hey, if u a recovering heroine addict. i need some advise please. or at least your experiences regarding recovery and the after effects. i was or still am deeply inlove with a recovering heroine addict. dont know if i should stick with him. he loves me too.
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OK you say he is a recovering addict, How long? Dose he ask for money? How did he get clean? Please Email me with more details as I've been clean for 3 years and i think i could help. I started at 14 until i was 20. You can contact me if you have a look at my profile
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Dr. Phil addressed this on one of his shows.  He said that it can be an addiction and that it is not fair to the woman!!!  Each time it happens it is like a betrayal and it tells the woman that you are not what I desire.  Plus it hurts like hell!  I had problems with this personally and I almost lost the man I am about to marry.  We argued over this for over 2 years while dating and engaged.  Finally, he got some good advice from his Dad and told me that he would give it up if it bothers me that much.  It's hard to trust again after this happens but it is worth it if you love him.
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Just once, would i like to find someone who loves me, is there for me, is willing to make some sacrifices for me, will actually call me, will remember anniversarys, birthdays, and special days, who will comfort me when i'm down instead of having no idea what to do, to find unconditional love, to really be able to lose some serious weight, stick to diets, and there is so much more but i don't want to spam up your page.\n\nthat was a good release for me. i thank you for asking the question.
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Yes, I have had numerous family members addicted to these drugs.  They are prescription pain killers that are highly addictive.  My cousin was addicted to them for about 2 years, and they almost destroyed her life.  She finally addmited to having a problem and admitted herself into a rehab.  She was there for 6 weeks.  They put her through detox and weaned her off the drugs.  She had the same withdrawl symptoms of a heroin addict.  The doctors first prescribed them to her when she had problems with her back and she was in a lot of pain.  They seemed to help but only for a little while and she then needed more and more of the painkillers to work.  In the end she was taking about 15-20 a day.  I say that you and your family try to do an intervention on your brother.  It could mean his life.  Best wishes to you and I pray that your brother finds a solution to his problem.
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My dad and I had a similar situation.  I moved in with him at 15 and we partied all the time.  But when I got older, I couldn't take the aftermath of a good bender. I didn't want to be like that drunk old man that didn't have a license, and broke his leg riding home from a bar on a bicycle.  I had a hard time breaking away, he was my dad and we'd be through hell together.  But I had to realize that he had at least started most of the trouble in the beginning.  And that I didn't want him to use me to validate his addictions.  Like saying "that's how we bond".  Usually I just resented him more after we partied.  I haven't seen my dad in 5 years.  I miss him, and I love him, but he's lost everything.  They have to want to quit like we did.  Sometimes, like once a year, I call him.  Make sure he's still alive and doing ok.  But from my experience, they only get worse.  Last time I called my dad had lost the house, his job, living with 4 other people in a house that should be condemned.  He's 51 and having seizures when he goes sober for hours.  I love him soooo much, but I can't bring that beer to him, roll his j, drive him around or keep his dealers off his butt anymore.  Just pray alot, think about the good times and move far enough away that she can't find you until you're independent enough to say no to her.
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Hey I just wanted to say thank you for your response to my question, I think it really helped and it wasn't mean. I also think that you are right, he called me this morning and told me that he was knocked out and didnt get up until 12:30 or so. I guess it is still taking me some time to really relax and trust him but I think your response was the best. As far as your situation, my boyfriend is actually 28 and im 18 so yeah, think about that one lol. Thats 10 years older then me, but he loves me and I love him and its been the best relationship I've ever been in. I think true love prevails over age and just as long as you guys can respect each other and love eachother and probably give her some time to also grow, you guys will be just find. Age is really just a number I just feel like sometimes our decisions or the stage that we are at life can sometimes conflict. Just make sure you two continue to communicate and understand eachothers needs and wants to go about things the right way. G-luck.
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YES........  I would do it all over again.. Even though he can be a real pain in my ***, sometimes....  I have invested so much energy into him and the things we have overcome and survived through, have no doubt made us stronger and more committed to each other.  And the fact that he has given me the ~BEST part of him with our two beautiful baby girls.~  He is more beautiful today than the day we met and I thought he was oh wow so damn fine when we met. He charmed my pants right off of me... And I think that one big factor is that he still does........~  Thank you for the trip down memory lane.......!~  He will get a Special treat just because of you...........~   Sorry I guess that was too much information, wasn't it?!
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i am a recovered abuser. no aa or na or anything like that. just pure will power. i knew i wanted to live and had to quit to do it. been clean for almost 15 years.
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Well we are glad they are off the drugs but I do understand what you are saying.  Having a daughter who is a recovering addict, it is hard to keep up pats on the back for doing what?  the right thing that the rest of us were doing all along?  The addict is special because they decided to finally get it together and do the right thing?  I know what you're saying.  Sorry I don't have a better answer.
