Mental Health Finally got assessed to see a counsellor.

[konanwarrior]

Hi, a little info. I am a 24 year old male, who for as long as I can remember suffered from what I thought was anxiety. I was generally a Loner, due to said issue.

Then one day, I tried cannabis. Only a few pulls on a joint, and I was in hell for around 3-4 hours. My thoughts raced, extreme anxiety, hearing voices increased and vomiting.

I spoke to my assessor today to see if I needed mental health treatment, and I was truthful for the first time ever in my life, due to fear they would think I was mad.

My anxiety is due to people plotting against me, even so called friends, nothing has ever happened but I'm sure they are! I have never been able to sleep alone, and if I do, I need the light and TV on, and it will take me hours to fall asleep. When I am with someone or awake, I know they can't get me or take me over, my assessor seemed worried about this, and called my Mum in for verification, and she explained there are strange goings on in my house.

I know i'm not mad as the people are in my room, I see them with my own eyes!

I only want help with controlling my anxiety and to be able to sleep properly, is there any ways I can protect myself from the things that are there?

Not a troll thread, genuinely worried.

 

[Cliffy78]

Hi, a little info. I am a 24 year old male, who for as long as I can remember suffered from what I thought was anxiety. I was generally a Loner, due to said issue.

Then one day, I tried cannabis. Only a few pulls on a joint, and I was in hell for around 3-4 hours. My thoughts raced, extreme anxiety, hearing voices increased and vomiting.

I spoke to my assessor today to see if I needed mental health treatment, and I was truthful for the first time ever in my life, due to fear they would think I was mad.

My anxiety is due to people plotting against me, even so called friends, nothing has ever happened but I'm sure they are! I have never been able to sleep alone, and if I do, I need the light and TV on, and it will take me hours to fall asleep. When I am with someone or awake, I know they can't get me or take me over, my assessor seemed worried about this, and called my Mum in for verification, and she explained there are strange goings on in my house.

I know i'm not mad as the people are in my room, I see them with my own eyes!

I only want help with controlling my anxiety and to be able to sleep properly, is there any ways I can protect myself from the things that are there?

Not a troll thread, genuinely worried.

Her brother what's up, glad u posted. I know what I mean about people plotting and the like bro. I have the same problem but I've been able to manage thx to a shrink I met when applying for disability years ago. They gave me med after med and nothing worked. He taught me some breathing techniques and shit I thought was silly at the time but with his help my schitzo effective is somewhat under control. I'm 35 and I've also always been a loner and just about everything u said I can definitly relate to. The weed doesn't effect me badly though as it does for u.
It's sweet u found a therapist bro, mines was great so I wish the same for u. When you see the dr be honest with him/her. I know it's hard cause people look at me like I'm nutty when I tell them about things outside of everyone else's perception. I look at it like hey I'm special lol. Well I'm not a dr so I don't want to hive u bad advice but I wanted to chime in and let u know your not alone(at least here), I always feel like the odd egg and always alone but I prefer my own company I guess whereas I tend to see the worst in everyone, and when I can't see it I'm planning for it . When do u get to see the dr? I'm sure he'll be able to give u hand, no doubt. My mother has the same issues only much more pronounced but the meds really help her a lot so I really hope they help u as well bro. Gods speed brother, take care, your blulight brother, cliffy

 

[herbavore]

Continue to be honest with your counselor. I hope you get some relief soon. Real or not to others, they are real to you, and that is enough to stress you out and keep you in a heightened state of fear.

 

[tripnotyzm]

Keep talking to professionals
And i mean your assessor/counsellor/psychologist/psychiatrist...
A lot of first time cannabis experiences sound very similar to what you described, but these intense effects would usually diminish within a matter of hours..
Have your anxiety/paranoia levels increased much after this smoking experience..?