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walshd55

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I enjoy smoking weed and I would like to keep doing it but for some reason I can't control my thoughts on it what so ever.

I become almost unbearably paranoid whenever I smoke and psychotically self-conscious. I'm on SSRIs and they don't seem to be doing anything for my thoughts, just my physical state and I don't know what to do.....


I would like to be able to smoke and enjoy it but my I can't seem to defeat my self-consciousness...Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

How do you kill self-consciousness?!!

LSD did that for me but as everyone knows you tend to fall back down

help please?


Should I possibly see if I can get prescribed Benzos? I've heard they can remove mental anxiety...As opposed to SSRIs which seem to be only affecting my physical state, which really isn't much of a problem
 
what ssris are you on? i know zoloft and weed was a very uncomfortable experience when i wasn't lying flat on my back. benzo's aren't going to be the best option because it will only cover up the underlying issue and as tolerance hits you so will the same anxiety attacks.
take a break, or maybe get off one of the ads
 
it's usually pretty easy to get switched from SSRIs to benzos, because anxiety is a common cause for depression. if you suspect that may be your problem then yeah, it would probably help day-to-day as well as when high. although, i might be biased when it comes to this since i think SSRIs are worse than the devil
 
agreed, the only reason i went on the ssri cycle was to get benzos because i was getting anxiety attacks while i was high and had general anxiety throughout the day.
since you're already going to give benzos a shot maybe you'll get the xanax xr's to start, those were effective and slightly enjoyable.
 
yeah I'm on lexapro...

I've already been off it for 4-5 days?

I don't think I have any underlining problem other than I'm insecure and worrisome...weed just heightens those feelings...however, LSD (thank god) taught me that its just unwarranted self-consciousness and its absolutely fucking retarded to let it get the best of you...problem is...i keep forgetting...like everyone else....but i think if i can keep it as a mantra to focus on the world and not my self than things will work out but in the meantime im going to go for some xanax or something
 
Take a step back and reevaluate your life man. Obviously it isn't just the weed that is causing your anxiety. Maybe you need to get some things in order and see how you feel then.

Of course you might have GAD or some other anxiety/depression disorder where xanax is warranted but before diving into benzos maybe try and think of how things are going in your life. Could be a simple fix who knows.

good luck
 
^^^i think he is saying he enjoys the high but dose not want the anxiety with it i use to have the same problem and yes benzo,s will help but a benzo addiction is a hard one to kick so be carefull
 
imnakedrightnow said:
^^^i think he is saying he enjoys the high but dose not want the anxiety with it i use to have the same problem and yes benzo,s will help but a benzo addiction is a hard one to kick so be carefull
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ya, this is the situation...I tend to get into a heightened state when i smoke (i suppose everyone does 8) but anyway i always seem to learn something new and interesting when i blaze (depending on what I'm doing) , however, I can't seem to stop negative self-conscious thoughts from flooding my brain and making me ultra insecure...I don't think benzos are the answer, maybe just maintaining a positive state of mind and quit smoking for a little while
 
Weigh up the pro's and con's, then.

Obviously being self conscious and anxious / paranoid is a big con.. is it really worth it? I advise you to NOT start self medicating a self inflicted problem as this will only lead to other, possibly worse, problems..

Maybe give the smoking a break? Greatly reduce how much you smoke? Putting yourself in such a state of mind for extended periods of time is not good for you and can be hard to get out of, even when the drug has worn off.
 
rickolasnice said:
Greatly reduce how much you smoke?
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I like that suggestion. its hard to do when you and your friends are all siting around smoking. But, if you could get yourself to just pass it after a couple of hits, you might find that all you need is a little weed to have an enjoyable experience.
 
walshd55 said:
ya, this is the situation...I tend to get into a heightened state when i smoke (i suppose everyone does 8) but anyway i always seem to learn something new and interesting when i blaze (depending on what I'm doing) , however, I can't seem to stop negative self-conscious thoughts from flooding my brain and making me ultra insecure...I don't think benzos are the answer, maybe just maintaining a positive state of mind and quit smoking for a little while
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O.K. I must have been pretty blazed the first time I read your op.

So if it only happens when your stoned, then smoke smaller amounts. You'll be able to handle it better. Then gradually smoke more and more at a time and you'll get used to the feeling of being high with no paranoid thoughts or self conscious feelings.

Benzo's will only end badly.
 
Set and setting are pretty important. Smoke with people you trust that should relieve some self consciousness, they are your friends after all :P

as for anxiety, figure out what is the source of it, then communicate with your friends. This should put your mind a little more at ease and have some good soothin music in the background.

If its not obvious by my advice I'm something of a psych major :D
 
First, off, it seems like you don't think the SSRIs are really doing anything for you. It sounds like they are just giving you a body high, and not effecting your mental state for which they were perscribed? If so, you should stop taking them. Get your perscription switched. Hell, if your psychiatrist seems hip to it, try being open about your cannabis use.

Many people find relief from severe anxiety and depression by smoking cannabis, but getting too high will make anyone feel axious or paranoid. Maybe your problem is dosage. A small amount of cannabis helps many people stay relaxed and focused. Try smoking a small bowl, just one or two hits, then waiting for a half hour before deciding to smoke more. You may find that a few hits throughout the day is just what the doctor ordered.
 
artic said:
First, off, it seems like you don't think the SSRIs are really doing anything for you. It sounds like they are just giving you a body high, and not effecting your mental state for which they were perscribed? If so, you should stop taking them. Get your perscription switched. Hell, if your psychiatrist seems hip to it, try being open about your cannabis use.

Many people find relief from severe anxiety and depression by smoking cannabis, but getting too high will make anyone feel axious or paranoid. Maybe your problem is dosage. A small amount of cannabis helps many people stay relaxed and focused. Try smoking a small bowl, just one or two hits, then waiting for a half hour before deciding to smoke more. You may find that a few hits throughout the day is just what the doctor ordered.
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yeah I've stopped taking SSRIs for about a week now? I didn't have withdrawls today also which was nice, it was only helping me physically and doing jack shit mentally so I figured why bother....i've noticed that smaller doses of weed do effect me less (obviously) but that doesn't mean the effect is positive.
 
if you need to take medicine to get over your anxieties while your high, its a bad idea to be smoking continuously. try finding another activity to replace some of the time you spend smoking, unless you love getting high so much...take small steps toward getting higher.
i don't know a pothead that hasnt taken at least one voluntary break before.
 
The SSRI's are more meant for mental anxiety, where benzo's are more for physical tension/anxiety, i find it weird that you get a reverse effect. The pots probably whats causing your self consciousness btw. Might want to switch to more clear-headed indica strains.
 
cocacrazy said:
Take a step back and reevaluate your life man. Obviously it isn't just the weed that is causing your anxiety. Maybe you need to get some things in order and see how you feel then.

Of course you might have GAD or some other anxiety/depression disorder where xanax is warranted but before diving into benzos maybe try and think of how things are going in your life. Could be a simple fix who knows.

good luck
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I agree with this wholeheartedly... I get paranoid/self conscious sometimes (most often when I smoke alone)... of course when I'm alone I think more and this brings it out.

Try only smoking with friends or when you are in a comfortable setting. Smoking alone and getting trapped in endless thoughts/depression sucks
 
I think these are effects of weed you can't change. I never got to point of having panic attacks or negative experiences on weed but always felt more paranoid and more self conscious than when sober.
Also I think when regularly smoking weed you feel more paranoid and self conscious all the time.
 
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