My X Foster child needs someone to talk to!!!!

He has been clean (that I know of forsure) 7 days.

Nightmares have set in, tears and even body pain from withdraws.

I have never used meth and dont know what kind of advice to give him that will help him through these withdraws.

Can you tell me if it makes it worse for them to talk about the addiction?
What can I do to help? Is there anyone who has a messanger that he can talk to ?????
He wants to stay sober from this drug, please help.

Is there a crisis hotline in your area or state? Calling them could help. You could even call some N.A meetings they will have sponsers that can help walk him through the addiction withdrawls.

He does need someone to talk with him about it. It is ok to talk about the addiction as long as it is a positive healthy talk. Help him get it out of his body and mind and talking about the pain and how it is affecting him will help. Stay with him, run him a hot bath to help with the aches, help him eat something good and nutritious(soup, oatmeal) something that will help coat the stomach. He will need someone around at all times to help him through all of this. Let him sleep as much as he needs to. Rest is the key to strength.

Please tell him this will pass and get better as time goes on. Fighting this will help make him stronger. The pains will go away and the dreams will get fewer and further between. Do not get discouraged and stay strong!

If you need me pm me please.

Thank you for your fast responce.
He came home 7 days ago and he looked very bad, he said he needed to get clean thats why he came home.
His heart is in to getting clean, Yesterday he had a very bad headache and he said his head never hurt him like that before...:(:( I did let him have a asprin and he would only take just one.
He is 27 and a good kid but gets led around easy which turned him in to the past two years of meth use.
My friend is trying to help me find a drug hot line, she worked for a prision in New Port.
I dont know of any places here in town, Bryant or Benton arkansas is our location.

He has ate pretty well but when he is awake if he isnt working with my husband in the shop then he is paceing the floors in a fast pace.
He starts talking about his drug use and I listen, I just dont know what to say that will help, I hate that he is not resting because he is only getting 4 hours at night between the dreams and pains and flashbacks.
I just want to help him so much but I am scared of me not being a past user he will start thinking I have never been where he is now and when he needs someone I wont be able to offer the advice he is in need of.
I am scared for him, his dreams lastnight were pretty bad.

it is good he has ways to keep himself busy. Help him stay that way. The pacing of the floors is him fighting urges. Let him talk about it if he feels comfertable. just help show him the positive sides of being clean and just listen. The listening is what he needs. He has probably felt all alone for so long trying to hide this addiction from everyone and he is just needing to let it all out. Giving an asprin is ok but not in large quantitys. His appetight will pick up and he will want to eat more, Just make sure it is nutriosous. Somethings that will help him get strength and not upset his stomach. He needs the protein and a balanced diet to help him.

I cant say the dreams will just stop but they will get fewer and far between as time goes on. He is in the roughest part right now from what you are saying. But it WILL pass. Help him when he wakes up and is having these flashbacks, pains and dreams. Just being there for him will help. He needs to replace that negative part with something positive. Any projects he can do around the house to keep himself busy? Let him sleep like I said as much as he wants right now.
Don't let the dreams scare you, stay strong for him. Meth has had control of his mind for 2 years now and this is justa process of him trying to gain control back. Dont let him be alone at this time. If for some reason he doesnt want you near him stand on the other side of the door in case he needs you to come back in.

I have never been an addict but I have helped a friend of mine battle this addiction. I stayed with them 24/7 till it got better. It is very trying and tiring. You just need to stay strong and be strong for him.

Check some of the bigger cities in Arkansas. You may have a better chance finding help. How about calling churches. They may have a resource there or know of someone that is willing to help.

I will call some today :) thank you.

How long does it take to pass do you have any idea?
I wont leave him alone for nothing right now, and I promise I wont leave his side unless its to the other side of the door only.

Bless his heart, It is looking to me and my husband both that he is trying.

