[Guest]

Hey my name is Jeff and i'm 21 years old and yesterday June 14, 2005 was one of the worst days of my life. It all started after i smoked a joint (which i've been doing for like 5 years) I just seemed to loose control of my mind and my thoughts, it was like i was a spectator in my own head excpet the thoughts weren't mine or anything i'd usually ever think. My heart was racing and i was shaking uncontrolably. I tried being close with my GF and i couldn't even feel my lower parts or beocme hard at all. I was scared because only a few minutes prior it was fine and i had a hard on. I just thought about it alot after that, scared that i can't preform and can't get it up unless i'm not thinkin about it. It feels like a numbness that i can't kick down there. I became really emotional crying and being afraid of nothing. I thought to myself it's just the pot and this will all go away when i come down, but it didn't. I also had and still have an anxious feeling i just can't shake and i can't stop thinking about it. I'm worrying and emotionally supercharged with fear and anxiety and i've been crying for no reason. Now that i'm not high i've regained control of my mind although the anxious feeling remains and i also have no desire to eat. I thought i was going crazy until i remembered my roommates GF had an experience like this, i talked to her and compared the feelings and was relieved to find out that i wasn't going crazy, and there was a support system in place. Anyway if this sounds firmiliar to anything that's happened to you pls do tell. I'll post more as i feel it, pls offer me some support as i will be glad to offer it in return. Thanx

 

[bright23]

First ? you need to stop smoking pot.

These symptoms you experienced last night will most likely go away after you stop smoking.

Your body and brain is telling you that after 5 years, marijuana is no good for you anymore.

If you can't quit on your own, try marijuana anonymous, this has been helpful for many people, and you can find meetings on the web.

Anxiety, difficulty eating, erectile dysfunction ? sounds like you should go to a psychiatrist and get an evaluation. You should do this asap, do not delay.

But it sounds like your immediate issue is to not pick up another joint. This will likely bring those symptoms back. Don't jump to the conclusion that you have DP/DR. Get an evaluation by a professional first. Take it easy, and do something fun/distracting for yourself, non drug related.

Take care,

 

[bright23]

Just to clarify ? "don't jump to the conclusion that you have DP/DR," but please feel completely welcome here, we're here to help... just get an evaluation by a professional so you can alleviate your current anxiety...

good luck!

 

[Sojourner]

Jeffman,

That was a "panic attack"!

Listen to bright23, also.

If you don't return to normal, see a doctor.

 

[Sojourner]

Sorry, Jeffman, I forgot some of what you wrote and just saw that I did that....

You could go to an emergency room -- tell them exactly what you told us -- and they'll check you out and probably give you a very mild tranquilizer to hold you until you can see your doctor.

Then call your doctor and go see him or her as soon as you possibly can.

 

[Guest]

thank u all for ur support and ideas, just to let ya know alot of these have cleared up as the day passed by which leads me believe a panic attack could be what i had. This is still a really scary thing to have happen especially when u don't know what it is. But i feel it pales in comparison to what u all experience and i can only offer my deepest sympathies and best wishes to you all as it must be a terrible thing to suffer from. Again thank u for your imput and hopefully when i see the doctor friday all things will check out.

 

[Guest]

also just to clarify these three things Anxiety, difficulty eating, erectile dysfunction all seem to be getting better, which makes me feel alot better. I was able to preform tonite, although it took a bit of coaxing but that should get better with time. Also each time i get the anxiety it lasts less time and i feel better afterwards. As for the eating i was able to eat a bit tonite and am feeling better since. Again best of luck to you all and i'll be sure to check up on you all every once in awhile to offer my support.

 

[Sojourner]

That's great, Jeff. Thanks for the update.

Be sure to find out from your doctor what to do in the unlikely event that you get another one. Chances are good you won't, but at least you'll know how to handle them.

 

[Dreamland]

Jeff, If you're having problems performing, I suggest you get a hold some 1970's 8mm stag movies, or they can be in Betamax format as well. The Devil in Ms. Jones or Behind The Green Door should do the trick.