Posts by Noah Sanchez7

David Kern14 said:http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...ght_jacket.jpg

There are so many different ways to tie those things, I've actually given it a shot!
Honestly, the absolute worst part is waking up parched after taking your meds and needing to hit the restroom
but you're stuck there because you're restrained.🙂

Andrew Ramos10 said:It’s honestly been so fascinating reading through everything under this thread. Who would have thought?!!
I was recently watching a movie on TV starring Russell Crowe. The premise goes like this: he plays this incredibly brilliant guy—a university professor who’s basically a genius at cracking complex codes—so the U.S. military decides they need him for some top-secret project... blah blah, the details don't really matter. Anyway, halfway through the film, we realize—and the protagonist realizes too—that the military wasn't actually recruiting him for a mission; he just imagined the whole thing himself. It turns out he’s actually dealing with schizophrenia. Luckily, he has a wife who sticks by him and helps him through it. Even with his mental struggles, that mathematical brilliance is still there, and he uses his high Intelligence Quotient to spot tiny patterns that help him recognize when his "hallucinations" are about to strike. For instance, a little girl and a friend who appear in his life always stay the exact same age, no matter how many years pass. I mean, it's like he's trying to use pure logic and reason to somehow master his own illness...
What do you all think? Is that actually possible?

Elizabeth Lewis8 said:He really can't do better. Noah Sanchez7 is your textbook drug addict. Everything he says, whether it's here or on any other thread, follows that exact same pattern you hear from every other junkie out there. Noah Sanchez7, am I wrong? I'm pretty sure I'm not. It’s just that whole scene, that philosophy, that specific way of living. He isn't some lone wolf on this forum either; if you take the time to compare his posts to, say, those from other addicts in this thread, a lot of the ambiguity just disappears.

As for the person who started this thread, I truly hope she finds her path as soon as possible so she can save herself and her kid. If she can just find that inner strength, she won't need a rehab center or a hospital. She can handle this all on her own within her own four walls. I’m convinced of it. I know of at least one success story right here on this forum—someone who fought through fifteen years of continuous addiction using nothing but sheer willpower, and they made it out the other side.

Tina, once you finally find (hopefully very soon), make sure you stick to it and don't look back. Good luck.

brightridge59 said:Azrael, look... nobody here is actually CONDEMNING Tencent or Upwork.
He was the first one to claim that "we" (presumably the conformists, the small-minded, and the rest of the crowd) are just chasing money to buy luxury Mercedes cars—which is such a sweeping generalization—whereas he, unlike us unilluminated souls, is chasing money just to get high.
It’s as if he’s positioned himself above the rest of us, acting like he’s somehow more spiritually evolved because he’s supposedly cracked the code to the meaning of life or existence or whatever it is.🙄

Now, I’m certainly not defending comments like "let the worms eat him," but honestly, that’s just a much more radical way of saying "you brought this on yourself." I’m convinced about 90% of people would say that exact phrase if they actually had the guts to do it. Most "average, everyday" Americans just don't have any sympathy for addicts.
They’re selfish, they don't contribute anything to the community, no matter how you define society, and they wreck the lives of everyone around them without giving a single damn.

And then, predictably, they act surprised when they end up poor, isolated, rejected, and judged by everyone.
Give me a break.

hiddentrucker16 said:I’ll just add one more thing—I really can’t defend myself against this, so please, give it a rest. Stop looking down on Noah Sanchez7 or claiming his way of thinking is somehow "horrific," because it simply isn't. You all were in the wrong, throwing around those vile comments—you know, the kind where people say things like, "You'll be food for worms while I'm cruising in my Mercedes." Honestly, having one less idiot around isn't the end of the world, and hiding behind the "majority versus minority" argument is just unfair; you shouldn't attack someone just because they don't align with the crowd... it's truly pathetic. It's perfectly clear why he reacted the way he did. Good grief, you're attacking him as if he's some sort of monster or the ultimate villain. It’s hardly surprising that he feels cornered—that he sees drugs as his only escape—whether he's actually promoting them for profit or not. Even if that were true, I can't find it in me to blame him. In an environment this cutthroat and judgmental, where everyone just piles on a single person, his mindset makes sense. Truly, I think I've had enough of this...

