I love Your attitude Dr.B, You are the way forward in addiction treatment. I wondered if do You advise Your patients on dietary requirements during early treatment? Most addict's in active addiction are eating a purely refined sugar/carb diet with no vitamin's, fruits, vegatables, fatty acids and other nutrients (I say this from experience). My opinion (and I'm sure most will agree) is that a healthy diet is ESSENTIAL for not just body health, but brain health. The brain needs to rewire in a healthy manner, while in treatment for the best outcome possible. Even taking a B Vitamin supplement will help with brain health (low B vitamin levels lead to depression and anxiety in a healthy brain) Self care Includes a healthy diet. Be good to Yourselves everyone 💜🌿
Im in recovery and the withdrawals are 99% psychological. You will have severe mood swings, feelings of depression, irritability and restlessness. You dont get dope sick like when you're withdrawing from opiates. Its all psychological but dont underestimate the power of that. Its been months now and the psychological chains are still just as strong. I had to completely move to a new area where I didn't know anyone just to help prevent a relapse. The biggest hurdle for me was that "random encounter" where someone might have some or offer it. Im not out of the woods by any means. Go with GOD!
Prayer, what about Jesus? Do you pray? I'm a Christian with family members that I love so much that are on it. I tried to tell them not to try it but they didn't listen. Yet anyway. I just keep praying and I know someway God will do it. God will get them free. In Jesus name. Amen.
Completely psychological? Uhh...NO!!! It's not like heroin but it definitely affects your physiology. Depleting neurotransmitter and other nutrients. Which when supplementing with precursors, greatly enhances success. NAC, tyrosine, macuna Perrins help replenish dopamine. 5htp, st. John's wort help with serotonin. NAC IS THE BASE PRECURSER FOR BOTH OF THESR. WELLBUTRIN HELPS TO ELEVATE DOPAMINE LEVELS, DECREASING CRAVINGS. BRAIN INFLAMMATION IS ALSO A PROBLEM. RRSEARCH THOSE YOURSELF, Lol CANT RRMEMBER WHAT IS BEST.
If you are here, then you are in the right direction. You got this, nobody knows what it’s like unless they go threw it. If your reading this know you are not alone you will find the light again. I pray we all beat this demon, it’s like 1 in 400 million that you were born, you are here for a reason. Keep your head up an take it day by day starting now! You got this you beautiful soul. Stay strong. L O V E
Thanks Dr, B for the information ℹ️ [Subscribed] Question , I don’t get 2 consecutive days off so it’s hard to sleep it off so I’m stuck in a cycle , any advice?
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. There is hope. Dont ever give up. *a moment of silence for the addict who is still suffering. (You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏)
1. Do not contact the meth dealer 2. Put the pipe down 3. Stop scraping it for another hit 4. Dispose of paraphernalia 5. Even though you have done this a 1000 times keep trying
Less taking meth .slowly and less.take more fruit and vegetables. Take small amount ice everywhere .drink more juice and beer 🍺. Slowly you only can take meth one month😂 one time only.😊 2:58 2:59 3:00 3:02
Thank you for posting this video. I went through this and I have to say it was difficult and I can describe it as 99% psychological but it’s really hard to push through but I am here to say that it is possible! Everyday you get through is another day forward and over time you begin to feel more normalized. Every day that you resist you continue to grow stronger and stronger and stronger. To anyone who is getting the strength to do this I want to tell you that you can and I’m sending you love and strength ❤
10 hours since my last line, I'm in progress of doing my last couple crystals. I got like a gram of some pure glass clear shi, never touching no drugs cuz ik this is the best of the best. Challenged addiction and easily won multiple times with multiple drugs, idk how people get addicted to anything
What about the connection to sex addiction? It’s been hard for me to quit the meth addiction because I’m still have the sex addiction so I need dual addiction help to get past both
Increased anxiety and the psychosis is the worst thing ever! Pay attention to everything he has to say this is by far the best video I’ve ever seen and I am just so Impressed by the fact he explains everything in detail
I quit cold turkey when i was 17 weeks pregnant (despite knowing i was pregnant way before). I developed anxiety, anger issues, mood irritability and even asthma over the course of my pregnancy. It took so much effort and time for me to fully overcome the change/pain but i had to remind myself im doing this for my baby. Now I’m 40 + 2 weeks into my pregnancy. I’m grateful and proud to have carried my baby to full term, at over 8 pounds and we’re only left with waiting for his arrival.
@sergio carbajal Your paranoia is showing - there is NOTHING judgmental about Aizah's post. She never mentions anyone else. She is, quite appropriately, proud of winning the fight to have a healthy baby. Nothing else.
I really appreciate the people who unselfishly devote time in their life trying to help others, and those ppl include this Dr as well as the ppl in comments, staying positive is key to being the best you can be as well as being with like minded ppl, And when ready? You can do anything you put your mind to!🙏🏽
It's so refreshing to see a doctor with human compassion and a doctor who doesn't have their head up their ass. A doctor with empathy and patience. And, importantly, a doctor who doesn't categorize by societies stigmas.
I couldn't agree more. I have seen several doctors trying to a get a prescription that helped me in the past. Its just been very difficult and frustrating and I have started to feel extremely anxious about talking to any doctors about this now because I have had so many bad experiences.
I was a heavy user for 13 years injecting the drug several times daily,the hardest part about quitting was leaving behind the friends and people that were the circle of friends in my life.the withdrawals weren’t exactly withdrawals,I stopped because I was tired of being without money ,once I owned my addiction and posted my intention to all family and friends on social media,I stopped cold,ive been off meth for 6 months, I still have vivid dreams where I’m with old friends mixing up meth ready for injection, I always wake up just before I inject, I think my brain sees it as a type of mental death that it shields me from.
It never goes away brother, it's a lifelong sickness that stays with you. Iv been clean 10 years from injecting over 20 times a day just because I could not because I needed to. I would still get 4 hours of sleep every day at the end of it all because i got so used to it. Stay strong it does get easier but it will always be with you
yes the vivid dreams and the levels of excitement.. 1 deciding to let myself use 2 discovering i have the.money 3 calling the plug 4 they answer! 5 They have it!! 6 We agree on a meet!! 7 They show.up!!! 8. They tell.me its the best !!! 9.I get home wirhout arrest!!!! 7..Nobody home to interrupt me!! 8 Make.it.up..its looks.awesome!!! 9. hit first tine.. 10,slide the.plunger down amd pull it out a get ready for..... NOTHING! wtf? I hate to.dream it but perhaps it is your mind's way of teaching you to not.use . taking away the reward . Idk Stay strong everyone!
@GeT RekT I have dreams where I feel like I've been using (not in a good way) I am always wicked disappointed in myself until I wake up enough to realize it was all a dream. I've been having those dreams for the 5 years Ive been clean. They have become less frequent though.
I safely stopped using meth 3 years ago. I had been a meth head for 30 years and quit because it became "old" just as I had become! It wasn't that hard. The difficult part was realizing I could function at work with out it as I had always relied on it's effects to keep me working through the day. I weaned myself the first week only using 2 "issues" one in the AM and another after lunch. After a week I used caffeine pills for another week. After that week I was able to function normally and without any drugs. Walking and exercise helped a lot also. As of right now I'm probably in the best condition and health I've ever been in for many many years. Good luck to any one seeking a healthy life style. I can answer any questions posed to me about my drug addiction and how I quit.
@@akinyosoyeprecious4774 Find an extracurricular activity to keep you distracted. Weight lifting and/or exercise helped me. I also stopped socializing with my addicted associates. The main thing is to get out of the mind set that you need to use in order to function or socialize.. Start by weaning yourself off or stopping for one day and than another and so on. You must want to stop to be successful. It's not going to be easy, but with determination it is possible.
@akinyosoyeprecious4774 Find an extracurricular activity to keep you distracted. Weight lifting and/or exercise helped me. I also stopped socializing with my past/using associates. The main thing is to get out of the mind set that you need to use in order to function or socialize.. Start by weaning yourself off or stopping for one day and than another and so on. You must want to stop to be successful. It's not going to be easy, but with determination it is possible.
For the VERY first time in my life, my entire life...I feel as if someone TRULY knows "me". I'm actually in tears as I type this comment because my feeling of being alienated has FINALLY released me! A sense of relief! I can't begin to thank you enough, it's a debt I could never pay off...but I had to let you know that I just had a life changing moment and that was all thanks to you, Sir! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤
I'm tiered of seeing people all messed up around me. Why can't people just leave the drugs alone and live free and have good things. But no everyone just rather stay high. Well I used to be one of them people. My attitude changed, my chest started hurting and I was losing my self esteem and respect for others. I'm still nip and dabbling but plan to be clean completely very soon. Its not so fun anymore and I don't want to die. I'm 57 now and I want to see my grand babies grow old. I'm clean off opiates 7 years now to be clean altogether and live my life like GOD wants me too. DON'T USE METH. YOUR LIFE IS WORTH MORE.
This made me cry. He genuinely cares. I feel so called to help people with addiction. And I agree with everything he says. My dad is an addict (opiates). My mom (with food). My two sisters (alcohol). Four of my friends (meth and heroin).
The withdrawals were the worst, but I quit cold turkey after almost a year of addiction, I can say that I've been the happiest I've been in a while since then, stay strong guys! It gets better.
I don’t think telling someone “your experience is invalid try coming off *insert drug here* is the right thing to do here. Anymore Fentanyl is in EVERYTHING so the comedown is going to suck regardless. I ache and sweat coming off meth and it hasn’t gotten easier anytime I’ve tried.
He hits the withdrawal symptoms on the head. For me I started using to numb past experiences in my childhood. From what I noticed, alot of drug addicts have been abused sexual and physically. It helped mask my pain and helped me with my confidence. When I hear people talking about drug addicts like we are less than them only fires me up. Most drug addicts are different from regular people spiritual. Spiritual, we are on a higher level than others. We see and hear things others can't wrap there minds around. Pls never feel like your alone because there are so many of us and we share your experiences. I love all my brothers and sisters ❤️ 💙
Don't ever get complacent in your sobriety! You are going to be recovering for the rest of your life. Its HARD AS HELL but u can do anything you put your mind too! 4 years on January 8th ♡ loving every minute of it. I STILL struggle with handling emotions but that is what therapy is for! Ill also give a shout out to CELEBRATE RECOVERY for connecting me to my sponsor and more importantly the Lord. Take the time you need to get back to you once you decide this is the direction you want to go its only up from there 😊 (Remember; it won't happen overnight)
Don't listen to this shit about it being a desiese that you suffer from or deal with for the rest of your life, and if youare recovering addict that it's something that will be with you forever is bullshit. It's up to you whether or not you're going to let it become a burden obstacle or hurdle of some sort..or if you accept that every minute is a chance for a brand new beginning, clean slate, I hang out with people who smoke heroin meth and pills all day and night everyday... Three years clean from opiate after five years addicted, to heroin. Iam all good, no steps, no bullshit, just me and a decision I've already made up my mind, not to do the drug the way I was when it officially grabbed ahold. Take responsibility for your actions and stop this product of my environment shit....do what you know you should, and don't do what you shouldn't. If u can't, it's on you
I relapsed.... after 12 freaking years. Yes, it can happen, faster than you can imagine. And kicking opiates at 30 is not the same as 45. It gets harder with age, and it's definitely not easy to start out with. I think the most important part is to work on the deeper issues that made you use, during your sobriety. The more you can do that, the more you will be equipped to make a better life for yourself, but if you just quit the substance, then you aren't touching on the underlying issues, and you can very easily relapse. Wishing you all the best. 🙏
Keep reaching out for us and ppl around us doc! Watching this video moves something in me that hasn't moved in a long time. U have positive energy. Bless you!
