GETTING HIGH AT HOME
Like about half of Amarillo, I came down with the flu yesterday. It's an upper-respiratory, hacking, snuffling, achy, stopped-up misery--sort of like a supercharged cold, with an overall punk feeling. I don't like it, but I've had worse.
Last night I thought it would help me sleep if I took some Sudafed and unstopped my congested nose and sinuses. Bad idea. Anybody out there remember what the main ingredient of crystal meth is? That's right, good old Sudafed. I had taken it before and had no problem, so I didn't give it a second thought. Just popped a couple of tabs and jumped in bed. And jumped, and twitched, and tossed around. I couldn't go to sleep. My mind was racing all night long and wouldn't shut down. Not going anywhere, just spinning. The last time I checked the bedside clock, it was after 4:30. By that time the meth rush had worn off, so I dozed until 8:00 or so, when the phone rang to inquire we could deliver Meals on Wheels today. No, thanks.
I checked the package when I got up and, sure enough, it warned, "If nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult your doctor." I skipped the part about the doctor; what could he have told me, other than "You stupid broad!" I read a little farther, and it also said not to take this product if you have diabetes (check!), high blood pressure (check!) or difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate (uh, no, guess not).
So today I have been just toughing it out. Drug-free. There must still be a little meth still buzzing around my body because I haven't been able to nap. Dunno about tonight. Can anybody recommend a good downer?
Why would you say "enlarged prostate (no, I guess not)"? You could do better than that-- you are the only woman I know who has a written report from her doctor assuring her that her prostate is okay!
ReplyDeleteWhy would you say "enlarged prostate (no, I guess not)"? You could do better than that-- you are the only woman I know who has a written report from her doctor assuring her that her prostate is okay!
ReplyDeleteI am obviously incompetent-- I can't even edit a comment without it getting published in both the edited and unedited form.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about your prostate, but I had the same touble taking cold medicine before bed. I had to go to work the next day, so I spent all night watching the clock, waiting for the alarm to go off. That's as close to crystal meth as I ever hope to get.
ReplyDeleteBenadryl. Counteracts most meds. Try getting those "breath right" nasal strips for nasal congestion--works well in most cases, and it won't make you jittery :)
ReplyDeletewell by now im sure youre over your flu but,a hint for next time: goto your doctor and get some tussionex syrup for the coughing, it has 10mg hydrocodone for every 5ml of liquid, which basically equates to a very good sleep no matter what your ailment,it sure helped me. also has anyone else ever heard of Tamiflu? its a wonder drug for killing the flu itself not just masking its side effects,it helped me within the first dose. hope i helped ;)- take care
ReplyDeletePseudoephedrine (the chemical in sudafed)isn't actually methamphetamine it is an analogue of meth used to make it. When you keep refering to your cns stimulation as a meth high it's really a pseudoephedrine high. Most people don't experience this other than at very high levels (usually intentionally). It raises blood and fluid levels in your body so any one with closed angle glaucoma should also avoid this. It can also trigger strokes.
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