I was not sure about talking with him about the drugs, Lastnight I did ask him if talking about them botherd him and he said, he was craveing them. So I didnt know if that ment I should try and change subjects or not.
My husband will keep him busy, I didnt know about letting him sleep either, my husband has been getting him up in the mornings and taking him to the shop with him and working on hobby stuff all day(motors)
I have noticed that Chris likes to talk alot right now, he speaks about any and everything at all times, he has his arms and hands moving all the time in a fast pace as well . I figure that is from the drugs.
I am glad you told me about his paceing the floor fighting the urges.
You have been such a help this morning, he is sleeping right now still and probley will for a little while longer.

He has been eating oatmeal and had LOTS of protien, he has put on 10 lbs in the last 7 days. :)

I cant tell you for sure how long this part will last. It could be a few days to a few months. It is all depending on the drug in his system and his brain, and his length of use.

Him talking about the addiction is the cravings coming out. Help him replace the negative with a positive. A hobby? Writing things down? He needs to retrain himself so to speak. His whole life for the last two years have been controled by this drug and he has probably done some things that he is not so proud of. Help him talk about those with out forcing him. He needs to know he is a good person and can have the support out there for times he feels he may fail.

Keep up the good work and stay strong! I am here if you need me.

Thank you so much for everything, He does seem to like the motor work in the shop, my husband works from sun up to way after dark in the shop most days. Maybe he can keep him busy for a while longer while this passes.
Hubby just awoke and I have shared the information with him, he is a little worried about the amount of stress Chris is under at this time with stopping everything at one time.
We did not know untill lastnight that he was an IV user to the meth. I never seen his arms till he talked about it.
He is not proud of them scars at all, and now has some concern about his health.

Is there any places that wont cost him to have a blood test done? I ask that of you because we did talk about that lastnight.

You have been a solid rock for me this morning and I cant thank you enough.

My husband sends his thanks to you as well. :)

The health check is a good idea. BUT right now he has enough to worry about. I wouldnt suggest bringing that up right now until this part of the addiction has past or has slowed down and is more controlable. Remember this is only my opinion and I am not a doctor. If he is up for the doctor and wants to go. Are there any free clinics in your area. Or clinics that work on a sliding scale?

Remember this a step by step process with him. Baby steps. You may seem him improving then go and have another horrible day and just seem to go backwards. Counsiling is a great idea. There are some that work on a sliding scale also. I do not know about your area. Do some calling and see what you come up with. Then let him make the phone call for the help. He has to be the one to want this. You can only give him the resources. Him calling will help in his steps of recovery.

I am glad I could help in some way. Any time

I guess I am a little late. But the withdrawals for meth do not last 7 days. I would suggest he seek medical/psychiatric evaluation. There may be something else going on. Within 3-5 days the physical things should be over. Did you find a 1-800 number for crisis? He should be able to contact the local health department for blood tests. If not he should see a family doctor and get a physical. There are antidepressants being used to treat the cravings of meth.

He should at least get the following:
*HIV
*PPD
*RPR
*UA
*CBC
*HEPATITIS PANEL


At the minimum. We require most of these at the SA facility that I work at.

ONE

After being here this morning, my husband stayed with chris and watched him sleep till late this evening. We didn't bother him at all and let him rest till he was ready to get up.

Around 5 this evening he awaken.
I took your advice via pm and contacted a member of the NA program that is ran out of little rock.
Chris needed someone to talk to, he was looking to talk to anyone that would listen to him or just support him.

His cousin is in NA, a phone call came from him after me sending an email this morning.
He made contact with my husband and then spoke with Chris.

Chris did tell him that he wanted to get sober and needed some help. Lastnights withdraws were very bad and he was craving the meth and it was hard to fight alone. Even knowing I was here for him he still feels alone and I am sure its because I never had use with the drug.
He was reliefed to be able to talk to someone :):):)
At 7:00 tonight after 2 years of large amounts of Meth..
He went to a NA meeting and talked... :):):)
They did let him know that the with draws will come to pass and it will take a while to get over, not just 5 days and it would be gone..
Everyday is a fight with his freedom of choice and making the right choices in his life.
Chris came home tonight after the meeting. He said he wants to go to another tomorrow.
He wanted me to pass on to you mlk that he would be glad to talk with you at any time. :):)
He said he really just needed to talk to someone that had a clue what was happening to him, that he knows I understand but its the missing part of a person who has been there or knew someone that has to be able to help talk him through this.
Tomorrow he says he is going to ask for a sponsor :):):)

hang in there and I hope he continues his sobriety.. I have several friends who are drug addicts adn the ones that stay clean are the ones that immerse themselves in NA and/or AA programs.. and the people in those programs are always soooo willing to help out and do whatever they can to assist someone.. especially someone newly clean... Good luck!!!!

