Thanks a lot, I just got home from work and saw a lot of negative replies so it's nice to see somebody that isn't being a total asshole just because they are anonymous and want to feel superior..
I'm not a junky, am educated, employed, etc., but I use drugs and some are more harmful to my health than others so I'm trying to see about ways to mitigate the damage and improve my health. I did not come here to be judged but I am not surprised and it's unfortunate because if I were a drinker (I don't drink at all) this may never have even come up. For all those so concerned with my health (somebody even made a claim about me doing something to people who are trying "to stay a life"?! [sic]), but didn't offer any suggestions and "couldn't resist posting" (loser), save it. OK? I'll be alright.
Btw, I've never harmed another person, I don't steal or any of that shit. I could be your neighbor or coworker or family member and you would not even know it.
My life is not in shambles, I am not dirt poor or in debt, yada yada yada. Check some of your assumptions and judgements at the door and take a chill pill man. Don't they make a supplement for that?
I take the ADD meds because I have ADD pretty bad and have all my life. I take the benzodiazapines because I have also suffered from mental illness all my life including panic attacks. I never run out of my prescription and don't sell them or whatever you might be thinking. I take medication as prescribed.
As far as getting high goes, I am not proud of the methamphetamine addiction but I am currently in that position. Aside from the methamphetamine, I do not have a problem with drug use, and really enjoy exploring what drugs have to offer. Go get wasted drunk or do whatever it is that you do, but please quit hating on poor little ol' drug users. I'm going to be okay, but if you think those "words of wisdom" or "tough love" or lame snarky comments will ever help you deal with a family member- maybe your son, daughter, mother, grandmother, you might want to rethink and check your tongue before you send somebody over the edge.
Thanks again for the kind and rational words!