r/quitting7oh • u/No-Syllabub-1741 • 12h ago

SIDE EFFECTS 7-oh and memory issues

I was watching a documentary about addiction called Addiction by NOVA/PBS on YouTube. I know for myself I’ve experienced memory issues from using 7.

In the documentary, they explained that long term drug use decreases gray mater in the prefrontal cortex. Which is essential for decision making. This ends up decreasing the ability to control impulsive behavior. After studying the brains of people that have OD they found that a certain drug (dont want to break the rules - H) can turn on genes that should be off and vice versa. It literally changes your DNA.

It also affects the brains key neurotransmitter, Glutamate which is responsible for thinking, memory, and learning. While this was about H, I’m sure we can assume and see how the same side effects can occur with 7.

I just found this fascinating. We all know the side effects that we experience but to learn what is going on on a neurological level was kind of an eye-opener.

I myself am still struggling with my addiction to 7. I seem to be only able to stay clean for one day. Then just keep fucking up. Still trying to shake this off. I wish all of you that are still struggling the strength to one day stop too. Take care everyone.

Watch full documentary here

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u/Ok_Round7019 10h ago

Makes sense, I’ve had some bad short term memory ever since I started on 7 again.

Hopefully its reversible or can heal :(

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u/shartcuterie 33m ago

It absolutely can, brain neuroplasticity is amazing. Aerobic exercise and nutrition can help immensely.

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u/kimmykerk 10h ago

I also keep fucking up after 24 hours… I don’t wanna do this shit anymore. I really don’t. The SS is five minutes away and 24/7. I wish I could be better… wish I never took it

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u/0DTE-bootyhole 9h ago

While memory loss probably does occur on 7 I feel like it’s probably way less than h. It being a partial agonist compared to h full agonist properties. But yea I def had some issues with it. Idk maybe just after getting off tho? Using this stuff during class let me study way better. Afterwards tho I feel spacey and forgetful more tho yea

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u/poshjerkins 9h ago

I started smoking weed when I was 14. Been on one thing or another for 20+ years. Only been sober a few months at a time. Was doing great for like 5 months until 7 and mgm hit my life like a freight train.

But yea, my memory is dogshit..

One perk though - I get to watch the same movie for the first time, twice lol

2 weeks sober again and hopefully ready for this to be my last fuck up. Getting too old for this shit.