Signs Someone Is High On Crystal Meth

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[@EricBZink]

Therapy plays a huge role in recovery and life in general adhdonline.com/ericzink/ to get tested for ADHD and more, along with getting connected to psychiatrists and psychologists in your area.

[@stupidlove4544]

Hi Eric I need some advice what I need to do with my boyfriend his using shabu and not sleeping for 3 to 4 days and after that his going for lady chatting online watching porn his booking lady online and it’s become a routine it’s his weekly routine and watching him I feel so much pain coz we are fighting everytime I get tired I’m so helpless 😭

[@knowingwhatthebuttondoes3432]

@@stupidlove4544 That's some bullshit arse behavior from your man. You're not helpless. You owe him nothing but what the two of you agreed on. Love. Tell him to grow up or you'll walk.

[@GhostbustersPhone8489]

Do Americans have to pay money for psychiatrists and psychologists?

[@laurielenig9939]

@ghost...yes unless covered by insurance

[@ShanMcdonald-xs9sh]

Therapy! Check group therapy! Check. harm reduction! Check. Stuck😂😂😂

[@dankjankings7339]

There are many people that don’t get paranoid, don’t pick their skin, have jobs that many never know they addicts.

[@ericapaul7989]

Right. I showed no signs for YEARS. Held down a job, never got sweaty, not grinding my teeth, never saw shadow people unless I had stayed up 5+ days, got so much accomplished, ate 2 fell meals a day, and stayed level headed. This man is describing someone doing meth for like, the first or second time. No habitual user acts like this..

[@Boiled-Egg-254]

Some do

[@sunnymoondog]

This is so true!!!! I didn't see any of the signs in a friend of mine. She was even gaining weight while using meth and her skin was great. It's not obvious with everyone. It can be shocking to find out. However, looking back, there were definitely signs. There are always are. Her personality and behaviors and eyes changed in subtle ways, but I didn't notice it.

[@BurritoBombCake]

Literally me but I'm sober now :3 Clean a whole month

[@johnnygalvan1344]

Facts

[@michaelwhite4976]

I was ( key word is WAS) a cocaine and meth addict from the age of about 24 to the age of 30. I walked away and quit then, I am proud to say that I have been sober for 24 years now. If anyone watching this is still struggling with addiction, please, get help. 🤗

[@hellundertheEL]

We are always addicts. Even when we get clean.

[@hammadahmed3922]

How old are you now

[@jeffreym4396]

Lol

[@jeffreym4396]

I meant lol to how old ru question

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

@@hammadahmed3922 54

[@pamallen2498]

My daughter was on meth for years, she lost her children who went to foster homes. I went to court and was given custody. I raised them until they were 18. One married as soon as she was 18, she is still with her husband and 4 children. The oldest one left at 18, had two children and has been a great mom. The trauma of losing their parents was horrible, the oldest has never gotten over it.

[@comnandmentsdeadlysins]

Thank you for saving your grand children. A priceless gift to all of humanKIND is an adult who had someone save them as a child.

[@P.Serenity]

Thank you for sharing your story I'm a grandma with two grandsons 23 and 16 and my daughter 21. My son and his wife lost custody due to meth addiction. Thank you for giving me hope.

[@BintMiskit]

From what I can see you dobbed in your own daughter and stole the kids now you feel guilty because you wrecked their lives. Your pathetic. Your going to hell.

[@williamgee6654]

STEALING EVERYTHING NOT NAILED DOWN IS A GOOD ONE

[@wettaloca2923]

They pry nails and steal it anyway

[@delishadalton9242]

Is meth also called Glass?

[@wettaloca2923]

@@delishadalton9242 Yeah and clear

[@wettaloca2923]

@@delishadalton9242 Yes..and its called clear too

[@frozenrats]

@@delishadalton9242yeah

[@JohnGeorge-pw2xo]

was addicted to what i called a trifecta Meth, Opium, Alcohol. I also suffered severe depression and cptsd. i went to a party and consumed about 2g of shrooms i was lost in my head for 6 minutes but when i came back my depression and addiction to my trifecta was gone. I didn't realize it at the time. The psychedelic experience is temporary but people have good permanent results. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@nicholda436]

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

[@Senator_JohnKennedy]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@MuratEden]

YES very sure of Mr.medmushies. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@SergenYld]

Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!

[@MarkTilbury01-s3k]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on telegram

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@steceymorgan814]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes, dr.sporees I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You're strong. You got this Take it day by day.

[@steceymorgan814]

Is he on instagram?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes he is. dr.sporees

[@MissDarlingNikki100]

That's actually how it was for me. I'd get very paranoid after being high for 5 days straight and had severe violent outbursts when I was coming down. I picked at my face and created sores and weighed 90 lbs. I have now been clean and sober from meth and alcohol too for 4 years now and I couldn't be happier. Making the decision to get help was the best decision I've ever made and I am so grateful to still be here today.

[@PukeSkyywalker]

The drug didn't make you paranoid. Your brain's lack of rest, from you choosing to keep yourself awake with drugs, causes the paranoia. You could tweak one night, and be fine if you STOPPED, and let your body and brain rest.

[@JudyRichards-u4o]

So happy for you and glad you made the decision to be sober.

[@darreneffle4118]

You rock my friend. Keep on keepin on.

[@DeathCharmer359]

Congrats!!!! Keep up the great work.

[@unknownsoldier399]

👍🙏💯‼

[@naijohnson6587]

I remember if they say they'll be back in an hour they mean 2 days. 😂😆

[@1badombre82]

Yeah the quickest way to the store is not the shortest way to the store. Not if the shortest way goes past your dealers house

[@StacyLara-d8q]

That's funny

[@ericapaul7989]

And that’s a FACT 🤣🤣

[@wettaloca2923]

You know your dealing with someone on a substance when earlier means two days ago

[@ethanniedorowski116]

​@1badombre82 it will always go past the dealers house

[@Vespyr_]

I was high on meth perpetually and nobody has ever commented on it. I never had hallucinations or paranoia either... I suppose I just never dosed to the levels some people did. Elevated heartrate? Sure. Really excited and aroused? Of course, but sweating? Out of breath? Nah. Still, I'm sure I appeared manic, but people usually had a positive reaction to me being manic. Being clean for two years, that's the thing I miss the most, the fact people are suddenly not interested in the sober me.

[@purfecly_impurfec]

I was also like you. No paranoia or hallucinations. When I saw this in people I hung around with I would think, man, how much did you do? Or think maybe this is just not their drug. I guess it helped I was not addicted to it. I could take it or leave it. It was more of a daily social drug for me. I quit cold turkey about a year ago and really havnt thot about it since. Not gonna lie, I miss the euphoria of the "blast" or the "energy" of the smoke but I will never go back. It's way, way more dangerous now with F***TARDS stepping on it a million times or lacing it before it even gets in your hands. I love that it's my past and not my future.