Thank you and he as well sets here with me looking at this post, he is stunned :):):)

He said he dont know how to use the computer but will probley learn now.
He says thank you to you all :):):)

I am so happy he went to a meeting and wants to go back, I am sure being around people who know where he is coming from really helps!

You have got a lot of great advice and supportive posts so far

I wish I had some good advice for you but I don't have any first hand experience however my boyfriend is an ex addict he has been clean 2 years now.Even now he says he still thinks of using every now and then but he wants to be clean and have a "normal" life more so that helps him stay strong.When he is online with me in the next few days I will ask him if he has any words of wisdom to share with you all.

I want to wish you all the best of luck! Hang in there

He is smileing :):):)
Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris has never been intrested in the internet in the past, but tonight it is a new light for him as much as today was a new step to revocery :):)
Your kind words help him, I can see it in his face and he is shocked to find out there are people out in the world that care about him that don't even know him :):):)
Thank you all again from our family to yours.

Stay strong, we are all pulling for you.

He says now .... He can't let everyone down :):):) Says it with a smile :):):):)

I am getting him to read the forum :)

Good news :) Keep on smiling Chris!
And keep on coming to PTO,as you have already seen there is a great group of people here and a lot of support!

Thank you,
I just wanted to get on here this morning and let everyone know whats happend.

Yesterday his sister had called for him, worried because some place around his mothers house, caught fire. I am almost sure why...
Useally when things like that happend its been away to pull him up and out of here, I heard him tell her, It will be alright..
Any other time Chris would of said, I got to go and see if I am needed, he would leave and we would not see him again for a year or two.

Before hanging up the phone with her, he asked her to bring her son over-9 years old, so he can see him.
He told her that her son is not on drugs and he loved his nephew and would like to spend some time with him.
She in return asked him to go to her house.. He told her no..
He said he could not do that because he is tired of living the kind of life he has and he wants off the drug. He feels if he goes back, its back to the drugs and I agree with him.

Lastnight, Chris attended his SECOND NA meeting :):):)
He asked me to go with him. Me and my husband took him, I even set in for the meeting. It was great... Chris got his WHITE KEY CHAIN Showing he was commited to getting clean.

He didn't talk lastnight but he did listen to everything happening and talked to me and my husband all the way home about the meetings.

He is holding strong right now, he still has a ways togo, we are praying that he will make this his number one step right now.
He has desided to try and make the 90/90 day meetings.
That means you go to 90 meetings in 90 days :):)

He plans on attending a meeting today in Little Rock at 12:00

Thank you all for the encouragement for him and us, its going to be a bumpy road but with the love of God and you all's support I believe its going to be alright :):):):)

oh, your breaking my heart..

Chris, that was awesome you didn't go...
keep going to NA
you know new places and playmates..
get phone numbers if you can...like you can raise your hand and say i need numbers..i've been clean so and so days!!!

I am a recovering addict as well, it is trippy getting clean, because we are not used to the real world, our world has been so distorted by drugs, and drugs numb you to reality....plus create a crzy reality...don't you think?=}

i lived in recovery homes for 2 years...it took months before i could just relax..if a craving hits call someone...it will pass.. or read reovery literature..someone at the na meeting can hook you up on getting books and what not...
hang in there buddy!!

you can pm me anytime....GotMilk? (cute) will show you if you want...
much peace to you chris
your clean today, and that is awesome!!!!!
even when it hurts reach out!!
francis

GotMilk?
i am soooooo glad you posted this thread!!
your a lovely person who cares!!!

