coming down off months of crank.

[lulu5959]

I am recently 2 days off of using crank. I guess I want to know what to expect in the next few days, as of now I am doing alot of crying, and really Bitchy. I had been using crank everyday for the last 7 months,  both smoking and snorting. anyone with info, I would be happy to hear from you. Thank You Much.

[toothfairie]

Hi JJ..this is a really old thread....you should go to top of the page and hit "ask a question" and post your comment there....that way you will get more replies and some support and info....good luck in your journey!  stay strong!

[jjmonkey]

I really don't know what to do been using again for many month's if not longer everyday smoking it and the nose and swallowing it I've tried to stop and I can't get past two days cause my body hurts and I sleep so much that I can't function .I was clean for 5 years and one day I did it and haven't stop I want off but cant what should I do?? Its ruining my life husband and kids are always fighting and that's not us I need help

[luvmyfrogs]

this is werid, i was just thinking today why  i never see a crank addiction here, im from northern ca and so people are using it, i think its more west coast, i see more coke here, but im dealing with family problems back home that crank is the root of it.. brother was addicted but clean thanks to rehab for over a year but still facing his problems because of his use with it.. just thought it was werid for such a old post to pop up the same day i was thinking about it... funny

[layne4now]

Hi, Wow, I gotta tell ya, crank is probably one of the worst poisons I really know anything about other than what I'm dealing with now.  Please be very careful while coming down off this poison.  The withdrawals are not going to be pretty.  I really was afraid to say anything like this but I probably should, I lost my best friend to suicide.  The guy was on crank for several years and when he tried to clean up his life and shake off the drugs he couldn't find any support.  I was up in Canada building windmill powerplants in Ontario.  Make sure you have a strong support base close by that you can count on to be there when your at your lowest.  Keep reading and submitting your feelings on this site.  You can't imagine what that phone call was like. I came to this site about 2 weeks before I actually started to quit and I got a lot out of it.  I can't imagine what it must have been like when my bud had no where to go for help so set yourself up with a strong support base and stay vigilant.  God bless ya and know that the folks here are healing as well and they can help you.  Even on your darkest day.  Crank is a demon drug and I'm so happy your gonna be free of its grip.

[avisg]

jaxx...
LOL alot of us do it ..........

[JAXX55]

LOL... I've done the same thing on here!!! I responded to a post that was really old, thinking it was current(not paying attention to the dates).... Don't worry about it, i think people still read them regardless, so any help is good help! =)

[toomanytimes]

LOL i just realized i responded to that post and it was 6 years old-i hope somenone out there will read it and learn something.  Oh well, i guess its  back to bed for me...

[hop912]

Question for you guys !!!!!   Been on hydro vics ect for Rhumitoid Arthritis...    I took (somehow)  1 10 mill.(Lortab) day before and 1 10 mill.(Lortab) yesterday. Nothing today ... I went to CVS and got that B6 stuff and some Centrum..    Today I have had nothing and taken
1. 1 Imodium
2. 1 B6 Pill
3. 1 Centrum
4. 1 Potassium pill
5. and 1 Childrens Flintstone Vitamin...

    I have withdrawn before but always felt bad the first day and worst the sec. I havent felt bad today at all !!!!          Do you know why that is and arnet I suppost to get WORST before I get BETTER ???  I bet tommorow will be a nightmare...   Any advice??
Is all that stuff helping me?

[toomanytimes]

i have been off meth for amost 4 years now. whatever you do-DO NOT-go trying another drug (opiates) in my case to make you feel better.  Cuz here i am in my first day of w/d and its not fun either. I'll tell you what i did to stay off meth, first i knew i did not want to EVER do it again because of my family and i was so obsessed i can't even describe it, it was terrible. i also went off sugar completely because it mimics the effects of meth and just makes you crave more .  i went on a STRICT regimine of Amino Acids, i found it in a book called 'the diet cure" drank protein shakes 3 times a day, and ate lots of protein. the amino acid protocol is different than the one listed in the forum here. i advise to get on it and stay on it. when you feel good enough and have been clean for awhile - Go see a psychiatrist-tell them what happened and how you feel and they will be able to help you, you will be clean so there will be no reporting or anything. i wish i would have gone sooner. Get one you feel comfortable talking to, i found a woman that i love, she is also a naturopathic physician so i hit the jackpot.  she is a god send.  i was smoking and snorting too, it tore apart my household, i am now divorced, he was on it too, i was the first one to quit, and he quit too, but too much damage to repair.  Luckily i have custody of my children and he has visitation.  this can easily go the other way.  You will feel better soon if you start the protein shakes and amino acid therapy pronto and faithfully.  You may need an antidepressant. You may need to try several before you find the right one.   STAY CLEAN and go get some help, you will probably need it. i only used for about a year -you and i are lucky-some ppl can't quit .  Leave those old "friends" behind is an absolute must.  i also know of a forum specifically for meth users but don't know if i am allowed to post it here - i'm new here.  can anyone let me know if i can advise her of that? Hang in there -I BEG YOU!!!- and keep posting.  i'll be here in between my naps.

