Why Are People On Meth Site Not Helpful?

Methamphetamines
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Maybe I am wrong, I just started coming to the methamphetamine site because I am having a problem. Only 3 people have even looked at my question, and none have even answered, or offered any help. I have looked at the responses to other people's questions; they are sooo short and not a whole lot of help!
Check out the heroin site here....those people CARE about each other, get to know one another, and really try to be of help to one another. I wish I could see some of that here. I really need help. Maybe that is the nature of the drug. Does it really take away your compassion?
Sadly, Gretchen
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It's a control issue. When it comes to addiction, the only person who can help you is yourself. There are a lot of good resources out there if you wanna quit - some of them mentioned right here. Some are free, some are gonna cost you a weensy bit of bling bling. It is NOT that no one wants to answer or help. It is simply that it has to start with you. I could have spent my daughter's whole inheritance trying to get her clean (she finally decided to take responsibility herself), but that would have been throwing a lotta money down a rathole unless she exercised her free will. I hear what you're saying, and there's a lot of good advice at this site, but as for coming clean - it's up to the individual...sorry, but that's the sad truth - and it is sad. There are folks here who would do ANYTHING in their power to help their loved ones but until the addict comes to terms with him/herself - it's a lost cause. I was lucky - (sort of...)
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Dear Auntie,
As a recovering addict who is working the steps, goes to NA meetings daily, has a sponsor, I know very well what it takes to get clean, etc. I wanted to talk to Meth addicts here.
My question was why did people on this meth site not respond to each other in a supportive way the way people on the heroin site do. I wondered if it had to do with the nature of the drug.
gretchen
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I was also addicted to heroin, by the way...it did not make me aggresive or abusive. Quite the opposite. I guess I don't understand what my sister is feeling and am trying to understand where she is.

Gretchen
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I'd like to help, but I'm not sure what it is you're asking... I'm just deciding to stop using after years of abusing everyone around me while under the influence of meth.
I'm not familiar with Heroine. As for meth users not helping others... haven't noticed that problem... I do know how selfish, downright sneaky and criminally unconsiencious of who or what we're hurting, as we tunnel vision through daily attempts at acquiring more $#*t.
Do try patience, and more questions, some different links... and hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.

Good luck, if I can help let me know...
JiLLiBO- CA
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Hi, JilliBo,
Thanks for writing. I was inquiring about my sister's problem. Please check out the post "my sister is an abusive glass addict," if you would. Maybe you will have some advice Any would be appreciated.

Thanks, Gretchen
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Velvet
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Hi,
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