My withdrawal from Meth was a cakewalk physically compared to narcotics. Mentally, it's hell. Took me 2 and a half years to heal my brain off of meth. Get clean, stay clean, I promise you won't regret it!
How long did you use? Been 2 weeks here and it was with poly use. This helps me get off opiates though which is hard af. I’ve done this for a month and only been tired a day. Minimum withdrawal.
The part about going back after being clean for weeks hit me hard. Was off for 3 months. I was going to sleep at 10pm every night and waking up at 6am every morning for the 3 months, as well as doing yoga in the morning and started meditating for the first time in my life, and i had never felt better in my life. I loved waking up in the morning, day after day.. i thought i was free. I felt free. For a little time at least. As the days went by, there just always felt like something was missing, like i was forgetting to do something. I tried so hard to figure out why, no matter what i did or what good habits I adopted, i just always felt there’s that one last thing to do. I was powerless against my subconscious. By the time i had figured out what the feeling was, my brain had already made a full proof reason why i can def do it just this one time. I mean, i used to do it once and not pick it up for months all the time. It’ll be just like that. Except even better, bc think about all the experience i have now. I can have the best of both worlds. Ill be living the good life like i am now plus ill feel whole again. Well, i prob dont have to finish writing this but what the hell. So i was able to win this argument with myself for 3 months. That whole time i was never around it and even that was tough to control of. But , as if he were the devil himself, my cousin( who i usually used with) thought he’d invite me over top hangout. Which we did often throughout the 3 months. But for some reasons, i still cant think of, he has his other buddy there too. As i walked in the door and see the cloud of smoke and the all too familiar smell, i was helpless. That mid as well had been a gun to my temple. At least in that case i would of had 2 choices. Sadly on this day, i had no choice at all. It has been 2 months since this happened and Ihave only had a couple days not using. I would like to thank you for the video, as well as put forward my word to dose down for a week and take the jump again. At least this time i know I’m jumping into shark infested water.
Smell can be very triggering... I was walking in a city park {UK} and suddenly caught the unmistakable smell of heroin fumes.. what was really strange, the person I was walking with smelled it too...and neither mentioned it to the other at the moment of smelling it, only a few mins later.. ''Did you smell a strange smell on the hill? 'Yes!..It smelled like someone was smoking gear' I was triggered very badly once by walking in the Countryside down a green lane. { an old cart-track} On the side was some tinfoil and a bottle, and a lighter {Heroin and Crack} I looked at the foil, glazed with really good quality heroin..the person/people clearly had wasted loads. A straight friend was with me.. She grabbed the foil out of my hands and said ''Don't you DARE'' and screwed it up.. She phoned the local police about it and they said ''Madam. What do you expect us to do about it?..Hide behind an Oak tree til they come back?'' Such things can come out of the blue. We have to learn to ride those stresses...and it isn't easy!
@@Oakleaf700 I'd just like to say, I did keep my word given in this comment, and tapered off. I've been clean since May 14th. With the right mindset and enough willpower (built mostly by the shit these things put us through) it is more doable than most think. I have alot of things in my life that I've either neglected or just destroyed, that still need work, but the biggest roadblock is now removed. I send my hope and love to everyone else in a similar situation.
@@jarrodknight4698 Well done you! Only us who have suffered really know what it means.. Spoke to my drug worker today over phone..Haven't seen her since early 2020 in person since before Covid hit- and I said how supportive You Tube people have been and are. She said ''These are the people with the greatest understanding.. Doctors don't know what it is like to go without {Opioids} unless they have been addicted themselves. The 'mental' process is by FAR the hardest to get over... Physically it is 'Easy' {ish} Self awareness is very helpful...as is self honesty. Knowing your triggers &c I gave up scoring ''street'' drugs ages ago... because of the arse-holery that goes on. The mind games. One bloke insisted on finishing his bowl of plums and custard at a cafe before doing the deal... Jeez...He was taking ages on purpose... I literally wanted to spoon feed him fast, just the get the bloody things finished, so we could stop ''hanging'' Always looking at the clock...urgh...just vile. Driving around from place to place in someone's uninsured, untaxed car..don't miss that at all. As a teenager I thought it was so 'Daring and exciting'.... at 61... who needs it. You sound in a good headspace. Best wishes !
Jarrod...I had a friend whom I used with a lot.. But we had to part ways. She decided to get clean....I wasn't ready. But after some months went by...a Christmas card plopped through the letterbox.. With a familiar folded oblong in it made of Rizlas. WHY do thattttt. It's really not fair. Really ''Straight'' friends are much safer.
@@Oakleaf700 I definitely agree. People are selfish, just something that came from evolution. When someone gets clean, and was a regular user with someone else, the other person has to deal with alot more guilt. So by tempting you, and trying to successfully pull you back into using, they can feel less guilt for the things they do. Instead of seeing others get the help they need and continuing to feel like a piece of shit. It all stems from selfishness but is something those of us trying to grow need to always be aware of.(edit: or I guess, if they were still clean, they didn't put their self in your shoes and made a really bad joke.)
Thankyou for the video, I've been clean for 6 weeks now and I'm finally realising how much of my life Ive wasted in the last 8 years of using, I'm more determined and adamant this time staying sober, as my health and recovery stages are taking a bigger toll on my already unhealthy way of life. I only hope the best and to never give up hope for all recovering addicts, be well, and take care!!
Only 3 days since my last hit. I made a decision to make it a point to get clean. See where I'm at by the end of this year. PLEASE JESUS, TAKE THE PIPE AND LIGHTER FROM MY HANDS
My name is Janaye and I am a long term strictly meth user I shot it up. I only use meth and have for many years and I've struggled for 8 of them trying to get sober. I just wanted to say I think u are amazing if more doctors and humans were like you there'd be a lot more sober people in this world and I just want to thank you for the way that you look at things in the way that and the way that you go about addiction and the world is very blessed to have you in it and so are us addicts to have you behind us trying to help us.You are extremely smart I was impressed and that's hard to do. One day maybe we can meet and I could help you help others and God willing me as well.
I could put my own story here, but instead I just want to say this.... If you're ready to quit, do it. If you're not, your time will come, but know that sometimes we hurt ourselves more in that process of knowing we need to quit and not doing it. God knows and is always there to help you if you choose to go that route. I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't. Much love to those who have quit, to those who are struggling to quit, as well as those still using. There is a way out, and someone who cares. ❤️
I became addicted by accident while under a severe nervous breakdown. I started using at first casually, then once I started coming out of the fog of the breakdown I was addicted. I’ve been struggling ever since to stop doing it for good. I stopped on my own for 9 months, then started again, and it’s been off and on ever since. It’s the withdrawals that drive me to use again because it’s SO HARD to get through them. I am not mentally addicted because I want OFF this drug FOREVER, but I am physically addicted. I don’t like the meetings they don’t help at all, and there is NO rehabs whatsoever in my state that will accept my insurance and going out of state is out of the question. I don’t have any support because NOBODY accept those who I get the drug from knows that I’m even on it or have been on it or anything. So I’m literally alone in this. But I’ll keep trying. I’m not giving up.
You’re not alone. It’s worse for me cause I have learned to function and be productive while on meth over the years. Started 2020 after lockdown over an emotional trauma. Safe to say it helped me from being suicidal at that time but now it feels like I cannot experience natural happiness without Mets in my system. I wan to stop but I’m afraid it’ll affect my productivity and as such might kill my joy. Not to say there’s joy in this. I’m just mentally Stuck.
You are NOT alone. There are so many of us fighting that same demon. Also, God and the Angels LOVE LOVE LOVE you. You are a precious, unique and important soul. Don't give up on yourself! Its hard yes but isn't a life of using even harder? God bless you Hon. 💙
You def a new subscriber, i am a uber driver who became friends with a women who does meth and now helping her fight it now shes stopped and dealing with the withdrawals. This helped me know what to say and how to say things to her . Shes been on for a year . Your video truly helped
I was smoking meth everyday for about 6 months before I got arrested and went cold turkey...i honestly dont think I had a bad withdrawl from it...i just slept..ate..and worked out..ended up doing 20 months and since ive been out havent done it since. Ive been about 3 years clean now.
Man please guide me because I have been 1.5 years clean but yesterday I relapsed and I think I am gonna smoke it for some days so help me with what should I do after that
@@ChideraVictor-eb9ep Sobriety is possible. I was a multiple addict until two weeks ago, I know exactly what you're going through. You're not going to be able to do it alone, please consider attending a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and seeing what it's about. It sounds like you WANT to stop and that's step 1, good luck out there ♥️
109 days clean… it’s been a journey. At times it’s just blind luck that has kept me clean. I’m trying to find a psychiatrist and starting a workout program and hope that will help.
@@demonsparkx today is day 120. I have learned a few things… one is no matter where the road takes you, it’s the same distance to the ditch. This actually helps me because knowing this itch will always be there and that the pain of not scratching will cycle from good to bad but never fully gone, takes the shame of wanting to use again away. This is so hard but it’s my distrust and faith lost in humanity that is what will kill me. I have to take chances on letting people see all of me and remember they are reacting with the info and tools available to them. If they judge it is probably because they can only work with the experience they know and maybe give them time or try again with someone else. But isolation and waiting for a day that it will be less scary to open up or ask for help when you just can’t sit by yourself through the anguish that a bad day can bring… that will be the death of me and I really believe it’s the same for anyone in our shoes. Oxytocin comes from a long hug or a funny story and helps heal our dopamine drought. Connect with others. Also remember….. very important… with every high in life… no matter how big or small there is a low from the loss of that high that is slightly stronger. Watch a hilarious RUclips video and recognize the sadness of it being over. Feel the pleasure of a good meal or a good visit with friends and give yourself the gift in recognizing the beauty of that experience and how it is sad that it is over. I don’t know why but this balance has helped (when I remember)
2001 I started meth in Oregon & I was on it for 8mths. I knew I had a problem when my words were incomprehensible & I could not control my reaction. I went back home to San Antonio, Tx. I stayed clean for 6mths. & started popping pills. I would get clean & relapse onto cocaine. For the next 7yrs. I hated what I was doing. Finely in 2012 I knew I had to stop tormenting myself. My daughter was going to graduate in 2013 & she wanted to live with me. I had to stop my addiction. I've been clean for 9yrs. Looking back I couldn't believe how sad of a mother I was by losing custody of my daughter. I look forward now to being secure of who I am.
May I add you may find yourself crying about how beautiful the mother/daughter relationship is while watching a tampon commercial. I find that all the emotion you distance yourself from during active addiction is waiting there for you and is delivered to your doorstep about ten minutes after you come down. Thanks for your knowledge and compassion Dr. I think one factor that keeps addicts from undertaking the difficult work of recovery is the level of social scorn and even hatred heaped upon anyone involved with drug addiction. This scorn can unfortunately come from many clinicians...The dignity you offer can be a critical loan to the slightly more -feral if you will- addict blessedly and for whatever reason having the courage to investigate the idea of returning to a less diseased humanistic state of being- an asset to themselves..family ..community..country. Good luck to all of you.
Ur a good doctor im an ex addict and u ask the right questions thats y i look at doctors who think they kno addiction just because they read studys. No u r the real deal!! Thanks for being a good doctor and have sympathy and compassion. A simple i believe in u means the world to an addict.
