WEED PSYCHOSIS SIGNS *cannabis induced psychosis* DEEP DIVE

[@AddictionMindset]

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[@ebeggingnater7887]

I only got one finger up for u my guy lol addicted to weed mmmmmmm u are one them trans for the beer company I see 🙈

[@zainmccain9434]

I don't smoke that much just once a week now but I have noticed feeling weird all the time.going try and quit, especially cause im on quitiapine.

[@llTr0janManll]

Probably smoked it once and got his ass beat by his dad. His daddy still has him shook 🤣🤣🤣

[@zebadonlooneyx9532]

KAYNE WEST !!!

[@Ripper7620]

If anyone has any left over that they're lookin' to get rid of...🙂

[@BrandonCarter-jv9kj]

I've been smoking weed since I was 14 to the age I'm now which is 40... almost every day. And Today is my first day of sobriety and I'm scared... please send positive vibes please ❤️ God bless..

[@GNWP67]

How's it going? Still sober?

[@jamithornburg4571]

Same bro but I'm not done 16 yo Now 38

[@PhillipMangus]

Weed 🎉 psychosis give me a fucking break.

[@leopluerodong4244]

Yeah Im watching this because I don't think these people have ever experienced real discomfort. This has to be a joke. Ive been addicted to meth and i can assure you that was a real withdrawl ​@@PhillipMangus

[@JohnDoe-cv8iw]

how much money did you make last year? how nice is your house? just curious about those things considering your love for weed@@PhillipMangus

[@N.E.TGaming]

I smoked weed on a regular basis from the age of 16 to 26. I'm 27 now and haven't smoked in about 6 months and feeling so much better. Towards the end of my smoking days It got so bad to the point where I was having extreme anxiety every time I would smoke. My mind would just go to the darkest worst thoughts possible and I'd tear myself apart over past mistakes etc, there's nowhere you can run or hide when you're under attack from your own mind.

[@adenihunadewale9214]

Major reason I stopped

[@Shade878]

This is unbelievably relatable

[@littlehuman7028]

Yeah, me too... The worst part is, I would kind of forget that weed causes me to be anxious, so I would smoke again the next day and then be like "oh, shit, I forgot this makes me anxious"... Still fighting to kick the habit for good, but it already feels so much better

[@BLUE_OCTOBER-TRIX]

I think you guys just have schizophrenia or bipolar. if the cannabis is making it worse. You are also probably smoking sativa strains, I bet. you need to smoke indica strains and if you have a mental health issue, you need to be careful with cannabis. it could aggravate it. but it will not cause the problem in of itself. If you are having these kind of problems, you should go see a psychiatrist. not quit cannabis.

[@oXahusTz]

@@BLUE_OCTOBER-TRIX it’s the withdrawals that make you feel like your crazy constantly anxious in your own head with no distraction of weed to calm it and when you already have that anxiety smoking will amplify it doesn’t matter what strain people like you are the reason withdraw symptoms are like taboo to talk about smoking more is not the answer quitting is

[@dipanjanbiswas8378]

I have got my all fingers down. I am quitting weed today. God give me strength

[@SpeakTheTruthLouder]

Hope you did it. If not, praying to God in Jesus's name to help you!

[@shanoa.0xo382]

For about a month in a half I felt like I was experiencing these episodes. Constantly thinking about reality too much and overthinking about it. I felt like I didn’t understand anything and I was freaking out about it. I thought I was alone but over time I feel a lot better since I stopped smoking. Been 2 months sober

[@AddictionMindset]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with others in our community. So about two months.

[@zeeschelp]

thank you for sharing

[@julien_raph]

Sounds more like an anxiety or panic attack tha psychosis

[@behindthelense5448]

what im going through now. Quitting smoking tomorrow..wish me luck

[@tuccer]

I FEEL YOU SIS!! 6 YEARS OF THIS!! AND IN THE ARMY!! IM 20 NOW AND JUST FOUNDOUT I HAVE PYSCHOSIS TONIGHT!! FINDING OUT WHATS WRONG IS A HUGE HUGE RELIEF!!

[@jaching3456]

it's been about 4 months of me thinking i'm developing schizophrenia or something of the sort and feeling so paranoid that i'm going to end up in a mental ward eventually, but after quitting weed i feel so much better and functional again

[@juturna-2931]

Me in 2021, I almost did so many dangerous things that I look back on in disbelief Congrats man!