and, seriously, anytime chris wants to pm...tell him to..
i have been through a lot...i mean a lot, a lot..so he doesn't need to worry about me thinking anything, or judging you know?! oh, my goodness, we all have are stories=}

12-step saved me, plus being immersed in the recovery community....

i used to do what you said about i'll be right back, and then i was gone!!!!
it took years before my family stopped worrying..i don't blame them..

well, i am here for you both!!
much peace and love to you all!!
francis

I did understand lastnight there are 12 steps to this NA Program. Today we are going to see about getting him some books :)
My heart cries for Chris and he knows this, Lastnight he told me that he felt that he needed me as a sponsor...
I told him that I would always be here fighting for his life, But felt he needed someone to talk to that has been there, he agrees.
I am glad that he came back home to let me and my husband help him through this.

Thank God For people like you all when someone is in need, I never knew that I could talk to anyone like I do right now about meth.
Your support of him makes me and him both want to know each and everyone of you all :):):)

you are so funny/cute...the way you say.... i did know there were 12-steps to this program..

just because here in southern california, everyone seems to be in a 12-step program..and we just call it the 12-steps, you know?!

i am off to bed...

i'll check in tomorrow afternoon!!!!!
francis

:):) thank you francis...
You make me feel good being in this to help him :)

If not for people like you and the others and finding this forum, this may not be going as good as it is right now.
Thank you all again, SOSOSOSO MUCH :):):)

I am so happy for him. It sounds like he is doing really well and making the right steps.
Keep up the great work Chris!!
All the hard and difficult times will pay off in the end. Don't ever loose hope.
Remember you have yourself as well as others pulling for you!

i know im a lot lat eon this but i do have an input.... I am comming up on my 2 year clean and my advice would be tell him to drink coffee, lots of soda... wich kinda helps replace the tired feeling it will never be the same but it helps the inital shock of not having any dope you know! And tell him the NA meetings are wonderful!!! im going to them still tell him to keep his head up and that were all proud of him for trying!! it is the hardest battle hell ever fight.... but in the end it is well worth the struggle!!! Heads up every one much love.... Misty

hi GotMilk? and Chris!!!!

How are you all doing?!
peace and recovery
francis

Meth does not cause "PHYSICAL WITHDRAWALS" soo after he sleeps and eat, its all about the post accute withdrawal and the mental obsession. Meetings really, are the best medicine and if he can't stay clean on his own for any length of time, a program may be necessary to get him off the street and to get a foundation.

GotMilk? Chris?
where for art thou...

are you all okay?
let us know
francis

Hey there!!!
HE is doing GREAT!!!!
I havent been on line much because to many things happening around here with weather coming in.
Let me start with chris went to the meeting in benton and they didnt let people know there was not a meeting on Monday night. But he did go so we give him two thumbs up for that one :)

He talks alot about his past drug use and the withdraws has started slowing down some what. I want to say to some of you on here may think that withdraws dont last longer then a week but I dont believe, I have been with him and have seen what he is going through. I have stopped smoking before and I had with draws for way longer then a week, I still had pains in my arms from the reach and pains in my hands for the long use of habits i had formed.
He is doing really good right now, we are so very proud of him :):):)
He has put on 14 lbs :):):)

Thank you for being here for him to be able to know that people care about him. I think he is starting to see a big change in his life :):):):)

There is snow on the ground here and all meetings have been cancelled around these areas but he still has my support and he seems to like that.

He came in my room tonight and said..... Talk to me.... I need to hear I am going to make it... We talked and he was better after about a hour :):):)

Thank you so much for everything you friends :):):)

Great News! Glad he's doing so well. Its a daily battle that an addict wakes to every single day. It really is one day at a time! Congrats on the great news!!!!

Great News! Glad he's doing so well. Its a daily battle that an addict wakes to every single day. It really is one day at a time! Congrats on the great news!!!!
Thanks so much Pooh bear :) Its been kinda tuff the past few days with all the snow on the ground here. Arkansas people dont move well on the snow and ice.
He is missing going to his meetings because they have all been cancelled in the little rock benton areas due to weather.
We hope that Monday there is a meeting some place he can attend :)

He is still doing great, one of his old girlfriends contacted him and they have been able to talk.
That just gives him one more person who supports him in this.
My only worry is she gets high off pot. Chris says he has never liked pot and never will. My question is "if" he and this girl go out again is being with her going to make a grip to hold on to old habits?