Dr.B, your video and outlook on addiction humbled my heart. Hoping I find a dr like you so I can not only care for my addiction but health issues keeping me from a normal happy life again. Thank you for the education and hope you have given me 🙂
I'm not a user but I've ran into so many, so I wanted to hear from someone who is thinking somewhat "out of the box" not just shaming if they use but not giving credit for honesty and progress. I will be definitely listening to more of your videos, thank you
You are a Empathetic, Kind Soul. No one is immune from addiction... No one is immune from disease... We all as Humans should be open to knowledge about anyone in distress. Drug abuse is only a symptom
Thank you for great and straightforward explanation. I’m a pharmacist with interest in learning more about substance addiction management. I’m definitely learning a lot on this channel.
Dr. is brilliant! I overcame my opioid addiction 20 yrs. ago when nobody knew what it was! I used the sublingual tabs & after one week, I was through w/all of it!✌️👏
You sir are quit amazing. I wish more doctors and people were like you. I wish I had someone like you to help me in life. God bless you for helping people in need.
I did meth for 20 years and can say this is the most accurate, non-sensational desscription of what happens when you quit meth. Quiting meth is not dangerous like heroin or alcohol, and like the doctor says it's not really detox. There is no chemical dependence in your body, it's the psychological addiction that is the hardest to treat and will take a life time to overcome. You do not need rehab to quit, it is not dangerous to quit cold turkey, you'll be depressed for a couple weeks. You don't need to go to one of these clinics. Your best bet is to start seeing a shrink. Medication is not the answer, sorry doc, this is where you are incorrect.
22 years 1 month break if government would look after their people and treat us like adults, giving us clean gear, it would be just like people going to the pub for a drink, most people are good people that I know who do it, meth doesn't make you do bad things, bad people do bad things already, the worst problem is narcissistic people, that's a worse epidemic, and when you grow up being abused, it's the only thing that gives you a Nanna hug just to feel loved when everyone gets the ohhh he does drugs,,, non meth heads die everyday too, we are all humans and compassion is the key, legalized, and regulations are the answer
If you want to cure meth addiction then come up with a safe alternative that gives you energy. Lack of energy is the complexity that you are combating, not the high. People who want to quit don't because of the need for energy.
@@kristollawson9315 YES IF YOU MIX COFFEE AND COKE COLA YOU CAN GET THE ENERGY YOU NEED TO STOP USING THAT DRUG IT WORKED FOR ME I PRAY TO GOD IT WORKS FOR EVERYONE TOO
Has anyone ever successfully managed their addiction after long term use by using adderall or vyvance as a tool? I have been on drugs for add since childhood, and I don’t feel that my brain can function without SOMETHING after this many years. I get frequent “brain zaps” any time I try to stop. They are very uncomfortable and I even strained my neck one time because of the way the brain zap episode made me twitch. I really need help and am at a total loss on how to fill all of my responsibilities and quit at the same time. A lot of people rely on me (that don’t know about my addiction) and They can’t know. Any thoughts? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you so much for the video.
@ninjalina you can't replace one stimulant for another one. You have to live with the fact that your energy level will decline and there is no alturnitive for that. But I can assure you eating the correct foods that boost your energy level ,plenty of sleep and things like watermelon help during the initial detox phase. After 7 days you will fill very lethargic still , and my advice is to stay away from caffeine drinks because of the risk of uphoric recall. As time passes your body will pull the energy it needs from the food you eat and you will be able to function at a lower (normal ) productivity output just fine ,but you will not have the energy to work like your accustom too. I like what you said about it not being about the high ,because for most long term users the tolerance level is so high that it's impossible to experience that sudden rush of energy the drug gave us during early stages of use. Believe it or not many people function on a day to day basis where they are not high and interact with people without being weirded out. They also don't steal or look for ways to get over on people ,they function just like the rest of society. But society will never except the fact that there are people amoung them that eat ,sleep ,and are productive with the greater good of community ,family, friends ,etc.. because they have never seen that as the case. I would much rather be around a long term functioning meth addict than a drunk. I know both sides of the coin
I was clean for 3 years, and just had a relapse and haven't stopped yet it's been 4 weeks. Im not looking forward to kicking this shit again, but i know i must i accomplished so much in 3 years and I'm about to lose it all again. i was addicted to meth for 22 years, send love and prayers please
8 years sober after 14 years active, heavy IV user at the time. Relapsed 12/31/ and today is 3/1 3 months straight and it's a constant constant battle with my demons. i literally never gave it any thoughts. I was serious and determined I was done. one day (life's stress and business stress is coming to a head). me and a special person went to eat breakfast. took her back home and went to work on a hard scaping job that I've been working on. I went to look for some gloves or something and found a container with bags. I knew exactly what it was and who. I held it in my hands for good 30 minutes. like how the fuck do I respond to this. and our situation. before I knew it. I opened a bag dump out one bag. and up the nose it went. I literally am so many emotions going on.
Thank you Dr. B, you hit it right on the top of the nail! Im going to send this to my cliention / counselor for mental health partners. These are going to help me quit this drug.
From my experience one of the worst feelings as an addict was when I ran out and wasn't able to get anymore. Same feeling when trying to quit. I had none and knew that I couldn't get anymore so that made it a lot worse psychologically. So what I done is actually kept some and didn't use it. I knew that I had it to use if I wanted to, I just chose not to. That takes tremendous will power to do but it helped me all the way through. Once I knew that I was good I flushed it and haven't looked back. Hopefully this idea will be able to help someone else in need. I promise you got this. You only have to believe that yourself.
I've been a methamphetamine addiction for 5 1/2 years, never really tried to quit until I had my son. He turned 1 recently and I'm going trying to get clean again for the thousandth time. I got clean for 9 days a week ago but relapsed. Have been an IV user since Aug. Have no idea how to quit other than cold turkey. I had to Google and search RUclips. Thank you for this video
Only a week in to being clean after 15 years of use, I have found methylene blue and microdosing amanita muscaria to seem to be of help in curbing my desire to use again. The two have also seemed to nearly eliminate the lack of motivation that has plagued my previous attempts to quit. I just wanted to share this initial finding of mine as I continue my journey towards being free of this costly, health detoriorating, and freeedom threatening drug as it may possibly help others.
I cannot get out of bed . I will sleep for two or 3 days straight and then when I finally get up I’m so tired I can barely function and nothing seems interesting or worth doing.. Simple every day problems seem so hard . It’s terrible I wish I would have never tried it.
DIVE into ANYTHING that interests you scrap metal and time worked for me......... Twice. on my own. But YOU have to WANT to QUIT, 🙅🧟 Quitting oxy......... COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MONSTER.......🧟🧟🧟
Yes it gets very tedious sleeping for days at a time and then waking up not feeling better but you didn't become a addict in a day..and you won't get better I. A day. Keep at it to
This information is so useful, if one doesn't know this it feels like your going through he'll and a feeling that it might not go away, but after hearing this information, if you do your work for your sobriety you will begin to balance out.
Thank you for your videos. I appreciate you taking the time to explain all the info & breaking it down in many different ways not just in this video but in all your videos.
Absolutely spot on! This is a very good explanation of what the withdrawal from this drug actually is, very educational and a very difficult situation is made understandable
I have watched and read many articles on how to detox off drugs especially opiates an methamphetamines. This is the first time that anybody in the medical profession made sense. Wow, thank you Dr. B
I've never met a Dr as informative as you are. Thank you for all your knowledge. I abused heroin for about 8 years ending in shooting speed balls. 2 or 3 overdoses. Several rehabs. I'm now 60 and clean. It took years to get clean. I went into an inpatient program called new life for girls. I spent 5 years with them the 5th year as a staff member. Relocated my entire life to avoid relapsing back. I did have a relapse lasting 4 years that devastated me. I really enjoy listening to you Dr B. Now I struggle w benzos. But im ok. Thank you again for your info. Lori R, Pennsylvania
I’ve been a frequent IV user for nearly a decade. Got tired of the lifestyle and quit “cold Turkey”. Have been experiencing joint pain (hip bursitis), constant “sleepiness”, and increased appetite for a couple of weeks, but none of the other quoted psychological “symptoms”. Because coffee is an “anti inflammatory” as well as a mild stimulant, it ( in conjunction with) plenty of snacks throughout the day has served me well. My honest opinion is that the “surgeons mask”, color of his shirt, and setting are all props meant to add artificial credibility to the insistence that rehab is necessary. All it takes is genuine desire and willingness. He is trying to sell you something, trying to “scare you” into purchasing his services. If you are seeking information concerning “how to quit”, you already have everything you need. Good luck😃
After about 3 days of staying awake, I could see shadows running up the side of the walls in my bedroom. The first line I felt like superman. Worst hangover ever. Felt like I was dying. The only thing that would make you feel better was doing another line.
Simply as deleting the contact number of the dealer helps about 70% of the craving. 30% is sleeping for 3 days, eati g sweets, tired. About 4 days you will feel refreshed.. DO NOT EVER COUNT THE DAYS YOU ARE SOBER. Just let the days go by. If you count the days you will feel more anxious as to whether you can reach certain day count or not. If you dont count the days you will act as if to be sober is completely a choice. Eventhough its not. Been there. I think I'm going back someday, but for now I'll enjoy being sober. With all the organic strength and happiness. Thinking that I can go back using someday makes my sober days more worth it to enjoy. I think that days will never come but I still voluntarily want to believe that I have the choice to go back or be sober.
You are amazing and truly seem to understand us addicts. I wish I was able to see you and you help me get off of methamphetamine. Thank You for understanding and your patience. ❤
To all my brothers and sisters in addiction: you are valued. You are a blessing. You are loved by God. I use that term in no religious way. I mean it in a very universal way. There is noone like you. You are a unique being. You are a loved being. You matter. Tune into the great ocean, the great Work of life. You are a ⭐. You belong in the human tribe. You deserve the sun's warmth, the cool summer rains, the spring birds songs, the winter snuggle by a fire. Tune into your beautiful humanity and you will see the truth. You do not need this drug.
you sir are the perfect example and meaning of what a real Dr. is and should be. I tip my hat off to you, and praise you and your work. my total respect
Wouldn't it be great if he could teach Dr.s how to be! Not many around like Dr.B. He is very consistent on all of his approaches in helping others..God bless him!!
So many things I want to comment on! This is such an amazing video. It sounds like you really took the time and put real effort into understanding. Bottom line, real treatment starts with you and support like what this man gives many people! And you sir are a good person for helping people treat the underlying cause of addiction. For me, if it's not one thing it's another that I'm using to escape or cope. I am not an addict. I experience addiction. One day at a time. Small changes to correct habits. Finding other outlets like exercise to calm the mind. Connecting with the right people. Finding a way to love yourself because you're not just hurting you, you're hurting everyone that loves you and anyone you may be enabling or influencing. Don't think about ever giving up on yourself! You'll wish you hadn't. The drug isn't in control of you, you are!! One love baby God blesses you everyday
I am impressed and completely agree with this information. I have been a addict for many, many years and am in recovery, now. It's all true and thank you, Dr. B.
I am a addict been struggling since a young age been,28 years long time drug use know how it is it's hard to stay clean god bless people who struggling with a adicion
I relapsed at least 6 times maybe even 7 but each time it was for a longer period, he’s right about never givin up, eventually you’ll go 6 months and completely forget about ice
I'm proud to announce that today is my 90 day clean life without meth! I'm currently not in any recovery or support group. I've DELETED everyone involved in that COMPLETELY out of my life in regards it. I truly felt that meth heightened me physically and mentally but now that I'm of a some what clear mind I understand that I was already bigger and better than it all along. Awe yeah and my clean is 100%!