[@smallzmazibuko4629]

My story is Affectively different....From easy Mode of using Meth to medium Mode of Meth now I guess I reached the Hardest mode of it..that stage of going deep deep in understanding it's History (darkest history ) I found out it's the keeper of my dreams and it's hard to let go....I can manage to take 4months clean but this life we leaving there are some critical stage of believes that will need me to Take it again just to over come the strangle I'm going through....I so wish my weakness didn't make me use this devil stick n ice 😭 even though I have helped others to quit oh to pull back.but why can't I just use the exit Door everytime open it.i turn to go back in that darkness of crystal meth and help others....as they say "you have to become the Devil to over come him" I'm scared and to over come this fear I have is tm get help before I lose the less I have left with.......

[@yesnoyesyesnoyesss]

@@smallzmazibuko4629 I started really high then medium and now low doses and with weed lol

[@patriciab7297]

Yeah those friends disappear. What a surprise

[@lancehumphries1153]

I was on cocaine for over 10 years before I tried meth. Didn’t care for it the first few times. But eventually I started to like it a little more but never as much as cocaine. I also drink almost every day, alcohol started out as a way to cope with the comedowns of cocaine and eventually got to where I drank everyday even when. It doing coke. All drugs besides marijuana are terrible in my opinion , but meth is by far the worst along with fentanyl, glad opiates were never my thing, lost a lot of friends thanks to that drug. Meth speeds up every organ in your body and I found out quick that drinking while doing meth doesn’t work like it does on cocaine. It intensifies the meth high and made me feel as if i were about to die. Every time I would do it I would end up with blood pressure at the hypertension levels, and all my muscles would get sore. It felt as if an elephant was sitting on my chest. I didn’t experience these symptoms the first couple times I dabbled with it, but when I started to like it a little I had been on cocaine for nearly 15 years. Using at least once but often times way more weekly. As well as drinking nearly everyday. I have not been good to my body and I’m sure I’ve taken years off my life. The health problems aren’t the only bad thing that comes from meth. You end up being a disgusting person, for me I would watch porn for hours on end and slept around with prostitutes, getting syphillis was a wake up call , I was fortunate it was something I could get rid of and not herpes or hiv. You really lower your standards and becomes something your not on the shit. And when you do quit it takes so long to feel somewhat normal again. It destroyed all my emotions and stuff that once made me happy like playing the PlayStation no longer made me happy. I hope anyone struggling or thinking about trying this drug reads this and it helps

[@HollyGolightly1976]

My soulmate, best friend and love of my life for over 25 years had a fatal heart attack that was brought on by years of meth abuse. I can’t tell you how destroyed I am and how I wish I could go back in time to try to save him. I live with the guilt that I didn’t do enough while it mattered when he was still here. If you or a loved one struggles and you’re reading this comment, please get help, it could literally save a life. 😢

[@2salzig2spucknapp]

nah belive me i tried it with a friend.. he choose meth other me everytime and after i tried help his meth ass for 3 years he burned me told everyone i was threatening him and made me the culprit why he is so unwell .. great and even worse many people we share connections together believed him leaving me alone with this huge mess he just decided to be a shut in and do more meth honestly fuck them if they want to live like that let them do it.. who am i to tell someone how to live his life? they dont deserve loving people that care for them they need to crash and hit rock bottom they need a initial spark in there brain that clearly says "i dont want to live like that anymore" the faster they hit that point the better. so i tell you there is no way you could have helped him.. absolut impossible and be thankfull you can keep your friend in good memories and that you dont suffer from his paranoia

[@sugarbrownhonei]

You can’t save them

[@malewire1263]

@@sugarbrownhoneiI have been trying to save one for 7 years. I finally gave up.

[@Thanos_Kyriakopoulos]

What I noticed with meth addicts is: 1) they go psycho, they have constant fear of getting robbed and chased after or suddenly start talking about really abstract and metaphysical things out of nowhere. 2 they have a lot of ticks or odd patterns of behaviour, like always fidgeting with their hair or doing the same movement while walking or singing the same verse to themselves over and over 3) they have really bad skin and you notice they grow older faster than expected like within a year, and have red rashes on their face, that become itchy and because they keep scratching they become irritated. 4) they lose appetite and sleep so they become thinner go on for days without sleep and are awake at really awkward moments 5) they lose their sense of privacy or courtesy, so they can talk about really personal matters with practical strangers or can start a fight out of nothing while they were really patient before

[@rachelsteevens8935]

Stereotypical explanations you have here, not everyone is like this when actively using meth.

[@jspla]

Sounds like Borderline

[@kenchurches3404]

Funny if there slightly flaky! That stuff will soon accentuate the hell out of it!🤪

[@betsybarnicle8016]

This could have been the problem with a sibling who visited me from out of state - they had a lot of those symptoms. I never thought of this person doing illegal drugs. I knew they were heavily dependent on prescription meds, though.

[@robertbelyea5767]

​@@kenchurches3404what IS it with them & being flaky? I don't understand how they can make plans to hang out & then completely bail without so much as a simple text message. Why is that so hard? Did they forget?

[@mommyteacher2961]

I was on the other side of this awful addiction and it's an extremely difficult place to be when someone you love deeply becomes a completely different person when using. I knew and he denied. I made him leave to protect my kids and my own mental health but not without a tremendous amount of guilt. All these years later, he still struggles, but it's not a part of my like anymore.

[@HaveCommonSense76]

Thank God you got yourself and innocent children away from him.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

It's not like I don't have compassion for addicted people, but it can be incredibly stressful to have an addict in your life.

[@noahandmick9646]

It’s such a hard thing to be in a relationship with somebody using.. especially when kids are involved I think you made the right choice distancing you and you’re children

[@Iamyodaddy_]

I told my ex gf who was actually pretty, “ if you do that then I can’t talk to you. Straight like that

[@unstablewun8260]

Well you should get on it and smoke up with him,work the streets blaze up

[@plzsavethebeez743]

Sobriety is great, my husband didn't even drink that much but had to quit! He loves being healthy and active!

[@OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS]

Get that man a beer!

[@StephenOscar-jj9qs]

I micro dosed mushrooms after fighting depression for over 4years, being incapable of work for the last 2years. In shot summary I became depression free within a couple of months and still I'm 6months later it saved me.

