Drugs are no longer worth it. When I started taking drugs I felt good with a lot of energy, I no longer feel happiness, euphoria, the pleasant feelings are gone. The stimulants make me sleepless and my heart rate goes up, nothing else.
Drugs aren't worth it anymore.
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Im sure there is more to your story than that. To me it sounds like your were excited to be doing something new and the buzz of that wore off so you try to sleep after taking some stimulants. i like a little green for that. You have to have something more to be doing than drugs. I have many interests. create something and do it while on stimulants. Then your happiness will not be based in drugs. People i know that have that mentality end up strung out screaming in pain that they need thier fix and doing whatever they need to get the money for their medicine. stay engaged with life. aspirin may relieve the pain but you don't keep taking them when not in pain and then they eventually dont do what they used to. life can be shitty or life can be awesome. it really is your responibility to decide which way you go. Drugs are always the Passenger in my ride, not the Driver. Sobriety can be awesome also Good Luck
It sounds like you're in a tough spot, and the changes you're describing are unfortunately common when someone continues using substances over time.
The initial euphoria you experienced when using stimulants (whether it's something like cocaine, meth, or prescription stimulants) is related to a huge surge in dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain. At first, these chemicals give you that "high" and boost your energy, but over time, your brain gets used to that level of stimulation. This means that the same dose will no longer give you the same effects, and you might find yourself needing more just to feel a fraction of what you once did. This can lead to a cycle of chasing those early highs, which might result in feeling more frustrated when they don't come back.
On top of that, stimulant use has serious effects on the body. The sleeplessness and increased heart rate you're experiencing are signals that your body is under stress. Stimulants can mess with your sleep cycle, making it hard to rest properly, which can worsen things like irritability, anxiety, and even depression. Your brain is essentially getting overwhelmed by the chemicals, and it might not be able to return to a balanced, healthy state without some time and support.
It’s also possible that tolerance has built up, so what once felt good now only gives you the negative side effects. The fact that you're not feeling happiness or euphoria anymore is actually a warning sign that your brain’s reward system is being overstretched by prolonged substance use. This could also explain why you're no longer finding the same pleasure in the things that used to excite you, which is a hallmark of something called "anhedonia."
If you're ready to take steps to turn this around, it’s really important to get the right support. Sometimes, people need help from healthcare professionals who can guide you through detox and recovery. Therapy, counseling, and support groups can help too by giving you the space to understand the roots of your substance use and find ways to regain your well-being.
The initial euphoria you experienced when using stimulants (whether it's something like cocaine, meth, or prescription stimulants) is related to a huge surge in dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain. At first, these chemicals give you that "high" and boost your energy, but over time, your brain gets used to that level of stimulation. This means that the same dose will no longer give you the same effects, and you might find yourself needing more just to feel a fraction of what you once did. This can lead to a cycle of chasing those early highs, which might result in feeling more frustrated when they don't come back.
On top of that, stimulant use has serious effects on the body. The sleeplessness and increased heart rate you're experiencing are signals that your body is under stress. Stimulants can mess with your sleep cycle, making it hard to rest properly, which can worsen things like irritability, anxiety, and even depression. Your brain is essentially getting overwhelmed by the chemicals, and it might not be able to return to a balanced, healthy state without some time and support.
It’s also possible that tolerance has built up, so what once felt good now only gives you the negative side effects. The fact that you're not feeling happiness or euphoria anymore is actually a warning sign that your brain’s reward system is being overstretched by prolonged substance use. This could also explain why you're no longer finding the same pleasure in the things that used to excite you, which is a hallmark of something called "anhedonia."
If you're ready to take steps to turn this around, it’s really important to get the right support. Sometimes, people need help from healthcare professionals who can guide you through detox and recovery. Therapy, counseling, and support groups can help too by giving you the space to understand the roots of your substance use and find ways to regain your well-being.
Tell me about it. I can get high off of anything these days. Well, anything i like. Ive done so many drugs in my life and especially the last 5 years, no combination of drugs even gets me high anymore. I sat down and smoked an 8 ball of crack and one of meth, alternating, It took no more than 5 hours and it was a disappointment. then I consider that I've got 8 blue isonitazinate pills in the cabinet and bought a gram of the finest fentanyl laced mdma money can buy last month, the stakes go up up up and the rewards go down down down. Plus, its harder to find good drugs than it is to good harder find drugs by a mile