How Did I Stay Off Heroin in My First Week?
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I have found that everyone suffers with addiction in different ways, we just suffer from a drug one. I journeyed my detox/ withdrawal off heroin from day 5 all the way to the present. I have journaled many experiences and have shown many of my stories on my channel. During this process I have learned much and continue to learn. I have found that we addicts need new people, places and things for sure!
People Overdosing and dying from addiction is real! I detoxed off heroin and know what its like to be stuck and not be able to stop using drugs. Intervention is sometimes necessary because I know the mind of an addict first hand. The way these drugs feel consumes the addict and they cannot think of stopping and follow through without proper help from others.
Addiction can be overcome. Cocaine, alcohol, benzos, adderal, ecstacy, opioids, heroin, steroids & mushrooms are just some of the drugs that I have tried. I wasn't addicted to all of those listed but I have experimented with these. The war on drugs is stupid and the stigma on drug addicts needs to change in order to help the drug addiction issues within America.
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What's up my friend, the way I did it by myself (side from having you as a guide) without a program was a struggle yes, but... There is power in knowledge. Something I liked to do when I was withdrawing was learning everything I could about the drug. From drug forum pages to research papers done on the drug to lab results of MRIs done on the brain, on and off heroin. Let's break this down as quickly as possible. When you're high on heroin your sinuses clear up, you feel hot, it's harder to feel pain, I know it's a depressent (terrible speller) but at points you feel more energetic, and those are just to start with. When you are withdrawing what happens?well your nose starts running, you start sneezing, you feel cold and are sweating, you have no energy but are going stir crazy and can't sleep, the smallest of scratches feels like deep cuts. All of this is caused by the change of chemistry in the brain. Your brain before drugs has a specific chemical ratio for things. After using heroin for awhile that chemistry changes. It then understands that this new chemical structure is normal. When you come off heroin your mind starts changing the chemical structure back to default settings. But your brain is freaking out. Your nerves have been numbed for so long it feels as if they are spazzing. Your body forgot all that was normal and now has to be reset. Withdrawing is like trying a terrible drug for the first time. It's hell. But it will end you just have to wait for it to settle down. For me, knowing that I felt like shit because my brain was actually getting back to the default chemistry was everything. I knew my brain was attacking me because it thought it was sick. That it was on some kind of drug or poison. Because the state of high was now normal. But just as the brain can go from normal to dependant and can also go back. It's all up to the one getting sober. Are you willing to let your brain reconfigure it's chemistry without outside influence? That was how I did it. Like doing a bad drug... It will stop. Later friend. Sorry it's so long.
Great comment!
Ahh stop bro you're making me blush lol
Seriously, information is so important for people. Its important that they see it can be done successfully. Thank you for being there.
@@DerekLambertRecovery I hear yuh bud. Let's hope the others still struggling can find their strength to overcome. Whether through support, knowledge, your videos, Godly intervention, or a combination. I did notice a missing bit in your video update. I won't be more specific, but I hope all is going well. Just know I'm still praying. Later feller.
@@DerekLambertRecovery my new song Fentanhell is a song about addiction, withdrawal, and being young finding drugs hidden in a friends parents room. It's real and even if you don't like the style or rapping read the lyrics. There real and meaningful. I feel like that song could help many people especially if I could get someone like CG kid to help me with recording. But yeah check it out!!!!!
Well done man, good to see you've stayed clean! Thanks for sharing your story, it gives a lot of people hope...love and respect.
Been following you since day 5 video. Was going through withdrawals when your first video came out. Stayed clean for about 30 days then had another year run on this so I am a little behind ya. I will have 2 years sober in January
Thank you for sharing your story. Hoping to remember train my brain today, that's why I'm on this video and praying this time I cam do it.
Thanks for your channel, man. Your journey and your honesty helps so much.
Glad you’re doing well
Always happy to watch a Derek Lambert vlog! You're amazing and very inspirational. :D
I'm 12 days clean ct.. From heroin n fentyl ... How did I do it?.... I'm not sure but the pain of withdraw was so Scarry n painfull I'll never wanna go thru it again.. Something just clicks in our mind that says life is better without drugs... I'm surprised I'm even here with my success story.. Never thought I could actually quit never mind be terrified to ever chase dragons again.... God is good y'all.. Believe and we can achieve ..I was homeless for over 5 months living that street life on the streets.. And I still got thru this... If I can do this... Anyone can...15 too 30 days of pain n suffering ain't that bad y'all
You great....keep up the good work!!!
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Dude this is just straight up good life advice. Never fucked with heroin or anyhting but I've smoked bud for years and in the end no matter how strong, everyone has a demon, or addiction. Mad respect for showing yours who's boss and succeeding in life. Gives people like me a reason to get off my ass and get to work haha
You're very inspiring man. You can tell you speak with experience. The beginning is definitely the hardest.. But once you get past that first 30 days, and you have other things in your life to focus on that drugs took away from you, life becomes more bearable. People places and things is the hardest to change. Cutting ties with people you used to use with, it hurts. But remember, its for you to get well. Besides, you meet great genuine friends in meetings that you can call anytime who want to help. And who knows, if the people you cut ties with see you doing good, they may one day want to change too. Hope everyone is doing well, and have a good 24hr.