[@AnthonyLars]

I started doing drugs since my teenage. Got addicted to heroin for over 16 years. Heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@SuvariBoorish-yh3rj]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. ​@@AnthonyLars

[@BrieflyCarmel-vw1zn]

​@@SuvariBoorish-yh3rjCan you help me with the reliable source A. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in France. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@ThomasBurlson-m5r]

​@@BrieflyCarmel-vw1znyeah , he's Dr jeffshrooom he got magic mushrooms , DMT , LSD and other psychs

[@PrincemaxwellNwaegbe]

mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all. ​@@ThomasBurlson-m5r

[@TheMattJacks]

Dilated pupils, greasy sweating, in a bathroom for 4 hours, jaw muscles overdeveloped and can be seen clenching. Constantly chewing on ice. Picking at the face/hair/scalp, and more. My ex thinks and thought I couldn't tell, but I always could, and ai had to leave her after 15+ years. Broke my heart. I tried everything to get her help. Denied. When someone won't admit they have a problem, or won't help themselves, or even accept free luxury resort rehab help, move on.

[@iluvhotpockets]

what’s the reason for constantly chewing on ice??

[@Observer8836]

It's called oral fixation and it's very common among everybody.​@@iluvhotpockets

[@MargrettTodd-b7z]

Why going to the bathroom what the meaning for that.

[@waldogreen]

Amen after being sober 20years I found myself using meth for about 18 months and almost completely destroyed my life. In 14 months I had one relapse but have been sober for 7 months strait.

[@Talulah339]

Keep it up

[@nancyleehampton8]

That’s amazing. Congrats 💕

[@waldogreen]

@@Talulah339 thank you

[@waldogreen]

@@nancyleehampton8 thank you

[@waldogreen]

@@user-2Hteyasizyc thank you it’s one day at a time first couple weeks we’re the hardest I mostly slept through them. Looking in the mirror one day and realizing how bad I stumbled quitting a decent job losing a nice apartment about 2min walk from the coast in Panama City Beach loss of money sports card collection etc pretty much everything. I had enough I made the tough decision to move back home with a cousin to help hold me accountable early on. At first I dwelled on my failures but now can be proud that I’m one of a few who was able to say enough is enough.

[@Polly-oz4el]

Thanks for sharing, Eric. People need to understand this.

[@rakeemcook1022]

sober life is the best life.

[@shaun-nz4nx]

I used to take videos of myself when I was high then replay it when I was sober. It was so embarrassing

[@user-rn3rn6nl3h]

Good way to get sober

[@sophukinsikofit]

Omg I was so high so many times so long ago. So glad it's over.....would laugh if I could see some old videos of myself from those days

[@CrowXiX]

Recovering alcoholic here. (Not a drip of booze since 8/24/21) Best of luck on your sober life!

[@1badombre82]

February 15 2022 for me 👍

[@CrowXiX]

Keep it going buddy, you got this. @@1badombre82

[@autumnm.4254]

Congratulations!!

[@dwade6322]

Two things i noticed about addiction: 1) There are things that 'trigger' people to want to give in and do their addiction. It could be a trigger of being around certain people,places,or allowing certain thoughts to occur. Avoid them and that's half the battle. 2) The situations you allow yourself to be involved in directly affect the odds of you giving in to your addictions. Maybe having a few drinks always lead to snorting something,so avoid drinking. Those kind of things make all the difference.

[@alastairthomson9941]

Since 1996 sober,weed saved me from disaster age then 38,used to take more wine than I could drink home at night to guarantee relief from the shakes next morning a joint and half a flagon of Moselle,and back to the bar!

[@MagicByMyers]

Thanks for this... I have been off meth for almost 3yrs now. Was off and on for 6 yrs. Thank the Lord he gave me strength..

[@BipolarPerson]

You said in your description you are not a mental health advocate but having a youtube channel sharing your stories kinda makes you advocate. Thank you for sharing your story with mental illness and recovery from substances.

[@jr1638]

Hmmmm!! Broken mini blinds? Washing house windows at 400am? Working on car in the garage all night long🤐🤐🤐😳🤐😳🤐😂

[@Angels843]

Omfg love you , in fits

[@ericsmith-sx8xi]

Mowing the grass at night

[@dave91863]

​@@ericsmith-sx8xi😂😂😂

[@bkh5746]

I know a guy he does it everyday and goes work,he has for 20 yrs man.functioning addict.🤷🏻‍♂️he dont stay up all nite and he eats.

[@lancehumphries1153]

Guarantee you he is dying inside and hates his life. That functional addict phrase is just a lie you tell yourself to pretend you ain’t a slave to your addiction. All these so called functional addicts are just one bad day away from being no different than the ones living on the streets .

[@loribethkerns5785]

I was the same way when I was an addiction. I don't think anybody knew. But after my sister overdosed on meth with fentanyl I've been clean and that was 3 years ago. By the way this is just from personal experience but I have never seen or personally been locked child from doing meth. Now cocaine Yes absolutely people get locked jaw all the time when doing cocaine. But I don't know about meth? I just have never seen it EVER

[@lancehumphries1153]

@@loribethkerns5785 you can get it with meth, it’s more of mouth movement ticks and licking your lips because it dehydrates the shit out of you. The thing I can’t stand most after a binge of smoking the shit you smell like ammonia or cat piss for a couple days. It comes out your pores. Especially if you work in the heat

[@101penguinss101]

The trick is to microdose and to not use it late at night or late in the day past 3pm so you can sleep. Definitely don't recommend, they call it dope for a reason it feels dope so it's hard to walk away.

[@kevingardner4218]

That isn't addiction.. That is maintenance for behavior modification.. If he is able to do everything anyone else does.. Have a fair attitude.. And no weird over stimulated physical ticks.. (grinding teeth, constantly clearing the throat etc).. Then it's working for him..

[@lasond2471]

I know someone who goes through frequent bouts of all these behaviors…the hyper focus on certain activities, odd body movements and jerking, eyes wild, teeth clenched/ locked, grinding and paranoia. She has been telling us for years she is taking Adderall. I knew better. Many people take that medication and don’t behave the way she does. No doctor would prescribe a working adult medication that would result with this behavior. Thank you for the great content!🙏🏾💕

[@OzarkGiGi]

I just came across your platform and I subscribed! I did 30 years struggling with cocaine and alcohol but I'm old and so we're talkin the 70s and the 80s and the 90s. I'm blessed that my struggle was that long ago and I give gratitude every day for seeing the sunrise. Blessings to you from Grandma Gia in the Ozarks

[@martinmoore5335]

Ya but it was fun on sex huh

[@robertafierro5592]

You Go, Grandma, you Go Girl! You must be the hippest and Sharpest GrandMa around!

[@OzarkGiGi]

@@robertafierro5592 thank you darling I try! I have to keep up with what's going on today because I have grandchildren and I don't want them to think I'm an old fogey! Be blessed honey!