He says her getting high does not bother him at all. Never has because he dont care for the use of pot.
These are just things I think need to be faced inorder for him to stay clean.

I like this girl, I really do. I am scared of a fight with her or anything like that he may back slide. He really cares (loves) this girl and his drug habit of meth was one of the reasons his relationship ended.
He has give up the meth on his own but he realizes that the drug took her from him to.

Please advise

I am really glad that your son continues to do well. I am really not sure how to advise on this as people have varying opinions on this. I can only base my own experience..I could
not associate with people who used any drug. I was much too vunerable and see clients stuggle with the same. Maybe just watch and see what happens

Good luck

I will do that, she is here now visiting with him, He seems to be doing really well. He looks very happy and is being very sweet with her.
He seems to be very settle. Than you for your post.

oh yeah, he made a call today to see about going to work this week with his cousin that is in NA as well :):)

I wish the best for your son. I know people say it doesn't cause physical withdrawl - but my personal experiance - I beg to differ. Waking up with speech slurred, body aching so badly I could barely walk, dizzy, etc. It is bad stuff. I have been fighting to stay clean off and on for the last 6 mo - I am now at 3 weeks! NA is one start, there is also a Crystal Meth Anonymous which may be more helpful - I just found it myself - there is only one group here in Dallas. Maybe there is one in your city. I also do lifering meetings online - they have many through out the day and even have a recovery workbook that can be used along with NA. The biggest help will be cutting off from friends who use. Keep lots of sweet stuff - and lots of salty stuff - I find that my biggest cravings and those I know who have cleaned out seem to concur. Feel free to PM me if you just need to talk - or he can also. I am always willing to listen and talk - sometimes helping others will help yourself. Good luck to you both!

Thank you :):)
He is on day 20 today :):):):)
Still clean :):):)
Eating like there is no tomorrow :):):):)

He has did great keeping him self on this side of town.. He has been offerd to go across town several times and he tells them no he cant go. :):)

This morning he started getting sick at his stomach and broke out in sweats. He has been here with me and no place else at all so I know for fact that he is still clean and I do believe I would notice if he got a hold of anything at all :):):)
He has been trying to get him self on a sleep pattern to sleep during the night and up in the day time and thats been hard for him.
He has gained weight and is keeping a good attitude towards everything. I know he has down times and I expected that but for the most part his heart is in to staying clean and it over rides everything at this point :):):)
We are very proud of him :):):)

I am going to check and see if there is a CMA here in Arkansas, can you send me the link to the meetings on line?
Thank you again to all of your support with Chris :):):)

i urge you to keep a crisis number on hand to both yourself and him. counseling may also be of interest and some give out after hours emergency numbers.my younger brother was in the same boat and commited suicide 2yrs ago september, he had just turned 22. if either of you need to talk please, please pm me! its hard enough dealing with the addictions, let alone the pain and suffering that my brother put us all through. Stay strong and have faith. Support groups and family and friends go a long way. sometimes its also easier to talk with complete strangers who cant judge you. there are plenty of people out here willing to listen. Put up a fight! God bless my prayers are with you both.

GotMilk?, Chris!!!
great to hear, congradulations!!!!!

i got worried for a second..when i hadn't seen any more updates...then i got bzy with work, and when i came back you were doing even better=}

don't forget i am a recovering addict, as well as, the girl friend of an addict..
i know the life from both sides..so both of you feel free to pm me anytime...

from my own experience...the first year for sure i couldn't be around anyone using drugs..it doesn't matter if it is one's drug of choice...often seeing people using..can trigger an addict..and soon they will be using their own drug of choice...

i still after 8 years then a 3 weeek relapse and now 2 years and 2 months...would not be around people using drugs..