[@I3oob_Master69]

Me right now 2 weeks clean I am feeling much better Glad your doing good buddy .

[@sidbanks4277]

Its anxiety bro, you just have to break that thought pattern

[@danorterockstar]

That’s just anxiety, I spend one year thinking I got schizophrenia but it never happened I still smoke everyday tho

[@domzz5083]

Bro I have the same shit right now where I am scared to develop some mental illness or that I ruined my brain still one month after smoking

[@hydrik5071]

This video is really helping me out man jezzz... I so dont wanna admit to myself that cannabis is driving me a little crazy, but its literally what it is

[@AddictionMindset]

Its one of the hardest parts about quitting. Watch my other video called toxic weed " my toxic relationship with weed" that will help.

[@sebastionjunior4125]

Becareful man, its bad, like bad i dont mind sending myself to rehab cause im not aware of myself at all

[@pinappleuwont8502]

​@@sebastionjunior4125felt bro

[@cumcutter]

Ok I will be honest I had a episode where I thought I was being spied on and I was tempted to jump out my window and I thought someone was gonna snipe me when I was peaking out my window

[@pinappleuwont8502]

@@cumcutter just watch out for the glare and u will be good

[@kaefe1511]

Came back to say 5 days clean! U guys can do it! Believe in yourself and if u fall and end up smoking again, that's OK it's better to fail while trying instead of not even trying.

[@chukaemereuwaonu1045]

That’s very true

[@tom..193]

YES! This is what I was experiencing too. No motivation to talk to people or even want to be around them but at the same time was dying inside and felt trapped. I was in a very dark place 😞

[@fysicull]

such a awkward situation to be in.

[@nikedylan2810]

@@fysicull it rlly is but you can pull yourself out of it, its all on the mindset you have

[@ruggi23]

Thats interesting because for me i act like im drunk and talkative

[@fysicull]

@@nikedylan2810 oh i have. it's crazy what hella of a story my life had folded out to be in the last 2 years. from 18-20. almost feels like a bliss that i have patiently earned.

[@nadasyvo7057]

brainwashed

[@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed]

I suffered from Depersonalization and Derealization for almost 10 years after a canna induced psychotic break. The worst thing about it has to be people undermining your truth and what you are going through and saying "It must have been laced" . It essentially stole my 20s from me.

[@neophilosophy1764]

Did you eventually get out of it or do you still have it?

[@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed]

@@neophilosophy1764 Definitely got out of it. Sometimes I'll catch a glimpse of it but if you just ignore it and think about something else it goes away. The main trick is to just not think about it and I know it's hard but as soon as you don't give it any energy it's gone. I had to change a lot of things to get here though. You gotta get healthy. That's the number one thing I can say that I changed in my life. I became way more health conscious than I ever have and it helped tremendously.

[@oofig]

It must have been laced

[@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed]

@@oofig lol

[@oofig]

@@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed it sounds like you just had a really bad panic attack

[@gramonehundred]

Seeing multiple people going through this completely changed my perspective on weed. Being a daily user for 15 years with no effects that I consider bad I was convinced it had no detrimental effect. I believe the breeding of cannabis focused towards increasing thc and reducing CBD in the process is creating interactions with the plant that might otherwise not happen.

[@CapibaraWinter]

You also have to consider that the majority of these issues usually only occur in chronic and heavy users.

[@gramonehundred]

@@CapibaraWinter no, that's completely false. I have seen it in a person their very first time smoking weed. Again months later during the 2nd ever interaction with cannabis. After that they never smoked again and are fine. I have also seen it happen to weekly users while I used every waking hour for 15+ years with no issues. It's brain chemistry or past traumas, no one knows. But it's definitely not exclusive to heavy users.

[@mwiegand22]

I personally think it's society doing this not so much the weed

[@gramonehundred]

@@mwiegand22 could be a bit of both for sure. Also the weed we used to grow was maybe 5% THC and 1-2% CBD .... now its 27% THC and .001%CBD ..... Its like how we made corn from years of breading. The original plant is completely different than what we get now. Find a landrace and grow your own.

[@Murderdogs]

@@mwiegand22 Sure, gotta be something *other* than the substance, right? This reeks of rationalisation and deflection.

