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calmZebra60
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Hello, I'm Kaylee. I'm a recovering addict myself. I understand if you're hesistant to talk to us on here. It can be challenging to confide in someone; still, sometimes the anonymity makes it easier, right?

I deal best with drug abuse. I use Buddhist philosephy in talking through the issues, as well as basic CBT techniques and in the end I guide everyone who is ready for sobriety - or who has had a lapse- into creating a safety plan for their network if they do not have one. I have firsthand witnessed the power of this tool on adolscents adults alike and I firmly believe in it. You do not have to be ready to recover, just willing.

I deal with mild to moderate substance abuse disorders. I'm afraid I'm not trained for severe cases. 


I will not take any topics that have a sexual nature to them.

 

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Opioid and Heroin Harm Reduction- Overdoses
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Support / by calmZebra60
Last post
 July 25th, 2018
...See more Opiod overdoses are most common in those who inject(mainline) heroin, morphine, or painkillers, followed by those who snort the drugs. However, it is important to remember you can STILL OVERDOSE on smoking. This, however is much less likely as you will likely pass out before you can overdose. Most often, an overdose occurs after one has had a break in useage. This can also happen if one has been given fetanyl-spiked drugs or an otherwise very strong batch of drugs. Symptoms of a heroin(and most other opiates) overdose include but are not limited to: muscle spasms slow and labored breathing shallow breathing stopped breathing (sometimes fatal within 2-8 minutes, as no more air is reaching the brain) pinpoint pupils dry mouth cold and clammy skin tongue discoloration bluish colored fingernails and lips spasms of the stomach and/or intestinal tract constipation weak pulse low blood pressure drowsiness disorientation coma delirium If someone is overdosing, DO: PHONE AN AMBULANCE. Dispose of all paraphenellia. DO NOT say it is a drug overdose; cops will arrive. Say there is an unconcious person and the ambulance will arrive quickly. Tell them what was taken on arrival. Administer naloxone if possible. Be aware that many active useres will go into withdrawls and will be unpleasant to deal with in the immediate aftermath. Put them in the recovery position. Check to see if the tounge is blocking the airway and if so, remove it. REMEMBER NALOXONE CAN WEAR OFF AFTER 20 MINUTES AND THEY CAN COLLAPSE AGAIN. DO NOT Inject with salt, milk, saline, etc. These are myths and are ineffective. Smack or yell at them. If they are not responding to a light touch, they are not alert. Do not assume they are sleeping. Put them in a cold bath. This can cause additional stress on the respiatory system. Refuse to tell the doctors what was taken. They will not search you for drugs, it is not in their job description! Reminder: if you leave the scene and the person dies, the police will come to investigate the cause of death. Myths, broken: You can not wake up an overdosing person with anything other than naloxone. DO NOT inject anything else into their body,as this will make it worse. The average overdosing drug user in a older male who in not in drug treatment.
One Thing I Am Proud of Is?
Anxiety Support / by calmZebra60
Last post
 November 2nd, 2017
...See more For me it is my color guard accomplishments.
A list of Coping Skills
Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support / by calmZebra60
Last post
 September 17th, 2017
...See more Ripping Paper Braiding Hair Horseback RIding Dancing Counting objects Video games Watch the Sunset Make a comic on how you feel Writing a poem Calling a Friend Washing your face/showering/bath Playing with pets Stress balls/fidget cubes or spinners Study the night sky/stars GO for a walk/drive Cooking something Listing colors Swimming TIPP skills Painting Watch a movie Make plans for future Study
Intuitive Eating Challenge
Eating Disorder Support / by calmZebra60
Last post
 September 11th, 2017
...See more Diet: Can I have this? How do I look? How much food can I have today? Will it make me skinny? I will exercise to eat. I can eat whatever I want on my cheat day. Food is my favorite reward and my worst enemy. Intuitive: What do I want? How do I feel? Will this nourish me? I eat so i can exercise. Will this norish me? I can eat what I want, every day. Food is just food. Do you see the difference? One person of these two is workin gto take care of their body. The other is in a 'cyce of doom'. In other words, one that is set up so strict that it is doomed to fail. If you are the first person, I have a challenge for you. Write down a list of forbidden foods and cross one out every week. Even if you just take one bite, that is a step towards progress! And t'll help you seee progress in recovery! Always celebrate that progress. But remember, the reward is not food. Food does not control your life anymore.
Trauma Resources for People in Crisis
Trauma Support / by calmZebra60
Last post
 August 19th, 2017
...See more Here is a list of resources of people in crisis: The RAINN hotline for sexual assault: https://hotline.rainn.org or 1-800-HOPE The Rainn hotline is completely confidential and they are not required to report the events you talk about to the authorities unless you say you are in imminent danger. RAINN.org also contains articles on such topics as how to help support a sexual trauma survivor. On the Rainn hotline they will assist you in finding the next step in your recovery. Crisischat.org and IMalive.org Crisischat requires only a zip code and will link you to the nearest avalible crisis center in your area. Sessions typically last an hour and will assist in descalation of the distress. IMalive is a fantastic resource for when one is feeling suicidal. Much like crisischat, it is online based. ALl volunteers have gone through a training course in risk assessment and many are well-versed in handling LGBTQ issues as well. This hotline is not required to dispense your information to authorities. TrevorChat Trevorchat.org specializes in the LGBTQIA+ area of life. All volunteers on the site are specially trained to deal with the risks and ups and downs living as a queer person. They will ask about prefered pronouns and names in the event you are transgender or agender. They will not forcibily ask sexuality questions. If you bring it up, they will verify your orientation so they can better assist you, Resources for family of traumatized persons: Depressiond.com NAMI.org Somethingfishy.org 7cupsforums Feel free to add others below.
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