Meth Detox

Detox from meth IS tough and something no addict looks forward to.

Many times addiction wins over the painful stresses of withdrawals because if ever an addict tries to quit on their own, they soon realize that their body has adjusted to having a steady stream of meth ingested into it and the removal of the substance can cause a great deal of emotional as well as physical pain and anxiety. It is this process that usually keeps a meth addict in the cycle of addiction.

There comes a time when every meth addict realizes that the ride is no longer fun, however this is a ride that doesn’t have an easy way off. As such, it is best to know what you’re up against before you make your first move, so I’ve written a little about the first steps to recovery.

First things first however,

You have to want to quit

There is nothing and no one that can make you quit – you have to want to quit. And I don’t mean sort of wanting to be clean  — I mean you have to want it with every fiber of your being.

Arguably, the hardest part of quitting meth is the detox process. This process begins just after you decide not to take any more meth into your body and the hardest part of this is generally within the first 48 hours. During the detox (or withdrawal) process an addict will likely experience anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness and intense cravings and while these will continue throughout the recovery process, these first couple days are generally the hardest to get through.

You have to stay focused

Keep your eyes on the prize. Picture yourself climbing a mountain and you are nearing the peak; on the other side is a new life; free of this 10 ton elephant on your back. You will find that as time passes the cravings will slowly fade and you have to remember during this time that they will fade.

Take care of yourself during the meth detox process and beyond

Listen to your body – if your body is sending you signals that you need to sleep then sleep, if you are hungry – eat. In the first few days, you will likely sleep for a very long time and then go on an eating binge, followed by more sleep. Your body needs this to repair and recover. There is also a strong likelihood that you will feel like you are in a fog for the days following this process — This WILL fade. Stay focused and try and get into a normal routine to get your mind off the cravings.

Take good care of yourself! Exercising may seem like the last thing you want to do at this point, however you will find that exercise can help rid your body of toxins through sweat and help your state of mind. You CAN do this. Take vitamins, drink lots of water and take extra good care of your teeth by using mouth wash and brushing after each meal.

If you can’t afford a rehab or are unable to get into one, try an at home program.

These are inexpensive and can give you tons of information so you aren’t digging through Google searches for hours on end. One at home rehab program I know of is the Addiction Free Forever Program

Find a 12 step meeting near you

Once you have successfully gotten past those first couple of days, find a 12 step meeting near you. Support and encouragement from others who have been through the process will help you and possibly save you from relapse many times over.

I wish you the very best and hope this will somehow help and/or empower you to quit. Getting through detox can be rough, but I promise you that you can do it. Quitting meth truly is more an issue of mind-over-matter than anything.

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    • http://somechicksblog.com SomeChick

      If I tell you “yes”, you should tell your loved ones about your addiction, would you do so? I think you know in your heart that you should. You need people around you that will support you through the process of getting clean, but you must be READY to quit – for good.

      You’re right that there will be drama and there will be gossip – but if you’re truly ready, it’s time. You don’t have to let this addiction take your life – don’t let it win. Death is not the only option, that is the lies you hear in your head while you in meth’s grip.

      I don’t know your faith, but you mentioned God, so I feel compelled to tell you to reach out to Him. He can and will help you and I am praying that He gives you the strength to get through this.

       “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”(Philippians 4:13)

      http://somechicksblog.com/meth-survival/5-steps-to-quitting-meth-is-it-really-that-easy

    • idiot druggie

      Thank you for your words of advice. I will most likely not say a word of my addiction to my family. This was caused without them, and MUST be conquered on my own. Ridicule coupled with shame is my driving force for recovery. Thank GOD for people like you. You’ve provided me with some foundation on which to build upon.

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