Calming a high

[coolcat55]

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I didn't see any others that seemed suitable, and there are lots of people in here so I might as well.

I recently stopped smoking, and got back into it, but noticed that I have been having a bit of panic/anxiety attacks while I am high. Is there anyway I can take vitamins, or do something to reduce these feelings of stress and anxiety?

Something to keep in mind is - I am prescribed Anti-depressants, (Lexapro, or escitalopram) and when I smoked I smoked late at night when the drug effects may have worn off, that could be the reason for this.

I've heard niacin and vitamin C are helpful for calming a high down a bit, but I took last niacin last night and if anything may have had a bit of placebo effect from it. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as I love being high, but I don't like the stress and anxiety that sometimes comes with it.

[Coelho]

Smoke some indica... they are relaxing. The sativas are more uplifiting, but also can cause anxiety.

[denial102]

anti depressants and skunk went down for me like aspirin and a litre bottle of vodka,

be warey, or aware, concentrate on that and we can do almost anythng apart from take aspirine and vodka ! ;)

Peace,
Denial

[TheSmokingMonkey]

Water helps.
Sugar/food helps.

Try to get yourself nutritionally on-track otherwise and you'll probably experience a better high. Eat enough healthy fats (hemp seed has lots of these!) and proteins. Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Calcium, magnesium, and potassium can help - you can find these in Gatorade or Smart Water, or get them as supplements.

If you weren't taking antidepressants I would advise 5-HTP or St John's Wort (5-HTP you can pop at the same time you smoke but St John's Wort takes at least three weeks to work fully) as they boost serotonin (5-hydroxytryptophan = 5-HTP so this supplement is allegedly identical to the serotonin in your brain). However, in your specific case I wouldn't advise this in addition to your antidepressants.

However, you could ask your doctor about switching to these natural supplements, if you so desired.

[BatCountry]

one .5mg tablet of clonazepam before every session is genius.
will calm you right down so your high is all chills.

i suffered from panic attacks from weed for two years before discovering this stuff.

[Breukelen advocaat]

one .5mg tablet of clonazepam before every session is genius.
will calm you right down so your high is all chills.

i suffered from panic attacks from weed for two years before discovering this stuff.

I have a Rx for that. I don't take it every day, just as needed two or so times a week on average. Goes good with weed, especially when the clonazepam is wearing off. I like to smoke without it, also. :thumbsup: