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Question: A spiritual crisis hit after i quit my drug addiction. i cannot make any sense of it?

(Posted by: Modus A. on 2010-01-30 20:34:08)

I just quit a 4 year addiction (marijuana) and a lot of "stuff " is coming out. I am not going psychotic, and I am working with a spiritual advisor. It started with nightmares about demons and the end of the world. Then, I began having horrific panic attacks about my own existence. Issues like, "What am I? What is my soul? What is reality? ", etc. I understand this is a spiritual crisis. But, I am still experiencing the emergency. I am getting moments where I desperately want this to all go away. It feels like the greatest suffering. I imagine going through this experience permanently, as if my soul will be reborn over and over, only to suffer so much more human suffering. Please help :

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Posted by: T on 2010-01-30, 20:42:08

Well if you need / want prayer and mayb a little counseling try 1800-759-0700 i believe Jesus is the answer 4 you

Posted by: Dr_H on 2010-01-30, 20:56:50

Usually when you quit using a drug you have vivid dreams, and nightmares. It's not supernatural.

Posted by: Mike on 2010-01-30, 20:57:38

Well firs is just relax there are people out there that have done way worse things than abuse drugs. You just need to realize that it is all paranoia, for example if you were tripping on some thing and it started to go bad. Just realize that it is in your head and you have complete control over your mind. As far as spiritually just focus on being a good person, if god is real chances are he won't deny you simply because you didn't go to church.You can join a religion, but the fact is that no one has the exact answer. So it is up to you to find out what your god is and what it wants from you. Good luck and just try and relax.

Posted by: Tom Retterbush on 2010-01-30, 21:02:42

Your question is right up my alley; I was addicted to drugs most my life. It started with marijuana at 15, then went to meth and ended with a heroin addiction that lasted for almost 15 years. I've bee clean now for almost 3 years, and even though I feel a lot better in a lot of different ways, the lack of drugs has left a void in my life that is hard to fill. When doing drugs, no matter what the problem is, no matter how tough things may seem, one always has the drugs to comfort him. I can't say it's going to get easier, because people who have never done drugs have these feeling too, they just never had that crutch to help them so they found other ways to cope. You may need to find a purpose for living, such as a hobby or occupation, preferably helping people. The more you help others the more it will help you. Why do you think I am doing this? I try to stay busy and do things I feel are important or meaningful. For example, I wrote an article called; The Creation of Consciousness from Nothingness and the Survival of the Individual Self. It deals with the theory that our conscious, individual self does not die with the death of our body and brain. I recommend you read it at; hubpages.com/ hub/ tomretterbush1. The main thing is to try and find some faith in a higher power and the possibility of eternal life, as well as keeping busy. An idle mind is asking for trouble. If this doesn't help you, or if you need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. You will find my contact info on my Profile Page. Also, if you want to rea my whole, long, crazy story, check it out at; myspace.com/ tomretterbush