Well said dude, the voice of experience right there.
I got off 7 years of suboxone about a year ago its been a struggle dabbling with methadone take homes and benzos and kratom just gotta cut it all out and put my energy into my passion my purpose..this will create inner peace. Goodluck ya'll
Thanks Derek. I really appreciate your stories. Many ppl do not know that sometimes it does take a few times to really be ready to buckle down. Thanks for your advice. I always listen up, when your vids come through. Thx again. Bless you bro.
Every time you slip up its another step on the journey and if you take it the right way its another step closer to stopping. Be strong brother
i’m 17 and i’ve been going thru actual marijuana withdraws. as a full time toker they’re real and being s mental withdraw it sucks, but watching these videos from you just keep me going knowing someone’s been thru worse and still keeps the positivity
Wow ur Punk u can't not compare tweed to dope u lil kid
1 month today CT. Thanks for doing what you do!!
Fucking awesome dude, just don't pick up and you've got this.
Thanks!
What’s up man? I’m on day 2! I feel terrible!! Any advice?
Hey Derrick; for some reason I connected with your videos.This is my 8th attempt of quitting cold turkey. I'm 16 days in & I'm finally able to do things! I wanted to video my struggle but I didn't have the strength to even hold up a phone.Seeing & hearing is believing for me.Seems like all of the winners are talking the NA talk so I got the BIG BOOK on my own.I've been reading about the steps&I know I need the RIGHT PERSON to guide&work them with.No I haven't attempted to attend a meeting yet.But I plan to after I get thirty days in.I'm in a safe place(home) all because I didn't wanna detox anywhere else.I have stories to tell,but I'm still working on myself.I'm 60% back physically the other 40% is my mind.Can we talk?
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Well done Alonzo, be fucking proud of yourself for having the balls to do what you've already done. The worst of it is behind you now from a physical perspective so find some comfort in that. Just a suggestion dude, don't wait too long to go to meetings, the sooner the better. You'll be blown away when you hear the stories of the other addicts, you'll know right away that you're where you need to be. Stay strong my dude, don't even have 1 coz if you do you'll be back to day 1 and it makes it harder mentally if you bust. You got this man...stay strong!
G shit bro thank you ✊😔🙏🏼 1 week down today OW😩
Well done Random Blogger, stay strong my dude
Firsttttt, love these videos.
I tried i failed i tried i failed so im going to rehab i cant do this by myself
2 weeks clean!
Love from warrnambool, Australia
Love from sydney Australia
Hey d. Ty for the vid. Inspiring as usual. 💪💙Have you heard about SMART meetings? It's like aa/na without the spiritual aspect to it. It seems to be a new aproach to recovery. What do you think?
Keep on the good job man, you're awesome💪💙😊
If it works, work it.
I can agree with both systems.
A friend told me about this today and i was wondering if you've heard something about it. A lot of ppl are not religious that's bc they don't like to go to aa/na just like me. Idk how spread it is in europe but i will figure it out
@@filgood76 I'm not religious either. I do however believe in a higher power. Its energy.
I dont think there is a person God in the heavens etc.
I don't think that either, i believe there are many ways to find "god" in ourselves.
" Religious people are religious because they dont want to go to hell. Spiritual people are spiritual, because they've been there and don't want to go back". That was one of the tightest things I've ever heard.
I'm going into day one of morphine withdrawal cold turkey tommorow and I'm scared.
I can attest to this man's truth. I am 34 days off a 12 Yr opiate addiction. There's no quick way, no cure. It sucks balls and will be the hardest shit you'll ever do. It does get better if you can suffer for two weeks like you've never suffered before but it will get better, I put my life on that. You must get angry at this shit it's. Killing you....
Hi Derek, just want to say Thank you very much! I have been trying so hard for 2 months, took the time off work, but I always seem to cave after 12 hours or so.
Will keep watching for strength. Thanks again.
Hey Matt, after using for 30+ years i feel i have something to say to you. Man just ride out the cravings, they only last a few minutes then don't obsess about picking up. If you're gonna obsess about anything then make it about creating a great life. Using has never helped, we just bullshit ourselves so we don't have to grow a set, get clean and start making a difference in the world. Good luck my dude, you can do this, believe in yourself and control what you focus on. Love & Respect
@@nomad1331 Yeah man the cravings suck. During WD's it only takes one tiny thing to make me relapse. Today I was in day 2 of Cold Turkey but it was a nice sunny day and listening to my neighbours enjoying the day made it so rough as I felt so bad. Then my brother came to visit and I caved in as I wanted to see him and my family and not stay in bed all day.
