About a year or 2 ago, I used to inhale lighter fluid. I didn't know what I was doing back then and now I'm really really regreting it. I love my body. I also saw few articles, that people had died because of doing that. I'm sure I killed some brain cells back then, but can they be healed? I don't really think I have any big memory or concentration problems. I only think I have, but I can't really roll time back and compare. I don't know anymore is it normal to be like that? Sometimes, when I'm watching movies, I lose the point while reading subtitles. Is this also normal?
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- Thread starter kins_chan
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Protein , Fish is very important to the brain.
Wow, i can see why you are concerned from inhaling lighter fluid.
More important now is that you realize it was wrong to do and hopefully you won't mess with that again.
Fish is good for the brain. Concentrate on a good diet with eating Fish and healthy foods.
Exercise your brain by Reading , maybe try crossword puzzles, play a game of cards. Keep your mind active with any of these. Read magazines, newspapers, make your mind work. Meditate, yoga, be active and you can improve your self confidence.
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Wow, i can see why you are concerned from inhaling lighter fluid.
More important now is that you realize it was wrong to do and hopefully you won't mess with that again.
Fish is good for the brain. Concentrate on a good diet with eating Fish and healthy foods.
Exercise your brain by Reading , maybe try crossword puzzles, play a game of cards. Keep your mind active with any of these. Read magazines, newspapers, make your mind work. Meditate, yoga, be active and you can improve your self confidence.
Live Life Well
BeHappy2
jarrettdooty
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Is there a chance I have done some damage that's irreversible?
You have damaged your brain permanently. Inhalants destroy cells from the first sniff, the cells die and do not come back. Volatile solvents like lighter fluid can also damage hearing, bone marrow and the central nervous system.
I'm sorry, I know that's probably not what you wanted to hear but I think it's important you understand the truth. Always tell your doctor you sniffed, even if you only did it a few times, they'll need to watch for trouble down the road.
The good news is - losing the plot to a movie, occasionally forgetting something, or feeling spacey once in awhile is normal and are not signs of brain damage. Hopefully you haven't done extensive damage and can get on with your life.
I'm sorry, I know that's probably not what you wanted to hear but I think it's important you understand the truth. Always tell your doctor you sniffed, even if you only did it a few times, they'll need to watch for trouble down the road.
The good news is - losing the plot to a movie, occasionally forgetting something, or feeling spacey once in awhile is normal and are not signs of brain damage. Hopefully you haven't done extensive damage and can get on with your life.
renee70466
New member
Dear AuntieLeela,
Wouldn't it be that any kind of psychoactive drug addiction causes permanent brain damage? I'm just saying this because I feel leaving it out makes your point... "moot", in a way. Perhaps I'm wrong, tho.
On a related note: In the USA, there's a hell of a lot former alcohol addicts and current alcoholics... what about alcoholism? Permanent brain damage, same as inhalants? In this case I would really like your insight.
Wouldn't it be that any kind of psychoactive drug addiction causes permanent brain damage? I'm just saying this because I feel leaving it out makes your point... "moot", in a way. Perhaps I'm wrong, tho.
On a related note: In the USA, there's a hell of a lot former alcohol addicts and current alcoholics... what about alcoholism? Permanent brain damage, same as inhalants? In this case I would really like your insight.