I have a lot of my friends who smoke a lot of bud.... in fact most of them do and they swear they love it so much that they will never stop until the day they die. I don't know why - but I don't have this same feelings towards cannabis as them. A lot of times it makes me very anxious and paranoid but I still do it because there are other effects that I enjoy. I was just wondering if blazing makes anyone else anxious and paranoid, or is it just me? I really wish it wouldn't do this - I don't know if it's because of my brain chemistry or what. Because naturally I am an introverted person, so I think weed sometimes makes you think deeper into things, which I already do, being an introvert, and often times I think myself into paranoia while high. Other times not though - sometimes it's great. Like if I am at a concert or something - I would love to smoke! There is really nothing for me to stress about at a concert, but when I'm at home or with my friends - all these stresses and anxieties come pouring into my head and I really wish this wouldn't happen. I feel like this drug is supposed to help with things like that, not make it worse. So why for me, does cannabis amplify things like anxiety and paranoia? Has this happened to anyone else, and if so, is there a way to stop it and make my high more enjoyable and stress-free? Thanks
Yeah, see, that's gonna be a big pitfall until you change your mind completely one day or learn some effective coping methods to deal with the paranoia and anxiety. I was in the position where I liked weed, but realized it had both negatives and positives in my life as well. Personally, meditation was everything I needed to find balance during states of heavy anxiety. Anxiety and paranoia is no big E on weed now, it's just a feeling that seems to pass nowadays if it comes. You just gotta breath. Deep slow breaths can really do it. That's the thing we don't notice when we are anxious/paranoid, our breathing is shallow and our heart is racing. Relaxation and the methods which obtain it besides smoking are key.
swooosh pretty much hit the nail on the head why does cannabis amplify your anxiety and paranoia? because you are letting it. get stoned and force yourself to analyze/deal with your paranoia and anxiety. thats the only way its gonna get better... there is no magic pill you can take before you smoke that will eliminate your paranoia.. you are very right, you're thinking yourself into that mess of paranoia and panic.. are there any particular things that really seem to make you freak out and be paranoid and such when you're high? if so, then try to work out a plan in your head for calmly dealing with these things, should you get caught up in them when you're stoned..
The only times I ever get paranoid is when I have music on really loud, main road so it really draws attention to the house..so I turn it down a bit...then I :ssmokeit: :sifone: and the cycle continues
