History of drug abuse and I am worried that my past is going to catch up with me. I have used ...?

Question

..Weed, Coke, Meth, E, Shrooms, Nitrous, Vicodin, and smoked cigs and drank alot. I gave all that up about six years ago (I do still drink on occasion) and I am worried that it will all catch up to me. About two years ago I experienced my first Panic attack and went to the hospital. I was told I just had too much caffeine.
So my Q is. What can I expect, long term, from my idiotic ways as a teenager.

I already have panic attacks and high blood pressure.

I try to eat healthy athough I dont exercise much at all. I am overweight (6'2" - 265)

Am I worrying too much?

I had blood test, treadmill test, and seen a psychologist. First two test were normal and the psych says I am pretty much a normal person with normal problems I just need to find a way to solve them.

Thank you all for your replies in advance!!

Answer 1

I've used in the past myself. First of all good for you for stopping. Yes, sadly it will probably effect you for the rest of your life. Try talking to a doctor about your high blood pressure. As for the panic attacks. You need to keep a diary. Think about everything that leads up to, or lead up to the attack. This might help you, and your doctor understand what's going on. You might even be able to stop them, or at least help you cope with them. You can also try and get a second opinion. Panic attacks are never fun. Make sure you get to the hospital to get your vitals checked. It could cause to much stress on your heart. Try taking some yoga classes, or meditation. Anything to help you relax. Hope this helps. Andrew

Answer 2

YOu need to stop the worry or it will get you for sure.
Usually when you quit a drug and have a check on your liver and kidneys and you are okay, then you dont worry about it.

You would have to do a lot of drinking and alot of vicodin to hurt your self. The cigs , the people I know of that get sick later in life all smoked 4 packs a day and mostly inside the house.
Get xanax for panic attacks and always keep them with you. they work fast and are not addictive no matter what they will tell you, they are not, you only take them when you are feeling weird and you dont even get close to any addiction.
They have saved my life many times.

Answer 3

If you think about something too much, naturally, you're going to stress about it. The "what if" theories can really stress you out, thus leading to panic attacks.

It's great that you quit and have stayed off it for all this time!

I would suggest you see a Nutritionist, some of our problems can be caused by different foods.

Fixing problems takes time. I'd say you are worrying too much, and it might be holding you back.

If you want to get your blood pressure down, see a nutritionist (don't go on any stupid diets - long term, they don't work) Start exercising, even if it's only a 10 minute walk to begin with (or whatever you are capable of).

Try not to think about it too much, babe!

Good luck, and again, congrats for staying off drugs this whole time - it's tough and you should be VERY proud of yourself!

Answer 4

Well, it sounds like you've already done as much as you can. About your weight problem, just try to eat healthy. Eat foods that aren't so high in calories and make sure to exercise. (Even if it's just a little bit each day, it will build up and help you in the end. I promise.) Talk to your doctors about that problem too and ask them for their advice.
It's good that you talked to those people, as so many people keep everything bottled up and end up getting worse and worse. I'd say that you are doing well right now, for being sober from all of those drugs for 6 years. Just remember how you felt when you were on them and how much better your life is right now when you're clean. If you keep that in the back of your head, I'm sure you'll continue doing fine. (Just as your doctors/psychiatrists have been telling you.) I congratulate you for accepting your problems and faults that you had in the past and for understanding that everyone sometimes needs a little help. I wish you the best in life. :]

Answer 5

well, given your history of drug abuse and panic attacks, i'd suggest getting an antibody test for hepatitis c.
when the liver is not working properly, build up of every day things can cause panic attacks. just like your mention of caffiene. you do not have to have severe liver damage to have panic attacks. you could also suffer from NASH which can be bi-directional to having hcv OR nash by itself. (fatty liver).

in the mean time, please refrain from all alcohol and tell your doctor to go beyond a liver panel test and test for actual antibodies for hcv. the alt and ast levels in some of us heppers were always normal-but we had symptoms as well as chronic hcv. having high blood pressure is also a symptom (so is chronically low blood pressure).

when doctors view what seems to be a normal liver test result, they fail to realize you can still have a virus such as hcv. most general practitioners do not know much about hcv.

a psychologist won't be able to help much if it is a virus.
neither do many drugs including antidepressants or antianxiety meds.

please get tested and see a gastrointerologist-they know a lot more about liver disease than a regular doc.

Answer 6

i believe we all have a choice,but i don't have n additive personality, you already know your family history, so you really know what you must do?stay away from all the drugs and booze,you already have insight into your life, if you want a good one stay away from bad additive things, you have choices,and only you can make a good life or screw your life up-you need to be determined, have confidence and have faith in yourself, also yes you may be worrying to much, that's pro bally your blood pressure problem and could-cause you to use or get sick other ways, worrying can kill you, so stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!you should eat right and exercise, just to stay fit and healthy, plus it makes you feel good about yourself, plus hang around-uplifting people, no druggies or drunks or people who are down on life all the time, feel good about life and enjoy it!!!!!good luck to you.and god bless you

Answer 7

I agree with the guys above. Basically, "Don't worry be happy." And also diet and excercise. Remember, you gave up the bad things. That's a good thing. By giving those up, remember, you extended your life. You aren't going to die tomorrow.

Answer 8

i think you must get some kind of hobbies or create a goal or get a job that would keep you busy and emotions down

Answer 9

Man you are so lucky you got Meth and Vicodin. I can't find sh*t here in Albany, NY except cheap sh*tty *** weed.