Quick Guide to Stimulant Comedowns - Revision history

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	'''In case of amphetamine psychosis'''		'''In case of amphetamine psychosis'''

	*Antipsychotics such as Risperidone		Seek medical help. Often, they will administer antipsychotics to aid sleep. People tend to return to their baseline after getting rest.

	*Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam

	*Possible hospitalization

	*Seroquel (2x 50mg, ~~200mg max)~~

	==After a stimulant comedown==		==After a stimulant comedown==

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	~~==Symptoms of stimulant comedowns==~~

	The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.		The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.


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	==Common effects of stimulant comedowns==		==Common effects of stimulant comedowns==

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	The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.		The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.

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	The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.		The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.



	==Common effects of stimulant comedowns==		==Common effects of stimulant comedowns==

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	:*~~clenching~~		:*Clenching

	:*~~restless~~ legs		:*Restless legs

	:*~~twitching~~		:*Twitching

	:*~~shaking~~		:*Shaking

	*Urge to redose		*Urge to redose

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	Stimulant comedowns are extremely unpleasant experiences, so it would be very wise to try and remember what you're trying to avoid next time you engage in stimulant drugs. If you do choose to use stimulants again, then see mitigating stimulant comedowns to help avoid reaching the same state again.		Stimulant comedowns are extremely unpleasant experiences, so it would be very wise to try and remember what you're trying to avoid next time you engage in stimulant drugs. If you do choose to use stimulants again, then see mitigating stimulant comedowns to help avoid reaching the same state again.

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	Many of the symptoms of a stimulant comedown are caused by the user not having looked after their body during a binge, since the effects of the drug make the user feel as if they don't have to do so. Therefore, you can actually mitigate or even entirely avoid a lot of ill effects by observing a few basic guidelines during the period of use:		Many of the symptoms of a stimulant comedown are caused by the user not having looked after their body during a binge, since the effects of the drug make the user feel as if they don't have to do so. Therefore, you can actually mitigate or even entirely avoid a lot of ill effects by observing a few basic guidelines during the period of use:

	Keep hydrated		*Keep hydrated

	Eat healthy food regularly. Cereal bars, crackers and dry cereal are generally easy to consume.		*Eat healthy food regularly. Cereal bars, crackers and dry cereal are generally easy to consume.

	Get some sleep every night (even if you aren't able to enter deep sleep, a period of rest for the body is very beneficial)		*Get some sleep every night (even if you aren't able to enter deep sleep, a period of rest for the body is very beneficial)

	Dose moderation. Avoid binging, and for sustained use take regular breaks.		*Dose moderation. Avoid binging, and for sustained use take regular breaks.

	How to deal with a stimulant comedown		==How to deal with a stimulant comedown==

	The main factor in overcoming a stimulant comedown is time, however one can treat them in a number of ways which work in both providing your body the materials it needs to heal as well as helping to abate the symptoms during the healing process.		The main factor in overcoming a stimulant comedown is time, however one can treat them in a number of ways which work in both providing your body the materials it needs to heal as well as helping to abate the symptoms during the healing process.

	Water		*Water

	Healthy food		*Healthy food, such as

	Fruits		:*Fruits

	Vegtables		:*Vegtables

	~~Something carb~~ heavy ~~(IE:~~ Pasta)		:*Carb heavy foods like Pasta

	Multivitamins		*Multivitamins

	Shower		*Shower

	Sleep		*Sleep

	~~Weed~~		*OTC sleep aids including

	~~OTC sleep aids~~		:*Melatonin

	~~Melatonin~~		:*Low dose DPH (25-50mg)

	~~Low dose DPH (25-50mg)~~		:*Valerian root

	~~Valerian root~~		*Exercise

	~~Exercise~~		*Distract yourself until you can fall asleep

	~~Distract yourself until you can fall asleep~~		'''In case of amphetamine psychosis'''

	~~In case of amphetamine psychosis:~~		*Antipsychotics such as Risperidone

	~~Antipsychotics~~ such as ~~Risperidone~~		*Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam

	~~Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam~~		*Possible hospitalization

	~~Possible hospitalisation~~		*Seroquel (2x 50mg, 200mg max)

	~~n8wacht also recommend Seroquel (2x 50mg, 200mg max)~~		==After a stimulant comedown==

	After a stimulant comedown

	Stimulant comedowns are extremely unpleasant experiences, so it would be very wise to try and remember what you're trying to avoid next time you engage in stimulant drugs. If you do choose to use stimulants again, then see mitigating stimulant comedowns to help avoid reaching the same state again.		Stimulant comedowns are extremely unpleasant experiences, so it would be very wise to try and remember what you're trying to avoid next time you engage in stimulant drugs. If you do choose to use stimulants again, then see mitigating stimulant comedowns to help avoid reaching the same state again.