[@Gucci_Minh]

This is the video that finally made me realize I'm an addict. I was experiencing prodromal psychosis symptoms when smoking weed and even after realizing it I still was unable to stop. If I never watched this video I would've still been using cannabis thinking it was helping the issue and never recognized how my addictive tendencies were destroying my life. I'm happy to say I've been sober from all substances except caffeine, which I don't believe presents any issues for me as I'm taking very small amounts. Prior to this, I had been addicted to nicotine as well, which I stopped using when I recognized my unhealthy relationship with weed, so I also have that to thank you for. You've corrected my path in my life and I'll forever be grateful Dr. Frank, thank you, I'm only 19 years old so I can't imagine how destructive my addictive tendencies would've been had I not caught them at this age.

[@jessexaadus5782]

Recognizing that you were addicted to it, is absolutely a gigantic leap because its usually the failure to recognize a problem that causes it to festure. I believe that i was addicted to weed as well, and i couldnt admit that to myself for the longest period. Finally after a psychotic episode and a mental break where i had to be put in a psych ward did i finally realize that weed was harmful to my system

[@Gucci_Minh]

@@jessexaadus5782 Glad you're doing better

[@LG-ro5le]

I wish i would have put the weed down for good at 19, im going on 27 now still dealing with this addiction, it used to be enjoyable but now its a horrible liability

[@Gucci_Minh]

@@LG-ro5le Better late than never. You can do this. If possible I would recommend seeing a therapist, helped me tons.

[@LG-ro5le]

@@Gucci_Minh thanks brother

[@indiacrews3217]

My addicting to marijuana has led me to have severe anxiety, sometimes I lie awake at night just listening to my heart beat and listening to my lungs and just freaking out feeling like I am dying. I want to stop and have decided to stop today. I have been a smoker since I was 16 years old. I am so tired of feeling sick, fighting my addiction for years.. I have stopped here and there sometimes for a year at a time but I always have gone back to weed. I want to stop feeling crazy and stop overthinking all the time. To not stop smoking always tell myself “Well everyone smokes weed, snoop dogg smokes weed and he’s rich and famous and everyone loves him for it so it can’t be that bad” I’m tired of making excuses

[@darkgardener9577]

Funny, my cannabis use has the exact opposite effect.... I have pretty severe PTSD, so that's no doubt a factor but still. I hope you were able to clean up and find the sobriety you were looking for.

[@useyourbrain6937]

​@DarkGardener same here brother, ive got ptsd from losing my sister so suddenly, weed helps me cope

[@alextomlinson]

Do you mean this happens while high or while sober? I'm assuming probably both. But have got some real world solutions for you if you want them

[@yadielvazquez3821]

hey so im glad i found this video. i too have been suffering from minor symptoms of cannabis educed psychosis. ive more or less been smoking everyday for the last year and the effects of that finally caught up to me about 3 weeks ago. At first when i started smoking everything felt great its exactly what i wanted it to be. it became apart of my routine slowly. Im a person who stays very active in the gym and aswell as keeping up with my nutrition since in the near future i want to study to be a nutrionist. somewhere during my time smoking everyday slowly i started to feel some of the symptoms mentioned in your video like distorted vision, feelings of nausea and lack of hygienic care, aswell as isolation. At first i didnt think it could really be the weed i didnt want to belive it, but deep down i knew that what i was smoking was affecting me. i didnt want to belive at first that it was addiction, but i held myself accountable and i was able to identify my problem withe weed. not too long ago i bought a cart. i didnt think much of ot but deep down i had feeling of guilt for feeding into my addiction and knew i shouldn't've have bought it. The cart that i bought ended up being the reason why im quitting cannabis so im glad that i bought it. the night i smoked that cart it felt like i was hit by a truck i felt sick my head was spinning i immediately regretted it. i recorded a video of myself during the high and its hard to watch my eyes are just aimlessly wandering my lips looked pale i knew from that enough was enough. the next day i called my friend i needed t o talk to talk to someone about it and since that day 3 weeks ago ive been doing great but i have a ways to go for the most part no feelings of withdrawals, slight cravings but giving in. i goals and in retrospect i was putting them aside and now its time to get on track. Im glad that i was able to realize these things in the moment and not have to suffer more from lack of accountability and thankyou for this video this helped me realize im not alone in this fight :)

[@AddictionMindset]

It’s a tremendous help when we realize that we’re not alone and we’re not the only person going through it. Best of luck to you!

[@WonderLandProds]

I have smoked for about 5 months now. I have experienced a lot of the things you said in this video. I decided to quit today for the first time. day 1 was successful! Thank you for the content you post I find it so helpful.

