Hi, (please excuse first my english) Okay, so since the late summer of 2006, I stopped smoking cannabis because some life events made me have serious anxiety and depression while smoking... When suddenly, I had panic attacks. But I only had one panic attack while smoking, while the period I had no problems, everything always went well... But I stopped. (I remember have smoked once without getting anxious at all at this terrible period, and I was all giggly and happy, but I had to stop) Actually, that was the problem I was having, very stressful because some stupid idiots that caused me the panic and anxiety while smoking... Once stoned, I was getting obsessed with this problem, until just the thought of it begun to make me feel physically bad and all the stuff... But all the other panic attacks occured after I stopped smoking, and this caused me big problems like a rib moving from the constant tensed muscles, etc... But while my state is gradually getting better (I can drink coffee again and am not as anxious anymore, despite a big nervosity), I wonder if I'll can smoke again someday without anxiety, once I'll be totally cured... because I really want to smoke again, but am sorta afraid... Maybe I am somebody too anxious right now, or taking not-that-big problems too seriously for my own good? In short, I want advices. Not only about smoking, but also how to take a more optimist view on life, problems, getting better, etc... Thanks.
Aw I feel sorry for you. Well what do you usually get nervous about? When are you not nervous? To relax and ease your mind, maybe you could try some deep breathing or meditation to help with your problem. Have you tried psychedelics before? If not, I do not suggest you use them, but they may be one way for you to figure out your problem. However, they could conceivably make your problem worse, but that is why I don't recommend them. About the whole optimistic outlook, that is entirely dependent on you and it is very simple to fix. Optimism or pessimism are merely developed personality traits that can be broken quite easily. The only thing holding most of us back is other people. The others already have formed opinions of you and they know what to expect of you. If you act pessmistic, that is what they will expect, and if you suddenly started acting optimistic, these people may judge you differently (or at least this is what we fear). The truth is, the people you should truly care about will see the benefit of you being optimistic and will love you even more for making the right decision. To be optimistic it is as simple as waking up in the morning and wondering what surprises the world will bring today and how you can make other's lives as bright as your own. Hope I helped, have a ridiculous new years!
Well, it was some of my neighbors (I live in an building) who always tend to be against me. But now, they've moved, so it calmed down. But now, I am wondering if when all my anxiety will be totally done, if I'll can smoke again, because I LOVED to smoke before... I know it depends on me... A few months ago, a friend unpurposely blew some of her smoke to my face, and I unwillingly inhaled some... I felt something relax in one of my painful coz tensed muscles, but the fact that I knew I inhaled some smoke made me quite nervous, but I had no panic, coz she told me to control myself, to not stress... I think this is the thing. Since I only got one attack while stoned, I guess this is because I've let the panic invade me, instead of keeping cool... But I was in a very bad period of my life, and I was not stressing out without any reason. The accumulation of stress and anxiety had leaded me to panic attacks, because I done nothing to stop this situation. And I regret my passive attitude, while people have worst problems than I do, but keep their heads up and keep smiling. I think I shall follow their examples... But well... I really would like to smoke again, is there any advice about this? Because beside the anxiety, which only happened after a period of time (and like I've said, while a bad period of my life), smoking brought me great moments of happiness and enjoyement... Somebody told me: "Once you'll feel much better and ready, just put a very little quantity of pot in your join, and see what happens."
For people that are prone to getting panic attacks, certain types of herb can cause the attacks, while other kinds can prevent them. Stuff like haze, or thai (sativas) can make you wig out, but stuff like kushes, afghani, (indicas) or hash tends to make people calmer. I don't know if you're ever sure what you and your friends are smoking on, but if you are, try to stay away from sativas. Peace.
Actually, it was not particulary any of these... that was getting stoned, no matter the types, that caused me anxiety, but this is because I was anxious and depressed at this period, and it is not good to smoke while depressed... *sighs* And all but one of my panic attacks were not while stoned... *sighs* I think I grew kind of afraid of pot because of all this, but I really would like to fight this and smoke again, even if that's just from time to time...
I got panic/ anxiety attacks when I quit smoking for the Military. uncontrolled crying, depression, shaking all hit me like a fucking train. (this was about 6 months after I quit smoking) when i was discharged, and started smoking again, it went away, and I was fine. Haven't had an attack since. Maybe you should start again, but really slow. like, one hit every night. then you'll know if the anxiety is separate from the cannabis, or if they're linked. I smoke to stop the attacks, and depression, and back pain, and other things. if the benefits outweigh the risks, then do it.
Sure. But not right now, because I still have small moments of anxiety, but I guess in a few months all will be back to normal. I'm happy you can smoke again.
hey, about ur anxiety and everything: ive had alot of different anxiety problems in my short time alive, whether high or not theres certain things to keep in mind. this planet, is just a piece of earth and water. we inhabit it together with other beings. look at it this way, because there is no such thing as countries, religions, wars or rules. everything is manmade, and man is the worst animal of all- its an unpredictable monster. dont think of people around you and outside as important, they arent. you are the most important thing to yourself. if we talk about good people, love them and cherrish for love is the true search in life. if we talk about bad people (95%), then dont let them get to you- try to completely block them out and dont even put a single thought into them. remember, for them to talk/do/think shit of you, it just means u influenced theyre lives, they didnt influence yours =P. now about any forms of paranoia, life is short, and it is plain. i piece of lead to the brain, a severed artery past your flesh, a mere overdose can kill us. we are very fragile, and all of our survival rates are 0, there is no reason to fear, instead be aware. paranoia is aweraness, knowing possible outcomes of the situation is part of natural selection and evolution. too many people are cursed for they lack this quality. when you walk in a store its good to know the possible outcomes, but if used falsely u can become mentally ill- try to add up the odds of that outcome happening, and if its anything less than 50% then dont even think about it. there are always problems and always bad days, its what helps us appreciate the good times. and dont worry about mild depression or anxiety it will pass, the longer term ones you need to work out- we are humas, we can change our lives. if you want to talk or have any questions pm i will gladly attempt to help =)