[JAXX55]

First of all, I'm very saddened to hear your story. It sounds like you are in constant turmoil-between your husband's addiction and your own struggle, YOU GUYS NEED INTERVENTION... It's the ONLY way to get through this. You HAVE GOT TO GET HELP, and NOW!!! The more you put it off, the farther gone he will get, and the less chance you have at salvaging any hope of a normal life for BOTH children! It is your responsibility to care of the children, NOT your husband's drug habit. You are further enabling him when you get him his "fix".... It is NOT helping him. You NEED to practice TOUGH LOVE if you really do want to clean this whole house up.... Do it for yourself, your children, and your husband. Go to a COMMUNITY(non-denominational) Church, and ask them for help, they'll be happy to help you.... But, you've GOT TO GET OUT THERE AND ASK FOR IT. BURN your dealer's phone number, get some help NOW, or you don't deserve your children, you will only get what you ask for.... Good Luck and I'll be praying for you.....  

[cheravic]

He is detoxing at home, I left yesterday because the whole fighting match was aimed at me and I have a problem, when I am caring for our child while he is trying to detox.  Finally after fighting with him, he wont go to the hostpital, and is worried about my problem. I can take care of my problem, because I have had enough of "cocaine" in my life, but I can't handle someone going off on me, fighting just to get another fix. I broke down and bought him a gram to snort only, took our son and left untill today.  He called me last night, I came home this morning and put my son down for nap and went to the grocery store.  I am feeling better, and 2 nights ago, I wanted some blow, bad, but while my contact was not home, I had 3 hours to talk myself out of getting any, than yesterday I was accused of getting some when I know I did not.  That is why I left, he was angry at me because he wanted a fix, I took care of that, and when I left, all he was worried about was cig's (with our son in my arms) I know where my priorities lie, taking care of my son, and myself.  I have neglected my needs and health/ mental health to take care of my husband through his 2 nervious brake downs, and rough roads waiting for ssdi.  Now he sits and said he is gittery, but we are not talking....about the issue at hand.  He is on disability due to mental impairment, one of being he has extreem extreem social anxioty diordor.  He is completely agoraphobic, while I care for his daughter when she is here 12yrs, and our son 2yrs 8months-and he is a handfull.  I get about average 5-6 hours sleep per night if I am lucky.  Some friends of ours want to do an intervention, if nothing else go to one friends house, where he is away from contact to the one's he does not need to see and see how his detox goes, He has only been running it for about 3 weeks (not every day I dont think)
Can anyone comment on experience of how their experience with this type of detox, or what the hospitals give one in detox while getting off this type of drug abuse?  I need all the help and suggestions (we) can get!! thank-you sugarbean....I know what I need to do, but getting through to a may that I love with all my heart without the children being hurt or ignored in the process......thanks to all who can respond!

[Sugarbeens]

Have him read this.  Last year I was visiting a boyfriend and his cousin's son , age 18 was killed in a serious one car accident.  His father , a great businessman had received from his then wife and now ex=wife a bit of cocaine for his 40th birhtday party. Had never tried drugs before.  He got addicted.  She left him, he lost the business, all because of this birthday present.  Now the young gorgeous son is gone, dad is clean, but, will continuie to blame himself.  Dont go that path.  Tell him to get help now and save yourselves, but, most of all your children.  Your children will see what is going on and eventually they will destroy themselves, unless you admit to them your problems and gain control of yourselves without drugs. I am praying for you all.