@@reginaldgrayii8615 nice. Keep going bro. U are free now. It's day 8 for me. I was using methadone and Heroine. Its 3:30 am now that I'm typing this comment and I can't sleep & I feel like hell. I just want it to pass
I wish you the best. The good news is that the human body has an amazing ability to heal! May take a little longer than we'd like, and may not heal to the point of pre use, but you will improve everyday that passes without using.
You are doing a very good job in an arena where there is a sorry lack of focus or assistance for addicts and involved medical personnel. Thank you very much.
It doesn't matter if you move away it will find you, it will call your name, and it reels you straight back in. I hate life i dont want this anymore it wont leave me alone
Quit cold turkey. I had multiple e.r visits but, it can be done. Unfortunately the effects linger on. 3 years clean. My ability to remember information is gone
I've quit cold turkey several times. It's been different every time. Determination to not use is now stronger then my urge to use. It's different for everyone. But we all have want the same thing in the end. ❤️
I used meth to self medicate my adhd for 20 plus years, although it actually made my adhd worse. I quit countless times and couldn’t stay off it because i couldn’t stand my lack of motivation. I quit meth with the help of an adhd addiction doctor. I am now on a low dose of Vyvanse and 2 years off meth. I relapsed on meth a few times but HATED it immediately. I am now 5 months without relapse. The adhd meds changed my life and help me sooooooo much with lack of motivation from the meth damage and the adhd.
Relapse is due to a person's liver is producing a lot of the enzyme needed to break down the drug. Once a person suddenly stops using the drug, the system is overfilled with the enzyme to break down a substance that is not there. Brain then creates urge in order to use the auto producing enzyme. The liver will continue to , at times , make the enzyme in times of restimulation, or "triggers", in preparation of anticipated drug to break down. No drugs come, body flooded with enzyme gonna, urge kicks in to use up the enzyme.
Hold strong brother. I've been clean four days and broke a couple hours ago and sure physically i feel a little better but I feel lousy lousy you know what I mean. It's not worth it. I need to be stronger and grow my faith in the Lord.
@@tomrivers8935 tom, believe in YOURSELF! Fuck god, family,friends. The ONLY one that matters is YOU! Without YOU NOTHING else matters! Bottom line on addiction of ANY sort is : you either ARE, or are NOT going to do it again. If you can be straight up with yourself you can do whatever the fuck you want with no regrets.
The only thing I miss about meth is how big my craps were when I'd use the bathroom. After 5 minutes of taking a hit I would empty my bowls. It was an amazing feeling and satisfying as well. I've been sober for two years. Cannabis and exercise were my methods too sobriety, i'm completely sober now!
As a "functional" eating/ sleeping addict for 12+ yrs, (with both grandfathers and both parents being addicts as well) trying to quit meth feels like nothing you can read in any book. DAY 1-2 Snappy. Everything annoys. No energy. Happiness isn't obtainable. Fuck you. Fuck this. What that fuck am I doing? Fuck. Dragging, achey, restless DAY 2-7=ZZZzzzzzz... Starving. Over eats. Sleeps. Pee's, eats, sleeps, pee's... DAY 6 or 7: Can't physically force mind to shut off and continue sleeping. Lucky if you can drink a lil whiskey and force in an extra night. Being sober. Do what? Can't think. Can't feel. Can't function. Confused. Hopeless. Dead. >>>>>DAY 7 OR 8
Dam I'm 20 just started fucking up and I feel like ik what ur talking about and I've only done a few "binges' it's all new to me but i did maybe 25 mgs yesterday and I feel so much shame and guilt man and my brain is telling me to use cuz it will make all my real world problem disappear but.....fuck....... but but imma Soulja I thought it was like Adderall and I've seen my mom tweak pretty much my whole life so I knew better, fucking shits just bad for you
I've smoked for 8 months since Feb. 2024. I've had 4, 7-day withdrawals. They are hell. anhedonia (no pleasure or interests in anything), stomach pain, depression, just wanna sleep, can barely stand up to make meals, just wanna drink beer to get through it. Finally met a Dealer. No longer have to share with a homeless "runner". The last 6 weeks I've smoked daily. I LOVE it! No withdrawals, and life is fun again! I never wanna quit. I've even quit drinking, and lost 35 pounds I had put on and didn't need. Praise the Mexicans, and the chemists!
Dawg if you haven't quit yet, just quit bruh. I've only been doing it for 7 months and I'm burnt out. If im 16 and have an addictive personality, I quit and felt normal the next day. Got super depressed and anxious but ITS FAKE. That's what you gotta understand man, all that mental shit goes away if you just wait. Pick up a hobby or learn some shit, take it easy. Trust I've quit Hella drugs and even unhealthy habits with no problems, you can do it just that easy trust.
If you are reading this, my production company is working on a documentary to end the stigma of substance abuse. I hope you will consider sharing your stories with us!
I'm a child of sexual abuse survivor and turned addiction to every thing under the sun still fighting it daily started weed at 9 and I'm 49 now meth on and off since 14 hit me up more than interested in being a part of yer documentary
We have to somehow find a greater love....had a girl that was awesome for 6 months...she was great.. really great...and I had truly zero desire for it..for real ..was easy...but she didn't last unfortunately....
@@donkeyballs3307 weak minded..lol...I'll pray what I have on to you tonight...it comes with generational hordes of real demons....you wouldn't last a day.....you have no idea.....but with my temporary demon horde prayer....you will get a clue....👍🙏⚓
If you plan on quitting...the first thing you need to prepare is your sleep.cycle.. Use in the morning to afternoon and go get a sleep during the night. Make a friction so that you won't need to use it at night time. When you get your sleep cycle right you will quit really easier that when quitting when you are heavily using it at night.
I was a heavy meth user for over 20 years, injecting and smoking large amounts nearly everyday but while also not only holding down a good job I also built a successful career while high on meth. In the end though the negatives started far outweighing anything good I was getting from it I knew it was time to stop so I abruptly stopped cold turkey, I didn't actually find it difficult to stop it was making me very unhappy towards the end it was a relief to break away from it. The only physical withdrawal I suffered was extreme anxiety for a couple of weeks while my nervous system readjusted, the most difficult part of stopping was the fact that I had to break all contact with my friends and the social scene I was part of when on meth, and after years of giving myself huge artificial hits of dopamine it took a long time for me to be able to find enjoyment in the normal fun things in life again. That was 7 years ago now and I will never be tempted to do it again it just doesn't appeal to me at all now.
I was able to quit after several years of serious tweaking. I would say cold turkey, but did take xanax occasionally to get some relief from the horrendous withdrawal. I thought I'd never feel good or have any energy again. It took me a while, possibly 3 mnths, to start feeling normal again. But eventually I started working and felt great. At that point the sobriety felt better than being high. If I was able to quit then you can too. Be strong and patient, most importantly pray.
Kratom (the pure stuff, not the crap you get at Kava bars or coffee shops). It removes all the pain and anxiety of withdrawal. It will NOT make you high.
I been clean for 119 days today, I was user for 8 years and my life has change completely thanks to god. If I can do it anybody can … Best of wishes to anybody going threw this … it’s a battle everyday .. don’t give up
It's also the mind set that your finally ready to quit. I've been through it before too many time's to really be ready to be done with it for good. I did finally get there.
Excellent video. Hit on so many less known or not so obvious points And the cases referenced at end extraordinary METHod of treatment. Developing a recovery strategy I hopefully you publish a paper on this technique
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Watch this video to know if a loved one is using meth. ruclips.net/video/aT6TxBamYhA/видео.html
How to quit using crystal meth,and the proccess..
@Christopher Novley thanks Chris..👍⚡⚓
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You forgot the "brain zaps" (withdrawal symptoms)..
Nobody talks about it. I think because it's only with long time users.
I love Your attitude Dr.B, You are the way forward in addiction treatment. I wondered if do You advise Your patients on dietary requirements during early treatment? Most addict's in active addiction are eating a purely refined sugar/carb diet with no vitamin's, fruits, vegatables, fatty acids and other nutrients (I say this from experience). My opinion (and I'm sure most will agree) is that a healthy diet is ESSENTIAL for not just body health, but brain health. The brain needs to rewire in a healthy manner, while in treatment for the best outcome possible. Even taking a B Vitamin supplement will help with brain health (low B vitamin levels lead to depression and anxiety in a healthy brain) Self care Includes a healthy diet. Be good to Yourselves everyone 💜🌿
Im in recovery and the withdrawals are 99% psychological. You will have severe mood swings, feelings of depression, irritability and restlessness. You dont get dope sick like when you're withdrawing from opiates. Its all psychological but dont underestimate the power of that. Its been months now and the psychological chains are still just as strong. I had to completely move to a new area where I didn't know anyone just to help prevent a relapse. The biggest hurdle for me was that "random encounter" where someone might have some or offer it. Im not out of the woods by any means. Go with GOD!
Jesus is the Way!
Whoop whoop!
Prayer, what about Jesus? Do you pray? I'm a Christian with family members that I love so much that are on it. I tried to tell them not to try it but they didn't listen. Yet anyway. I just keep praying and I know someway God will do it. God will get them free. In Jesus name. Amen.
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Amen .
Completely psychological? Uhh...NO!!! It's not like heroin but it definitely affects your physiology. Depleting neurotransmitter and other nutrients. Which when supplementing with precursors, greatly enhances success. NAC, tyrosine, macuna Perrins help replenish dopamine. 5htp, st. John's wort help with serotonin. NAC IS THE BASE PRECURSER FOR BOTH OF THESR. WELLBUTRIN HELPS TO ELEVATE DOPAMINE LEVELS, DECREASING CRAVINGS. BRAIN INFLAMMATION IS ALSO A PROBLEM. RRSEARCH THOSE YOURSELF, Lol CANT RRMEMBER WHAT IS BEST.
What withdrawal are taking metb users fall asleep they don't get nausea or jittery neat afterwards this video is so full of s***
If you are here, then you are in the right direction. You got this, nobody knows what it’s like unless they go threw it. If your reading this know you are not alone you will find the light again. I pray we all beat this demon, it’s like 1 in 400 million that you were born, you are here for a reason. Keep your head up an take it day by day starting now! You got this you beautiful soul. Stay strong.
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Thanks Dr, B for the information ℹ️
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Question , I don’t get 2 consecutive days off so it’s hard to sleep it off so I’m stuck in a cycle , any advice?
So Blessed.💯🙏
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@@Donsxxx take an xtra day off.
Thank you i needed to Hear this
To all of you on, or recovering from meth, I love you! You are loved.
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. There is hope. Dont ever give up.
*a moment of silence for the addict who is still suffering.
(You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏)
I need help
What do you need Joe? I'd like to help if I'm able to
@@clutchinson7438 can you help me
@@donnamariedavidson5065 i can try. telll me.how you would like.to be helped?
1. Do not contact the meth
dealer
2. Put the pipe down
3. Stop scraping it for
another hit
4. Dispose of paraphernalia
5. Even though you have
done this a 1000 times
keep trying
That's it, keep trying. It works.
Less taking meth .slowly and less.take more fruit and vegetables. Take small amount ice everywhere .drink more juice and beer 🍺. Slowly you only can take meth one month😂 one time only.😊 2:58 2:59 3:00 3:02
Take a cold shower or perferable a dunk in some ice water when feinding, it helps with other stimulant withdrawal
Yea it literally just starts to get old at some point
Did you... User METH before?
Just watching your videos makes me feel like someone cares about me a little bit. Thanks.