[@1GuyGaming]

So many people will call literally any mental side effect of a drug "psychosis" or any slight amount of dependence "addiction" without knowing what they're talking about.

[@samellis5484]

I didn’t have the words for alot of the things I’ve been experiencing. I knew it was most likely a product of weed, but I’ve definitely been suffering from cannabis induced psychosis. Thank you for shedding light on this subject. I’ve already made the decision to get clean, you’re videos are helping me a lot

[@chrisdsm9148]

I smoked weed when I was About 14 Started smoking a lot Then I started to get very sick Every time I smoke I had voices in my head telling me to kill I worked out pretty quickly that it was spiritual I quit smoking and got bullied a lot by the people I hang around I am now 53 Very blessed life The people I hung around back then still smoke weed all of them have mental issues Their lives are a mess God is giving you this life don't mess around with demonic substance God bless

[@DigiShaby]

Wow this is so important. People seem to underestimate the consequences that come with everyday/regular cannabis use so much. I wish I found a video like yours when I was having a psychosis in 2017. With 14 I got into the "wrong circles" of friends and so I started smoking weed for half a year. Of course being the edgy teen I was, it was a lot of fun for some time, though one day I woke up feeling immensely off. Like the world was "tilted" a bit and like as if I just got off a rollercoaster. Reality felt so far away and I couldn't seem to recognize my surroundings, like suddenly nothing felt familiar anymore, like you described the "blur". I got panic attacks because of this and was worrying that my life is ending somehow. Days later I couldn't go to school anymore, the people there were way too loud for me and all the lights were too bright, all of was extremely panic inducing to me. The next 2 years I stayed inside, it only got worse and I was very paranoid. I thought I'd get killed or something terrible is going to happen when I go outside. My mom didn't know how to help me, so we just "waited it out" and thankfully it got better again in 2019. But oh boy I don't wish this my worst enemy. So thank you a lot for your education!!

[@snipergaming2639]

This video has struck a chord with me because I used cannabis from the ages of 18-20 and I think i entered a period of weed induced psychosis. I completely neglected my personal hygiene during that time and i started to become increasingly paranoid and suspicious of other people. My thought processes became more distorted and I often found it increasingly difficult to concentrate. I adopted some highly controversial, philosophical views during that period such as Antinatalism and, although quite eye opening, they did start to become quite delusional. Of course now I recognise this but at the time i had no idea my thought processes had become so skewed. Thanks.

[@autotuna3805]

I had pretty much the same issues, plus a high ego that kept me from accepting the truth and move forward.

[@PandoTheFantastic]

I enjoy my relationship with weed, I have had issues with it before. Went sober for a long while too, did me a lot of good to the point where I think I became a better person. Im still smoking, and going for a cleanse again. I found that my issue was couping with my past trauma; getting sober and overcoming it is what set me back on course to have a healthier mind. My piece of advice when youre feeling attacked. Distract yourself, pet an animal, go outside, so something that forces your brain to focus on the physical eviroment around you. Its called grounding and its worked wonderfully for me, hopefully it'll work for you.

[@TaurusIntuition]

Who else watched this while smoking - which really helped me throughout the video, YOU ARE APPRECIATED, thank you for the content 🙏🏽❤

[@bigt1013]

Dude I thought I was the only one. Abused weed since I was 11 and quit when I was 21. My whole life improved so much. About 3 months after quitting, I rolled my girlfriends joint. I would roll her joints every night as she didn’t quit and used weed in a much healthier way only smoking about one joint a day. I rolled her them as she can’t roll and one night the weed smelled so good and the joint was so perfect. I took one hit, and I was fucked up. I felt completely disconnected from reality and almost my own body. My arms looked weird and seemed to turn green and I found myself contemplating my own life and what my purpose is and why I’m alive. It felt like a bad acid trip and I instantly regretted smoking. It’s been over a year since that night and I’ve never once considered going back it negatively impacted my life in almost all the ways you mentioned. So happy I got away from that.

[@bigt1013]

Yeah dude when you broke down full psychosis that night was 100% a full psychosis. Was so paranoid and absolutely delusional and it literally looked like I was tripping.

[@bigt1013]

And when you mention trauma it might be why. I have ptsd and was suppressing memories for years with cannabis and since quitting I’ve remembered so much good and bad things and it’s really helped to heal my brain. So glad that other people know about this I’ve tried explaining to my friends why I don’t smoke and they don’t understand.

