It's Been 4 Years, And Why Is It Still There?

Methamphetamines
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i'm not sure the after effects of a meth addict~
or what constitutes someone who was one.

i never did large quantities, but i had to have at least some on me at all times to be safe. i guess thinking back to those years, regarless on whether or not i was shoving eightballs into my nose or not [was never that hardcore] i was still addicted.

i have a muscle spasm that's been with me since those days.

my leg/foot jerks at times...
when i'm laying down, or tired, even cuddling with a friend.

i haven't used in years.

will this ever go away? EVER?
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I know that I have been clean for 2 years from pain killers, yet my legs get jumpy anytime I try to relax the doctor has called it restless leg syndrome I feel like I would be fine if I could just unattach my legs from my body and let them go run a marathon unfortunatley we cant do that. I have founf that relaxing in a hot bathtub with lavender oil works the best for me. There are meds out there for it but Im not putting anything else in my body also I have noticed that if I take anykind of cold medicine if I haver a cold it makes it worse... Doctor told me too to stay away from caffiene as much as I canhe says it doesnt help it. Also you might think Im crazy but SLEEPYTIME TEA its great it helps to relax you. Also burn lavender candles I dont think people relieze what a huge effects that smells have with us. Try those things and let me know how you are feeling. I know its awful. Oh yea and hot tubs and getting a massage helps as well. but gentle rubbing not deep tissue massage.



Thanks
Jumpy leg Jacque
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thank you jacque for your response. i will have to look into that.

at least i know i'm not crazy *lol*
i was starting to think i was..

it's aweful when you just start dating someone and they ask

"do you have a twitch?"

it's just so embarassing. so hopefully this all will help,
it's hard hiding it- even around aquaintances at a get together or something.

eek.
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Honestly dont hide it just tell them you have it I found its easier to admit it then hide it. If you have too if it gets too bad honestly just tell them you need to get up and walk around. That helps alot too taking a walk in the evening sometimes before I go to sleep. Sorry I cant tell you anymore then that!!!
Congrats too on 4 years im 2 off Pain pills so I pray I can see 4.

Jacque and your not crazy......LOL at least I dont think
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EXPRESSIONISM

I RECENTLY USED METH FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I DONT KNOW IF ITS CONSIDERED ALOT WHAT I DID I NEVER KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THE DRUG UNTILL A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO BUT I FIND MYSELF SOME DAYS REALLY CRAVING FOR IT AND HAVING A HEADACHE LIKE THE COME DOWN KIND I WOULD GET I HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS DOESNT LAST FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS I DONT KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE THAT. I WAS SO SCARED AFTER THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE LITERALY I FREAKED OUT WHEN I STARTED TO COME DOWN AFTER THE FOUR DAYS STRAIGHT THAT I WAS ON IT I COULD HARDLY FUNCTION AND WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO ASK IF IT WAS NORMAL I WAS ANGRY WITH MYSELF FOR TRYING IT AND EVEN MORE SO WHEN I FELT IS WAS BECOMING AN ADDICTION.
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my husband is been trying to quit but i notices his hands shake really bad too. even when hes not high.
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Meth causes your brain to work in a different way, studies have shown that it can actually eat parts of your brain away.
You may want to go to your doctor and get a head scan so that you can see if you have been left with damage, at least that way you will know if there is anything you can do about it.
Take care.
Karen