Awwwwe. You're sweet
Good luck in this battle! You’re not alone
I'm going through the same battle, believe it or not someone does care and you are not alone!!! @Aidee Chavez
You're not alone!!! Love you brave soul
There are a lot of people out there who do care and love you and other people people that are in your situation just be strong and you can make it
Thank you for posting this video. I went through this and I have to say it was difficult and I can describe it as 99% psychological but it’s really hard to push through but I am here to say that it is possible! Everyday you get through is another day forward and over time you begin to feel more normalized. Every day that you resist you continue to grow stronger and stronger and stronger. To anyone who is getting the strength to do this I want to tell you that you can and I’m sending you love and strength ❤
57 days today guys! I'm not giving up thank you Dr B
Awesome! Keep that sh*t up boss.
10 hours since my last line, I'm in progress of doing my last couple crystals. I got like a gram of some pure glass clear shi, never touching no drugs cuz ik this is the best of the best. Challenged addiction and easily won multiple times with multiple drugs, idk how people get addicted to anything
@WhatEverIwant36 don't ever talk like that man I was cocky and thought the same...
@@malazan6004 lmao I mean it hurt me but nah I’m coming up on a month off dope.😭 I’m not cocky I was just saying the truth of the situation
You will get so clean that even thinking about hitting it will make you vomit
A doctor that's non judgmental and really cares helping others! Wonderful video.
What about the connection to sex addiction? It’s been hard for me to quit the meth addiction because I’m still have the sex addiction so I need dual addiction help to get past both
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Increased anxiety and the psychosis is the worst thing ever! Pay attention to everything he has to say this is by far the best video I’ve ever seen and I am just so Impressed by the fact he explains everything in detail
I quit cold turkey when i was 17 weeks pregnant (despite knowing i was pregnant way before). I developed anxiety, anger issues, mood irritability and even asthma over the course of my pregnancy. It took so much effort and time for me to fully overcome the change/pain but i had to remind myself im doing this for my baby. Now I’m 40 + 2 weeks into my pregnancy. I’m grateful and proud to have carried my baby to full term, at over 8 pounds and we’re only left with waiting for his arrival.
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@sergio carbajal Exactly. At least she is having a baby that will one day provide your social security income!
@sergio carbajal Your paranoia is showing - there is NOTHING judgmental about Aizah's post. She never mentions anyone else. She is, quite appropriately, proud of winning the fight to have a healthy baby. Nothing else.
@@susanzipf412 said nothing Bad.
Congratulations
I really appreciate the people who unselfishly devote time in their life trying to help others, and those ppl include this Dr as well as the ppl in comments, staying positive is key to being the best you can be as well as being with like minded ppl, And when ready? You can do anything you put your mind to!🙏🏽
It's so refreshing to see a doctor with human compassion and a doctor who doesn't have their head up their ass. A doctor with empathy and patience. And, importantly, a doctor who doesn't categorize by societies stigmas.
Oh my God yes ihave seen so many different Doctors and there are very , very few that make good sense, that are really for the people.
I worked in detox and all our providers were incredibly loving kind and compassionate. Best job I’ve had yet in the medical field
Ritalin is the solution for every addiction except porn! Addiction is dopamine in the heart and brain, Suboxone is for withdraw symptoms only
I couldn't agree more. I have seen several doctors trying to a get a prescription that helped me in the past. Its just been very difficult and frustrating and I have started to feel extremely anxious about talking to any doctors about this now because I have had so many bad experiences.
Your crazy and need help. Doctor here…
I was a heavy user for 13 years injecting the drug several times daily,the hardest part about quitting was leaving behind the friends and people that were the circle of friends in my life.the withdrawals weren’t exactly withdrawals,I stopped because I was tired of being without money ,once I owned my addiction and posted my intention to all family and friends on social media,I stopped cold,ive been off meth for 6 months, I still have vivid dreams where I’m with old friends mixing up meth ready for injection, I always wake up just before I inject, I think my brain sees it as a type of mental death that it shields me from.
It never goes away brother, it's a lifelong sickness that stays with you. Iv been clean 10 years from injecting over 20 times a day just because I could not because I needed to. I would still get 4 hours of sleep every day at the end of it all because i got so used to it. Stay strong it does get easier but it will always be with you
i have shot coke in my dreams, doesnt do shit...
yes the vivid dreams and the levels of excitement..
1 deciding to let myself use
2 discovering i have the.money
3 calling the plug
4 they answer!
5 They have it!!
6 We agree on a meet!!
7 They show.up!!!
8. They tell.me its the best !!!
9.I get home wirhout arrest!!!!
7..Nobody home to interrupt me!!
8 Make.it.up..its looks.awesome!!!
9. hit first tine..
10,slide the.plunger down amd pull it out a get ready for.....
NOTHING! wtf?
I hate to.dream it but perhaps it is your mind's way of teaching you to not.use . taking away the reward . Idk
Stay strong everyone!
nope its just the subconsious mind craving meth.
@GeT RekT I have dreams where I feel like I've been using (not in a good way) I am always wicked disappointed in myself until I wake up enough to realize it was all a dream. I've been having those dreams for the 5 years Ive been clean. They have become less frequent though.
I safely stopped using meth 3 years ago. I had been a meth head for 30 years and quit because it became "old" just as I had become! It wasn't that hard. The difficult part was realizing I could function at work with out it as I had always relied on it's effects to keep me working through the day. I weaned myself the first week only using 2 "issues" one in the AM and another after lunch. After a week I used caffeine pills for another week. After that week I was able to function normally and without any drugs. Walking and exercise helped a lot also. As of right now I'm probably in the best condition and health I've ever been in for many many years. Good luck to any one seeking a healthy life style. I can answer any questions posed to me about my drug addiction and how I quit.
Almost a month now since I started meth 😢? Please how can I stop gimme clues
@@akinyosoyeprecious4774 Find an extracurricular activity to keep you distracted. Weight lifting and/or exercise helped me. I also stopped socializing with my addicted associates. The main thing is to get out of the mind set that you need to use in order to function or socialize.. Start by weaning yourself off or stopping for one day and than another and so on. You must want to stop to be successful. It's not going to be easy, but with determination it is possible.
@akinyosoyeprecious4774 Find an extracurricular activity to keep you distracted. Weight lifting and/or exercise helped me. I also stopped socializing with my past/using associates. The main thing is to get out of the mind set that you need to use in order to function or socialize.. Start by weaning yourself off or stopping for one day and than another and so on. You must want to stop to be successful. It's not going to be easy, but with determination it is possible.
@TboneWTF thanks man,really appreciate I'll be updating you on the done journey here.
@akinyosoyeprecious4774 if your friends change your habits will too
To stay clean one needs to move away from triggers and something positive to look forward to while keeping busy doing something REALLY rewarding.
Mind over matter!
I've a job!
You are exactly right.Sadly it usually involves you staying away from the selfish so-called friends who are not genuine.only way
This is summing up what quitting meth should be all about
For the VERY first time in my life, my entire life...I feel as if someone TRULY knows "me".
I'm actually in tears as I type this comment because my feeling of being alienated has FINALLY released me! A sense of relief! I can't begin to thank you enough, it's a debt I could never pay off...but I had to let you know that I just had a life changing moment and that was all thanks to you, Sir!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤
I'm tiered of seeing people all messed up around me. Why can't people just leave the drugs alone and live free and have good things. But no everyone just rather stay high. Well I used to be one of them people. My attitude changed, my chest started hurting and I was losing my self esteem and respect for others. I'm still nip and dabbling but plan to be clean completely very soon. Its not so fun anymore and I don't want to die. I'm 57 now and I want to see my grand babies grow old. I'm clean off opiates 7 years now to be clean altogether and live my life like GOD wants me too. DON'T USE METH. YOUR LIFE IS WORTH MORE.
This made me cry. He genuinely cares. I feel so called to help people with addiction. And I agree with everything he says.
My dad is an addict (opiates). My mom (with food). My two sisters (alcohol). Four of my friends (meth and heroin).
He does and it’s beautiful to see and reassuring that there are some drs that care x😊
😮🙏🏽
The withdrawals were the worst, but I quit cold turkey after almost a year of addiction, I can say that I've been the happiest I've been in a while since then, stay strong guys! It gets better.
I never experience any withdrawals from meth.
@@centraltexasbassin2228 everyone's different bro.
Never heard of anyone having bad bad withdrawals. Try come off opioids and then you’ll know what hell is
@@shanniileahI got real bad withdrawals while in recovery. Everybody's journey is different.
I don’t think telling someone “your experience is invalid try coming off *insert drug here* is the right thing to do here. Anymore Fentanyl is in EVERYTHING so the comedown is going to suck regardless. I ache and sweat coming off meth and it hasn’t gotten easier anytime I’ve tried.
You are the first doctor I have ever heard speak of this with such knowledge and compassion. Thank you , thank you , thank you!
He hits the withdrawal symptoms on the head. For me I started using to numb past experiences in my childhood. From what I noticed, alot of drug addicts have been abused sexual and physically. It helped mask my pain and helped me with my confidence. When I hear people talking about drug addicts like we are less than them only fires me up. Most drug addicts are different from regular people spiritual. Spiritual, we are on a higher level than others. We see and hear things others can't wrap there minds around. Pls never feel like your alone because there are so many of us and we share your experiences. I love all my brothers and sisters ❤️ 💙
Don't ever get complacent in your sobriety! You are going to be recovering for the rest of your life. Its HARD AS HELL but u can do anything you put your mind too! 4 years on January 8th ♡ loving every minute of it. I STILL struggle with handling emotions but that is what therapy is for! Ill also give a shout out to CELEBRATE RECOVERY for connecting me to my sponsor and more importantly the Lord.
Take the time you need to get back to you once you decide this is the direction you want to go its only up from there 😊
(Remember; it won't happen overnight)
Don't listen to this shit about it being a desiese that you suffer from or deal with for the rest of your life, and if youare recovering addict that it's something that will be with you forever is bullshit. It's up to you whether or not you're going to let it become a burden obstacle or hurdle of some sort..or if you accept that every minute is a chance for a brand new beginning, clean slate, I hang out with people who smoke heroin meth and pills all day and night everyday... Three years clean from opiate after five years addicted, to heroin. Iam all good, no steps, no bullshit, just me and a decision I've already made up my mind, not to do the drug the way I was when it officially grabbed ahold. Take responsibility for your actions and stop this product of my environment shit....do what you know you should, and don't do what you shouldn't. If u can't, it's on you
You have to make up your mind that you're done it. ❤✊
You know yourself better than anyone else. Stay strong! 💪😎
I relapsed.... after 12 freaking years.
Yes, it can happen, faster than you can imagine. And kicking opiates at 30 is not the same as 45. It gets harder with age, and it's definitely not easy to start out with. I think the most important part is to work on the deeper issues that made you use, during your sobriety. The more you can do that, the more you will be equipped to make a better life for yourself, but if you just quit the substance, then you aren't touching on the underlying issues, and you can very easily relapse.
Wishing you all the best. 🙏
Yes. It's a lifelong journey into sobriety and cleanliness.
Keep reaching out for us and ppl around us doc! Watching this video moves something in me that hasn't moved in a long time. U have positive energy. Bless you!
My withdrawal from Meth was a cakewalk physically compared to narcotics. Mentally, it's hell. Took me 2 and a half years to heal my brain off of meth. Get clean, stay clean, I promise you won't regret it!
How long did you use? Been 2 weeks here and it was with poly use. This helps me get off opiates though which is hard af. I’ve done this for a month and only been tired a day. Minimum withdrawal.
The part about going back after being clean for weeks hit me hard. Was off for 3 months. I was going to sleep at 10pm every night and waking up at 6am every morning for the 3 months, as well as doing yoga in the morning and started meditating for the first time in my life, and i had never felt better in my life. I loved waking up in the morning, day after day.. i thought i was free. I felt free. For a little time at least. As the days went by, there just always felt like something was missing, like i was forgetting to do something. I tried so hard to figure out why, no matter what i did or what good habits I adopted, i just always felt there’s that one last thing to do. I was powerless against my subconscious. By the time i had figured out what the feeling was, my brain had already made a full proof reason why i can def do it just this one time. I mean, i used to do it once and not pick it up for months all the time. It’ll be just like that. Except even better, bc think about all the experience i have now. I can have the best of both worlds. Ill be living the good life like i am now plus ill feel whole again. Well, i prob dont have to finish writing this but what the hell. So i was able to win this argument with myself for 3 months. That whole time i was never around it and even that was tough to control of. But , as if he were the devil himself, my cousin( who i usually used with) thought he’d invite me over top hangout. Which we did often throughout the 3 months. But for some reasons, i still cant think of, he has his other buddy there too. As i walked in the door and see the cloud of smoke and the all too familiar smell, i was helpless. That mid as well had been a gun to my temple. At least in that case i would of had 2 choices. Sadly on this day, i had no choice at all. It has been 2 months since this happened and Ihave only had a couple days not using. I would like to thank you for the video, as well as put forward my word to dose down for a week and take the jump again. At least this time i know I’m jumping into shark infested water.
Smell can be very triggering...
I was walking in a city park {UK} and suddenly caught the unmistakable smell of heroin fumes..
what was really strange, the person I was walking with smelled it too...and neither mentioned it to the other at the moment of smelling it, only a few mins later..
''Did you smell a strange smell on the hill?
'Yes!..It smelled like someone was smoking gear'
I was triggered very badly once by walking in the Countryside down a green lane. { an old cart-track}
On the side was some tinfoil and a bottle, and a lighter {Heroin and Crack}
I looked at the foil, glazed with really good quality heroin..the person/people clearly had wasted loads.
A straight friend was with me.. She grabbed the foil out of my hands and said ''Don't you DARE'' and screwed it up..
She phoned the local police about it and they said ''Madam. What do you expect us to do about it?..Hide behind an Oak tree til they come back?''
Such things can come out of the blue. We have to learn to ride those stresses...and it isn't easy!
@@Oakleaf700 I'd just like to say, I did keep my word given in this comment, and tapered off. I've been clean since May 14th. With the right mindset and enough willpower (built mostly by the shit these things put us through) it is more doable than most think. I have alot of things in my life that I've either neglected or just destroyed, that still need work, but the biggest roadblock is now removed. I send my hope and love to everyone else in a similar situation.
@@jarrodknight4698 Well done you!
Only us who have suffered really know what it means..
Spoke to my drug worker today over phone..Haven't seen her since early 2020 in person since before Covid hit- and I said how supportive You Tube people have been and are.
She said ''These are the people with the greatest understanding..
Doctors don't know what it is like to go without {Opioids} unless they have been addicted themselves.
The 'mental' process is by FAR the hardest to get over... Physically it is 'Easy' {ish}
Self awareness is very helpful...as is self honesty.
Knowing your triggers &c
I gave up scoring ''street'' drugs ages ago... because of the arse-holery that goes on.
The mind games.
One bloke insisted on finishing his bowl of plums and custard at a cafe before doing the deal...
Jeez...He was taking ages on purpose... I literally wanted to spoon feed him fast, just the get the bloody things finished, so we could stop ''hanging''
Always looking at the clock...urgh...just vile.
Driving around from place to place in someone's uninsured, untaxed car..don't miss that at all.
As a teenager I thought it was so 'Daring and exciting'.... at 61... who needs it.
You sound in a good headspace.
Best wishes !
Jarrod...I had a friend whom I used with a lot.. But we had to part ways.
She decided to get clean....I wasn't ready.
But after some months went by...a Christmas card plopped through the letterbox..
With a familiar folded oblong in it made of Rizlas.
WHY do thattttt.
It's really not fair.
Really ''Straight'' friends are much safer.
@@Oakleaf700 I definitely agree. People are selfish, just something that came from evolution. When someone gets clean, and was a regular user with someone else, the other person has to deal with alot more guilt. So by tempting you, and trying to successfully pull you back into using, they can feel less guilt for the things they do. Instead of seeing others get the help they need and continuing to feel like a piece of shit. It all stems from selfishness but is something those of us trying to grow need to always be aware of.(edit: or I guess, if they were still clean, they didn't put their self in your shoes and made a really bad joke.)
Thankyou for the video, I've been clean for 6 weeks now and I'm finally realising how much of my life Ive wasted in the last 8 years of using, I'm more determined and adamant this time staying sober, as my health and recovery stages are taking a bigger toll on my already unhealthy way of life. I only hope the best and to never give up hope for all recovering addicts, be well, and take care!!
It takes about 9 months to feel normal!!
Only 3 days since my last hit. I made a decision to make it a point to get clean. See where I'm at by the end of this year. PLEASE JESUS, TAKE THE PIPE AND LIGHTER FROM MY HANDS
Did you get clean?
🙏 ❤
My name is Janaye and I am a long term strictly meth user I shot it up. I only use meth and have for many years and I've struggled for 8 of them trying to get sober. I just wanted to say I think u are amazing if more doctors and humans were like you there'd be a lot more sober people in this world and I just want to thank you for the way that you look at things in the way that and the way that you go about addiction and the world is very blessed to have you in it and so are us addicts to have you behind us trying to help us.You are extremely smart I was impressed and that's hard to do. One day maybe we can meet and I could help you help others and God willing me as well.
Wow first time I felt like there’s a lil bit of hope for recovery and very well explained w compassion for humans as a whole . Thank u
I could put my own story here, but instead I just want to say this.... If you're ready to quit, do it. If you're not, your time will come, but know that sometimes we hurt ourselves more in that process of knowing we need to quit and not doing it. God knows and is always there to help you if you choose to go that route. I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't. Much love to those who have quit, to those who are struggling to quit, as well as those still using. There is a way out, and someone who cares. ❤️
I became addicted by accident while under a severe nervous breakdown. I started using at first casually, then once I started coming out of the fog of the breakdown I was addicted. I’ve been struggling ever since to stop doing it for good.
I stopped on my own for 9 months, then started again, and it’s been off and on ever since.
It’s the withdrawals that drive me to use again because it’s SO HARD to get through them.
I am not mentally addicted because I want OFF this drug FOREVER, but I am physically addicted.
I don’t like the meetings they don’t help at all, and there is NO rehabs whatsoever in my state that will accept my insurance and going out of state is out of the question.
I don’t have any support because NOBODY accept those who I get the drug from knows that I’m even on it or have been on it or anything.
So I’m literally alone in this.
But I’ll keep trying.
I’m not giving up.
You’re not alone. It’s worse for me cause I have learned to function and be productive while on meth over the years. Started 2020 after lockdown over an emotional trauma. Safe to say it helped me from being suicidal at that time but now it feels like I cannot experience natural happiness without Mets in my system. I wan to stop but I’m afraid it’ll affect my productivity and as such might kill my joy. Not to say there’s joy in this. I’m just mentally Stuck.
Don't give up
I believe in you
Try 🍄
You are NOT alone. There are so many of us fighting that same demon. Also, God and the Angels LOVE LOVE LOVE you. You are a precious, unique and important soul. Don't give up on yourself! Its hard yes but isn't a life of using even harder? God bless you Hon. 💙
You def a new subscriber, i am a uber driver who became friends with a women who does meth and now helping her fight it now shes stopped and dealing with the withdrawals. This helped me know what to say and how to say things to her . Shes been on for a year . Your video truly helped
I was smoking meth everyday for about 6 months before I got arrested and went cold turkey...i honestly dont think I had a bad withdrawl from it...i just slept..ate..and worked out..ended up doing 20 months and since ive been out havent done it since. Ive been about 3 years clean now.
Man please guide me because I have been 1.5 years clean but yesterday I relapsed and I think I am gonna smoke it for some days so help me with what should I do after that
@@Yogejcbvlogs eat something. Drink water. Go to sleep.
I started 2021 and I want to stop..is possible right?
I'm 25 but I'm disappointed in myself
@@ChideraVictor-eb9ep Sobriety is possible. I was a multiple addict until two weeks ago, I know exactly what you're going through. You're not going to be able to do it alone, please consider attending a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and seeing what it's about. It sounds like you WANT to stop and that's step 1, good luck out there ♥️
I thank you very much for this Great information. Myself being sober since February and determined to stay this way forever.
109 days clean… it’s been a journey. At times it’s just blind luck that has kept me clean. I’m trying to find a psychiatrist and starting a workout program and hope that will help.
Got 8 days out of your 109 (now more being 2 weeks ago comment)
Hopefully ill get to that extent again in the near future to that level. Congrats
@@demonsparkx today is day 120.
I have learned a few things… one is no matter where the road takes you, it’s the same distance to the ditch. This actually helps me because knowing this itch will always be there and that the pain of not scratching will cycle from good to bad but never fully gone, takes the shame of wanting to use again away. This is so hard but it’s my distrust and faith lost in humanity that is what will kill me. I have to take chances on letting people see all of me and remember they are reacting with the info and tools available to them.
If they judge it is probably because they can only work with the experience they know and maybe give them time or try again with someone else.
But isolation and waiting for a day that it will be less scary to open up or ask for help when you just can’t sit by yourself through the anguish that a bad day can bring… that will be the death of me and I really believe it’s the same for anyone in our shoes.
Oxytocin comes from a long hug or a funny story and helps heal our dopamine drought. Connect with others.
Also remember….. very important… with every high in life… no matter how big or small there is a low from the loss of that high that is slightly stronger.
Watch a hilarious RUclips video and recognize the sadness of it being over.
Feel the pleasure of a good meal or a good visit with friends and give yourself the gift in recognizing the beauty of that experience and how it is sad that it is over.
I don’t know why but this balance has helped (when I remember)
I would like to help my younger brother who is fifteenth and hocked, any advice?
@@refiloethibela5889 talk to them or are they in past communicating with?
Problem is we reside in different locations so do you think it would be a good idea if I ask him to come and visit me
Increased appetite is the best part
2001 I started meth in Oregon & I was on it for 8mths. I knew I had a problem when my words were incomprehensible & I could not control my reaction. I went back home to San Antonio, Tx. I stayed clean for 6mths. & started popping pills. I would get clean & relapse onto cocaine. For the next 7yrs. I hated what I was doing. Finely in 2012 I knew I had to stop tormenting myself. My daughter was going to graduate in 2013 & she wanted to live with me. I had to stop my addiction. I've been clean for 9yrs. Looking back I couldn't believe how sad of a mother I was by losing custody of my daughter. I look forward now to being secure of who I am.
May I add you may find yourself crying about how beautiful the mother/daughter relationship is while watching a tampon commercial. I find that all the emotion you distance yourself from during active addiction is waiting there for you and is delivered to your doorstep about ten minutes after you come down. Thanks for your knowledge and compassion Dr. I think one factor that keeps addicts from undertaking the difficult work of recovery is the level of social scorn and even hatred heaped upon anyone involved with drug addiction. This scorn can unfortunately come from many clinicians...The dignity you offer can be a critical loan to the slightly more -feral if you will- addict blessedly and for whatever reason having the courage to investigate the idea of returning to a less diseased humanistic state of being- an asset to themselves..family ..community..country. Good luck to all of you.
sooo true
Ur a good doctor im an ex addict and u ask the right questions thats y i look at doctors who think they kno addiction just because they read studys. No u r the real deal!! Thanks for being a good doctor and have sympathy and compassion. A simple i believe in u means the world to an addict.