Less condemnation and a little more empathy—that's how we make things better.

hiddentrucker16 said:This is truly revolting; I’m reading this and honestly can't believe my eyes... the logic follows that we should just purge all the homosexuals, the addicts, and the lunatics... I genuinely cannot fathom it—you have the audacity to call others "parasites of society" when you are clearly the one acting as a drain on it if anyone else thinks like you do. Veronica, I have just one question: where on earth do you think you get the right to act this way?

George Ramirez11 said:I’m honestly not even sure who I should start quoting first... the one who prioritizes a predator over someone struggling with addiction, or the healthcare worker who clearly couldn't care less—because apparently, addiction isn't a disease, it's just some mindless, shapeless mass of people having a blast... or maybe it's the same person? I've stopped paying attention. I don't know why only 1% of people bother to step up when it's actually this simple. And what would be the point of me confessing? I just wanted to get it out there. It's pretty clear that nobody here (with the exception of those few who actually tried to offer something useful) can help me. I'll admit, I probably titled the thread wrong.
Nobody needs to worry about my child, let alone you guys. I feel my own pain plenty well enough, and my kid is this constant little angel whose pain I feel down to my very soul if they so much as scrape an elbow. God knows what other kind of pain exists.
Do you really think you have it all figured out just because you spend your days handing out tips to junkies? I'm not even going to go there.
I’m not looking for excuses, mostly because I haven't lost my mind—I see zero reason to justify myself to anyone HERE. I don't know why I would. Just because rehab isn't for everyone doesn't mean it's a magic fix; I was told that myself at a rehabilitation center, and I see crowds of people every single day who head straight back to their old habits the moment they walk out the doors. Most of the things you call "excuses" actually end in a question mark, if you'd bother to notice. At the end of the day, it comes down to willpower, and there's really no debate there.
Stay healthy, and I truly DON'T want any of you to see an addict when you look at your own children, because NO ONE is immune to darkness. But I DO want you to learn to think differently, even if it hurts or makes you miserable while your perspective shifts.
I never forced my opinion on anyone. I came here looking for support, and instead, I got pelted with stones. People called me an idiot who refuses to get clean, said I should have my child taken away, wished that my son would look at me with disgust, or hoped I’d drop dead within a year... I'm sorry I even sought you out. You really think you're the first ones to try using insults and aggression?
My only consolation is knowing that you either have no clue what you're talking about or you simply aren't thinking. You certainly don't know anything about me.
Go ahead, keep arguing and feeding each other's stubbornness and stupidity. I'm going to move on and look for help within myself and from people who actually give a damn.
Shame on you. Now you can go back to spitting on the depressed, the anxious, and the potentially suicidal... because I guess they're just more "idiots" who refuse help, right?
P.S. Again, thanks to the exceptions who offered supportive words, links, etc. That’s really all I was looking for. I've cried enough in my life that I'm not going to let some internet posts break me.

Gerald Ward61 said:Why would someone so smart, warm, and brilliant fall so hard for drugs?
The kid... after reading all that, I'm thinking about this:

...you'll get through this period, little guy... having a "perfect" mom under "support"... listen, I believe it's "heavenly"... because with a vibe like that, the kid is "blessed" too... but honestly, I'm more worried about the withdrawal period (you have to protect that little one... because there's no heaven there) and then that stretch leading up to the "golden era"... the kid grows up seeing "shooting"... so it becomes normal for him... there's a huge chance he'll try it... and an even bigger chance he'll keep going (he's even got indirect support)... and you've worked so hard to make sure he has everything... will you be able to survive this...

