HBO has in the past put out some AWESOME DOCUMENTARIES--METHADONIA AND THIN
This show looks like its going to be heavy.
If you do not have HBO have someone Tivo it.
I think it will be cool for everybody who watches it provides there thoughts. I have a feeling we all are going to relate to this show.
Jeff
Jeff,
I watched the first hour. I learned I few things I wasn't aware of. Like the instinct for survival or "Go" part of our brain that is supposed to work in unison with the later developed "Stop" part of our brain that warns us that consequences are to be paid. How somehow in addicts there is a disconnect there and the "Go" part is always overriding the "Stop" part regardless of consequences. I really liked listening to the neurologists. I hope lots of non-addicts also watched and got a better understanding of the disease. And alcohol? Holy ^&*( The worst among the demons. The huge amounts of young people experimenting and becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol freaked me out. I hope parents out there give their kids more than gymnastics and piano lessons. Give them the "tools' to use when stress comes along, instead of turning to a drink or a joint when they breakup with their girlfriend or don't make the cheerleading team. Give them tools for handling life and a higher power when they are young so they have some options to use rather than that "quick fix". I know that I as a parent did a good job in most areas but dropped the ball in others...So far my kids are ok...but I feel bad about not teaching them more about their "inner self" or soul. I wanted them to choose their own "higher power" when they got older, not be forced to believe one way or another. What a crock. My parents felt a spiritual education was just as important as a "public education" and it has held me in good stead all these years. At least I had a starting point to work from. I had something to believe in and grab onto to ya know? I don't think it's control at all; it's called guidance. Anyway thats just my two cents. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Have a good one,
Jan
I watched the first hour. I learned I few things I wasn't aware of. Like the instinct for survival or "Go" part of our brain that is supposed to work in unison with the later developed "Stop" part of our brain that warns us that consequences are to be paid. How somehow in addicts there is a disconnect there and the "Go" part is always overriding the "Stop" part regardless of consequences. I really liked listening to the neurologists. I hope lots of non-addicts also watched and got a better understanding of the disease. And alcohol? Holy ^&*( The worst among the demons. The huge amounts of young people experimenting and becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol freaked me out. I hope parents out there give their kids more than gymnastics and piano lessons. Give them the "tools' to use when stress comes along, instead of turning to a drink or a joint when they breakup with their girlfriend or don't make the cheerleading team. Give them tools for handling life and a higher power when they are young so they have some options to use rather than that "quick fix". I know that I as a parent did a good job in most areas but dropped the ball in others...So far my kids are ok...but I feel bad about not teaching them more about their "inner self" or soul. I wanted them to choose their own "higher power" when they got older, not be forced to believe one way or another. What a crock. My parents felt a spiritual education was just as important as a "public education" and it has held me in good stead all these years. At least I had a starting point to work from. I had something to believe in and grab onto to ya know? I don't think it's control at all; it's called guidance. Anyway thats just my two cents. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Have a good one,
Jan
That went over big--LMAO the last 22 minutes Jan had a segment on Suboxone.
Anyway you need to have HBO to really follow each story. First of 14episodes?
Take care--Jeff
Anyway you need to have HBO to really follow each story. First of 14episodes?
Take care--Jeff
Jeff
How are you doing man. I watched in horror that show or a similiar onelast night. One addict was a drinker smoker, one girl and se was sooo pretty was a heroin junkie and the last was on meth. Guys, the pics of people on meth are terrible. Ever watch the movie the erorcist. No exageration, these people had scabs all over, no teeth. It was aweful. Im so glad to be cean!
How are you doing man. I watched in horror that show or a similiar onelast night. One addict was a drinker smoker, one girl and se was sooo pretty was a heroin junkie and the last was on meth. Guys, the pics of people on meth are terrible. Ever watch the movie the erorcist. No exageration, these people had scabs all over, no teeth. It was aweful. Im so glad to be cean!
Red if you have HBO or Google 2 shows Methadonia and I think the other show was called THIN? These girls on this show really got to me.
And methadonia? Heavy.