[@larryolsen-8998]

@@OzarkGiGi I had a very similar life. 68 now and living with my two dogs. Wouldn't mind chatting with you.

[@madisonohare4012]

I can smell it coming out of their pores and sweat. They smell like a mechanic shop and the smells linger after they are long gone.

[@rzn2258]

Jesus Christ.. Your actually talking like your high on meth.

[@lt.petemaverickmitchell7113]

Yes you’re right

[@allikitos]

What do you mean? Care to elaborate some more?

[@steveo3831]

That observation is amazing!!

[@EDubb91]

​@@allikitosshe's basically just saying there's a quite distinctive "scent/aroma/odor" that come from their body/sweat.

[@juss4this]

I watched this video and almost stopped it for every "sign" that was spoken because it doesn't mean that someone is ON it or not. People do those things anyway without being on meth. And people don't do those things when they are on it... but seriously I have to agree with the comment stating THERE IS A SUCH THING CALLED A FUNCTIONING ADDICT. I was one for MANY years. And plus I don't know when you got clean but the "meth" out there for the last decade or so isn't real meth. It's another form of meth but it's not the same. Good luck with your videos sir and I hope that they do reach out and helps at least one.

[@manuelferreira4345]

Right it wears off so fast bring back the yellow one

[@stephanieconnelly-dew5114]

Red phosphorus off the market. Trash ever since!!!

[@crystalobrien8741]

Ya shit is way different you can use it every day and still be normal now you can still eat sleep high doesn't last that long

[@korynta]

Everything you described is a possible reaction to any drug/narcotic. When I drink, I sweat like a farm animal. And when I smoke a doobie and have a pot of coffee, I clean like a mad man. People grind teeth, chew on their tongues and all kinds of other ticks. Just saying, don't always judge a book by its cover.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

I did meth on and off for 24 years and have 40 days clean now. I just got 8 teeth pulled this morning at the oral surgeon. Im never going back to that shit.

[@justinwise6781]

Dude good for you! I'm hoping you keep the positive outlook going.

[@Floydian4everr]

Sounds like you don't need to, as the damage is done

[@dt564]

Good job!! I hope you're still going strong. That's awesome

[@cdeprima1209]

Plus they are overbearing tyrants to an extreme level and unbearable to be around; they threaten violence and you have to call the cops over and over again! Need to throw them out of your house or car! :(

[@ellyhart6607]

It’s too late for me. My son was living with me but he smoked and injected that much meth that he became extremely paranoid. He thought that his phone was tapped., He thought that people were following him when he was going for walks, he thought that People in the community were trying to kill him so he ran away from home six weeks ago. I believe he is living on the streets somewhere but I have not heard anything from him at all. At this stage I worry about him every single day and I pray that he may call me just to let me know that he is okay and where he is, that’s all a mother wants to know

[@SALTEDRUBY4]

Get ur son help, file 4 guardianship at court,, section to mh hospital at court also... u just gonna a let him die,,, wth

[@lynettesanchez9315]

😢❤🙏

[@Axon-bm2sx]

I love your channel and content. You pursuaded me to distance myself from all the friends snorting perc10s and hydros and meth and nitrous. It really isn't worth the price of your health mentally and physically

[@tammychennault4327]

That is not always true it affects people different ways.

[@jr2904]

​@@tammychennault4327 that's an excuse for your habit

[@1badombre82]

Man I swear I'm half retarded from all the Chinese nitrous and dusters I've done but that doesn't compare to when I was months away from not having a liver anymore from alcoholism. 19 months sober now

[@JroFrmDaH]

​@1badombre82 man I'm so proud of you for being strong enough and finding the will power deep within to get clean because it really does effect the way u think innthe long run and I'm addicted to fent percs and I hate to say it but i really am addicted and it's impacted my life alot... u inspire me yo get clean one day and hopefully u inspire many more to get clean.. I love you man, u got this.. stay sober 💯

[@liztowers2058]

flailing ===20 tasks and nothing done fully or properly, cheating, lying....rage, tears, sleep for days than up for days

[@james_daniels]

My ex girlfriend acted like someone on meth at times. Erratic behavior, paranoid, bad teeth. Thing is though she has serious mental health problems, including borderline personality disorder. She had enlarged pupils but she was on antipsychotic medication for over a decade. I don’t actually think she was on meth. She was very anti drug. It’s just surprising how certain mental illnesses can mirror meth amphetamine addiction.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Sounds like she is a Democrat

[@james_daniels]

@@jonmacdonald5345 lol good call. Her parents especially her father are die hard democrats. They hate republicans and always were putting down red states. She did vote for Biden but her parents made her. Then she told me she wished she voted for Trump afterwards. Which was surprising to hear. Her parents always told her who to vote for. They always told her what to do with everything. They are very odd people. I thought my family had issues but those people take the cake. She actually told me she hates politics. She has no idea what Republican or Democrats even stand for. She just votes for and goes along with what her family and friends tell her to. I always felt bad for her and pitied her. It’s like she doesn’t know who or what she is.

[@alexandraittah1089]

This really took an unexpected turn 😂😂😂😂

[@dankjankings7339]

Sounds more like manic depression. Which during an episode will actually look identical in some cases.

[@james_daniels]

@@dankjankings7339 no, she is most definitely borderline. It’s funny you say that though because when she was younger she was misdiagnosed as bipolar. Until she found a professional who diagnosed her correctly. Both mental illnesses do have a few overlapping symptoms and since bpd is not as well known it often gets misdiagnosed as bipolar. I’m curious, how old are you? Because I never hear anyone use the outdated term ‘manic depression’ anymore. I’m not being an a hole. I’m just curious.

[@cm8989]

Good for you, Eric. I’m very glad you broke free of addiction. I am proud of you !

[@jimkeogh8552]

Thank you, Eric, for such a genuine and helpful approach in meeting those in addiction where they are at. Not only does your openness without condescension reach those who have gotten to the point when “the chase is no longer working for them,” but those who are starting to have those internal debates. Great, direct message.

[@marysifling279]

Yes, thank you 🙏

[@qbert1919]

I found this video very inspiring I had an issue with opiates and it took me a while to get over it and I still have to be careful. Thank you for your contagious honesty.

[@BillyBlass387]

Just about everyone is a functioning addict. Until they're not anymore. My brother was a functioning alcoholic his entire adult life. In the army out of high school. Rarely missed work, went to a trade school and became a master mechanic then switched careers in his mid 30's and got an engineering degree in the computer field. Worked and paid his own way at the same time. I have pictures of him his wife and 2 daughters skiing in Breckenridge snorkeling in the bahamas etc etc. I have a picture of him with his daughters at Christmas time being silly and wearing kermit the frog slippers. I dont remember him ever going a night without beer, a lot of it. If there was ever an example of functioning alcoholic, he was it. He died at the age of 43 of pancreatic cancer. His daughters were 16 and 4 yo at the time. Most of us know that we carry a genetic predisposition for addiction. Mine isn't alcohol but it definitely runs in my family

[@brettcordes3602]

Describing oneself as a “functioning addict” is simply denial…someone who hasn’t done enough “research” yet. It’s coming.

