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as a long term opioid addict...it makes me smile when you seem to view heroin as a worse addiction...brother...we are looking at you guys and thinking..."tragic!" about you lot!
I can totally see why. I believe that in the future the public opinion of ketamine will shift and it will be viewed at least on par with opioids after the aftermath of its popularity unfolds.
We create these issues in our heads my friend people might giggle at a performance but your soon forgot and they talking about someone eles.Expectations are levels we create in our heads your a sensitive soul always trying to please.Be happy with yourself my friend the rest of life will then fall in to place.
This gentleman didnt accept help he surrendered,realised he had issued and accepted he was powerless.The 27 years would have taken a toll on his body which will unfold over the next 5/10 years unfortunately.
Everything can be forgiven except child abuse or murder.People aint lost causes,adverse childhood can cause what this ladies feeling theres def trauma there ,trauma can be not whats done to someone but something thats not done.Attention as a child for example being nurtured and cared for the first 7 years of life we like a sponge we absorb everything.
Think of a stroke survivor that loses part of their mobility,they can build new pathways and learn to use limbs again.Your brain can learn new pathways you been stimilating your brain with dopamine your brains a clever bit of kit it stops making dopamine.Abstain for 90 says min may take a full year but you aint a lost cause you will normalise again.
Am currently an addict,addicted to tramadol. I currently take it in high dozes to forget about my failures of life and also forget dat I failed to pass high school and my dream of becoming a doctor came to un end. Recently I tried to get off it but I almost lost my mind. And the physical effects are more worse than the psychological effects. I guess am gonna be on it for my entire life. I now take it to survive and not lose my damn mind.
I am really sorry to hear that. Physical withdrawal is really rough but don’t give up hope. I know it can be done with the right support if you want to make the change. 🙂
@@breakthechain2645 It's really hard to get the right support in my country because most people's perception regarding such matters are extremely wild.
Hey, yes I do remember. It’s absolutely incredible that you have 10 days sober. The timing of quitting/recovery are so difficult/unpredictable but when you finally decide things do seem to line up 😄. I always recommend this group for quitting k. I believe it is the best place possible to finding support and people who are experiencing relatable situation www.reddit.com/r/Ketamineaddiction/s/BXXM5roNqK I sincerely wish you the very best with your recovery. 🙂🙏
Yeah I think when the absolutely debilitating k-cramps started and I continued to use was when I realised that I was no longer using ket because I loved it, it was because psychologically I was dependent on it to function, going to work, social gatherings, needed it constantly, then last July I quit my job because my bladder was getting terrible, don't know if you'll remember but I messaged you briefly and you said I don't want to lose my bladder But you're right there is no choice, and giving up my job didn't stop me. I got worse, and with nothing else to occupy my time I was doing halfs to an oz every 1/2 days, 3 if I really tried to pace it So what started as needing the toilet frequently turned into backing out from pain and incontinence, my bladder is destroyed but finally have come around and decided no more. Same realisation as you. What the fuck am I doing, this isn't me, I'm not even having fun, sniffing ket that just makes me feel like a gross person It's early days, but 10 days clean in 2 hours. Longest time by 6 days, the cravings are there but for the first time since trying ket I'm saying no Pain fluctuates, I just wish when I messaged you I was strong enough to quit, but a bad relationship didn't help the mental state that enabled my addiction 🤷🏼♀️ Quit the ket & the relationship at the same time It's hard. Was funny seeing the notification for this video the other day though, hadn't had one since I first subscribed before I spoke to you, seems like when you want to live, things fall into place Wish you all the best, I think it's good what you're doing with your channel
Hey, Its Tom here! Well done to you both ! I listened to every second of this and I wish this podcast could be aired on UK radio ! So helpful having these conversations! ! X
24:50 Yes, they're doing Ketamine infusions for depression. The dose is pretty heavy though if you don't have a tolerance. But the thing is, Ketamine has an immediate and a longer term anti-depressive effects, if you use daily, you won't get the sustained mental health benefits. I've been using about 500mg/month for the past few years, worked well, but started waning. Recently I figured out, that due to my petite physique I should only have done 300mg/month, now I'm a bit pissed off that the doctors in my country can't prescribe it or crunch the numbers with me for my clandestine use. Fun fact - I started doing K when my doc wanted to put me on lithium, which is even worse for the kidneys 🤣
Bruh dark web KET S / R or hybrid (aka racemic) isomer. 100% pure lab tested. Great for depression and ptsd and shit. Problem is 2 easy of access. If you got no self control. It is very similar to opiates. Went from opiates to KET. Then back to opiates. Done legal opaites and KET and benzos. Bin addicted to all 3 illegally and legally. Bin a 15 year journey. KET cramps are hell and the pains and aches. Omg fml.
