treating social anxiety disorder with marijuana

pete89 · 10-23-2008, 11:12 PM

this is a serious question and i hope you understand im asking this as a logical means to treating SAD. please read on

since i started highschool i felt i had some kind of disorder, i did not know if it was depression or anxiety, but i was never comfortable to do anything in public. if i could describe my condition i would say i have a "active/paranoid mind"

after reading about social anxiety disorder i know for a fact this is exactly what i have. im now in college with the same condition ive had for years. at this point in my life i feel it has caused me to miss out on many years of my life that should have been great, but they were spent hiding from my fears.

i understand the disorder totaly but its one of those things you just cant help, it takes over you. to help me all i need is to be able to relax. i feel at this point in my life i will never be able to have a successful career unless i control this.

this is a serious question about how smoking marjiuana in moderation of course can help someone with this disorder?

please do not tell me i need to see someone about this, that is another thing. im just asking this for information. thanks

waveseer · 10-23-2008, 11:17 PM

I think it would depend on the person. That particular substance can either make you more anxious or less. It may also depend on the situation. I was never comfortable in public when high, some people are.

**annie24** · 10-23-2008, 11:18 PM

i think you should never self-medicate. i think you need to get to the doctor, and get in a combination of therapy and meds to deal with the issue.

**annie24** · 10-23-2008, 11:18 PM

PS - in some people, marijuana makes their mental issues a lot worse. how is being disconnected from reality going to help your SAD?

kuiks8 · 10-23-2008, 11:19 PM

have you thought about going to a psychiatrist and getting it officially diagnosed? Counselling would also help...

greywolf · 10-23-2008, 11:19 PM

I think you need to see a doctor before you start self-diagnosing yourself.
I know you said that we shouldn't tell you to see someone about this, but why not?

Dragunov-21 · 10-23-2008, 11:20 PM

I have only one thing to say...

Smoking weed can cause paranoid schizophrenia - add a history of family mental illess or any mental illnesses that you suffer and the risk increases acutely.

I would counsel you against it as strongly as I can, I've had two friends go through a similar thing, and one now has PS. Read up on the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and it's association with marijuana use and decide for yourself whether it's worth the risk before you try anything.

**annie24** · 10-23-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragunov-21

I have only one thing to say...

Smoking weed can cause paranoid schizophrenia - add a history of family mental illess or any mental illnesses that you suffer and the risk increases acutely.

I would counsel you against it as strongly as I can, I've had two friends go through a similar thing, and one now has PS. Read up on the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and it's association with marijuana use and decide for yourself whether it's worth the risk before you try anything.

yes, i agree. my aunt is a psychiatrist who specializes in addictions. she said pretty much the same thing.

pete89 · 10-23-2008, 11:24 PM

just wondering are either of you weed smokers or at least tried it?

**annie24** · 10-23-2008, 11:27 PM

i tried it twice. it gave me a massive headache both times. no high at all.

10-23-2008, 11:12 PM	#1
pete89 Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 122	treating social anxiety disorder with marijuana this is a serious question and i hope you understand im asking this as a logical means to treating SAD. please read on since i started highschool i felt i had some kind of disorder, i did not know if it was depression or anxiety, but i was never comfortable to do anything in public. if i could describe my condition i would say i have a "active/paranoid mind" after reading about social anxiety disorder i know for a fact this is exactly what i have. im now in college with the same condition ive had for years. at this point in my life i feel it has caused me to miss out on many years of my life that should have been great, but they were spent hiding from my fears. i understand the disorder totaly but its one of those things you just cant help, it takes over you. to help me all i need is to be able to relax. i feel at this point in my life i will never be able to have a successful career unless i control this. this is a serious question about how smoking marjiuana in moderation of course can help someone with this disorder? please do not tell me i need to see someone about this, that is another thing. im just asking this for information. thanks

10-23-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
waveseer Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In a world full of possibilities. Gender: Female Age: 46 Posts: 11,065	I think it would depend on the person. That particular substance can either make you more anxious or less. It may also depend on the situation. I was never comfortable in public when high, some people are. __________________ Whoever dies with the most "happy" wins! ~ shuttlefish profile pic explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl6yXBnLYYM and more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKnw9TM_AAI and if you weren't convinced: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3fPtMuBtMs and if you're not sick yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTvUT_Hx4Dc to accept your partner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgP57lJvWRw

10-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#6
greywolf Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Good question... Gender: Female Posts: 5,182	I think you need to see a doctor before you start self-diagnosing yourself. I know you said that we shouldn't tell you to see someone about this, but why not? __________________ "I'll never understand this until I get my penis." ~hersmudders "Give me life. Give me pain. Give me myself again." ~Tori Amos Pacquiao is gonna beat Cotto's ass!! w00t!

10-23-2008, 11:20 PM	#7
Dragunov-21 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 1,203	I have only one thing to say... Smoking weed can cause paranoid schizophrenia - add a history of family mental illess or any mental illnesses that you suffer and the risk increases acutely. I would counsel you against it as strongly as I can, I've had two friends go through a similar thing, and one now has PS. Read up on the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and it's association with marijuana use and decide for yourself whether it's worth the risk before you try anything. __________________ <Lee> "You're so cute it makes me wanna barf out sparkles." <Lee> "Ok, first of all, my boobs are epic." <Lee> "It looks like I'm lactating!" ~it happened before, it's still happening - god but it hurts so good~

10-23-2008, 11:18 PM	#3
annie24 Online Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,820	i think you should never self-medicate. i think you need to get to the doctor, and get in a combination of therapy and meds to deal with the issue.

10-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#5
kuiks8 Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver Gender: Female Posts: 3,273	have you thought about going to a psychiatrist and getting it officially diagnosed? Counselling would also help...

10-23-2008, 11:24 PM	#9
pete89 Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 122	just wondering are either of you weed smokers or at least tried it?

10-23-2008, 11:27 PM	#10
annie24 Online Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,820	i tried it twice. it gave me a massive headache both times. no high at all.