don't simple as that.

 

and Mr. Perfect, youre a chump dude, do have the slightest clue what its like to "have to have" something thats chemically addictive? I doubt it. Don't tell anyone who wants to stop to just stop, until you have gotten wet dont coach a swimmer.

[Guest The Beltster]

Until you've done drugs you have no idea what its like to be under that control so get off your soapbox.

You dont have to have ever been on drugs to tell somebody they shouldnt have started in the first place. Sure its not helping, but its a valid point. If your f*cking stupid enough to play with that sh*t in the first place and somebody feels like letting you know, I dont see the problem.

 

I've never done drugs and have zero pity for those who have, become addicted and die or become a bottom feeding washed out unwanted piece of crap. You brought it on yourself, so dont expect people to all be giving you praise and support when you finally realise how stupid you have been.

 

And thats nothing to do with being on a soapbox, its an opinion and a valid one.

 

Not starting a row here, but people who want to tell you that you have been a prat have as much right to do so as people giving you advice, people calling Mr Perfect this and that because he has no sympathy isnt fair IMO.

 

Dave, you arent a 14 yr old boy under peer pressure in the school yard, that you are becoming addicted to any sort of pills at over 30 years old means you should have known better. Hopefully you kick your addiction, but why you started in the first place and at your age baffles me.

 

Good luck.

 

Mr. Perfect, youre a chump dude, do have the slightest clue what its like to "have to have" something thats chemically addictive?

Obviously not, because he wasnt retarded enough to mess with that pathetic sh*t in the first place. Lets all condemn him for making good choices, and leave all the praise and nice words for those who screw up :roll Edited June 24, 2007 by The Beltster

[Guest Twig]

Three things I learnt after taking a certain Class A...

 

a) It is nothing to be proud of (the certain drug, that is)

 

b) It's utter crap, does next to nothing and is not worth it at all. I haven't done it since.

 

c) I did it before going somewhere fun, i.e. a concert. By the time the comedown started, I was in the midst of watching a band I really enjoy, meaning that the subsequent depression afterwards was minimal to non-existant.

 

Basically, just keep your mind on other things and don't let it consume you. You're bigger than the pills and as long as you keep your head focused, eventually you'll just forget about them and function normally.

 

From someone who smoked cannabis heavily for 11 years straight and saw it destroy my life firsthand, my only advice to you Dave is if you haven't got the willpower to stop taking the pills yourself, then get help before its too late.

 

Although you are at a very early stage, It does sound like you are turning into an addict, and the only person who can help yourself now is you.

 

I'd stop associating with people who you do the drugs with, because it's only gonna lead you to start again. Just try to avoid the drugs totally, maybe avoid places that you usually do the drugs in? Finding a new hobby might be a motivation for keeping away from drugs aswell.

 

There's some really good advice here Dave. I'd just like to add that it really is never too early to join a program. Even going to one meeting can help. Hearing from peole who've gone further into addiction than yourself and still come back can be very motivational, because man, it's up to you to stop yourself.

 

I was goin to a bad place with constant smoking and consistent psychedelic drug use. But my girlfriend stepped in and helped me realize what I was doing. A strong friend on the side of helping you stop can be great help.