Cannabis, drought, and the return of anxiety

[stinkyattic]

Okay, I am curious.
This is a question for smokers who smoke to relieve symptoms of various anxieties and panic disorders.

How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?

Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?

If you don't now, have you in the past?

Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?

How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?

During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?

[stinkyattic]

I'll answer these myself to start:


How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?
Mild to moderate, anxiety combined with bouts of insomnia and occasional panic attacks


Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?
No


If you don't now, have you in the past?Yes, a couple different ones


Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?The anxiety is persistent but the panic only comes in certain situations such as conflict, crowds, and other pretty specific surroundings (department stores are a trigger).


How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?Nightly


During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?
It takes about 2-3 days for the general anxiety to return, but during that time, I have a heightened possibility of panic attacks, generally mild ones, and a hard time sleeping. OF course, the sleeping may be a side-effect of travel, which is the only time I can't smoke safely.

[Purple Banana]

I have mild-moderate anxiety, usually exacerbated by pain if it's not controlled. I used to have waay more anxiety attacks- up to 150 isolated episodes per DAY, with 2 panic attacks per week when my fibromyalgia began to show up, but now it's down to maybe three times per week since I started smoking.


Okay, I am curious.
This is a question for smokers who smoke to relieve symptoms of various anxieties and panic disorders.

How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?
On a scale of 1-10, about a 6-7

Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?
I take Celexa 40mg since 2005 and Lyrica 350mg since 2007 every day.

If you don't now, have you in the past?
N/A

Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?
Ironically, my anxiety isn't triggered by a concious anxiety-causing situation, like a bad test grade or being yelled at. It's the moments when I do not have any conscious stressors around me; I'm assuming it's brought on by subconscious anxiety.

How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?
I don't only smoke for anxiety, rather, mostly a combination of anxiety/stomach pain and nausea/fibromyalgia. And at least once if not more times per day, titrated in 1/8 gram pinches of good mids, smoked through a one-hitter or bowl if I'm with friends.

During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?
About a day, sometimes less than, and sometimes up to two days if I'm really occupied in a non-stressful activity like vacation or dry period.

[twitch]

i have ADHD i use to take adderall (it sucks)

i am bi-polar so they give me prozac (i hate that too) it makes me
feel nub to the world

i smoke pot for both
some times i get strains that help alot then other times i get some
that dont work well
i wish texas had MM i need to move to cali lol

[stinkyattic]

some times i get strains that help alot then other times i get some that dont work well lDo you keep a notebook of which work better? That way when/if you are in a position to grow your own, you will know where to start looking?

[ADM]

How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?

Well before I started smoking, everytime I over analyze something, I start getting really bad anxiety attacks, which has caused my heart to beat irregulary.


Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?

No


Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?

really It can be any situation for me, but usually the ones that are more stressful trigger my attacks. Being put on the spot is one of my worst ones, or crowds.



How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?
I smoke once in the afternoon, and once before bed. Everyday.


During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?

They usually start coming on like the second day I haven't smoked. And after that they start getting pretty intense, and I am really anxious and cant sleep due to pain.

[ADM]

I forgot to mention i've been out of maryjane for about 6 days now, I just had an irregular heart beat about an hour ago

[twitch]

its never reliable about names around here but i can tell what they are mainly are - indica strains help alot with my "freak outs" and what nots

[denial102]

How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?

Mild to Severe (varies)



Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?

Have done. I'm ADHD and suffer chronic migraines and neuralgia. (Again all medically documented)




If you don't now, have you in the past?

Yes.. anti d's, and EUI's



Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?

I'm OCD too.. go figure! (hell yes, and sometimes unpredictable)




How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?


As much as possible! Unfortunately has been some months since and I get muscle spasms anxiety and sleeping disorders.. that are not present whilst under medication.



During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?
1 - 7 days.

Hope this could be useful to someone! :)

Peace, Denial

[HerbalConfusion]

Okay, I am curious.
This is a question for smokers who smoke to relieve symptoms of various anxieties and panic disorders.

How severe is your un-medicated level of anxiety or panic?

Varies greatly on the situation and who i am with i guess you could say my anxiety is very complex.

Do you now take meds other than cannabis for it?
No

If you don't now, have you in the past?

Yea zoloft, wellbutren (sp?) and one other all at diff times. Opted off them i hate the way they make me feel.

Are your symptoms brought on by only stressful events, events that should not be stressful to a non-sufferer, or are they persistent in all situations?

Stressful events. My anxiety could be triggered just by the way someone is making me feel in any situation though. Its basically whenever i feel uncomfortable. Which is too often.

How often do you have to smoke to relieve symptoms?

I smoke about a half to an ounce a week depending on quality so i am not to aware of how often i have to smoke cause i just smoke a bowl every hour or so.

During periods where you have not been able to smoke the herb, such as prepping for a drug test, taking a vacation, or losing a connect, how long do you find it takes for your symptoms to get back to the level they would be at if you were taking no meds at all, including MMJ?

Not very long at all due to the stress of worrying about not having bud its a viscious cycle. That has been pretty rare in the past 6-12 months though due to a steady income.


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[Ghengis Chron]

I forgot to mention i've been out of maryjane for about 6 days now, I just had an irregular heart beat about an hour ago


Most people experience some type of irregular heart beat at some point. It's not uncommon at all. I had a weird episode last summer and since then I've had a strong heart beat. Meaning when I'm sitting perfectly still and holding my breath, I can actually see and feel my heart beat, moving my entire body. Sort of hard the explain, but it's strong. I've recently been easing myself back into physical activity, especially cardiovascular activities.

I urge everyone else that experience Anxiety, TRY WORKING OUT. From my experience, working out, doing a physical activity, getting the blood pumping, is more effective at relaxing me than any drug i've taken. It took me a while, but I finally realized that I had let myself go physically. I put on some pounds and was eating terribly. Since then, I've been trying to lead a healthier life. Eating better, working out 4 days a week, trying to quit cigarettes.

Since I've started working out i've felt more confidence, which has REALLY helped my anxiety. I'm the most confident i've been in my entire life. I think I was depressed when I had my "epiphany" you could call it. I don't have that body type that stays fit whether I sit on my ass or not. If I don't exercise, my life goes to shit. That was the realization of my life. I have to continue to exercise and keep up with my health for the rest of my life.

I had never thought about it while I was in high school because I was always doing something, whether conditioning in the off-season for a sport, playing a sport, or playing a sport with my friends in the yard. Once I graduated and everyone went their seperate ways, I became more lazy and all the physical activity that had become the norm for me, ceased. Upon high school graduation, I was in the best shape of my life, since then I had let myself go, considerably. But for how long you let yourself go, it takes just as long to get yourself back. Right now, I'm in the process of getting my self back and I feel like I'm getting close. I'm addicted to exercise, because it seems that is the one thing I seem to have control over these days.

When I'm lifting weights, I have no issues, problems, or naggings, my mind is centered on bettering myself. I get in the zone and block everything and everyone out of my life for the time being. It's my way of relaxing and "getting away from it all". I'll admit it, lately, I've been getting high on endorphins more than THC.

I've also recently gotten into Eastern Thinking as far as the health of my body. I recommend looking into Yoga, Meditations, and other eastern methods.