Hey, thanks a lot. Sure I'd love to chat more about it. What is the best way to chat? Instagram @breakthechainworldmission or Facebook (James Dear) is easy.
Being a girlfriend of an addict, just getting out of that relationship is painful. I so feel you guys are amazingly honest and humble. Thank you for sharing and talking so openly. 🙏🏽
i am going to donate when i get paid! i’ll be honest i have been binge watching these podcasts. honestly thank you for making them. they’ve helped me massively. much love❤
Hi Libs. Thanks so much for the feedback! I have actually not made a new episode for a little while because I've been so busy with studying but I guess I better get back to it :) Thank you for the inspiration. If I can ever help with anything then you are most welcome to drop me a message through our social media. Have a great day 🙏
I just want to say credit where credit is due. Alex helped me with my addiction and helped show me the road to get back on my feet, now instead to being what I was told was dead by now, I am over 5 years sober with a lovely family, partner and 2 kids, they are my world, and without Alex I truly believe I would not have this. That man has a heart of gold 💛
66 days off ket today. Addiction is a bollix and I know quite a few other people who also have/had problems with k. It can be so mentally addictive and does a fucking number on you. Big up to you guys for being so open about it and glad to hear you’re doing well.
Moving away definitely sounds like it's worked out well for you. I'm suffering with K addiction myself, I do not want to move away because the people I have around me are all I have in life. Not sure what it's going to take, something has to be done just not sure how. Addiction sucks. Thanks for the video, you guys are inspirational.
Sometimes taking a step into the unknown is scary. At one time I felt the same and was scared to leave behind my friends and lifestyle in the fear that I would be nothing without them. Now looking back it is the best thing I ever did. However, moving geographically doesn't solve addiction but if you make wise choices it can give you the break you need to figure out what to do about it. The best thing that I can recommend is finding some sort of 12-step program and getting involved. Some places do residential programs between 8 weeks and a year sometimes which can be totally transformational and give you freedom from dependence on intoxication. It is not an easy thing to do but from experience, it is practically impossible to get clean whilst in the same environment. Best of luck to you my friend :)
@@breakthechain2645 any psychedelic can be extremely useful Iv taken ketamin lsd and Dmt I havnt tried mushrooms yet, Dmt was beautiful 🤩I felt god I really did understand life and what I learned was typical of what you hear man, my ego died a million deaths and your just left with your conscious and no distractions Al be it before you get there YOU WILL feel what insanity feels like, I just don’t think they are for everyday use that’s just another way for the govement to control thing and ultimately absolute power corrupts absalute sorry for the rant but I love psychedelics just not this idea that ohh the government controlling them like they always find a way of doing it angers me as you can tell lol rant over
I've been using k to get off suboxone and it really helps, but I do have a hard time not just doing k every 20 min... But stopping k is miles easier for me than stopping opiates, so once I get over the suboxone withdrawal, I'll stop doing the k all together
That’s interesting. I’ve had friend who have been badly addicted to k and as soon as they tried Heroin they didn’t care much about the K anymore. The main problem with using it as a substitute will be the heavy consequences on the body but it sounds like you have a plan. Getting off opiates sounds like hell. Good luck with getting clean my friend.
