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Old May 03, 2017, 04:26 PM
Mygrandjourney Mygrandjourney is offline
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Originally Posted by Patagonia View Post
I have another question if someone could help that would be great.

How soon after you take meth does the craving start? How long can a person "last" before they start withdraw symptoms.

This person has been using for over a decade although they tell me it's in very small amounts.....sigh.
I can usually tell when they r low or out of stim bec of the depressed nature.

Then a resurgence. So I guess using again?
This past time they told me "as characteristic, no 'withdrawal' per say just need for sleep."

Then I hear about the past 4 days they slept 20 hrs a day.

So is this true about withdrawal? It's just all sleep? Bec I've read about craving although they say there is none.....find that hard to believe in a long time user.

And yes I know most r lies.... I just need to base things on fact. So thanks for your help!!
There is acute and post acute withdrawal. The acute phase usually lasts up to one week and encompasses most of the physical issues related to withdrawal, which usually are a mirror/opposite of the intoxicating effect of the drug. So, the withdrawal from a stimulant like meth, would be extreme fatigue. The post acute phase involves the psychological elements, like cravings. So, you may sleep for a while and be surly, but that will pass. Then comes the hard part....
Thanks for this!
Patagonia