...but then again, if he never even gets a shot at living before passing away early... what kind of life would that even be? Just pain... pure pain... and there’s something else too... the shame of letting your parents down... if you end up in this spot because of your situation... I’m positive you won't be able to live with that. Right now, he is your entire world... and that’s exactly what gives you the grit to face your flaws and all that suppressed agony...

Despite everything you're going through... I can tell you have STRENGTH... because not every "addict" mom acts the way you do. To me, it sounds like you're just a traveler who lost their way... and honestly? It's time to find a compass (life has a funny way of handing them to you when you least expect it...!) and just start moving, even if you're crawling... because that's how those first "giant leaps" actually begin...

You aren't meant for a life like this... I know that for a fact!
Come on, lady... make that kid proud! 😘

Steven Lopez19 said:Honestly, I don't think that's the case either, but let's be real—if you're chasing a high, you aren't exactly focused on your career goals.

Look, I’ve met plenty of people who struggled with addiction, got clean, and are living totally normal lives now. Some are still hitting up a rehabilitation center periodically... and I actually hang out with some of them...
And I'll tell you, they are genuinely great people—smart, hardworking, and solid...
It’s just a shame you couldn't say that about them before they got their act together. That's just how it is.

slywolf45 said:I second everything said here..👍

Now he’ll probably claim it’s his "free choice" to get off the horse, just as he "chose" to be on it in the first place..
But I say this: fine, go ahead and choose how you get down. You knew exactly what the consequences of drug use were, so now you can face them head-on..

Chris Peterson53;9112558 said:

Steven Lopez19 said:So, what happened? Totally lost for words, huh...?????

Listen, you stubborn idiot, I'm taking out a loan to start a legitimate business venture.
And from those profits, I'll pay off the debt and buy enough "peace and quiet" to go stick a needle in my vein ten times a day.

You moron, blinded by stereotypes and prejudices, things aren't always what they seem.

I suggest you find yourself a local dive bar instead.

Steven Lopez19 said:So, what happened? Totally lost for words, huh...?????

Harold Flores4 said:Oh, man, you couldn't be more wrong if you tried! I had a brother who was an addict... Are you even listening? He was!
We went through hell watching him spiral right in front of us... we were constantly having to deal with his "dealers"... dealing with the police...
Just picture this: ten SWAT officers in full gear kicking down the door, screaming at everyone to get on the ground face-first, including a six-year-old kid. Just imagine that level of terror... the sheer shock of it all....
Okay, so we somehow managed to pull through, but it definitely left its mark.
Then one day he ends up in the ER... diagnosis comes back as a tumor. Emergency surgery. And go ahead and guess where? His liver, obviously. The disease spreads fast, metastases everywhere... and before long, my brother is gone.
I spent two years on disability leave. It triggered a depression that had actual physical symptoms. I couldn't function normally, and I had two kids at home to look after. Can you imagine what they were going through back then? Thank God I'm doing much better mentally now than I ever have.
But... even today, there isn't a day that goes by where my seven-year-old girl doesn't cry for him. I see my little guy suffering through it too. And the grandparents?
So, now you tell me, was he only destroying himself? Did he only have responsibility toward himself?
I can see you think you're pretty smart, but I honestly don't get your perspective on any of this. I know and believe that addiction is a nightmare and getting clean is incredibly hard, and that addicts will come up with a thousand excuses, which is why I read your posts the way I do, but I’m afraid you're giving the original poster a totally warped view of reality—even though she knows it herself, she just found one person who thinks like her and it makes her feel less alone. If someone refuses to get clean, they need to realize their child won't have a future with them.
Sweetie, I am sending you so much strength, willpower, and love, along with a huge amount of support.

slywolf45 said:Honestly, though? People struggling with addiction tend to be incredibly selfish in all of this. They aren't exactly losing sleep over the wreckage they leave behind in their loved ones' lives.

George Davis6 said:Honestly, that would only be true if you were totally alone in the world—no parents, no friends, absolutely nobody who actually gives a damn about you...

slywolf45 said:An apology? You mean an excuse? Yeah, that’s basically what it is... (it could be an apology too, but certainly not in this context)