[@EDubb91]

​@@brettcordes3602don't think it's denial, they clearly see that they're addicted to the substance and admit so as well

[@ManawanuiTate]

Have lost a lot of family and friends through meth. They ain't dead but you might as well say they are it's really heartwrenching that we can't reach them anymore. Respect to you Eric your an inspiration.

[@perplexedperceptions3877]

This might be true for some people, but not all. I was able to ‘maintain’ and no one ever noticed when I used to use… and I used a lot.

[@dubmcbride5952]

They knew…

[@daffyduck2469]

Everyone reacts differently to drugs. So to say that "they knew" is arrogant and clearly ignorant to the facts. The information in this video is at best a very broad and generic generalization of the different types of actions and reactions a person can display. Some people display all the traits of an abuser and others can maintain and hide it so well that they can appear sober and clean even to the knowledgeable eyes of an ex-user. It's all on a case by case basis. No two are exactly the same.

[@toddaulner5393]

Oh they noticed, they just didn't say anything because they didn't want you to just own it and be it .

[@toddaulner5393]

​@@daffyduck2469everybody can tell.

[@mjames3662]

@@toddaulner5393 Couldn't be anywhere near as obvious as your addiction to being an ass hat... you should really think about joining AHA. I'm sure it's hard to admit after years of fooling yourself into believing "everything is fine and under control" sorry... it's not! The sooner you stop feeding this delusion the sooner you'll be on the road to recovery. This journey starts with a hard look in the mirror and taking accountability for who you are... a complete and total ass hat. Good luck ✌

[@Piyesis71]

This confirms my suspicions. Learned the hard way on how to spot it. Thanks for the info.

[@EricBZink]

🫶 absolutely

[@Piyesis71]

@@EricBZink Thanks for your response. Your video defiinitely helped me keep going today dealing with a loved one who has this sickness. Thanks again.

[@abigaillachance2320]

My Dad linked this to me. Great video. Thank you.

[@marshalllussier7024]

It pretty much impossible to distinguish what upper or downer someone is on unless you know them personally. The best thing you can do if you suspect someone if acting differently is just asking if they’re ok.

[@rustypigg9551]

Unlike most other people, methamphetamine has been a saviour for me. By about age 35 I couldn't read books and absorb any of the contents. I had to re-read chapters over and over again and I stopped reading books. I started using methamphetamine in 2022 and by accident in January 2023 I started reading a book... I read the entire 320 pages that night and I could remember all of what happened in the book. Since then I have read about 450 books (on average 250 pages a day). I also can concentrate on jobs and tasks I have to do, I also don't suffer from indecision. I just turned 50yo and I am so happy to have found this drug.

[@missally3333]

Some people need their drugs. I, for one, have been down the road of sobriety too many fucking times, and I don't like it. CLEAN & SOBER PEOPLE SCARE ME....

[@deniseosborne9389]

I have known someone who was on meth. No sweating, no out of breath, no stealing. Did eat, but did have mood swings.

[@HaroldIsbell]

Congratulations and thank you for reaching back in the dark to help others.

[@lilmzflizza2273]

Yea. My brother cleans the car and trunk for 4 hours every few days. He’s full of bandages wrapped around legs and arms. He cuts the tree branches with chain saw every week. He wakes up angry and irritated. All he eats is cookies, candy, and Mountain Dew. My mom protects him and gives him car and money. She enables him. He can do no wrong in her mind. She will defend him when he’s lashing out at me and others and stealing. He always has something negative and mean to say to me. They both kicked me out after being my mom’s caregiver. So sad.

[@ibookboyuk]

Very well done. This video is going to help so many people. Thank you.

[@winthropbaker5494]

The first sighn is yo TV beez missin

[@shineon7641]

Hey there Eric. Thank you so much for delving into this topic. So many will benefit from knowing that there is help available out there. Also the fact that they can see you and communicate with you makes a huge difference. Thank You for your channel and all that you do for so many. My, now ex-wife is a recovering Alcoholic and recovering Speed freak and I can tell you what made a great difference in her life was the fact that she actually applied for work with a local Police Department. I gave her all of the support that I could and never let her know what my true thoughts were about her chances of being hired. I thought that it would be a cold day in Hell before they would hire her, right. How wrong I was! I couldn't believe that they offered to hire her. It was originally on a "Trial Basis," but soon turned into full time, she got a badge, uniform, you name it. Talk about a trip for me. Up & until this point I didn't like the Boys in Blue, not one little bit... since this time, my feelings have changed in a great way. They knew about my wife's history but decided to give her a chance anyway and I'm so glad that they did. That was about 20 years ago and she's still sober to this day... and I have the Law to thank for that, for her. To be completely honest here, I almost wish that she would have taken a drink once in a while, because while she is Clean & Sober, the fact remains that she is still a Bitch... and now my ex-wife. Thanks for reading this. Please remain well, clean & sober and reasonably Happy too. Keep Smiling... Carpe the Hell outta this Diem. Cheers...

[@calutron008]

it's great she became a cop my brother is a cop and yes he knows i take drugs, sadly everyone who gives up methadone or meth or xyz doesn't have a hapioly ever after. SOme people commit suiciede because, well, i am high i have been high for twenty four hours. Thinking about going to have another hit but in two minds about that. I've been warned off making my own stuff either serious injuries and burns or i would go to gaol for some years. The australian governemnt are soft on street users and savage on importers, and even if you assist someone with teh right knowledge to make it you break the law here even if you have nothing to do with them doing a shake and bake or the nazi method. Someone jsut lost their right leg from an explosion wow god people lied to me about this in the past. Now am waking up to how scarey some aspects of thsi can be.