just because this girl can handle it, doesn't mean chris can..you know what i mean..
same with alcohol..
for addicts we have to be vigilant with our recovery, and realize what a gift it is, not to be played with..

although, haveing fun is a good thing..we didn't get clean to sit around and be miserable...

the first year for sure for me was quite a rollercoaster...second, i was still riding it, but a little slower, and less highs and lows=}

staying busy is very helpful..
i hope the snow clears enough so chris can go to a mtg!

much peace and love
continued recovery
francis

once meth gets you it never lets you go, no matter how long you stay clean of it, you never really stop thinking about it. i've been clean for just over a year and i still think about it at least once a day. you dream about it, every once in a while you will get the taste in your mouth or catch a smell that reminds you and your heart will begin to race. my husband is in prison for it, he's been locked up for 10 months now, only 5 more years to go, and i'm on house arrest for 11 months. It actually takes at least 2 years to get completely clean from this drug. That's how long it takes for your brain to start functioning properly again, the drug messes up the part of your brain that controls the chemicals that make you feel happy. After a year of me being clean i can honestly say i'm happier than i've been in years, i've actually held a job for a year, i really have no choice right now being a 23 year old single mother of a beautiful little 3 year old girl. i really hope Chris can battle this obsession and win, it will be the most difficult fight he will ever have. God bless you for being there for him, he couldn't do it without you.

It is just wonderful that he is keeping clean and I am sure by now, feeling so much better. Hopefully now that the holidays are just about past, he can get back to going to that 90 meetings in 90 days. Alot of strenth in those. Hopefully, he will just continue to get stronger and stronger. He has alot of support right here.
As do you also. Thanks for keeping us informed of his progress. It truely is a blessing.
May 2005 bring only good health to him and a life free from all drugs.
As always, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

OK...this is for Chris....take it one day at a time...sometimes it's minute to minute...remember that we have to walk before we run. One of my friends who is also a recovering Meth user likes to say that he has to crawl before he walks. Be patient! Baby Steps...Baby Steps! Think before you act so that you can do the next right thing. Remember that you deserve a good life and to be happy! You are not a bad person...you made a poor choice. Time to get on with living. Hang in there Kiddo! We're here for you and we won't go anywhere! OK? You can talk to me whenever you need to. Just reach out your hand and I'll be here and so will many others. Keep going to NA meetings. They are great and they are your lifeline! Getting a sponsor is a great idea! Go for it! And if you find that you are not comfortable with the group or the sponsor, don't give up...get a new one. Hear me?

Sending you lots of love, prayers and all the strength I can....
Hugs,
CJ

Hey Chris, I've been clean for about 13 years now. The death of one of my best friends sobered me up real fast. As everyone else is putting their two cents in, here's mine: Sleep, sleep, sleep. In between, eat, eat, eat. Addicts like company - stay away from old friends and places. When you start craving, immediately stand up and do something else. I played cards because it required concentration. Solitaire if no one else was around, crossword puzzles, work on a car, whatever it takes to divert your mind. Never look past today. If you try to look down the line, it will overwhelm you. One day at a time still is the best advice. Even if you have never said a prayer in your life, say one now - say one everytime you get the craving. Can't hurt and if you are sincere, He will help you. Lots of water helps the muscle aches a little. Have your Mom search on line for help with that. There is tons of sites with help and even chat groups. The internet is addictive - and you can do it any hour, night or day. It would probably be just what the Dr. ordered for you right now. I casn't begin to tell you the worlds it can open up for you. Lastly, there are a whole bunch of people in your corner cheering you on. A year from now you will look back and wonder how you ever got there in the first place. Like cigs, I don't think some of the urges ever go away, but I don't think about it very often now that I have far more to do than wonder where I'm going to get my next blast. Tell your Mom she doesn't need any answers, she just needs to listen. Hang in there, I think you're going to make it. No one quits until they want to so it sounds like you have the most important part going for you. You also sound like a strong guy who knows his own mind and heart. Using is the easy part. Don't take the easy way out - that's for quitters. Keep posting, Mom so we know how its going...I've got my money on Chris.

