Stimulants and people with anxiety?

[ovo1024]

So i am prone to anxiety already, on a daily basis. i am not that much of a social butterfly because i dont feel comfortable around people in general not even friends really. i even quit smoking marijuana a few months ago cuz of how it makes me feel (anxious, panicky, out of touch with reality) i have noticed whenever i use meth or mdma, which isnt often, i am fine while i am high, but on the comedown i get REALLY bad anxiety worse than usual. anyone have any information why this happens?

 

[shaddi]

Well I can only relate with caffeine, that just sounds like the drugs doing their thing lol (i wouldnt know because ive never taken those, and dont really plan on it)

Of course your brain is crashing, depleting you of your happy chemicals after use of such drugs, (i mean this forum is all about these sorts of drugs, i dont know all the details, and not trying to bash on anyone. sorry guys)

your body could just need sleep at that point, but the drugs are keeping you awake, or just crashing you so hard.

I always love my initial cup of coffee, or cup of black tea, but after a while, i do indeed feel shaky and weird. i do have a bit of anxiety as well. I at first feel focused and energized and happy. and after a while just strung out like a zombie, but still having a fast-paced mind, unable to sleep. Probably just need to sleep. Well caffeine can dehydrate you. and it can suppress your appetite (all uppers can) so you forget to eat, etc. its just a matter of taking care of your body, your mind, and your soul!

the more you expose yourself to socializing and whatever you're anxious about, the faster youll get over it. Go and meet new and better friends, maybe you aren't comfortable with the people you hang out with because you don't like them/they aren't your true friends. Exposure theory; face your fears! :D

but ill admit im a loner myself. but idc really, i always have the opportunity to meet new people (I live right outside a college, tons of ppl walking by my house all the time) but i guess i choose not to. or maybe im just lazy, im kinda fine the way i am now but always could be better, but def could be worse!!

 

[JT_5]

Let me just state before I go on that i am not a psychiatrist. However, what you just stated is pretty much textbook case anxiety disorder (Not otherwise specified/generalized) I too suffered from a much more serious disorder similar to what you've been experiencing called panic disorder, i couldn't go to the mall or the supermarket without someone i knew with me. In other words i understand how your feeling. Drugs effect everyone differently, your experiences with marijuana makes your anxiety worse and so you stopped, which is good. On the stimulant front; Drugs such as MDMA and amphetamines will increase anxiety and the crash is most likely related to the way your brain interprets the imbalance of chemicals associated with coming down off of those drugs. However, interestingly enough, many ADHD/ADD medications are now being prescribed to patients who suffer from mild social anxiety because it helps them to be more social, confident, and out going. Proper dosing of these medications can relieve your symptoms without the awful crashes. Talk to your doctor or psychiatrist and be careful when using stimulants because as a fellow user with anxiety its not fun to feel that way so hopefully this helps

 

[sonicwhite]

Well with anxiety. That could be telling you something is up and you just need to lay off the drugs. I know comedowns are horrible. and if your not careful and do have a condition that is under the surface. Chances are your going to be like me and worry so much that it throws you into a psychosis.......These are words of wisdom I wished I had listened too eight years ago.....MDMA and Meth are what thru me into a psychotic break which I am still dealing with today but I habe BP I . So it drew that out....Just be careful. Your body is trying to tell you it is hurting.

 

[BabyGurl3171]

So i am prone to anxiety already, on a daily basis. i am not that much of a social butterfly because i dont feel comfortable around people in general not even friends really. i even quit smoking marijuana a few months ago cuz of how it makes me feel (anxious, panicky, out of touch with reality) i have noticed whenever i use meth or mdma, which isnt often, i am fine while i am high, but on the comedown i get REALLY bad anxiety worse than usual. anyone have any information why this happens?

I figured stims would drive me insane. I'm the person runnin to the hospital for panic even after huge amounts of alprazolam or kpins.

My new psych tested me for ADHD & I have it! 35 n just got caught. Stupid child drs lol. Anywho, I was scared. I thought he was nuts. Why would u give an anxiety ridden person uppers?! He explained that almost all people he sees, especially women for some reason, that have ADHD untreated get terrible anxiety/panic.

I gotta say, I'm 2-3 months in on Ritalin & it's really worked well. Yes, sometimes I still have attacks but nothin like before. I cpuld go 9-12 hrs of anxiety n panic before Ritalin.

Now Adderall I cannot take. I was ok on it, but comin down off rx'd 30 mg XR had me losin my mind.

It'll all depend on if u truly have ADD or ADHD.

Like I said tho, the dr has been right for me. We're still adjusting my mgs but treating my ADHD has helped immensely. I dnt even feel depressed anymore =)

If u do try it, avoid Daytrana patches. Just my opinion but I gained 20 lbs (gone now thankfully) & I was irate. I mean physically hostile n abusive. I hated myself on the patches. Dr says it happens more common then people think on the patch so I went bk to the pill.

Sucks bc the patch released up to 54 mgs durin 9 hrs n I felt calm n collected bc my levels stayed even.

You'll probably still get a benzo with them if ur documented to have panic attacks. I take a kpin with each rit dose & alprazolam as needed on those off days.

Good luck. Panic sucks!!

 

[rabaz]

I have extreme social anxiety myself. Things like alcohol and cocaine do give me (and probably too much) confidence... but I never loose my level of anxiety.

I mostly feel like I have LESS anxiety when on a comedown from something (anything where i might be at work etc.). I have no idea why this is (I don't do a lot of drugs rest alcohol and coke with other people, I don't know if this is why this might be).

Should you find anything out about yourself that you would feel ok sharing... the information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BabyGurl3171]

I go Weds to see if he's gonna adjust my Ritalin. Will let ya kno =)