[@shineon7641]

Hey there @calutron008 . Thanks for your response to my comment. I am truly saddened that you now find yourself in a relationship with crystal meth. Meth is an unforgiving Lover. I know this because some friends of mine, (more than I care to mention), are riding the same tiger that you are. Many began this trip, innocently enough and yet now find themselves behind the eight ball, so to speak. (no pun intended). Unfortunately, it doesn't matter how you met this Lover, but if you continue this, dance with the devil, it will chew you right up & spit out, what's left of you and what's left of everything in your Life that you value. POOF! Gone! Everything, stolen from you, without permission of any kind and with no Apology. This is no Lover but rather a Killer of all things Good. If this were an actual Lover of yours, you would dump them in a heartbeat and without a second thought to be done with them... and rightfully so. Is your relationship with your brother, the Cop, one where you can be brutally honest with him, without the fear of reprisal, or is this a place where you need to tread carefully? I only ask this because he may have access to paths to recovery that you may not even be aware of and these may actually be camouflaged and even unknown to him? I just know that the place that you now find yourself in, is one that naturally calls for secrecy, but cannot be overcome until you shine some light directly on this problem that you find yourself in. Remember this is the drugs' nature, to seduce you and then destroy everything about you, so you are not to blame for the complex situation that you're in. So, if you're feeling any kind of guilt behind this, this guilt is not yours to bear. However, now that you are aware of your relationship with Meth, it becomes your responsibility to do something about this, to end it, once and for all. I wish that I could be of more help to you, but I think that once you begin to look for help, you will find that there are plenty of people out there ready, willing & able to afford you help with this. I know that it won't be easy, but the solution is pretty simple really. All that is required of you, to end your relationship with Meth, or any other Lover, is to simply Not do something?! If only every issue were that simple to resolve, right? I know that it will not be a piece of cake, but I can promise you that you can. With each and every day that passes, that you deny your Lover, you will gain internal strength, bit by bit and you will have a little more strength to resist its calling. May you remain Well & reasonably Happy too. May God bless you and keep you as you now take "The Road Less Traveled," as you become the very best that you can be. P.S. I apologize for writing a Book here. That was never my intent. Also, I invite you to feel free to contact me any time that you like. If you can, use your brother & the resources that he may have. I'm gonna be sending you all of the "Good Joo-Joo" that I can conjure, hoping that it might give you some added strength?! Later, Cheers...

[@missally3333]

You have the trippiest situation I've ever heard of in my life. She never caught a case while she was using??? WOW! That's just unheard of... Where are you anyway? Are you even in USA?

[@verlonturner5039]

Ive been off meth since 1994 and still want it once in a while but I can't because I will be lost in it for the rest of my life

[@lynnda8764]

Thank you, Eric, for stepping forward with this video. What a difficult road you've traveled, and you've overcome some absolutely huge obstacles! You've moved on and are sharing your experience and knowledge with us and I thank you. Blessings to you, and to all who have commented here and have shared their experiences. Warriors, all.

[@justinpell3760]

Drug addiction is a ugly thing....

[@helenaford457]

Thank you for sharing your story, you just shared the symptoms I been searching for regarding someone I care about, praying for strength and a blessing.

[@bonniekesic8040]

My ex choice was Coke. He said Rock, but anyway he went to rehab about 5x. I didnt know he was doing Meth. A lady friend of mine said he was tweeking when she saw him. My ex quit texting which was unusual. I put in a missing persons report and he was found that same day. Deceased near some blackberry bushes. Four months later after tox came back it was ruled that he died of a meth overdose. I had to tell his parents ( who are in there 80s), and I had to clean out his small apt. People stop doing drugs. Get help. Think about the people who care about you. It was and is still hard on me.

[@funnrun3399]

My neighbor is a drug addict he is a good man and i want him to sober up he has 3 children and hopefully he will get better

[@leevahal900]

The the real problem is if you already know they are high and not thinking, they are not making sense and not listening and want to abuse you.

[@lilmzflizza2273]

My brother tried to hurt me for the first time this weekend. My mom just stuck up for him and blamed me. She enabled him. He’s always defensive and angry. He’s no the same.

[@bakerman42]

I was using everything from A-Z, from 18-35yo. I thought I would never get off Drugs. so many rehabs, detoxes, hospitals, shelters, jail, sleeping on roofs, in cars, I was a mess to say the least. I'm 24 yrs. sober now. It all depends on the addict, until he/she is ready to stop using, no power on earth could change that person. I decided to stop using even cigarettes, it was the worse journey of my life. but it was worth the agony to become sober. If I can do it, so can you.

[@juliabrandt4918]

As someone who is ADHD and an addict. I was accused of being a meth addict long before I ever became a meth addict. Meth actually has helped me become more normal. First time I ever tried meth was probably the best nights sleep I have ever had. Decent meth actually makes me a "normally functional adult". I was prescribed basically legal speed aka Adderall. That and others. I've been labeled a drug addict ever since I became an adult. I actually didn't even start smoking weed till I was 21.

[@1badombre82]

Before I finished reading your comment I was about to say you probably were addicted to meth long before you knew it aka Adderall. I too have adhd but I hate uppers so I sold them to pay for my booze in my teens. Needless to say I've been an alcoholic for a long time but 19 months sober now

[@sallybaddeley6060]

I'm autistic & suspect I'm ADHD too. I'm here to look to see what the signs of meth/speed addiction are because I've been accused by my brother of faking autism to cover up for a meth addiction. I've never taken meth, though I did try a friends Adderall once about a year ago & it brought my mind into a calm focus. I ordered & took a test within 24 hours of being accused, but even though it was negative my brother won't believe it's autism & not drug addiction. The reasons I've been accused is because I have issues eating & with executive dysfunction. The only issue I think I have that was listed in the video is intense focus, usually on special interests though & my brothers not brought that up. It's a difficult one. All the things that are used as signs of meth addiction are all the same things discussed in my autism diagnosis report, with me saying I'd like help with. There doesn't seem to be any help, but you do seem to get mislabeled & attacked a lot for needing it.

[@brettcordes3602]

I hope things work out for you.

[@charleswilson566]

Exactly

[@charleswilson566]

​@@1badombre82people are too quick to label each other before they know what's happening

[@daleg1679]

Beautiful video my friend. Happened across this and something told me to check it out. People should love and respect that you opened up about this and offer encouragement to those who need it. God bless you.

[@markthomas4083]

Never give up, one day at a time! Your video is inspiring. Sounds like total hell on earth to me. What a retched drug.

[@EricBZink]

Thanks it nice to know we do recover if we want it

[@raymondramosiii1014]

Man I used to work nights and boy it was an awkward drive when my boss had to ride with me and it’s freezing outside but my side of the truck is all fogged up and the more I tried to act normal or causal.. but in my mind I know damn well the only person I’m fooling is myself

[@AlistairLanfear]

Thank you brother, I needed to hear that today. 😢❤

[@WG69CrimeStories]

I love this video. It is straightforward and definitely packed with insights. Thanks for sharing your story!!!

[@Jfullmetal21]

I'm a recovering alcoholic. As well as someone dealing with other physical problems. One day at a time is the absolute best advice.

[@scottjames6261]

Your saving peoples life's every video you make!! Keep on brother.

[@kennyray9159]

Go back to school brother.

[@brightpage1020]

Thank you. This was helpful. Worried about somebody I love.

