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What are some ways to understand how under the influence you look to other people? Or if it’s simply psychosis ?

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Hello, I hope this is the right place to ask. I'm at a point of self-redefinition and have been unsure if I’m under a delusion or seeing the truth—that others can see how influenced I am. Without proof, I risk acting on assumptions, creating a false reality.

Can anyone share concrete signs or tips to distinguish delusions from reality? I know about pupil changes, but dark circles can also result from fatigue or neglect. If I need to improve my research skills, I apologize. I’m seeking insights from those who have learned and grown here.

Thank you.
 
The fact that you are willing to be this vulnerable just because you know how important this is is actually very admirable. This takes courage. And it’s proof of a real genuine intent to stay on track. Dont think youre alone in this because I’m pretty sure most of us have been there. I don’t know much about you but just because you were brave enough to take this step I feel you deserve my complete honesty. The way I would look at this is that in general… just the fact that I found myself asking this question would probably give me the answers. I’d take it to mean that Im going too far. Take it as something inside of you trying to tell you that you might need to slow down

I think you already know the answers. But hopefully someone else can give you more clarity than I can. But I’m inspired by your humbleness and honesty. I hope you get the clarification you’re wanting❤️
 
Hey friend, can you elaborate a bit?

Are you high right now? What's going on?
Thank you for your response. I relapsed on kratom, which increased my mental load and intensified my anxiety and overthinking. I have difficulty confronting issues due to a history of avoidance. Currently, I experience heightened mental pressure from using cannabis and my low self-esteem, leading to self-neglect. Outdoors, I assume I am okay because I don’t notice obvious signs of intoxication, but I often have delusions about others perceiving me or knowing my thoughts. I tend to wait for external validation before believing I am okay, which reflects my low self-trust. I don’t want to dwell on this; I feel a desire to change and grow, though it will take time. I believe part of me has the answers but doesn’t trust them. Are there specific signs I should be aware of in myself to better understand and recognize these issues before they worsen? I want to prevent this situation from recurring, but my lack of awareness caused delays.
 
Thank you for your response. I relapsed on kratom, which increased my mental load and intensified my anxiety and overthinking. I have difficulty confronting issues due to a history of avoidance. Currently, I experience heightened mental pressure from using cannabis and my low self-esteem, leading to self-neglect. Outdoors, I assume I am okay because I don’t notice obvious signs of intoxication, but I often have delusions about others perceiving me or knowing my thoughts. I tend to wait for external validation before believing I am okay, which reflects my low self-trust. I don’t want to dwell on this; I feel a desire to change and grow, though it will take time. I believe part of me has the answers but doesn’t trust them. Are there specific signs I should be aware of in myself to better understand and recognize these issues before they worsen? I want to prevent this situation from recurring, but my lack of awareness caused delays.
I can relate a lot.

I still don't know exactly what you're asking, but I can tell you this. I have experienced psychosis from kratom before. It's an unusual type of psychosis and relatively mild, but when it happened to me it took a long time for me to realize the kratom was causing it.

Are you having unusual and/or repetitive thoughts? Is your inner dialogue different? Are you having sleep disturbances?

How much kratom are you taking?

Also, kratom and cannabis don't mix well for me. It potentiates the weed in a bad way and makes me really paranoid and uncomfortable.
 
I didn’t mean to sound like I was talking to a third grader lol it’s just stuff like this always makes me wanna cry cause it’s so hard being us in this world. I just feel your pain❤️

I’ve been crying all morning. Idk what’s wrong with me. Just don’t understand some people in my own life
 
I often have delusions about others perceiving me or knowing my thoughts.
This is a textbook symptom psychosis, but the fact that you recognize it as delusion is a good thing.

My guess is that the kratom is causing this. You should stop taking the kratom and see if it goes away.

When I experienced this from kratom the symptoms stopped in a day or two when I quit.
 
Hey @RepeatedIgnorance2c-74 :)

First off, I have to be a wicked cunt and tell you that this thread doesn't fit in quite right with what we handle here in BDD. The principle that I work on, is that these threads are dedicated for the most part to safety. We have other sub-forums that are less formal, also areas dedicated to sobriety/recovery.

Regarding your first question, everyone is different. There are folks who have never itched from Opioids, people who have never vomited and people for whom their eyes never seem to pin, however, we know that the majority of people are going to exhibit changes similar to what I've just described. If you're affected by a drug in the way you want to be affected, it's only rational to assume that those feelings will come with changes to our biology, sociology etc. The people who know you are always gonna know. If we're talking about your Mother, your girlfriend and so on, they're going to know if something isn't right; your buddies from the bar? Maybe they won't notice, but they also aren't trying to connect with you to the same extent.

We are experiencing a lot of Kratom-related material. It's basically impossible to get a script for anything. There is essentially no use of Opioids prior to the use of powerful agonists like Oxycodone. Previously, Codeine was much easier to acquire and in some areas could be bought over the counter. This was the norm for decades until drug hysteria ended the practice in most places. This leaves those who want/need Opioids with nothing aside from an impossible script, Fentanyl/Xylazine or something like Kratom. It's only fitting that such a drug would fill this current vacuum.

My point is, don't get caught up in thinking about it as a "Kratom Problem" think of it as an Opioid problem; the same kind we all have struggled with. My further point is that we all have experience and support that could serve you well. I wouldn't have been able to get my shit together without said advice/support. You can hit me up or any other person that you trust. We've been there, a lot of us have done the spin dry, I've withdrawn from Methadone fully on two occasions and I've withdrawn from Heroin probably a dozen times, though I truly couldn't tell you.

I will leave this here for now so you can get the help that you need, though I will likely be moving it to somewhere more appropriate once I understand your primary objective. Good luck buddy.
 
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