Posted by chemist on May 11, 2005, at 5:00:32
In reply to chemist -- dehydration?, posted by AMD on May 10, 2005, at 17:30:04
continued: comments below.....yours, c
> chemist,
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> Any chance on the comedown from the cocaine, alcohol, etc., I may have caused damage from dehydration (I drank about 16 oz of liquid over > 24 hours) or respiratory arrest?
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> Argh! I can't quit obsessing. I guess until my mind feels clear and calm -- and I'm wondering if that's ever going to happen -- I am going to be in distress.
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> Do you think perhaps this is mania or a mixed episode rather than sequelae from the drugs?
>
&&&& i have to state that the following is not the qualified opinion of a medical doctor who is your primary caregiver: my opinion is that OCD-like behaviour is making life difficult. whether other conditions are present or not is something that may take years to determine...sequelae from ketamine, alcohol, cocaine, tobacco-related, and marijuana range from ``not apparent to me'' to death. we can rule out the latter. the current state of guilt/obsession is not doing you any good, really. if there is an urge that you cannot control in re: monitoring your intake of the substances, it is time to seek help, as larry answered before. if you can ``just say no,'' then say ``no'' and avoid the fallout. i am at a loss and not in a position to offer any more than that, perhaps than if there is tangible change in your life that results from drug/alcohol use - and drugs include prescription, OTC, illicit, foods, beverages, etc. - it's time to ask for help in that area...yours, c
> amd
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