Fuck, it would be easier in JAIL. got a week off now hope i can make it
@@mikesully110 how are u doing now?
@@Teeko253 shit dude still using the oxy. i had tapered down so far on a weak opiate called Dihydrocodeine. But then my works closed for lockdown and the day I heard I was off work for at least 2 months, I caved and ordered a box of OC80's. So I've binged on them ever since. I might be off again for lockdown so if that's true, I will use the time to get off this crap this time. Plus it being winter helps me quit because I don't feel sad that I'm stuck in bed on a beautiful day. If it's a miserable gray winter day I don't feel so bad staying in bed all day in detox.
If I haven't quit by March or April this year I'll be using all the way till this christmas :(
@@mikesully110 bro how the hell do you just casually order oc 80s lol I thought they don’t even make those anymore.....once this opiate demon bites you bro it’s changes everything....before getting sober bro maybe you should try eating healthy and working out? Maybe don’t quit drugs yet but make healthy changes then maybe cut back slowly....it’s gonna suck regardless but when you really want something you’ll do it....I’m in the same boat tho I’m on methadone now but I still smoke fentanyl fake 30s it’s like the new thing where I’m living in Seattle...I used to smoke heroin but for only a year and before that I was so bad on Percocet...weird thing is tho I’ve never felt euphoria from any drug except the percs ....now I’m like what am I doing smh ...
Hi Derek how long were you a full blown dependant addict before you thankfully stopped? That's me now turned twenty three years of everyday use and can't possibly see how I can stop, as I told you earlier I'm also on a meth script and have been for twenty plus years, I know you say total commitment is the only way but I have a full time job working six days a week and can't get the time off to go through the hell of getting clean and couldn't possibly turn up for work rattling, just keep posting your inspirational videos and maybe one day I will bite the bullet and go for it.
Russ i've been a daily user for 30+ years but I'm just short of 1 year clean now. The thing is you can stop but after using for so long it will take time. For me i felt like shit for over 6 weeks. the first 2 were the worst but you don't use for that long without a decent habit. You must get time off work for vacation, everyone does. You will need a couple of weeks man but do it, the struggle is part of the journey, the struggle makes us stronger bro. My favourite quote: We never know how strong we really are until being strong is our only option! You got this my dude, Love & Respect.
@@nomad1331 Hi Tony thanks for your kind and helpful words, I know I need to do it and as I get near fifty five I realise I will have even less time on this earth if I don't stop and who is going to look after an old junkie? I have set my goal for stopping at the start of the new year, I will keep you posted.
@@russellcampbell4999 Shit man, same age...you owe this to yourself bro, give yourself the best gift you've ever had, get clean. And yes man, keep us posted:)
@@nomad1331 Thanks again Tony, I will keep you updated on my progress but I I'm sitting having a burn as I write this, I really do appreciate your support and admire how you change your life around, if you were local to myself I would meet up and have a chat but I'm in Scotland, if it's ok can I keep in touch through TH-cam but I will only do so once I have started my long journey?
russell campbell do it Bonnie lad, I used to work at avimore ski resort in Scotland. Email me mate tonydunneacn@gmail.com
One question.. do you think it's likely to help if I cut the dose back over a few days? Or just go to zero so I can brace myself more?
Are you actually capable of tapering down? If you can without issues then of course taper.
@@DerekLambertRecovery Ok, thanks.
I can but I often end up taking more in the pain.
I actually wasn't sure how much difference it would really make- say 5-10mg as opposed to 20 or more.
But I will be trying today!
Yeah man, cut back but don't bullshit yourself, imagine this...if you'd gone 24 hours with nothing then just 1 would make a ton of difference right. So cut down to 1 or 2 max. I went from 6-8 big shots a day to 2 a day for about a week then 1 a day for a couple weeks then jumped off the shit. Its one of the hardest things you'll ever do but also one of the most rewarding, you got this man.
Any little bit you do just resets the clock and brings you back to square one, how are you in September 2020?
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Where Kurt
were you able to kick the cigarette habit?
Yes, I'm almost 2 years off cigarettes
@@DerekLambertRecovery thats awesome man!
this is my 9th attempt in 9 years quitting fentanyl n methadone
new computer 👍🏼
I hope thats not a Christmas gift
Yes indeed, thank you for the encouragement
On day 3 cold turkey. Is a bitch. Haven't slept, can't keep anything down. Restlessness is driving me mad.
I know this comment is really old but I wish you rode it out!! And let us s know how you are doing now if you see thìs
That gap was God Derek. And you know it. What's the thing that separates someone that actually quits and someone that relapses??? God in there life. God is the only thing that can permanently stop this.
Do u have a son name Derek lambert
Yes
Derek Lambert I was in his class tell him thank for being a homie
I tried i failed i tried i failed so im going to rehab i cant do this by myself
Have you tried karatom?