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	This wiki page will be a quick guide to stimulant comedowns and how to deal with them. This is something we get questions on a lot! Include a list of symptoms and note they will differ depending on substance as well as intensity of binge.		==Symptoms of stimulant comedowns==

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	Symptoms of stimulant comedowns

	The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.		The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.

	Common effects of stimulant comedowns:		==Common effects of stimulant comedowns==

	Inability to sleep		*Inability to sleep

	Inability to concentrate		*Inability to concentrate

	Unhappiness, low mood		*Unhappiness, low mood

	Lack of appetite		*Lack of appetite

	Muscle problems, including (but not limited to)		*Muscle problems, including (but not limited to)

	Muscle tension		:*Muscle tension

	clenching		:*clenching

	restless legs		:*restless legs

	twitching		:*twitching

	shaking		:*shaking

	Urge to redose		*Urge to redose

	After a longer or heavier period of abuse, the above effects will be intensified and lengthened and may begin to include the following:		After a longer or heavier period of abuse, the above effects will be intensified and lengthened and may begin to include the following:

	Mood swings		*Mood swings

	Psychosis		*Psychosis

	Hallucinations		*Hallucinations

	How to mitigate stimulant comedowns		==How to mitigate stimulant comedowns==

	Many of the symptoms of a stimulant comedown are caused by the user not having looked after their body during a binge, since the effects of the drug make the user feel as if they don't have to do so. Therefore, you can actually mitigate or even entirely avoid a lot of ill effects by observing a few basic guidelines during the period of use:		Many of the symptoms of a stimulant comedown are caused by the user not having looked after their body during a binge, since the effects of the drug make the user feel as if they don't have to do so. Therefore, you can actually mitigate or even entirely avoid a lot of ill effects by observing a few basic guidelines during the period of use:

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This wiki page will be a quick guide to stimulant comedowns and how to deal with them. This is something we get questions on a lot! Include a list of symptoms and note they will differ depending on substance as well as intensity of binge.

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Symptoms of stimulant comedowns

The symptoms of stimulant comedowns will be affected by the drug used as well as the intensity and length of use. With certain chemicals a particularly harsh comedown may also include withdrawal symptoms, due to a chemical addiction having formed during the period of use.

Common effects of stimulant comedowns:

Inability to sleep

Inability to concentrate

Unhappiness, low mood

Lack of appetite

Muscle problems, including (but not limited to)

Muscle tension

clenching

restless legs

twitching

shaking

Urge to redose

After a longer or heavier period of abuse, the above effects will be intensified and lengthened and may begin to include the following:

Mood swings

Psychosis

Hallucinations

How to mitigate stimulant comedowns

Many of the symptoms of a stimulant comedown are caused by the user not having looked after their body during a binge, since the effects of the drug make the user feel as if they don't have to do so. Therefore, you can actually mitigate or even entirely avoid a lot of ill effects by observing a few basic guidelines during the period of use:

Keep hydrated

Eat healthy food regularly. Cereal bars, crackers and dry cereal are generally easy to consume.

Get some sleep every night (even if you aren't able to enter deep sleep, a period of rest for the body is very beneficial)

Dose moderation. Avoid binging, and for sustained use take regular breaks.

How to deal with a stimulant comedown

The main factor in overcoming a stimulant comedown is time, however one can treat them in a number of ways which work in both providing your body the materials it needs to heal as well as helping to abate the symptoms during the healing process.

Water

Healthy food

Fruits

Vegtables

Something carb heavy (IE: Pasta)

Multivitamins

Shower

Sleep

Weed

OTC sleep aids

Melatonin

Low dose DPH (25-50mg)

Valerian root

Exercise

Distract yourself until you can fall asleep

In case of amphetamine psychosis:

Antipsychotics such as Risperidone

Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam

Possible hospitalisation

n8wacht also recommend Seroquel (2x 50mg, 200mg max)

After a stimulant comedown

Stimulant comedowns are extremely unpleasant experiences, so it would be very wise to try and remember what you're trying to avoid next time you engage in stimulant drugs. If you do choose to use stimulants again, then see mitigating stimulant comedowns to help avoid reaching the same state again.