[@bassofone1]

That sounds so unpleasent. Congratulations on your sobriety! Thank you for the info!

[@josephlongo877]

3 years clean. . Makes me nauseous just the thought of it. .

[@filippians413]

Only did meth when crack was hard to get or I didn't have much money. Meth sucks cause you're high for sooooo long. It's beyond exhausting

[@jasonhiebert2032]

Man up 😂

[@thomasstevens2930]

It affects everyone different some people can handle it and a lot can't handle it

[@randystarcher2358]

Some people will just keep talking they never can shut up . Lot of people like just look around can't sit still always wanted to do something

[@spookshow666]

my parents are meth addicts and they’ll never admit it to me even though i’ve caught them multiple times and found drugs multiple times. now, my parents are abusing DMT as well because “it’s a psychedelic and it’s natural”. please help 😭

[@ericsiemek373]

I’ll never forget when my I realized my bro was on meth. 6 years ago i was fucking around with coke myself. Had friends over lines out beers going. He showed up after not seeing him for awhile. Which wasn’t weird at the time because we both had our own shit goin on. But he showed up paranoid asf. My house is pretty armed. He took out every fire arm we had and loaded them, my friends got outta there. He was telling me people are are to get him and been following him all day. I’ll never forget the look in his eyes. He was telling me leave the house and I was fucked up myself and refused to leave and said if you got yourself into shit I’m sticking with you than, he proceeds to slap tf outta me and lift me up by the neck and said get the fuck out of here. I stayed until he ended up leaving. I cleaned up and met back up with my friends where they all told me bro, your brother is tweaking hard and then it all clicked. Unfortunately to this day he is struggling with dope now and I don’t have my brother anymore

[@mikelima7269]

Very sad story. And you may never get him back. I didn’t. You just have to find closure and peace. Don’t let them ruin your life too it’s better to cut them off as bad as that sounds

[@drew8393]

That’s methed up🥲

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

You should re-read what you wrote and tell me, what about this sounds remotely good?

[@jacquelinechmiel1816]

​@@mikelima7269the only real thing ya wrote that was worth the advice.. was ya you may never get him bac.. But you don't even understand the pain and yearning that comes with loosing someone you love and close to you forever.. loosing them physically.. and not having them around to have option to try help them fight there inner demons! I lost my husband year half ago to meth intoxitiy and I fought amd rode out every physcosis.. every bender.. every paranoid delusion.. every jail stint.. rehab.. sleepless nights of worrying.. betrayal of being stole from.. lied too.. I'm sure infidelity.. broken promises.. Because I LOVED HIM.. every lil piece of his being.. the amazing.. the ugly.. the hard.. only thing I hated was the demons he fought within himself and he told me more than few times he didn't understand why I loved him so much nor why I never left or gave up on him and how I was only person in AL is life who loved him for him and all his bullshit and only person who hasn't left him at one point.. and reason why he never gave up trying to fight and why he loved me so much and admired me.. LOVE IS ONLY HOPE AMD THING THAT KEEPS AN ADDICT FIGHTING AND PURPOSE.. addition is lonely enough place to be.. DONT CUT THEM OFF OR OUT.. U LOVE HARDER AND FIGHT THE FIGHT WITH EM.. THERE UR LOVED ONES FOR A REASON!! I'd go back and fight the fight all over again with my husband if it was an option.. hardest time of my life.. but also the best..

[@FELIPE8226M]

Damn that's crazy

[@rhondaferrell806]

Thankyou for sharing. I am a mom of an adult addict who is now living on the streets by choice so fully engage in his addictions. I struggle to know how to help my son...no right answer :(

[@myth2005]

Guy at the local shops was on the payphone, but he had it upside-down and was talking about the Russian mafia and how he would kill when instructed. 2 hours later he was still on the phone, talking about frogs and how they are watching. Guessing he was on ice as he couldn't stop moving (tweaking) and his legs were all over the place.

[@judahmorrison]

congrats on your sobriety continue your path down recovery lane my friend

[@florgenhorgen3124]

You described pretty much any stimulant

[@coleguitar2233]

Wrong

[@Jumpoutdre]

Glad you kicked the cup brother! I’m proud

[@bzeuzsak]

Man I have a serious vendetta against all that stuff! I'm sick and tired of watching my friends die.

[@1badombre82]

Not every addict makes it out alive.

[@KeenanNeighbors]

My little group all did Meth and we had a blast. Now 3 of the girls are dead but not from meth but from Vodka. It ate their ass upfrom the inside out. I cant figure out why they stopped meth.

[@drindy5166]

Eric is such an inspiration and sincere hope with a friendly tone that literally speaks volumes as to not giving up. The reassurance that through talking it out and having knowledge is key to moving forward and getting away from the destructive path these hard drugs do when we bond with them. Currently struggling with a percocet addiction myself. I honestly under estimated how shitty the withdrawls could be. So angry that I am 3 yrs in and still dependant on them for pain management. Truly wish I had never started taking them in the first place. 👊🧡👍

[@theobjectiverealistsassoci3057]

Let's see... Can't focus on the camera, talking about a million miles a minute, yup, this boy is on that stuff.

[@robertbelyea5767]

I suspect the damage is done.

[@southphillylilly]

None of these symptoms pertained to me. I was hot or sweaty - I was constantly cold. I ate and drank like normal . Not in beginning, but three months into it I could smoke a bowl and eat a pizza in the same 30 minutes. My moods were pretty stable. Things would sometimes set me off, but they didn't set me off into anger; instead, I was just overly emotional. I always chewed gum or mints and never had lockjaw.

[@shinton7442]

You know what can happen when u take that first hit. That's on you!!!

[@amygalloway7601]

Thank you for your bravery and trying to help others

[@dustenhausauer7650]

I've been doing it for 25 years straight let me tell you the ups and downs are crazy you learn to control things you may get a lot but you may lose a lot too still high on can't stop now don't know what life is don't know any other way that's what the scary part is you don't even know who you are who's you not me I'm me but he says higher than I am right on whatever you say man everything it's not what you think

[@The420none]

I’ve used meth for over 20 years now and since I’m over weight and have always been able to keep my composure, no one has ever questioned my sobriety. I guess I’m what they call a “functioning addict”? But the things u describe in this video only ring true to new users or people who already have some mental health issues that prevent them from “handling themselves” meaning some people just can’t do drugs because they cause their brains to fire in wacky ways! It’s crazy to me when I see “tweekers” who can’t control themselves, in constant motion with feet legs arms hands etc or ones who pick at themselves etc. these people need meds and meth is not it! I mean seriously? Your trying to bite your ear lobe right now? Wait…r u really 39 years old on a bmx bike wearing a back pack at 3:30am??? These people give meth users a bad name! Some of us have rent that we pay, drive nice cars, and have all our teeth. Anyways just say no is the way to go. Facts.

