This weekend has been hell. I'm not a faithful person but if hell exists then it can't be far off this. I went out Friday night for a few drinks and inadvertently was exposed to tiny amounts of cocaine (totally accidental) after discovering this I've gone home and panicked about what the drugs have done to me. I had minimal sleep that time and minimal sleep yesterday after missing medication too by mistake. I have never felt so bad in my entire life. Had severe chest pains yesterday and Saturday. I don't know if I should go a&e, I've had chest pains for the past year all becauee of anxiety but I'm just so scared this time. I didn't sleep either last night really. Probably had 10 hours last 3 days but can't sleep as when I'm drifting off it feels like I'm dying. I also feel sick now and have no appetite to eat. I'm at a loss. I am very worried about my heart, everyone says if it was gonna do damage to heart it would of done it there and then. But I just feel so horrific right now. I think sleep will help (if this is all anxiety) but I cannot get to sleep. Keep getting panic attacks and severe anxiety. I have no diazepams and dunno what to do anymore. I literally feel horrendous. Had enough
Les
I have been on Opiates of various types for chronic pain now for about thirty years and yes I do get withdrawal if I forget to take my medications. All I can advise is if you have only taken Cocaine once, and it was a small dose the chance of you becoming addictive is very slight as long as you do not concern yourself. If you feel so very worried talk to your GP and He will put your mind at rest.
In my case I can and do vary my dose of Opiates and as long as I know what I have to do withdrawal is not really a problem. In your case it is more important that you take your medications as prescribed, what was missed in the past on the odd occasion is not a worry, just take the dose when you remember.
It is unfortunate that this weekend is a long one so if you need help telephone NHS Information Line on Tel 111 and explain your concerns. They will put your mind at rest
BOB
Bob it was more worried that the tiny amount of drugs damaged my heart unrealistic I know but it's made me highly anxious.
Been there. You just have to ride it out, an hour seems like an eternity of worry and anxiety. It really does sound like it's anxiety , hard to believe as your terrified and feel you are dying, but after years of this it just sounds so familiar. A&e probably do tests and say anxiety, up to you, may reasure you, but in my experience as soon as you get home you'll be back to worrying. Sounds like a rough night and now your horrendously anxious worrying you've done some damage, keep hydrated, try ring a friend. Or can anyone come over and keep you company as you say you'd terrified to fall asleep(I had to have mum stay with me as I was convinced if I nodded off I wouldn't wake up or wake terrified. Awful when you can't stop negative thoughts and fear . It will pass and you'll hopefully sleep few hours more soon . If still worried see gp but you'll have to be brutally honest. Diazapam would calm you down but sounds like if your in this state of anxiety you could do with cbt or similar, ❤️
Les
If you are concerned talk to your GP or NHS Information line. How much of the drug did you have ?? How did you take the drug ??
You should be ok if it is only once you should be ok. I am on this type of medication every day and am 67.
Do you have a known heart defect ??
BOB
Tiny bit in my drink and no my heart is all fine. Had extensive tests. Just am concerned I have the standard chest pains. But I've had them for the last year. Literally nothing atall but worried myself into panicking. Been four days now since I took it