Hi everyone! I posted in this thread almost 5 years ago ( http://www.steadyhealth.com/topics/feeling-terrible-after-shrooms?p=1615365#1615365 ) about my anxiety, depression, derealization, weird thoughts and feelings, visual stuff, etc, for weeks after I tried mushrooms for the first time.
I just remembered this today and thought I'd read it again, and figured I'd follow up with a positive report of my improvement since then.
I felt a lot better after ~3 months. A long time to feel like that, but it did get better. I don't really have those feelings anymore (though sometimes I feel like I could be kind of close, but it doesn't last and it's very rare). I haven't done mushrooms again (wouldn't recommend it). I quit weed because of this experience 5 years ago, but now I smoke again about 1-2x a month when I'm feeling in a good mood already.
Anyway, things have been fine, so if you find this thread because you've had a similar problem, you have good reason to be optimistic that things will get better. It just takes a little time, so lay off/cut back on drugs, treat yourself and your body well, and just know that it won't always be that way. Happy new year!
I wanna make this simple so I can get some legit answers that don't try downplaying the situation
I've done shrooms like a month before all this and I had this feeling behind my head that I didn't like so I threw it up and it was similar to what I'm feeling now
Wednesday - I Buy a new bong that is bigger than the previous one and I smoked W33d out of it that I've previously smoked days before.
After like 10 minutes I get this weird feeling in the back of my head tingling and then my heart is racing and then I start shivering really bad. I was pretty much convinced that I was having a shroom trip because it was like the exact feeling. I end up going to sleep fine with melatonin.
Thursday - I wake up fine and go to college class like it never happened even though I told myself never again with that pipe. I end up going to buy a Treetop hemp bar that's CBD with very little THC and I take a hit and start to feel like I did the day before. I thought to myself maybe it isn't the pipe and smoking just triggers it.
Days later I still feel the same and I've gone to a Doctor and they only gave me medication and I've stopped smoking from how traumatizing of an experience it was.
I would say the main problem is the feeling I have in the back of my head that won't go away and it feels like it's tingling or butterflies. It's an annoying feeling and hard to ignore.
Also, I wanna know if I should try getting better naturally or keep using the medication the doctors gave because it does in a way help me feel better.
I'm honestly willing to do anything to make that feeling go away cause it is interfering with my daily activities.
I've done shrooms like a month before all this and I had this feeling behind my head that I didn't like so I threw it up and it was similar to what I'm feeling now
Wednesday - I Buy a new bong that is bigger than the previous one and I smoked W33d out of it that I've previously smoked days before.
After like 10 minutes I get this weird feeling in the back of my head tingling and then my heart is racing and then I start shivering really bad. I was pretty much convinced that I was having a shroom trip because it was like the exact feeling. I end up going to sleep fine with melatonin.
Thursday - I wake up fine and go to college class like it never happened even though I told myself never again with that pipe. I end up going to buy a Treetop hemp bar that's CBD with very little THC and I take a hit and start to feel like I did the day before. I thought to myself maybe it isn't the pipe and smoking just triggers it.
Days later I still feel the same and I've gone to a Doctor and they only gave me medication and I've stopped smoking from how traumatizing of an experience it was.
I would say the main problem is the feeling I have in the back of my head that won't go away and it feels like it's tingling or butterflies. It's an annoying feeling and hard to ignore.
Also, I wanna know if I should try getting better naturally or keep using the medication the doctors gave because it does in a way help me feel better.
I'm honestly willing to do anything to make that feeling go away cause it is interfering with my daily activities.
I took mushrooms 4 months ago and now im having obsessive thoughts about my trip and its giving me the worst anxiety ever is anybody else going through thesame thing im going through?
thanks so much man im doing my best just now to relax, but having some weirrdd anxiety issues since my trip. glad to hear you're well, and looking forwards to being back to normal in a while...
would be nice to know how long it took for these strange feelings to dissipate...
Hey, I’m 17 and I took mushrooms about a week ago, I can’t use the bathroom, I can’t sleep, and I keep throwing up. Idk what to do, I’ve gone to the hospital and tried several different nausea medications, plz help.
are you still experiencing this ?
are you still experiencing this ?
Aziz, how are you feeling buddy, any better ?
How long did it take ?
How do you feel now?
Sounds like PTSD. Your brain went into fight or flight and now your stuck. Find a therapist who is trained and experienced in EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in relation to substance abuse disorder. Should feel back to normal by the third(ish) session, if not sooner. Approved mental health treatment under most health plans.
Until then, breathe easy and know this too, shall pass.
Until then, breathe easy and know this too, shall pass.
EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy may speed things up.
hi i got into serious trouble after a bad trip it trigger some sort of depression and drama. one of my older friends who is more of a professional psychonut told me you can get back to normal .however because of my really depressed mood and feeling su**idal i went to to doctor and he prescribed me with some antidepressants and told me the mushroom triggerd your depression and because of years of using w**d i damaged my brain so the serotonin flow is harmed. what do you think i should do ? should i have a good trip(which with my mood may turn out more awful) or should i use antidepressants for a year or in the middle of using it i go on a good trip ? i dont know im open to suggestions i dont feel or enjoy any thing my life is falling apart (i started using the antidepressant just last nightfor the first time btw )
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Hi.
I can offer some general guidance that may be helpful.
Antidepressants can be an effective treatment for depression, but they are often most effective when used in combination with therapy. Consider finding a therapist who can help you work through your feelings and provide coping strategies.
Given your current emotional state, it's generally not advisable to experiment with psychedelics like mushrooms. Psychedelics can have unpredictable effects, and they may exacerbate your current emotional struggles.
Reach out to friends and family for emotional support. You don't have to go through this alone, and having a support system can make a significant difference. Focus on self-care activities such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness techniques. These can help improve your mood and overall well-being.
If your doctor mentioned that prolonged use of substances like marijuana may have contributed to your current state, it's essential to avoid further substance use while you're seeking treatment.
Remember that recovery from depression can be a gradual process, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Your well-being is paramount, and there are people who want to help you through this challenging time.
I can offer some general guidance that may be helpful.
Antidepressants can be an effective treatment for depression, but they are often most effective when used in combination with therapy. Consider finding a therapist who can help you work through your feelings and provide coping strategies.
Given your current emotional state, it's generally not advisable to experiment with psychedelics like mushrooms. Psychedelics can have unpredictable effects, and they may exacerbate your current emotional struggles.
Reach out to friends and family for emotional support. You don't have to go through this alone, and having a support system can make a significant difference. Focus on self-care activities such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness techniques. These can help improve your mood and overall well-being.
If your doctor mentioned that prolonged use of substances like marijuana may have contributed to your current state, it's essential to avoid further substance use while you're seeking treatment.
Remember that recovery from depression can be a gradual process, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Your well-being is paramount, and there are people who want to help you through this challenging time.