Red things here are okay. The usual good bad and ugly---I keep moving forward--
How have you been? You been gone awhile --whats the update? Woman? recovery?
My little girl is with me and quite ill--so hit her up with benadryl but she is fighting the meds. Usually she just crashes.
She missed a weekend so its been almost 3.5 weeks since I saw her. She has a lot of presents from me -family and my buds who all love her.
I have a girlfriend --platonic who works fro a toy company here in palm beach--she gets the best presents from my friend who has no kids and adores my daughter
So Red what going on IN YOUR LIFE??
And methadonia? Heavy.
Red things here are okay. The usual good bad and ugly---I keep moving forward--
How have you been? You been gone awhile --whats the update? Woman? recovery?
My little girl is with me and quite ill--so hit her up with benadryl but she is fighting the meds. Usually she just crashes.
She missed a weekend so its been almost 3.5 weeks since I saw her. She has a lot of presents from me -family and my buds who all love her.
I have a girlfriend --platonic who works fro a toy company here in palm beach--she gets the best presents from my friend who has no kids and adores my daughter
So Red what going on IN YOUR LIFE??
LMAO Red I have seen many different health problems and there side effects.
But one that sticks out ? A 40 yr old woman who looked like 65 Yellow went into the Dee tees--man I was horrified. And I have seen it all I thought. They lost her .
She died right there on the floor in the eating area.
Bada Bing --GONE
Jeff
But one that sticks out ? A 40 yr old woman who looked like 65 Yellow went into the Dee tees--man I was horrified. And I have seen it all I thought. They lost her .
She died right there on the floor in the eating area.
Bada Bing --GONE
Jeff
Because the whole series is already running on, on-demand I fast forwarded and watch 2 of those episodes that are coming up. One Montana Meth, was a rough show. It was right there in your face, very honest look. I would think a definate trigger with needles.
The Cracked not Broken, sad, needles as well but different almost laid back......
The Cracked not Broken, sad, needles as well but different almost laid back......
Jeff'
I really have not started to date yet. I hsve been consumed wih keeping and staying clean, meetings, work and school. I just joined the accounting club at Seton Hall and I was elected Treasurer. So I have lots to do. I also go to the gym at least three times a week. I have missed you guys. I am doing very well though. We are having a blizzard if you can believe that. It was 79 on wednesday. No wonder everyone gets sick!
I am doing great though. Quite happy this stage of the game!
I really have not started to date yet. I hsve been consumed wih keeping and staying clean, meetings, work and school. I just joined the accounting club at Seton Hall and I was elected Treasurer. So I have lots to do. I also go to the gym at least three times a week. I have missed you guys. I am doing very well though. We are having a blizzard if you can believe that. It was 79 on wednesday. No wonder everyone gets sick!
I am doing great though. Quite happy this stage of the game!
That's good to here Red--good for you--staying busy? and sounds like your doing things you enjoy? man that's so KEY.
Red I was sober but so miserable when I lost my job. But I never gave up and I was rewarded by being blessed in getting back into my Love --Fashion.. My job is a rough fight for me Physically but man I LOVE IT.--I will die trying to work for these people .
I just do it one day at a time. My addiction is in total remission and i take nothing but seroquel prednisone and my other meds keeping my body working.
Met a really cool Woman and will be dating her. We hit it off. Will see where it leads. Friend or Lover? Time will tell.
Have a good night--Jeff
Red I was sober but so miserable when I lost my job. But I never gave up and I was rewarded by being blessed in getting back into my Love --Fashion.. My job is a rough fight for me Physically but man I LOVE IT.--I will die trying to work for these people .
I just do it one day at a time. My addiction is in total remission and i take nothing but seroquel prednisone and my other meds keeping my body working.
Met a really cool Woman and will be dating her. We hit it off. Will see where it leads. Friend or Lover? Time will tell.
Have a good night--Jeff
Have you ever watched Intervention? On A&E??? I find it to be helpful as well. That is why I started to think that I may need help because I see what it does to the addicts families and I don't want mine to go through that.