[cheravic]

Please help me: My husband and I got into Cocaine heavy the past few months, its been going on for a while longer, but presented to be a problem here lately.  While I have been snorting it, my husband has been Shooting it.  He cryed last week that he shot up so much, the comedown about killed him, he cryed and said he was so sorry. I told him I loved him and we would help each other, but lying is killing our relationship and trust. I called him on it today about shooting, I noticed his arm had new markes in the same place, so I left the room, cried and prayed, than tried to calmly talked to him.  I took our 2 1/2 year old son and we left teh house while he tries to sleep it off. I have given him a larger does of his depression medication due to it has a seditive to it, so he is sleeping and sweating it out, when he wakes he eats sugar and Ice cream, I am not sure what other withdrawls he is going to be going through and for how long. I dont have a problem quiting to keep my family together and give our child a loving, healthy and stable lifestyle.  But running it I have heard is much worste.  He mentioned to me today to get him a little crank and it would help him come down, but I think thats bull ****.  I told him when we talked Saturday afternoon, that I love him, but lying to me is a problem, what ihe is doing is a problem, and I will leave with our son if I find any more marks.  He is already on disability for mental impairment, he is severly depressed, and the state will not pay for some of his anti-depressants, so thats no help. He is taking doxepin, xaniox and perc. 5//I have bipolar II disorder, severe panic & anxioty disorder, yada yada ptsd (who doesn't suffer from that) and we both are very much agoraphobic=socialized anxioty diorder. We have both been in individual cournceling and together for about 3 years ( I have been myself for over 6) I have lost 60 lbs. in the past 6 months and am on the verge of a nervious breakdown. I am holding it together for my son and our family, but I cant talk to our councelor about it because I fear she has the legal obligation to notify children services, (that is just an assumption----PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG---IMMEDIATELY) anyways, please let me know what to expect for how long, and weither I shoudl leave him alone (I fear of suicide-but need to work some)He is already diagnosed with major depression, its going to be worste, is sleep indeed the best way to deal with w/d from shooting cocaine.  I told him it is the devil, and he is sitting back laughing) I will be going to church in the morning but would love some feedback if you could.  thank you....I know one minute at a time...SOMEONE PLEASE REPLY SOON!!!!I NEED HELP WITH THIS ONE!!!!

[lulu5959]

Well, Iv'e been clean now since the 8th of August, and I'm starting to feel better, but I'm telling you, my body still feels like I want to jump out of it..


I crave it everyday, it's like I want to taste it, like when I smoked it. Do I need to go on any type of medicine, or
antidepresent?I get in these "BITCHY"  moods, and then after a few minutes, I'm fine..I cry constant now, When I was using, the tears couldn't come, now they stream easy.
        When is this craving going to slow down, I know that no one probably knows for sure. I know 1 thing for sure, I really do want to stay clean, and I know that I'm strong, but sometimes you just really do need someont that has been throught this to talk to!!!!!!

    Anyway, I appreaciate  your Feedback, i want to Thank You  lulu

[toolchick74]

Hey guys, PLEASE READ THIS I'd like to share some of my experiances with meth for those of you who are trying to quit. I am a 28 year old single mother. I used meth in 1995 and after 1 year of using everyday, quit cold turkey and never looked back. My boyfriend at the time used meth therefore for some STUPID reason I felt I needed to give this a try. When I did I felt like I had the energy of a 10 year old! BUT....not too long after I started it took more and more to give me the same effect. To make a very long and horrible story short, PLEASE QUIT and quit for good!! I have seen this drug leave people with forms of schizophrenia and permanent paranoia. I quit 7 years ago, it took a year and a half for my body to go back to normal not including what it did to my nose. I was a weight lifter and lost 50 pounds of muscle and have never gotten that back. I now take anti-depressants because I believe that meth has depleted alot of the chemicals I need in my brain to allow me to function properly. After I quit meth the depression was the hardest to handle. I've had 3 friends of mine attempt suicide because of this. I also know of people who have done this drug for years end up having complete breakdowns and going on shooting sprees. THIS DRUG WILL DESTROY YOUR MIND!!!  PLEASE NEVER GO BACK TO IT!!! I GIVE YOU ALL THE CREDIT IN THE WORLD IF YOU CAN STAY CLEAN!! Your life will be soooo much better! If you have problems after quiting this drug and you dont feel like you can handle life anymore.....YOU CAN. Your strong enough to quit this drug, then your strong enough to rebuild your life and live a good one! I eventually started talking to a counselor 7 years after I quit and alot of the pain I was in is because of my past drug use and the painful relationships that I had had along with it. Please dont wait that long! Talk to someone if you feel like you cant handle it..........just PLEASE dont relapse!!!
Good luck to you all.......I'm here for ya!