Chris? How are things going?

HEY! You can't leave us hanging.....*S* How's it going Chris? I hope you are doing ok....let us hear from you...

i have yahoo instant messaging my brother in law just went through this he can pm me if he would like just tell him to let me know hes from prisontalk.com i usually dont answer people i dont know i may be able to help my screen name is lixandrav.................good luck to you i know its roughI will call some today :) thank you.

How long does it take to pass do you have any idea?
I wont leave him alone for nothing right now, and I promise I wont leave his side unless its to the other side of the door only.

Bless his heart, It is looking to me and my husband both that he is trying.

I was not sure about talking with him about the drugs, Lastnight I did ask him if talking about them botherd him and he said, he was craveing them. So I didnt know if that ment I should try and change subjects or not.
My husband will keep him busy, I didnt know about letting him sleep either, my husband has been getting him up in the mornings and taking him to the shop with him and working on hobby stuff all day(motors)
I have noticed that Chris likes to talk alot right now, he speaks about any and everything at all times, he has his arms and hands moving all the time in a fast pace as well . I figure that is from the drugs.
I am glad you told me about his paceing the floor fighting the urges.
You have been such a help this morning, he is sleeping right now still and probley will for a little while longer.

He has been eating oatmeal and had LOTS of protien, he has put on 10 lbs in the last 7 days. :)

HAS ANY ONE SEEN GotMilk? I DON'T THINK SHE HAS BEEN IN PTO SINCE THE 31ST OF LAST MONTH. ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET AHOLD OF HER? I'M JUST A LITTLE WORRIED AND THINK WE SHOULD CHECK ON HER IF WE CAN.

Like everyone else I am thinking of you and wishing you well and much continued success...... I have been thinking a lot about you guys and this thread lately! I hope you come back soon and give us an update! Stay strong!
HUGS

Keep up the good work it will all be worth it in the end

sorry it has taken so long to reply - my internet is down so I have to borrow computers.... The web address for the online meetings is www.unhooked.com (http://www.unhooked.com) - click on the chat and just sign in - it gives a schedule of meetings, etc. Alot on there are alcoholics who are clean - but still - the support recieved is phenominal. Also - yahoo has a group called stop using meth - you would have to look that one up - they are an email support group. The sleep thing is still an issue for me and I have been clean and sober for 47 (??) days now. It truly is one day at a time - if he would like to PM me or if you would - feel free too! I hope he still doing well - I know the battle...

Not sure what happend to the post I just made but it went away.

I will update a bit but tell you more later when I have a little more time..:)

Chris is doing great :):):):)

He is still doing really well and holding down a great job and staying clean :):):)
He is fixing to get his 60 day clean key tag :):):)
Thank you all so much for your help with him.
I will try and post again real soon a better update.
I have been with out a phone thats why I havent been able to post.
He is living everyday to stay clean, Him and his girl friend both :):)
They both are doing wonderful :):):):):)

Please keep them in your prayers.
Thank you so so so so much for everything you guys have done :):):)

That is so wonderful to hear :) I am so glad you came back and gave us an update!!!

Please tell him Congrats on his 60 days,that is just great!!!!

Don't be a stranger!

If it is meth this is likely what will happen. He has been up for so long and his body has been moving so fast that i have seen people sleep for days. Keep in mind that methamphetamines will give you this euphoria and the stop will get you the opposite (Depression) alot of the dreams are due to lack of sleep and once the sleep kicks in and becomes normal the bad dreams should stop. Headaches are likely due to the high blood pressure caused by methamphetamine.

The good news is that asprin for headaches is not a bad thing. Eating alot is normal and in some cases even encouraged.

Now a word of caution. If the dreams or delusions persist it could turn violent in a minute. If he cannot be brought down then he will have to be placed in place where they can deal with it.

Good luck

I'm so happy to hear the update! He is only behind me by 8 days on sobriety! So he is near his 90 - I reach mine on Saturday! I am happy to hear he is doing well! That's just awesome! If you or he ever need someone to talk to - feel free to PM me!