@@breakthechain2645 I'm not planing on staying on k for very long at all, just to get through the hell withdrawal of the suboxone then I'm going to stop. In comparison to opiates, k is much easier to stop taking "for me"
Hmm, Ideally, you'd still only use like 200mg a week in this phase. I've been doing it for years against depression, over 500mg/month causes more depression in the long run.
Don't people take like grams a day? I assume for opioid withdrawal you may have to go through a gram or so over a couple days for the acute phase. Is that bad? To do once?@@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881
As a recovering addict, this podcast was incredibly helpful. To know I am not alone. At times your stories were 'painfully' relatable, but in a good way. Luckily, I have only been properly addicted (daily use) for a few months. it started with self-medicating because of PTSD. Maybe a future episode could also include underlying mental issues, at least my recovery process goed hand-in-hand with addressing these. Thank you so much and kind regards from the Netherlands :)
Hi Mel, I am really pleased that you found it helpful and it is amazing that you are trying to address the issue after only a few months of regular use. You have far more chance of turning it around easily at the beginning. Don't hesitate to reach out if you want any ideas about how to do that :) I did do a couple of episodes that might be what you are talking about with underlying issues. Both address PTSD one from a clinical angle and the other from personal experience. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uAx_pD3ya7I.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ItAAdUeokZw.html
It is so weird that I was never an everyday user. I use to do it years ago on weekends but that is it. I had 1 infusion at a ketamine clinic and got severe bladder, gallbladder, and stomach pains. I had to stop treatemnt. It does work for depression, but it has some pretty nasty side effects!
@@breakthechain2645 It was 50mg via IV infusion. I have done it at parties many times before years back and never got K cramps or bladder pain. I think the IV infusion was too much. It is 100% bioavailable and that going right into your blood like that. It was too much for my body. I am stopping the use for a year or two and may try another clinic and get a muscular injection instead. Stuff on the streets nowadays can't be trusted. I won't touch that stuff! After 4 days my bladder is much better, still have some kidney pain. It was scary.
@@breakthechain2645 I can 100% see how this can be addicting. The feeling helps me a lot with anxiety and depression. I have a few friends that have gotten off of it. One of my friends had to have bladder surgery, she is clean now and doing great. Another one needs a kidney transplant but denies it is from ketamine when he was a dealer and used heavy. Thank you for doing videos like this. <3
@@melaniemoore5635 That is really sad 😕They start out on quite a small dose then but the tolerance builds so fast. Do you think there is a lot of chance of people starting off medically and transitioning to using illegally?
@@melaniemoore5635 also, not sure if you saw this one. When we did this one we tried to keep it to the point because I was told we waffled a lot in the last one. I think it is very informative. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AmDQ66SnHRk.html
struggling at the minute with an awful addiction to ketamine, I’ve lost my friends my partner and am slowly loosing the faith of my family as well, my body is absolutely ruined from it as well, im hoping to go to rehab for a couple of months, ketamine is such a difficult drug to get away from mentally more than anything and it needs more awareness 100 percent, so glad Josh is clean now, hoping I’ll get there some day
I'm so sorry to hear that you are in that position Kate. It's a nightmare and seems impossible to get out until you have but you can 100% do it. If you want any support with ideas for rehab, the process of recovery or just moral support please don't hesitate to get in touch. The easiest ways are via Instagram @breakthechainworldmission or email breakthechain.life@gmail.com. I wish you the absolute best of luck with your recovery! :)
Man something I need to watch and is pretty triggered by this but I'm done doing a bottle of k intermusculer by myself. It was turning monster on me. Thanks for the talk and channel. Take care ppl
I can't even imagine how difficult it is watching that whilst still using. You must be very determined to stop if you watched it though :) Best of luck to you my friend and feel free to reach out if you need any help.