[@jobee525]

thank you. i work in retail at a 24/7 convenience store and there's been more homeless people at my store lately. there's also a very active drug task force in my county. so i came here to see if i can spot any of the signs with the people i see and interact with. i'm not a user and have never been, but people in my life and extended circles have been and i can see it. thanks for this and for sharing your experiences and just putting it all out there because even though im sure at first it was painful and maybe embarrassing you know that it will help someone get through what you went through

[@MrJokkoma]

Truly interesting for me who haven't even smoked a cigarette in my life, there are so many drugs out there and it's so scary how people's life's has gone from normal to disaster by falling in to the swamp of drugs.

[@1badombre82]

Yeah I live in a very addict prone depressed area and I've seen it all. Meth does seem to ruin people's lives the fastest. I am a recovering alcoholic and it took 17 years of heavy drinking before I could not manage my life anymore in the slightest

[@scottythomas3473]

I need help brother! Im busy losing EVERYTHING MAN!!!!!!!😢 WTF AM I DOING! ON MY WAY TO GET ANOTHER BAG NOW.....I WANT TO STOP BUT I CANT FUNCTION WITHOUT IT.....HELP ME PLEASE

[@Nobody-kg8md]

It’s so sad that I was nodding along with everything you pointed out, because I have a friend who is using meth. I can’t get him convinced that his paranoia is false, and I can’t get him to go through rehab.

[@shineon7641]

... my recommendation? Do what you can for your friend and if he chooses to disregard your efforts, for your own sanity, I would suggest that you Run as fast and as far away from him as you can. Not to be cruel, but as self preservation, because when something blows up in his life, as it surely will, it's common that those around the addict, sink with the ship, right along side of the addict. Keep Smiling... Cheers...

[@djlondon7956]

Yeah he's mostly talking about someone who's VERY high here but these signs are signs that you will see sometime or other

[@gayewall468]

Good inspirational video & the sincerity pours out in your voice.. Well done sir .

[@NikkiRoxx-f3q]

I never had a drug or alcohol addiction, but I know a lot that has and does. My addiction was sex. Anyway, it breaks my heart to see what they go through, and I think it's awesome that you're doing what u can to help. This world needs more people like you.

[@jamiecain8120]

Me I will always be drug and sober smoke free for future and forever people do drugs that's very negative thing to do my oldest brother passed away on July 17 2022 he was doing bad stuff like drugs he had a heart failure his name is Jeremy cain hey I still have great memories of my brother !!!

[@RaDillinger]

Theres this chick named janice jackson in lompoc ca and refuses to stop using meth.our hearts go out to her and her drug use.intervention is needed

[@Drewskii-Renald]

I'm here because I'm trying to stop. This is hard!!!!

[@NOBLEFILMS1987]

YOU CAN DO IT ANDY!! YOU CAN GET SOBER!! I BELIEVE IN YOU ANDY!!

[@FenziJemini]

Me too bro: we got this, I’m 19 and it you need someone to talk about reply to this comment, remember weed makes your day better and you don’t feel like shit after the high is over!

[@BandaiWidth]

You have to find something else to occupy your time.

[@Drewskii-Renald]

@@BandaiWidth That's exactly what I need to do.

[@jennykiwikiwi6419]

Look for positive things to occupy your mind l8ke swimming,hiking,walking at the beach,going to the gym,kayaking,have a diary,painting,drawing,skating,meditation,councilling,havening which releases body trauma through touch.

[@cliffbrown4217]

Good for you glad you are recovering I am in AA addiction sucks.

[@meliatortilla4625]

I’ve never done meth, but have a couple of family members who have been addicted to it. I had extreme anxiety around them which made me feel most of these symptoms. I thought it was anxiety. Could it have effected me somehow just being in the same house? Another question I have is one of them absolutely could not stand music of any kind at all. They said it gave them anxiety. What is that about?

[@jsmokee7933]

Meth makes you paranoid maybe music made him hear things

[@Floydian4everr]

I imagine the loudness of it or some subconscious bad memory attached to it? If really hard binging probably the paranoia of not being able to "hide" from "them" and the loudness being a giveaway to their location and/or condition? Just grasping at straws here

[@jsmokee7933]

@@Floydian4everr no paranoia could come from paranoia of people around them talking badly about them.. could here cop sirens.. there is no “them” could be anything really the loudness of music could change there perception

[@shineon7641]

Hmm, I've never heard this said about Music. Maybe if they're listening to Hip-Hop or some angry or amped up type of music? That's strange... Never heard that...

[@Caity_P]

I can answer this. I've never done meth, but I've used coke in the past and I felt that way sometimes too. It's because music is stimulating, and if you're already overstimulated from said drugs, it can make you panic. Sometimes just any noise in general would make me jump and feel super anxious.

[@danielgriffith8911]

You NAILED it with the cleaning. Tried it once or twice, wasted 4 hours "cleaning" the junk drawer. Next day it was NO cleaner, just re-arranged. Wasnt my thing.

[@lilmzflizza2273]

Yea. My brother cleans the car and trunk for 4 hours every few days. He’s full of bandages wrapped around legs and arms. He cuts the tree branches with chain saw every week. My mom protects him and gives him car and money. So sad.

[@mr.melontoyou]

I wish I knew this knowledge growing up on meth. I learnt the hard way by hanging out with loser “friends” who sweated on me yuk! And we’re extremely abusive. I became suicidal and blamed myself. The devil uses these people to destroy other people.

[@mr.melontoyou]

@@user-2Hteyasizyc yeah, get others hooked. I’m glad I never touched it. It’s just an evil drug, highly addictive, makes people violent and selfish. or just do behaviours that effect your life their families lives other people around them. The violence I’ve seen. It’s the drug it’s not the person, the person is gone but, it’s never to late to recover and I fully support people’s recovery’s and mental health issues. But violence is never okay. This drug is destroying country towns, young families etc. it’s so sad seeing all the homeless in America or Canada too standing up whilst they “mung out” their mind is gone into that, their souls, bodies, minds, deserve better than that. These people believe no one loves them and that makes me sad cos, they are loved and I wish that they could see that not everyone is snobby. Anyways I see and feel pain. I wish the best for anyone on recovery. ❤️‍🩹 that’s okay we all ‘f’up no one is perfect. At least you are aware and can get through it. There wasn’t enough information available in the past. Now there is cos, it’s become a problem. We all have our own issues to work on. It’s good to get to the root cause and work on it and accept that it is there and it is okay. Wish you all the best :) it’s good to take care of yourself. I’ve had friends die and go to prison. It’s horrible and you can be there but, you gotta take care of you too.