Mellowing out

[SocksThaClown]

Can someone give me some advice on how to mellow out, because I'm always shaking and paranoid. The only time I'm not is when I'm taking a shower(because i sing..only in the shower.. or when i pwn one of my friends) I've been told that i have paranoia and that I'm a perfectionist(i don't see how that is related) Do any of you have any suggestions?
Thanks

[james420]

xanax?

jk......whats bothering you so much man?

[pokin smot]

dude when im high in school the same thing happens to me, i freak out and think i cant handle it so i ditch and im paranoid as shit

so when i want to be high in school, i just smoke some not alot

so my suggestion is smoke a little less, then put away all ur weed and stuff, get rid of the smell, and get some munchies... THEN RELAX

[pokin smot]

hmmm about what i just posted ^ i didnt mean to sound harsh or mean so im sorry if i did

one more thing, ur avatar is freaky dude.

that would scare me if i had that image in my head all day

[SocksThaClown]

I don't really know what's bothering me. I'm just really antsy, I don't get it though i don't have any reasons to be. :(

[Kryzco]

good thing you posted this thread

I've been really fuckin paranoid lately, I usually am, then I get over it but now its getting rediculous

I'm a lone toker, I like smoking by myself, but it sucks because I get the most paranoid when I smoke at home, everywhere else I'm good

My main concern are my neighbors, they would snitch at the drop of a hat, my dad doesn't worry, I'm good at making excuses to derail his attention

Everyone tells me to fuckin get over it, that nothings gonna happen etc, but for some fuckin reason I can't seem to shake it

note that when I smoke, its not alot at all, a couple of huge bong rips and I'm good to go, I'm also a master at stealth smoking...

So if anyone can diagnose why the fuck I'm getting like this, please let me know

[2600]

Paranoia can be adaptive.

Go ahead and let it grip you enough so that you continue to go ALL OUT on bust-prevention measures; ie clear eyes, gum/mints, spray, stash management, etc. This is where paranoia and perfectionism intersect.

But DON'T let it take so strong a hold of your behavior that you are no longer enjoying your smoke. If you are spending your high-time peeping through window curtains, pacing around your house, and looking for the recording devices cops have hidden in your lamps, imo it's spent money and health for no good, and you might as well be doing coke (with which you can have fun doing all of the above paranoid OCD behavior, except while white-knuckle gripping a loaded revolver of course, and sweating a little more). YMMV.

[Big Calhoun]

Could be your personality. Have you ever thought about talking to a guidance counseler or psychologist? Everyonce in a while, I can feel 'nervous'. I do something I like to refocus my mind...go out and take pictures, play a video game, watch the news. Just something to change gears in my head.

But if this happens even when you don't smoke, you really should talk to someone. If unchecked, it can grow worse.

[stinkyattic]

Maybe it's not paranoia; rather, an anxiety disorder.
Very common and treatable.
As Big Calhoun says, a counselor can point you in the right direction.
I realized I was having panic attacks a little over a year ago after going through my whole life not feeling 'quite right', got help, tried a couple psych meds, and found one that works for me.
No more panic attacks...FINALLY!... now when I'm anxious, I know there's a REAL reason for it!

[sombro]

paranioa is a form of self obsession, the truth is that the world does not revolve around you. You need to take yourself less seriously and maybe you'll even get to the point where you can laugh at yourself.You'll be much happier.

weed doesn't help by the way.

[LuckyNiner]

Paranoia can be adaptive.

Go ahead and let it grip you enough so that you continue to go ALL OUT on bust-prevention measures; ie clear eyes, gum/mints, spray, stash management, etc. This is where paranoia and perfectionism intersect.

But DON'T let it take so strong a hold of your behavior that you are no longer enjoying your smoke. If you are spending your high-time peeping through window curtains, pacing around your house, and looking for the recording devices cops have hidden in your lamps, imo it's spent money and health for no good, and you might as well be doing coke (with which you can have fun doing all of the above paranoid OCD behavior, except while white-knuckle gripping a loaded revolver of course, and sweating a little more). YMMV.

Hahahahahah...I absolutely cracked up reading that. On more than one occasion, I've done this/seen friends do it. Of course, we weren't just smoking weed. Also, good point how a little paranoia can go a long way making sure your stealth smoking is stealthy.

As for paranoia, I think there's been some pretty good advice in this thread. The truth is, I think, in most cases you really have nothing to worry about, but your stoned and racing mind creates problems out of nothing, and they build upon themself to the point where you can freak the fuck out. Just make sure you're in a comfortable place, have nothing important to do or nowhere important to be, make sure that the people you're with are good friends who you trust, or if you're alone, just make sure the entire environement is conducive to relaxation.

Something that's always worked for me, however, is simply smoking more. Whenever I get a little paranoid, I smoke until the paranoia just disappears..I love that point.

[SmokingPlatypus]

Practice breathing techniques that can calm you down. Sometimes even yoga helps as a way to center your mind and relax. Smoking a bowl halfway through a yoga routine is in-credible.

[rubigwill73]

sombro

i loved your answer!

[BabyFacedAbortion]

I used to be severly paranoid that it almost ruined my high most of the times. I'd be so worried about cops and shit, i'd be sitting by the window freaking out at every car that turned onto my street. I got on meds for a few things and now I can smoke with very little paranoia. I'm not here to encourage meds but they CAN help. look up on it..

[Greenport]

JSUT CHILL WITH UR FRIENDS MAN!!! just have fun dont think about shit bro i just chill

[Kryzco]

As for me I've been having paranoia problems since I was a wee one. Trust even I can look at the shit I get so worked up about and think its stupid, but its almost uncontrollable

I'm bipolar, that doesn't help

and I can't afford psychological treatment, or any treatment for that matter

Weed has helped maintain a stable mood throughout the day, but when it comes to smoking at home (my fav place) I just fuckin wig out, the only time I feel really comfortable smoking here is when one of two people are here, who are major potheads, they've been in just about every worst case pot scenerio, so should somethin happen, they would know how to handle the situation

I hate paranoia, it was one of the things that refrained me from smokin the green for a long time