Dr.B, your video and outlook on addiction humbled my heart. Hoping I find a dr like you so I can not only care for my addiction but health issues keeping me from a normal happy life again. Thank you for the education and hope you have given me 🙂
I'm going through the withdrawal period.
You can do it! ❤U
There IS life beyond it.
I'm not a user but I've ran into so many, so I wanted to hear from someone who is thinking somewhat "out of the box" not just shaming if they use but not giving credit for honesty and progress. I will be definitely listening to more of your videos, thank you
You are a Empathetic, Kind Soul. No one is immune from addiction... No one is immune from disease... We all as Humans should be open to knowledge about anyone in distress. Drug abuse is only a symptom
Thank you for great and straightforward explanation. I’m a pharmacist with interest in learning more about substance addiction management. I’m definitely learning a lot on this channel.
Are you able to turn a doctor's prescription down due to concerns? Just wondering 🤔
Dr. is brilliant! I overcame my opioid addiction 20 yrs. ago when nobody knew what it was! I used the sublingual tabs & after one week, I was through w/all of it!✌️👏
20year user and only did a week of subs and poof ur good. 🤔🤔🤔
You sir are quit amazing. I wish more doctors and people were like you. I wish I had someone like you to help me in life. God bless you for helping people in need.
My ❤ goes with u cuz I can't.
I'd give you a great big hug.
I did meth for 20 years and can say this is the most accurate, non-sensational desscription of what happens when you quit meth. Quiting meth is not dangerous like heroin or alcohol, and like the doctor says it's not really detox. There is no chemical dependence in your body, it's the psychological addiction that is the hardest to treat and will take a life time to overcome. You do not need rehab to quit, it is not dangerous to quit cold turkey, you'll be depressed for a couple weeks. You don't need to go to one of these clinics. Your best bet is to start seeing a shrink. Medication is not the answer, sorry doc, this is where you are incorrect.
22 years 1 month break if government would look after their people and treat us like adults, giving us clean gear, it would be just like people going to the pub for a drink, most people are good people that I know who do it, meth doesn't make you do bad things, bad people do bad things already, the worst problem is narcissistic people, that's a worse epidemic, and when you grow up being abused, it's the only thing that gives you a Nanna hug just to feel loved when everyone gets the ohhh he does drugs,,, non meth heads die everyday too, we are all humans and compassion is the key, legalized, and regulations are the answer
If only the withdrawal was just a couple of weeks of depression 😂
If you want to cure meth addiction then come up with a safe alternative that gives you energy. Lack of energy is the complexity that you are combating, not the high. People who want to quit don't because of the need for energy.
Any suggestions for safe alternatives for energy?
@@kristollawson9315 YES IF YOU MIX COFFEE AND COKE COLA YOU CAN GET THE ENERGY YOU NEED TO STOP USING THAT DRUG IT WORKED FOR ME I PRAY TO GOD IT WORKS FOR EVERYONE TOO
@@kristollawson9315 I
Has anyone ever successfully managed their addiction after long term use by using adderall or vyvance as a tool? I have been on drugs for add since childhood, and I don’t feel that my brain can function without SOMETHING after this many years. I get frequent “brain zaps” any time I try to stop. They are very uncomfortable and I even strained my neck one time because of the way the brain zap episode made me twitch. I really need help and am at a total loss on how to fill all of my responsibilities and quit at the same time. A lot of people rely on me (that don’t know about my addiction) and They can’t know. Any thoughts? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you so much for the video.
@ninjalina you can't replace one stimulant for another one. You have to live with the fact that your energy level will decline and there is no alturnitive for that. But I can assure you eating the correct foods that boost your energy level ,plenty of sleep and things like watermelon help during the initial detox phase. After 7 days you will fill very lethargic still , and my advice is to stay away from caffeine drinks because of the risk of uphoric recall. As time passes your body will pull the energy it needs from the food you eat and you will be able to function at a lower (normal ) productivity output just fine ,but you will not have the energy to work like your accustom too. I like what you said about it not being about the high ,because for most long term users the tolerance level is so high that it's impossible to experience that sudden rush of energy the drug gave us during early stages of use. Believe it or not many people function on a day to day basis where they are not high and interact with people without being weirded out. They also don't steal or look for ways to get over on people ,they function just like the rest of society. But society will never except the fact that there are people amoung them that eat ,sleep ,and are productive with the greater good of community ,family, friends ,etc.. because they have never seen that as the case. I would much rather be around a long term functioning meth addict than a drunk. I know both sides of the coin
I was clean for 3 years, and just had a relapse and haven't stopped yet it's been 4 weeks. Im not looking forward to kicking this shit again, but i know i must i accomplished so much in 3 years and I'm about to lose it all again. i was addicted to meth for 22 years, send love and prayers please
Stay strong remember what it took from you.
8 years sober after 14 years active, heavy IV user at the time.
Relapsed 12/31/ and today is 3/1 3 months straight and it's a constant constant battle with my demons.
i literally never gave it any thoughts. I was serious and determined I was done. one day (life's stress and business stress is coming to a head). me and a special person went to eat breakfast. took her back home and went to work on a hard scaping job that I've been working on. I went to look for some gloves or something and found a container with bags. I knew exactly what it was and who. I held it in my hands for good 30 minutes. like how the fuck do I respond to this. and our situation. before I knew it. I opened a bag dump out one bag. and up the nose it went. I literally am so many emotions going on.
I hope you’re doing ok ❤ sending love
Thank you Dr. B, you hit it right on the top of the nail! Im going to send this to my cliention / counselor for mental health partners. These are going to help me quit this drug.
From my experience one of the worst feelings as an addict was when I ran out and wasn't able to get anymore. Same feeling when trying to quit. I had none and knew that I couldn't get anymore so that made it a lot worse psychologically. So what I done is actually kept some and didn't use it. I knew that I had it to use if I wanted to, I just chose not to. That takes tremendous will power to do but it helped me all the way through. Once I knew that I was good I flushed it and haven't looked back. Hopefully this idea will be able to help someone else in need. I promise you got this. You only have to believe that yourself.
" we can do this and we will get there..."❤❤❤❤ Those words mean a lot, patience, support, acceptance. Thank you for this video
@Sabrinacarpenter-xy7nz That would be great. Thank you so much
I've been a methamphetamine addiction for 5 1/2 years, never really tried to quit until I had my son. He turned 1 recently and I'm going trying to get clean again for the thousandth time. I got clean for 9 days a week ago but relapsed. Have been an IV user since Aug.
Have no idea how to quit other than cold turkey. I had to Google and search RUclips. Thank you for this video
April, don't give up. I know that you can get cleaned. I will be praying for you. 🙏
@@vickiegarcia9135 oh my goodness! Thank you!
Did your son have any effects from you using it ehile pregnant?
@@LoveHateProdutionz yeah for real.. go for it. Take a chance on sobriety
9 days is actually a pretty good foundation to build on. I was lucky if i could get more than 24 hrs.
Only a week in to being clean after 15 years of use, I have found methylene blue and microdosing amanita muscaria to seem to be of help in curbing my desire to use again. The two have also seemed to nearly eliminate the lack of motivation that has plagued my previous attempts to quit. I just wanted to share this initial finding of mine as I continue my journey towards being free of this costly, health detoriorating, and freeedom threatening drug as it may possibly help others.
I cannot get out of bed . I will sleep for two or 3 days straight and then when I finally get up I’m so tired I can barely function and nothing seems interesting or worth doing.. Simple every day problems seem so hard . It’s terrible I wish I would have never tried it.
DIVE into ANYTHING that interests you scrap metal and time worked for me.........
Twice. on my own.
But YOU have to WANT to QUIT,
🙅🧟
Quitting oxy.........
COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MONSTER.......🧟🧟🧟
Yes it gets very tedious sleeping for days at a time and then waking up not feeling better
but you didn't become a addict in a day..and you won't get better I. A day. Keep at it to
Also......
KRATOM!
KRATOM!
KRATOM!
Do sad tv commercials make you almost cry? I know exactly what you are talking about
This information is so useful, if one doesn't know this it feels like your going through he'll and a feeling that it might not go away, but after hearing this information, if you do your work for your sobriety you will begin to balance out.
Thank you for your videos. I appreciate you taking the time to explain all the info & breaking it down in many different ways not just in this video but in all your videos.
Excellent presentation. Dr. B is intelligent, informative and straightalking.
Absolutely spot on! This is a very good explanation of what the withdrawal from this drug actually is, very educational and a very difficult situation is made understandable
I have watched and read many articles on how to detox off drugs especially opiates an methamphetamines. This is the first time that anybody in the medical profession made sense. Wow, thank you Dr. B
I've never met a Dr as informative as you are. Thank you for all your knowledge. I abused heroin for about 8 years ending in shooting speed balls. 2 or 3 overdoses. Several rehabs. I'm now 60 and clean. It took years to get clean. I went into an inpatient program called new life for girls. I spent 5 years with them the 5th year as a staff member. Relocated my entire life to avoid relapsing back. I did have a relapse lasting 4 years that devastated me. I really enjoy listening to you Dr B. Now I struggle w benzos. But im ok. Thank you again for your info. Lori R, Pennsylvania
I’ve been a frequent IV user for nearly a decade. Got tired of the lifestyle and quit “cold Turkey”. Have been experiencing joint pain (hip bursitis), constant “sleepiness”, and increased appetite for a couple of weeks, but none of the other quoted psychological “symptoms”. Because coffee is an “anti inflammatory” as well as a mild stimulant, it ( in conjunction with) plenty of snacks throughout the day has served me well.
My honest opinion is that the “surgeons mask”, color of his shirt, and setting are all props meant to add artificial credibility to the insistence that rehab is necessary. All it takes is genuine desire and willingness. He is trying to sell you something, trying to “scare you” into purchasing his services. If you are seeking information concerning “how to quit”, you already have everything you need. Good luck😃
Tomorrow is a new day..you will heal again..its okay if u mess up..be gentle with urself.ur going to be ok..you will always be okay.. 💯 🙌
After about 3 days of staying awake, I could see shadows running up the side of the walls in my bedroom. The first line I felt like superman. Worst hangover ever. Felt like I was dying. The only thing that would make you feel better was doing another line.
Same
Simply as deleting the contact number of the dealer helps about 70% of the craving. 30% is sleeping for 3 days, eati g sweets, tired. About 4 days you will feel refreshed.. DO NOT EVER COUNT THE DAYS YOU ARE SOBER. Just let the days go by. If you count the days you will feel more anxious as to whether you can reach certain day count or not. If you dont count the days you will act as if to be sober is completely a choice. Eventhough its not. Been there. I think I'm going back someday, but for now I'll enjoy being sober. With all the organic strength and happiness. Thinking that I can go back using someday makes my sober days more worth it to enjoy. I think that days will never come but I still voluntarily want to believe that I have the choice to go back or be sober.
You are amazing and truly seem to understand us addicts. I wish I was able to see you and you help me get off of methamphetamine. Thank You for understanding and your patience. ❤
To all my brothers and sisters in addiction: you are valued. You are a blessing. You are loved by God. I use that term in no religious way. I mean it in a very universal way. There is noone like you. You are a unique being. You are a loved being. You matter. Tune into the great ocean, the great Work of life. You are a ⭐. You belong in the human tribe. You deserve the sun's warmth, the cool summer rains, the spring birds songs, the winter snuggle by a fire. Tune into your beautiful humanity and you will see the truth. You do not need this drug.
