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 Reviewed by stinkyattic on 01-31-2008. Cannabis, drought, and the return of anxiety 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? Rating: 5

[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 l

Do 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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