Paranoia

Former Member

Hey, Though i'd ask everone about paranoia on drugs. I have only done about 50 pills in my lifetime, speed a couple of times and coke a couple of times and mdma once and mushrooms once.

Last summer I was the most confident person and could talk to anyone and very confident generally.

I took my first pills in august and started uni after a couple of weeks later. I then found out that I was getting very nervous around people. I don't think this was drug related though. I ve been to the doctors but he can't suggest anyhting but he doesn't know about the drugs. I have been smoking weed near on every day since april time and found this has made things worse still. I went to godskitchen and tripped badly and was very paranoid on pills. The next time i went i was already thinking about the paranoia before it started and about 8 pills later I was a state. At global gathering i took a further 7 pills a couple months later and a couple dabs of base. I haven't touched weed for over a week now but still get very paranoid and chlaustrophobic.

I get very shaky when i am surrounded by people and get very aggressive when people bump into me. It is horrible. I can't get a bar job like i used to have because my hands shake too much. They even shake too much to write sometimes. This affects me very badly in everyday situations and is really getting me down. I have little confidence and now end up getting very drunk and using girls to get a little bit of confidence no matter what they look like. I am very worried and want everything to go away. I'm not a bad person.

Anyone have any suggestions or had similar experiences. I would be v grateful

Former Member

First of all, this in no way has to be a permenant situation, its something that you can work through and deal with.

If I were you I would go and see your GP, explain the full situation the him/her and maybe ask to be put forward for an assessment interview. This will mean sitting with a social worker for an hour and talking about your problem. They will then decide how best they can help you.

In the short term I'd advise staying away from any drugs at all, even something like caffine. Exercise might be a good option too, the endorphins will calm you.

Former Member

Bongbudda is obviously correct as usual, and if you don't want to go see your gp for whatever reason, bearing in mind that it is your best and most reliable option at the moment, there are some numbers that you can ring, all from this site in the following link:



Link

I suggest as bong says you go to the doctors, it may or may not be drug related but it's a lot better than just worrying about it for however long.

And as with bong, i advise you keep off the drugs for a while altogether.

All the best mate,

Duffy

Former Member

you have messed up young man ...seven pills this that and the other!
your gp is the only guy in this world who you should be 100% truthful with ...give me one good reason why that advice could be even slightly wrong.
you'll be fine.
if you cain it you pay a price.
one mans caining is another mans daily sip.
realy.
you will get your act back together believe me ...but to be honest ...drugs don't sound like part of the getting back together ...not even a smoke.
people underestimate badly how powerfull cannabis is.
we mostly come out unscathed but cannabis does not effect your mental physical emotional and spiritual life in the same way aspirin does.

Former Member

i know i have no reason not to talk to my doctor but my paremts are friends with him so id rather not. i appreciate urr help though. oi know that i already feel better just by not touching drugs so its a good thing. i will try never to touch drugs again even though they are amazing.. hopefully this is the END OF AN ERA,thanksm for ur help though (ps marco v -si,ulated vinyl)

Former Member

Originally posted by jammybisard
i know i have no reason not to talk to my doctor but my paremts are friends with him so id rather not. i appreciate urr help though. oi know that i already feel better just by not touching drugs so its a good thing. i will try never to touch drugs again even though they are amazing.. hopefully this is the END OF AN ERA,thanksm for ur help though (ps marco v -si,ulated vinyl)

never say never.
if you have enjoyreed illicit drugs ...never say never cos it can seriously screw you up. seriously.
a day at a time.
get your act back together.
when you have it back together you may well be out enjoying yourself ...
if you do decide to indulge again ...a little bit is a good idea ...in fact it's a fucking great idea!
people fix their heads and think ...fuck it why not?
not a good idea.
maybe.
not yet.
are you with me?
don't feel great again and think oh fuck it ...go for it!
not good.
stay in touch.
keep on posting.
keep on keepin on.

Former Member

Its unlikely your GP would tell your parents, there would be altogether too much at stake for him.

He may well urge you to tell your folks, but if he told them then you could make a complaint against him.

Jaded

As Duffy said jammybisard, there are helplines you can call if you absolutely won't see your GP, although I would highly recommend that is what you do. You can request to see another doctor at the surgery and they won't ask you why, perhaps that is your best option? Otherwise, try calling The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90.

Former Member

Re: Paranoia

Originally posted by jammybisard
Hey, Though i'd ask everone about paranoia on drugs. I have only done about 50 pills in my lifetime, speed a couple of times and coke a couple of times and mdma once and mushrooms once.

Last summer I was the most confident person and could talk to anyone and very confident generally.

I took my first pills in august and started uni after a couple of weeks later. I then found out that I was getting very nervous around people. I don't think this was drug related though. I ve been to the doctors but he can't suggest anyhting but he doesn't know about the drugs. I have been smoking weed near on every day since april time and found this has made things worse still. I went to godskitchen and tripped badly and was very paranoid on pills. The next time i went i was already thinking about the paranoia before it started and about 8 pills later I was a state. At global gathering i took a further 7 pills a couple months later and a couple dabs of base. I haven't touched weed for over a week now but still get very paranoid and chlaustrophobic.

I get very shaky when i am surrounded by people and get very aggressive when people bump into me. It is horrible. I can't get a bar job like i used to have because my hands shake too much. They even shake too much to write sometimes. This affects me very badly in everyday situations and is really getting me down. I have little confidence and now end up getting very drunk and using girls to get a little bit of confidence no matter what they look like. I am very worried and want everything to go away. I'm not a bad person.

Anyone have any suggestions or had similar experiences. I would be v grateful

Yeah I can empathise with that. Mushies can properly mess you up physchologically, ecstasy will depress you/leave you irritable for a week or so after, smoking weed every day will leave you dopey as fuck and generally leave you lazy/unmotivated/unconfident. Problem is, try and quit drugs completely after months of regular use and you'll end up sitting about bored craving some bong hits...as you've not got the confidence to properly socialise, get a bird and a job etc. It's a vicious circle.

Change your doctor if they know your parents, by the way.

Former Member

I can understand your reluctance in going to your GP, but let me reassure you that all visits to your GP are kep confidential. It may help you to start off by talking to someone anonymous, as LadyJade suggested. The mental health chairty Mind are really good for issues like paranoia - here are their details:

Mind
For users of mental health services, their carers, professionals and the public.
Telephone: 0207 8020 300
www.mind.org.uk