marijuana, agoraphobia and social anxiety

[Non]

I've had severe agoraphobia for a while now. I also have had severe social setbacks and of course anxiety. It's hard to see exactly where I went wrong during the crucial years of high school when I started smoking pot up until now. I just want to know why marijuana cause such panic and anxiety in me.

Is it because I feel I wont act normal in front of people?

Whats the difference between a person who smokes and enjoys being outside and can handle it and me? How can the other person handle it so effectively? Maybe pot doesn't make me dumber but it can enhance my perceptions but why do I have to be afraid that it shows?

Non Reviewed by Non on 04-26-2009. marijuana, agoraphobia and social anxiety I've had severe agoraphobia for a while now. I also have had severe social setbacks and of course anxiety. It's hard to see exactly where I went wrong during the crucial years of high school when I started smoking pot up until now. I just want to know why marijuana cause such panic and anxiety in me. Is it because I feel I wont act normal in front of people? Whats the difference between a person who smokes and enjoys being outside and can handle it and me? How can the other person handle Rating: 5

[Euphoric7]

I _think_ that THC depletes your body of the dopamine neuro transmitter which produces anxiety if you have low amounts. I'm going to research the effects of Marijuana on all the body's neuro transmitters since I'm wondering this myself.

EDIT: I just saw that your thread was talking about DURING the high, I was referring to excessive use AFTER the high.

[Cocoa0069]

I'm only like that with Certain strains I get panic attacks and I feel like I can't breath just an all out bad trip. Not sure why I get like that. Maybe weak minded. White Widow does it to me and any kind of Haze. I've found that Kush is my fave. Strawberry cough it great never makes me feel like that. When smoking take it slow I just take one big puff and blow it out right away and wait and see how that affects me then I'll do another one and so on untill i'm at my comfort zone. I've seen some people take big ass bong rips and expect everone else to follow well those who aren't used to it spend there time laying down feeling freaked out trying to sleep it off. Peace and love.

[Non]

I _think_ that THC depletes your body of the dopamine neuro transmitter which produces anxiety if you have low amounts. I'm going to research the effects of Marijuana on all the body's neuro transmitters since I'm wondering this myself.

EDIT: I just saw that your thread was talking about DURING the high, I was referring to excessive use AFTER the high.

well it happens both during and after the high (or next day). Usually if I get high once during the day, that's it for me, the world is changed for the rest of the day, unless I forget that I even got high at all, and wait a verrrry long time.

I would get EXTREMELY paranoid when I used to smoke with people/friends. I would literally become a statue, and feel extremely nervous.... everything would feel personal, and I wouldn't even be able to follow a train of thought without becoming preoccupied. I don't think I get dumber while high, I just get more nervous and that itself makes me blank out...

[Non]

it could also be that marijuana is just such a powerful drug that, if one is in any way internally imbalanced it can greatly enhance those feelings.

Also there might be a lot of "negativity" surrounding marijuana in terms of perception-wise among members of society and specifically those in our governments so... ignorance can lead to misuse.

I have been envious of people who can handle it very well though.

[Coelho]

I've had severe agoraphobia for a while now. I also have had severe social setbacks and of course anxiety.

Did you have this symptoms before start smoking?

[LOC NAR on probation]

I've had severe agoraphobia for a while now. I also have had severe social setbacks and of course anxiety. It's hard to see exactly where I went wrong during the crucial years of high school when I started smoking pot up until now. I just want to know why marijuana cause such panic and anxiety in me.

Is it because I feel I wont act normal in front of people?

Whats the difference between a person who smokes and enjoys being outside and can handle it and me? How can the other person handle it so effectively? Maybe pot doesn't make me dumber but it can enhance my perceptions but why do I have to be afraid that it shows?

I'm agoraphobic and been getting worse the older I get. Been like that most all my life. MJ helps me relax and converse with people more. It expands my mind and the universe around me. If I smoke too much I get some what papamoid. I too have smoked since high school. The pot was crap back then. Nowadays it's like crack on a stick and you must be careful. It is also not for everyone. Speed puts me in a panic. Be careful and don't let it keep you from the rest of the world.

My wife says I run my mouth on pot but won't talk to people when I'm straight. LOL

It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the juice of saffu I set my mind in motion.
The lips aquire strains , the stains become a warning.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

[REALDope.]

This interests me greatly. I become nervous around new people and become anxious. Give me a nice puff off of a pipe and my tensions loosen up and can talk for days. One to many puffs and ill be a fucken mime

[Euphoric7]

My best advice for you... is to smoke HALF of what you would normally smoke and just FEEL the experience. I think this would restore your confidence in marijuana and when you feel confident (and ready) enough, you can slowly up the dosage without becoming anxious.

EDIT: Oh and very important... look into some relaxation techniques to use while you are high, don't let yourself take that first hit until you're feeling positive. Meditation with binaural beats works WONDERS. :thumbsup:

[REALDope.]

My best advice for you... is to smoke HALF of what you would normally smoke and just FEEL the experience. I think this would restore your confidence in marijuana and when you feel confident (and ready) enough, you can slowly up the dosage without becoming anxious.

EDIT: Oh and very important... look into some relaxation techniques to use while you are high, don't let yourself take that first hit until you're feeling positive. Meditation with binaural beats works WONDERS. :thumbsup:

YouTube - Heavyweight Dub Champion - "We Will Conquer"

Kinda like these guys? saw them in concert... "this not entertainment... it is the invocation of spirit"

Try to imagen yourself in a happy place (anywhere amongst the redwoods or cali coast for me )where you feel at home. I do it when I feel stressed or like i said above.