@@breakthechain2645 I watched as much a possible then fell asleep. Thanks I will stay in touch and tune in when I get a notification. I'm very determined but I know how subtle ketamine is and it can call you in so lightly. I used to work in the drug field for 6 years and see alot of it never took heed to what was to come with it. I was introduced to ketlar vials and was off to the races. Pfffff it's very suductive that compound. I mean iv done other class a drugs and it's a whole different kind of ball game. Thanks
@@alexisaac1554 Absolutely, I didn't even like it to start with. Quite the opposite. Once you lose yourself in its world it's not easy. You can do it though!
@@breakthechain2645 yeah it's a crazy one just glad it's been a rough few days to say the least. I'm glad I'm not using it just for today. That's all we have is today.
Thank you so much for doing this. I'm currently struggling with Ketamine addiction, and I'm researching all about it and the best way to quit. Not a lot of resources out there on Ketamine. Stumbled upon this video and found it extremely relatable and motiving to quit. I've acknowledged the early stages of my addiction and it has helped me make better decisions. I've gone 5 days without Ketamine and all went well till the 5th day... the mental battle is so real. Not going to give up this battle anytime soon though - so that's a good thing I guess
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message Daniel. I am really sorry to hear that you are struggling with addiction. It blows my mind how little information there is out there on it. If you want any help or advice on overcoming addiction I am always happy to assist you on that journey because I know it's not easy. Feel free to drop us a message on social media (Instagram is the easiest) @breakthechainworldmission. All the best mate and praying for your swift recovery :)
Rewatching this for the second time as ive recently relapsed on ketamine and I gotta say I relate so much with you guys. I have a couple questions, how long were you actively using ketamine and from what age till when? Also any tips for getting clean? I laughed when you said about flushing the ket and buying more the next day as I have done this too many times to count! Thanks for the great content :)
Hey Josiah, I'm really sorry to hear that you have relapsed. I was using Ketamine heavily from 17 until 23 then I had 10 months off then heavily again for another year and a half. I got away and got addicted again in Australia but it was $200 a gram so it was a case of getting away from it of being homeless. I think the last time I ever used was about 2 years ago and that was a one-off but shortly after that, I decided I would never use any intoxication again. Josh started around the same time as me and had a few more years using heavily than I did. Mate what a nightmare. You hate it so much and just want to sleep at 2am then the next morning all you want to do is get more. Insanity haha. Please feel free to get in touch with us on social media @breakthechainworldmission or you can find me on Facebook under James Dear. Just look for the guy in the break the chain shirt.
@@breakthechain2645 wow! Am glad you boys got away from it in the end and are healthy. 7 years is a long time im surprised you still have your bladders
@@josiahking3708 Same. We have a lot of friends who are still on it after 15 years and I don’t have a clue how they do it. Pretty sure they can’t be in good shape now. A couple have had their bladders removed but I’m sure there will be more of they don’t make a change soon
Hi Josiah. For me I was from the age of 16 to the Age of 27 with a few breaks here and there when I went abroad etc. I think some peoples bladders are more susceptible than others but it gets everyone eventually. My bladder now is a million times better however still sensitive to various things like caffeine and alcohol but that’s something I can deal with very easily. Take care brother
Amazing. It’s refreshing to hear the honesty and the true consequences of addition to ketamine. I personally know Josh and as he said he is a humble person and this couldn’t agree with this more.
Going through ketamine bladder right now. Been a heavy user for about 2 years now. I've always just had K cramps but they would go away eventually and I'd continue to use. But now the pain is in my bladder and it's unbearable. I've finally come to the decision that I need to stop and I need to get my life back. Thank you for this podcast and thank you both for sharing your story.
You’re welcome and sorry to hear that you are having such a rough ride. If we can help with ideas to get and stay sober feel free to send us a message anytime. @breakthechainworldmission Good luck my friend 😄
Good luck, I was using for months and the k cramps hurt alot but taking more k numbed the pain, vicious cycle. Ended up losing my driving licence and job in the end. I should of quit when the signs were there. Good luck bro EDIT - he mentions this around 1450, great podcast