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I took it for a short time....for depression. I had headaches, and gained weight.  Also, when I stopped taking it...my hearing kept going in and out.  I kept hearing this zzip..zzzip...I could actually feel a strange vibration going thru my head...and that's when I figured out it was my hearing....fading in and out.  Really weird.  And they say it is not habit forming....but, then they say "well, you can't just stop taking it..you have to be weaned off of it."  If that's not an addiction....then explain that one to me!! I ended up just going to a counselor and now I am doing great....I just had to have someone not involved with my life to help me figure things out.
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your partner sounds mad that you took the drug and quite likely too. I wouldnt like to be with a junkie. \n\nAnyway, explain it only happened once and it will never happen again, say that you love him/her just let them know how you feel, if they love you enough hopefully they will come back, but a partner taking drugs can come at quite a shock...dont expect a miracle but do try.\nhope this helps :)
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Lisa, this is a truly selfless act of generosity, but you cannot help this individual. He has got to have professional help. If he id denying professional help then he is not truly ready to kick the habit. He needs other medications besides the ones you listed above. All of those are not gonna help him with the intense withdrawals he is going to experience. All those meds he is on are gonna do is keep him sedated and groggy. I have no addictions, but I was given everything you listed above for insomnia. Now, insomnia and heroin withdrawals are a whole heck of alot different. Has he ever tried to get on methadone therapy? I am frightened that you are in a situation that is gonna backfire on you. If his last "fix" was this morning he has not even started experiencing the absolute worst yet. You called him an aquaintance. Right? Well, you need to remove yourself from being SO involved in the scenario. Really, for your safety. I have never experienced knowing anyone with a  heroin addiction, but I have been close to friends and family who have had alcoholism, pill addiction......and I'd never put me, my family or my belongings at risk again, especially when there are free or low cost clinics available to these people. If this man decides to go get another fix he is going to, no matter what you say. If he doesn't have money he will steal whatever he can from you. It doesn't matter how serious he is about quitting. When the wothdrawals and pain start to set in he is going to want that feeling to end and the only way it is going to end is another fix. If you truly want to help then talk him into going for professional help. Get yourself out of the situation. It is seriously so nice and thoughtful of you to want to help this man, but this addiction is bigger than anything you, me or most people could even fathom. This is going to totally disrupt your entire life if you do not get him out of your house. Love yourself. Don't put yourself in the position to get hurt and that is exactly what you are doing if you allow this "aquaintance" to stay with you. Remember this, too: an addict will lie to anyone and tell you exactly what you want to hear and turn right around and rob and steal you blind. The drugs have ripped away any conscience that these users once had. God bless you for trying, but this is way bigger than you are.
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Hi Kim, my former boyfriend was bipolar.  It was an interesting relationship.  You can email me if you'd like, tinabuddesmail@yahoo.com
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I am a recovering heroin addict 19 months sober. Anyhow usually when you suspect someone you are close to is using your RIGHT. You know his behavior and patterns better then anyone. On the other hand i found drug related caps needles cotton spoons and stuff FOR MONTHS in my house in my coat pockets or old purses sometimes that stuff lingers after you are done. I use to do coke to but i never cared for it like Heroin i still found straws and rolled up paper after i had stopped using. You have to relise he can't promise not to use again he's A ADDICT!. You can ONLY take care of how you handle his issues. You can't make him go to meeting you can go get support for you. He may never stop untill he loses everything including YOU. It has to be his choice you can't want it or force it you'll fail every time. There are boards online where you can get a better answer from recovering addicts and family of addicts. LOOK UP THE ADDICTION RECOVEDRY GUIDE online they have a family message board and a coke board i think it would help you a lot.
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Time heals all things! I was in the same boat about a year ago. I thought I was going to die, I wanted to die. The pain in my heart made me sick(literally), but then one day I realized hey it doesn't hurt as much as it did. It took me almost a full year to get over him, but now I am over him, and I just met the sweetest guy in the world. You just have to make yourself go out and have fun. I surrounded myself with fun happy friends and just made myself have fun. At first I was miserable, but then I started having a good time. Now I can be alone and not be sad. It just took time. I promise it will get better, just hang in there sweetie. If you ever want to talk, hit me up at clabarre81@yahoo.com.
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You have started to regain your life back. Meth will eventually bring anyone down to a living hell. I am proud you are strong enough to Put it behind you. But I am sorry to hear your boyfriend has not. the only way for you to survive is to let him be  part of that pass also. I know its hard, but thats the path  for you to move forward. Memories of a fun time is what you have, keep it, but that time has long pass. So keep moving in the right direction, don't look back.
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I am sorry to hear that. The same thing happened to me a long with physical and mental abuse. \n\nI sought counseling and I am well again. Not everyone is bad and not eveyrone will treat you like crap. \n\nHave you explained the situation to your partner?\nthat helps as well , believe me.