Can ecstacy damage be undone? I need to fix myself. Please read and help me out!

[hardone899]

Hello everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone has a friend or loved one that they have seen get help from ecstacy related damage. I have totally ruined my life due to E. I did it for about 2 years and I have really lost alot of my mental power. I had one steady job for 7 years and know I can't hold down a job at all. i don't drink or do e anymore but unfortunately the damage has already been done. although I don't want to dwell on the past it's hard to not be able to think for myself anymore. I was hospitlized about 2 months ago for a nervous breakdown. i wanted to kill myself. My mind plays tricks on me alot. I don't know if it's from the drug use or if it's just life that I don't know how to take control of anymore. I am taking celexa for depression but it doesn't really work well because I still am not smart and confident. Does anyone know if smart drugs, such as piracetam, really work? And does it have long term side effects. I guess like most people I am beginning to regret all the harm I have done to my body. i am only 26 and i have already lost a great career and i think my gfriend is sick of me just laying around and sleeping. I have a terrible OCD and anxiety now. I don't even know if the meds help me or not? I can't even tell if they make me feel any different. I have a feeling that I am slowly going to lose evrything. Please give me some advice. I am open to all suggestions. thank you jay

 

[40butpumpin]

Man just pray, it works. I'm NOT kidding.

 

[Big Moose]

I can't determine if the E caused these problems or you would have had them anyway. You may have a had a predisposition to this and the stress on your body brought it out. You seem to be mis-diagnosed. Celexa does not sound like it is working and there are better options for you. Did your Physician prescribe Celexa or a Psychiatrist? If the latter go see someone else. If the former go see a Psychiatrist. The combination of therapy and medication can work wonders if you find the right mix. It may take a while, don't give up.

 

[strong island]

Its probably the e...if you were a hardcore user. I used regularly for almost two myself(1997-1998). NOT GOOD...You feel great for 3 hours and then feel like shit for 3 days.... makes me wonder why the fuck I used it so much.

Back then I felt slower and my memory was shot. But I feel great now...Give it a few months for your brain to try and recover. Your serotonin levels are probably very low and you are probably depressed.

How long have you been off?

 

[thx9000]

I’ve seen a lot of friends go through this. I experienced it too, but for me I would always get better in about a week or two. I would basically use large amounts of E for two or three weeks then stay away from it for months. Just like that last person said, I’d have a couple of good hours each day, then maybe a few good hours then several good hours…The “good hours” were mostly in the mornings. Memory, concentration and such were completely shot for the longest time, though, probably months. My friend’s would use VERY heavily for months and months, ie: 20-30 pills a WEEK! for over two years. They quite completely about six months ago. One guy got better just about one month after quitting (his memory still sucks though), another guy has still occasional intensely “sad days” but is overall 80% back to his normal mood. Another, girl actually, is on 120mg prozac/day and is doing okay, she was on lithium for a few months too. She says she is gradually seeing an improvement…

You need to see a psychiatrist who has experience treating former ecstasy users. Everyone I’ve seen who needed treatment went to such a doc’ with that specialized experience, they all ended up on really high doses of Prozac/Zoloft usually along with other drugs…

Are you in the DC area? I know an excellent psychologist that could get you a referral to a good psychiatrist.

 

[dumbell150]

Strong Isl - We probably know each other fron the NY scene. I was an avid clubber from 1996 - 2000. Its was a long run and very fuzzy and unclear. To my friend w/ the post...After i stoppped going out and dropping it seriously took 3-8 months for my mind to really clear up.....My AS cycles definatly help me as im always happier when im on.......Thats doesnt mean you should start if you havent already, but in general understand that it takes time, but you should see the light soon. Hang'n in the Bro!

 

[strong island]

Strong Isl - We probably know each other fron the NY scene. I was an avid clubber from 1996 - 2000. Its was a long run and very fuzzy and unclear. To my friend w/ the post...After i stoppped going out and dropping it seriously took 3-8 months for my mind to really clear up.....My AS cycles definatly help me as im always happier when im on.......Thats doesnt mean you should start if you havent already, but in general understand that it takes time, but you should see the light soon. Hang'n in the Bro!

Probably definately know each others face. I was a at the Factory every week from opening day till end of 1998. Twilo, Tunnel, Roxy etc...

Was fun...at least the shit I remember. I can't believe the shit I used to do....

Anyways...Now I feel great and I am in the best shape of my life.

Definately see someone(psychologist, psychiatrist etc) hardone...nothing to be embarrased about...I think E abuse is becoming an epidemic.

 

[bigdelt69]

How about I pray for you, and you pray for yourself

 

[Ryvor]

Hardone899,
You problem is that your serotonin levels are very low or depleted from E use. You can take 5-HTP to help bring back your serotonin levels back to normal.

Goto http://www.5-htp.net/default.asp and read the info about 5-HTP. Here are some excerpts:

5-HTP, the immediate precursor to serotonin, is effectively absorbed into the bloodstream and readily passes the blood-brain barrier, to promote optimal serotonin balance in the brain.* 5-HTP was found to be superior to L-Tryptophan in this respect due to its being a step closer chemically to serotonin.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is absolutely essential for your brain and body to function properly. A neurotransmitter is a chemical that carries vital signals between cells. A lack of serotonin will cause these signals to not transmit properly. Serotonin is an especially important neurotransmitter in that it governs the activities of many other important brain compounds. Low levels of serotonin can have dramatic adverse effects and has been implicated in maladies ranging from depression to fibromyalgia and insomnia.

Hope this helps, good luck to you.

 

[lawnsaver]

I have been taking celexa and 5-htp for about a year and it has leveled me off very well. E really put me into a deep depression that was there from childhood. I take 5-htp twice aday and celexa once. If your mental functions are diminished supplement with PS(Phospydelserien...SP) and Ginko, PS promote brain cell regeneration and ginko promote better blood flow. I would take these for at least 3 months straight. They are not stimulants so extended use is the only way to see results. Good luck