[lulu5959]

I want to Thank the two of your for your words. Knowing that there are people out here to listen to me and write back means alot. I knew that this was not going to be easy, and that is the price to pay.

Today I did alot of crying, and at work tonight I was quite "bitchy", so I'm hoping that in the next few days, I'll feel better. Yes, I am very tired, and now it looks like I'll be getting my much needed Sleep. I know that I will be able to do this, But i tell you the CRAVING is very strong.. Thanks  Again...

[kell737]

Hi lulu, and I welcome you too.  To be honest with you , I'm in the same boat as Alexandra.  I've never used crank, but I do know of someone that did and maybe I can help by telling you the withdrawls she went through.  First off, she used crank for a very long time.  3 years straight everyday.  She has been clean for 2 years now and has never looked back.  She went through withdrawls though  pretty much as anyone would from any drug.... of course everyone is different and reacts differently but some of the things that she had to deal with (and they lasted about 3 weeks..with the 2nd week it getting easier)

The first 2-4 days for her she was very grouchy and depressed.  The 5th and 6th day was the worst for her  bringing on the vomiting and aches.  Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to scare you I just wanted you to know what to most likely expect....  She also had to deal with the cold-sweats and nightmares.  After about 10 days things got much better,  she actually started feeling "normal" again  (as I said everyone differs as far as the time period).
I have been clean 7 days now from taking percocet and vicodin though not together) for 8 years,  those are pretty much the same withdrawls I've had to deal with (especially aches) ... I will tell you what to do for the aches.... run some very warm bath water (on verge of hot) and sit in there as much as you can (heating pads work well too) It REALLY helps with the aches and pains.  As far as the vomiting and Nausea I bought some Dramatine (over the counter).  Its a non- addictive motion sickness pill and it will help alot.  as far as the depression and grouchiness, thats very common as far as I know.  What I found to help with that is grab a book (if you like to read) or turn on some music and block everything and everyone out of your mind for a couple hours.  (that way you at least dont take it out on them) ... also it helps alot to actually have someone to talk to and cry on.  Feel free to keep posting in here and know that I'm sending you my prayers and telling you to please not give up.  You can do this and I know first hand!   Good luck and God bless you.  

~kell

[alexandra_r]

Hey Lulu--Welcome to the forum.  This is a great place to get support, encouragement, understanding and often, good advice.  Crank was never my drug of choice but I have known lots of people that have experience with it.  You are fortunate that you aren't coming off opiates (my drug of choice) because the physical withdrawal is much worse than amphetamines.  From what I have seen of people who stop using crank or other forms of meth, they have been very tired--one woman I was in treatment with slept about 16 hours a day the first week--I was so jealous.  You will probably be ravenous once the drug is completely out of your system, and tired as I said.  Most of the people I knew who did this drug and then quit were very listless and depressed after they came down and this is where the real danger is.   This is one of the most psychologically addictive drugs there is because people are usually able to function at a higher pace (at least when they first start using it) and addicts want that lift so much.  This is where you will run into problems.  

Speed is one of the most damaging substances that you can put in your body.  It eats away at the enamel on your teeth, hurts your bones and is just *BAD* for you.  The speedfreaks I used to know look about 20 years older than me--it really ages your body, so I suggest you get a good multiple vitamin, some B-complex, ginsent (for energy) and eat nutritious food.  Your body is probably craving food already, because you most likely have been starving yourself.  And lulu--the women I knew had the hardest time with quitting because they would inevitable gain weight after they quit and this made them want to start using again more than anything.  But this is NO GOOD!  As I said--you may be thin, but you'll look and feel 100 years old soon if you don't stop using this very damaging drug.

I will send a few up for you.  The crankiness will probably subside sooner than the depression.  You might want to consider a natural supplement such as 5htp or SAM-E.  Good luck and keep us posted.  Read through the posts and remember you are not alone--we are all struggling together.