describing life as an aspie
05 Oct 2008, 5:55 am
Nachtus01 wrote:
bunny-in-the-moon wrote:
As for why I used drugs.. to be perfectly honest, my reasoning changes everytime I, as a person, do. I can only put that down to having a better understanding of why I did it as I get older gaining more wisdom and insight. I think I can safely say though, that no matter what other underlying reasons there were, I can definetly relate to the curiosity you experienced.
Mind you, despite the fact I don't touch drugs anymore, the majority of my friends still do drugs recreationally, so I do have to accept the presence drugs on some level or another, for my friends' sake.
Mind you, despite the fact I don't touch drugs anymore, the majority of my friends still do drugs recreationally, so I do have to accept the presence drugs on some level or another, for my friends' sake.
Thanks for the reply back. I also stopped using as well, and still have friends who do. I did meth for about 3 years, and then one day just stopped. I have friends who did meth, who also stopped, but still "fight the desire" to do it again. I don't have that compulsion. I am curious if you are the same way. Hmm, maybe I should just start a new thread on the subject, lol. I should say that I am curious if those of us who are AS and did drugs, did so just out of curiosity, and not to conform, or make friends out of desperation. And then if they quit, if they still have a desire to go back to it.
You know what, I think I will just start a new thread, that way I dont steal from what your thread was trying to accomplish. I'll post a link to it when finished here if you don't mind though.
I don't mind that we've digressed at all lol, but yeah I think the subject requires a whole new thread. Because although I know of aspies who see drugs in terms of logic and reason rather than something that could be approached casually, there are those who have experimented with them, just like you and I. In fact a doctor my Mum spoke to once outlined what are known as the "Three D's"; this idea that in thier teens, some aspies experience depression, also experimenting with drugs and drink (alcohol).
I must point out however, hopefully without causing offence, I would never dream of touching crystal meth, same goes for heroin and crack cocaine. The prospect of how addictive those drugs are terrifies me, I just wouldn't touch them. Although that doesn't mean I can't relate to aspects of addiction as I did rely upon drugs that are less addictive and they became an integral part of my life at one time. When I did do drugs, they were - cannabis, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, amphetamines, cocaine and LSD.
Also, where I live, for some reason, certain drugs are more acceptable than others amongst those who use. For example, heroin users are viewed with utter disdain and mistrust, whereas smoking cannabis is seen as a rite of passage and in a lot of circles, as a norm.
05 Oct 2008, 6:12 am
bunny-in-the-moon wrote:
Nachtus01 wrote:
bunny-in-the-moon wrote:
As for why I used drugs.. to be perfectly honest, my reasoning changes everytime I, as a person, do. I can only put that down to having a better understanding of why I did it as I get older gaining more wisdom and insight. I think I can safely say though, that no matter what other underlying reasons there were, I can definetly relate to the curiosity you experienced.
Mind you, despite the fact I don't touch drugs anymore, the majority of my friends still do drugs recreationally, so I do have to accept the presence drugs on some level or another, for my friends' sake.
Mind you, despite the fact I don't touch drugs anymore, the majority of my friends still do drugs recreationally, so I do have to accept the presence drugs on some level or another, for my friends' sake.
Thanks for the reply back. I also stopped using as well, and still have friends who do. I did meth for about 3 years, and then one day just stopped. I have friends who did meth, who also stopped, but still "fight the desire" to do it again. I don't have that compulsion. I am curious if you are the same way. Hmm, maybe I should just start a new thread on the subject, lol. I should say that I am curious if those of us who are AS and did drugs, did so just out of curiosity, and not to conform, or make friends out of desperation. And then if they quit, if they still have a desire to go back to it.
You know what, I think I will just start a new thread, that way I dont steal from what your thread was trying to accomplish. I'll post a link to it when finished here if you don't mind though.
I don't mind that we've digressed at all lol, but yeah I think the subject requires a whole new thread. Because although I know of aspies who see drugs in terms of logic and reason rather than something that could be approached casually, there are those who have experimented with them, just like you and I. In fact a doctor my Mum spoke to once outlined what are known as the "Three D's"; this idea that in thier teens, some aspies experience depression, also experimenting with drugs and drink (alcohol).
I must point out however, hopefully without causing offence, I would never dream of touching crystal meth, same goes for heroin and crack cocaine. The prospect of how addictive those drugs are terrifies me, I just wouldn't touch them. Although that doesn't mean I can't relate to aspects of addiction as I did rely upon drugs that are less addictive and they became an integral part of my life at one time. When I did do drugs, they were - cannabis, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, amphetamines, cocaine and LSD.
Also, where I live, for some reason, certain drugs are more acceptable than others amongst those who use. For example, heroin users are viewed with utter disdain and mistrust, whereas smoking cannabis is seen as a rite of passage and in a lot of circles, as a norm.
Ok so I started the thread, if anyone's interested in discussing the issue further, go here...Anyone Else Ever
I take no offense that you wouldn't dream about touch meth. I want concerned with the addictive properties of drugs, but , "ironically", the reason I chose to avoid drugs that required a needle, I avoided because of "safety issues". I know, that hilarious.
Cannabis is more regularly accepted here where I live too. Heroin is the worst drug you can get involved in, with Meth and LSD being the other 2 top "no-no's".
Anyways, thanks again for indulging me. Quite informative.
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