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Ephedrine and ... aftermath effects of another.
by Fitzgibbons, May 13, 2002 12:00AM
Ephedrine to my knowledge is not chemically addictive that I know of... but I feel I'm more than living proof that it can become so addictive you just continue to take it, even when you feel like sh*t.
Back in '95 at a party I was tired, and a friend offered me some of his meds that had Ephedrine in it. Soon thereafter I started taking prior to workouts, and late at night while partying.
I never took anymore than 75mgs on a lifting day... That (the last time @ 75mgs) was in '96. I've managed to find myself now at around 30 a day, give or take, with no particular reason other than to just do it, and the fact that I work shift work, and stay up for days at a time, with no special reason... (yup, you guessed it, I'm a rocket scientist!)
Anyhow, I'd like to toss'em aside, but don't even now seem to be able too... Been getting worse just recently, and have gotten scared to the point within the last week that I promised I wouldn't buy more, and I did. Surprised?
I'm not sure what to do, if its in my head, or in the pills... Either way, I know I have to stop, but can't. Would like to talk w/someone, just can't talk with anyone here. If anyone has any suggestions, please, reply... Thanks.
Someone suggested rehab before, but really, for ephedrine? Funny.. Plus I'd embarress the family to a point which I wouldn't even want to acknowledge. Not an option, but there has to be something that'd be non-intrusive to everyone else around me, them not knowing I mean.
My char limit is up..
Back in '95 at a party I was tired, and a friend offered me some of his meds that had Ephedrine in it. Soon thereafter I started taking prior to workouts, and late at night while partying.
I never took anymore than 75mgs on a lifting day... That (the last time @ 75mgs) was in '96. I've managed to find myself now at around 30 a day, give or take, with no particular reason other than to just do it, and the fact that I work shift work, and stay up for days at a time, with no special reason... (yup, you guessed it, I'm a rocket scientist!
Anyhow, I'd like to toss'em aside, but don't even now seem to be able too... Been getting worse just recently, and have gotten scared to the point within the last week that I promised I wouldn't buy more, and I did. Surprised?
I'm not sure what to do, if its in my head, or in the pills... Either way, I know I have to stop, but can't. Would like to talk w/someone, just can't talk with anyone here. If anyone has any suggestions, please, reply... Thanks.
Someone suggested rehab before, but really, for ephedrine? Funny.. Plus I'd embarress the family to a point which I wouldn't even want to acknowledge. Not an option, but there has to be something that'd be non-intrusive to everyone else around me, them not knowing I mean.
My char limit is up..
The other was this. A couple of years ago I did quite a bit of 'e' but haven't touched it since. But while I was messing around with it, I also took pretty large amounts of Ephedrine. (lets just say, I should've died, I even know that now) Seems since then, its been an ever growing thing, until then, using prior to workouts was enough, now... Lets just say for instance, the local Sunoco station, morning employee, before anything else, asks,"1 bottle or 2?"... Seems to be a joke, we both always smile.
Ephedrine Plus : Marketed by - DMD Pharm. a Div of Dickey Consumer
The last 1yr + just ephedrine...
I still use them but rarely take more than 100mg per day. If you(I) take more, you end up like a Zombie or worse.
Apparently, you cannot use them in moderation so be prepared for some extreme health problems. Heart attack, anuerism, psychosis are but a few of these. Thank God that I'm not predisposed to taking such stimulants in high doses, preferring opiates myself.
Don't ever think that going into rehab for any drug addiction "sounds funny". From chocolate to heroine, it's all the same for us. It's not a laughing matter so much as it is a life and death matter, afterall!
J.B.
I needed to post for - J.B.
I was just re-reading some material down farther and, if my brain cell is even semi-functional, you've got about ten days left 'til your one year?
I know you've been devastated by this issue, but you didn't let it kill you, and you didn't let it stop you. With all the pain and horror you've seen in your life and all you've lived through, you've hung on, stayed strong and you've been one of the ones who's posts I've clung to when I didn't have the strength to post myself. I am honored to be a part of your circle and admire your faith in your Higher Power, and your conviction that He is keeping you strong. I also admire you. You have done a miraculous thing.
Thank you for letting me in.
Wren
my friend was on adderall (sp?) for a few months, and she went thru what you are describing when she stopped. she now takes it when she wants extra energy...NOT how she's supposed to take it. she's supposed to take it for adhd, but she sort of faked the symptoms so her doc would give them to her....she really wanted them for weight loss. they make her really hyper, and i can always tell when she's on them.
you should ask your doc if they are a med you'll be on for life. if you are taking it for adhd, then it seems like you might be taking them for quite awhile, but i don't know. is there a reason you want to stop?
GWH
P.S - i guess we could use the rain, but it makes me miserable.
I know over the internet and on message boards it is very easy to misinterpret things and to get a bit paranoid, but take it from one who's been there...it is far better to not make assumptions. Instead, just jump on in. Post to someone specifically. Ask how they are doing, then tell us how you are doing, and it never hurts to say "I really need to hear from someone so please post to me".
I did that at first, when I was working on getting clean. It worked better than sitting at the computer feeling paranoid that no one liked me.
good luck...people did wonder where you were while you were not posting.
love,
WW
Seriously, they weren't working for him, but I've had patients with chronic pain at they are nothing short of a miracle.
You "sound" the best I've ever "heard" you.
BB,
Wren
I'm soooo glad that the patch is helping you! That's wonderful! I really think this is a step on the road to recovery for you. Get a plan on how long you want on this, then if you can, think about getting off it all (when YOU are ready). You sound much, much better. I, too, get paranoid that no one likes me and no one wants me to post, but I push it aside as stupidity (I hope!) and keep on posting. Email me anytime. I'm sorry I didn't respond yesterday, but again I haven't been online until now. Unfortunaly things have not been so good for me, but I'm trying. I'm really proud of you, and check the old posts to see how concerned I was -- I asked about you all the time!
Tracy/tlk/tex3