Thank you for this. It is an encouragement for us who are trying to do an outpatient set-up with the poorest of the poor in the Philippines
Pleasure
you sir are the perfect example and meaning of what a real Dr. is and should be.
I tip my hat off to you, and praise you and your work.
my total respect
Wouldn't it be great if he could teach Dr.s how to be! Not many around like Dr.B. He is very consistent on all of his approaches in helping others..God bless him!!
You are a saint. Thank you for helping these people who need help
So many things I want to comment on! This is such an amazing video. It sounds like you really took the time and put real effort into understanding. Bottom line, real treatment starts with you and support like what this man gives many people! And you sir are a good person for helping people treat the underlying cause of addiction. For me, if it's not one thing it's another that I'm using to escape or cope. I am not an addict. I experience addiction. One day at a time. Small changes to correct habits. Finding other outlets like exercise to calm the mind. Connecting with the right people. Finding a way to love yourself because you're not just hurting you, you're hurting everyone that loves you and anyone you may be enabling or influencing. Don't think about ever giving up on yourself! You'll wish you hadn't. The drug isn't in control of you, you are!! One love baby God blesses you everyday
I am impressed and completely agree with this information. I have been a addict for many, many years and am in recovery, now. It's all true and thank you, Dr. B.
Thank you Dr. , with your attitude and kindness I would look forward to quitting all substances.
I am a addict been struggling since a young age been,28 years long time drug use know how it is it's hard to stay clean god bless people who struggling with a adicion
I relapsed at least 6 times maybe even 7 but each time it was for a longer period, he’s right about never givin up, eventually you’ll go 6 months and completely forget about ice
God Bless you and dont give up on yourself... You are a beloved, beautiful and important human and worth your best effort!
Thank You so much Sir. You really answered a lot of questions I have. My entire body is in ruins from meth usage. I pray 1 day I’ll heal.
🙏🏽I want that for you as well
I'm proud to announce that today is my 90 day clean life without meth! I'm currently not in any recovery or support group. I've DELETED everyone involved in that COMPLETELY out of my life in regards it. I truly felt that meth heightened me physically and mentally but now that I'm of a some what clear mind I understand that I was already bigger and better than it all along. Awe yeah and my clean is 100%!
@@MissUnderstoodasAlways thank you pretty lady!
@@reginaldgrayii8615 nice. Keep going bro. U are free now. It's day 8 for me. I was using methadone and Heroine. Its 3:30 am now that I'm typing this comment and I can't sleep & I feel like hell. I just want it to pass
I wish you the best. The good news is that the human body has an amazing ability to heal! May take a little longer than we'd like, and may not heal to the point of pre use, but you will improve everyday that passes without using.
You are doing a very good job in an arena where there is a sorry lack of focus or assistance for addicts and involved medical personnel. Thank you very much.
It doesn't matter if you move away it will find you, it will call your name, and it reels you straight back in. I hate life i dont want this anymore it wont leave me alone
You describe this subject so well, Dr. Thank you! 😊
Quit cold turkey.
I had multiple e.r visits but, it can be done. Unfortunately the effects linger on. 3 years clean.
My ability to remember information is gone
I wouldn't give it that much credit shoot after that many years i wouldn't let it get to me..ole nasty old drug..just poison 0
I've quit cold turkey several times. It's been different every time. Determination to not use is now stronger then my urge to use. It's different for everyone. But we all have want the same thing in the end. ❤️
I would say, its like having a tiny violin following you around for 2-3 weeks. Everything sucks and you just want to cry 😂
Lol I feel like that with a habit!
So so true
Totally. Tv commercials make me cry
At least it's not as bad as kicking heroin
Lolol I love it
I used meth to self medicate my adhd for 20 plus years, although it actually made my adhd worse. I quit countless times and couldn’t stay off it because i couldn’t stand my lack of motivation.
I quit meth with the help of an adhd addiction doctor. I am now on a low dose of Vyvanse and 2 years off meth. I relapsed on meth a few times but HATED it immediately. I am now 5 months without relapse.
The adhd meds changed my life and help me sooooooo much with lack of motivation from the meth damage and the adhd.
Thank you doctor for your understanding.. I applaud you. We need more people like you!
right friggin on Doc. you are on the right tract. keep up the good work.
Pray then pray more keep praying and pray again until the demons leave you
I completely get the "not feeling right" it is the hardest feeling to explain........I think is why relapse has come so easy......
Thank you, Doctor! Keep up the fight to treat all those who suffer with respect and dignity.
I will be sharing this to so many people as we all should to help get this very important message out there....
Relapse is due to a person's liver is producing a lot of the enzyme needed to break down the drug.
Once a person suddenly stops using the drug, the system is overfilled with the enzyme to break down a substance that is not there.
Brain then creates urge in order to use the auto producing enzyme.
The liver will continue to , at times , make the enzyme in times of restimulation, or "triggers", in preparation of anticipated drug to break down.
No drugs come, body flooded with enzyme gonna, urge kicks in to use up the enzyme.
Hold strong brother. I've been clean four days and broke a couple hours ago and sure physically i feel a little better but I feel lousy lousy you know what I mean. It's not worth it. I need to be stronger and grow my faith in the Lord.
@@tomrivers8935 tom, believe in YOURSELF!
Fuck god, family,friends. The ONLY one that matters is YOU!
Without YOU NOTHING else matters!
Bottom line on addiction of ANY sort is : you either ARE, or are NOT going to do it again. If you can be straight up with yourself you can do whatever the fuck you want with no regrets.
The only thing I miss about meth is how big my craps were when I'd use the bathroom. After 5 minutes of taking a hit I would empty my bowls. It was an amazing feeling and satisfying as well.
I've been sober for two years. Cannabis and exercise were my methods too sobriety, i'm completely sober now!
As a "functional" eating/ sleeping addict for 12+ yrs, (with both grandfathers and both parents being addicts as well) trying to quit meth feels like nothing you can read in any book. DAY 1-2 Snappy. Everything annoys. No energy. Happiness isn't obtainable. Fuck you. Fuck this. What that fuck am I doing? Fuck. Dragging, achey, restless DAY 2-7=ZZZzzzzzz... Starving. Over eats. Sleeps. Pee's, eats, sleeps, pee's... DAY 6 or 7: Can't physically force mind to shut off and continue sleeping. Lucky if you can drink a lil whiskey and force in an extra night. Being sober. Do what? Can't think. Can't feel. Can't function. Confused. Hopeless. Dead.
>>>>>DAY 7 OR 8
You nailed it !
Dam I'm 20 just started fucking up and I feel like ik what ur talking about and I've only done a few "binges' it's all new to me but i did maybe 25 mgs yesterday and I feel so much shame and guilt man and my brain is telling me to use cuz it will make all my real world problem disappear but.....fuck....... but but imma Soulja I thought it was like Adderall and I've seen my mom tweak pretty much my whole life so I knew better, fucking shits just bad for you
This is very helpful. I am the support for my son.
I've smoked for 8 months since Feb. 2024. I've had 4, 7-day withdrawals. They are hell. anhedonia (no pleasure or interests in anything), stomach pain, depression, just wanna sleep, can barely stand up to make meals, just wanna drink beer to get through it. Finally met a Dealer. No longer have to share with a homeless "runner". The last 6 weeks I've smoked daily. I LOVE it! No withdrawals, and life is fun again! I never wanna quit. I've even quit drinking, and lost 35 pounds I had put on and didn't need. Praise the Mexicans, and the chemists!
Thank you doctor! Watching this gives me hope as I'm struggling to shake this after 7 years
Dawg if you haven't quit yet, just quit bruh. I've only been doing it for 7 months and I'm burnt out. If im 16 and have an addictive personality, I quit and felt normal the next day. Got super depressed and anxious but ITS FAKE. That's what you gotta understand man, all that mental shit goes away if you just wait. Pick up a hobby or learn some shit, take it easy. Trust I've quit Hella drugs and even unhealthy habits with no problems, you can do it just that easy trust.
If you are reading this, my production company is working on a documentary to end the stigma of substance abuse. I hope you will consider sharing your stories with us!
Can you please email me? Getdrb@gmail.com
I've been using 25 yrs I will share anything you want with all honesty and respect
I'm a child of sexual abuse survivor and turned addiction to every thing under the sun still fighting it daily started weed at 9 and I'm 49 now meth on and off since 14 hit me up more than interested in being a part of yer documentary
I'm 52 been doing meth now over 35 years and I don't know how much longer I can hold on to what I think is ME
im with you brother...im 56 so im even dumber than you (joke) if i could fixwhat i have done i would give my life for yours man.
Hang in brother...I've been 17 yrs .three days out of the month..,⚓
We have to somehow find a greater love....had a girl that was awesome for 6 months...she was great.. really great...and I had truly zero desire for it..for real ..was easy...but she didn't last unfortunately....
U r weak minded , plain & simple , put down your purse , princess & man up & do it
@@donkeyballs3307 weak minded..lol...I'll pray what I have on to you tonight...it comes with generational hordes of real demons....you wouldn't last a day.....you have no idea.....but with my temporary demon horde prayer....you will get a clue....👍🙏⚓
If you plan on quitting...the first thing you need to prepare is your sleep.cycle.. Use in the morning to afternoon and go get a sleep during the night. Make a friction so that you won't need to use it at night time. When you get your sleep cycle right you will quit really easier that when quitting when you are heavily using it at night.
I was a heavy meth user for over 20 years, injecting and smoking large amounts nearly everyday but while also not only holding down a good job I also built a successful career while high on meth. In the end though the negatives started far outweighing anything good I was getting from it I knew it was time to stop so I abruptly stopped cold turkey, I didn't actually find it difficult to stop it was making me very unhappy towards the end it was a relief to break away from it. The only physical withdrawal I suffered was extreme anxiety for a couple of weeks while my nervous system readjusted, the most difficult part of stopping was the fact that I had to break all contact with my friends and the social scene I was part of when on meth, and after years of giving myself huge artificial hits of dopamine it took a long time for me to be able to find enjoyment in the normal fun things in life again. That was 7 years ago now and I will never be tempted to do it again it just doesn't appeal to me at all now.
Man I been clean a month. I can't sleep but one day I'm perfect, then I get stomach problems.
I was able to quit after several years of serious tweaking. I would say cold turkey, but did take xanax occasionally to get some relief from the horrendous withdrawal. I thought I'd never feel good or have any energy again. It took me a while, possibly 3 mnths, to start feeling normal again. But eventually I started working and felt great. At that point the sobriety felt better than being high. If I was able to quit then you can too. Be strong and patient, most importantly pray.
Kratom (the pure stuff, not the crap you get at Kava bars or coffee shops).
It removes all the pain and anxiety of withdrawal. It will NOT make you high.
I been clean for 119 days today, I was user for 8 years and my life has change completely thanks to god. If I can do it anybody can … Best of wishes to anybody going threw this … it’s a battle everyday .. don’t give up
I've been busily I'll intoxicated for 11 years 👍
Promociones did u feel fatigue like no spirit in body and stomach cramps in ur withdrawals please answer I m 78 days sober
This is a great approach Dr. B! Recovery takes time and patience for most people.
It's also the mind set that your finally ready to quit. I've been through it before too many time's to really be ready to be done with it for good. I did finally get there.
Excellent video. Hit on so many less known or not so obvious points
And the cases referenced at end extraordinary METHod of treatment. Developing a recovery strategy I hopefully you publish a paper on this technique