[@emmanuellanseko111]

@@bigt1013 same, I never realized how much trauma I was repressing that I didn’t even remember because I would blaze 24/7. Day 9 without weed and it’s all come flooding back to me, but I’m welcoming it because it’s healing me going through it all instead of pushing it back

[@BHM253OFFICIAL]

Same here bro I started smoking at 11 and I’m 16 now and I need to quit. Any advice?

[@bigt1013]

@@emmanuellanseko111 yeah it’s definitely healing to remember that stuff. A year 1.5 later and I feel like a different person. The more you heal the more your personality comes back to you and grows stronger.

[@Norseraider84]

This is exactly what the internet is for. Thank you so much for your words and guidance - i had Zero fingers up after the test 😱 I decided Yesterday to quit weed after being smoking for 12 years+ every single day, and your videoer gives me so much confort and trust in myself. So again, thank you very much and massive cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰🥰🤘🏻

[@mariahconklin4150]

I hope you didn't go back to it. I'm 24 days sober from it and quit alcohol a little bit before that sober date. I'm happy at times but I have these angry emotional outbursts in public when I'm alone not so much when I'm with my ex boyfriend it's so weird.

[@ShadowBeats1]

After watching this video you gave me the motivation to quit smoking weed because I experienced my first psychosis episode last night and it freaked me out thank you for helping people get through this

[@brandonpierce8372]

I feel so reclusive and don’t wanna do nothing. I go to work and come home and all I do is smoke.. I mean I’m pro cannabis. But I honestly feel trapped and all I do is wanna smoke … this video really helps

[@jdean6660]

U got this mate believe in yourself. Sober since went to vacation, i forced myself to quit had multiple chances to smoke bur wanted to get sober. This is 3 weeks ago, we all in the same boat as "addicts".. much love

[@akiraakiraakiraakira]

you have the worst already behind you! stay strong. soon you can do other things to feel good again! what helps me a lot is going for walks outside and listening to music while doing so. you got this

[@TemmuzOcakoglu]

Watching one of your previous videos literally changed my life and revealed me everything that I've been looking for... I was in complete oblivion didn't know what's been happening to me.. after using mushrooms and weed heavily for a year. Thank you very much for posting these videos dude 🙏🏼

[@Vi-Eel]

All my fingers were lowered 😅 THC psychosis became really bad for me at the time of my quitting. I was a heavy user and around my last couple of uses, I found myself having full-blown panic attacks not being able to remember anything, and feeling lost and hopeless. I was scared out of my mind I had to reach out to family and try to explain to them what was going on.

[@AbrahamHamik]

did it go away after quitting

[@cadezaring5608]

Thank you so much, it really helped knowing that other people go through the same things that I do. It was making me feel even more crazy feeling like I was going through all of this on my own. Feeling much better with a week sober and going strong.

[@DivoCapella]

This is the exact reason why I stopped smoking weed. I would get super paranoid and emotional. Especially when i smoked alone. And it made me have really bad anxiety when i was around people in public. Plus i kept forgetting important stuff so I decided to stop smoking.

[@NyanNyanNyanNyanNyanNyanNyanN]

I swear you are the realest person i have ever met, you are more honest than any other doctor or person that i met, they just wanna treat the symptoms but not the root of the problem...

[@kennwan9917]

I started smoking at 13 years old. I definately had an issue with psychosis between the ages of 16-18. I would go on to quit cannibis from 19 years old, all the way until 26, where I have started again over the last year for medicinal benefits due to my physical health, that being reiters syndrome/reactive arthritis in my knees. I'd struggle with paranoia, and the best way I could describe is, enter dream states in consciousness. I'd never had an issue with sleepwalking or talking in my life. One night at around 17 years old, I woke up in the middle of the night, having been banging on my bedroom door and laying on the floor believing I had just been shot from a home invasion. Both my parents woke up and told me nothing had happened, they just heard banging on my door, which would have been me. This is mostly why I quit. The issue I believe, was smoking whilst I had a developing brain. I believe many of the issues and side affects with the drug is people using it before the age of 25. I started smoking again very sporadically for physical pain relief, aware of my previous issues with the drug. I gradually increased my usage, to some points more than I ever did when I was younger. I've suffered zero adverse side affects and my life is better than it ever has been. I live in the UK and never experienced relaxed laws on this topic, and I'd love to see it legalised in its full potential, but I'd also restrict usage to 25 years+, that's where the issue is.

[@randdomize858]

Thanks for talking about this. It can be tough when people close to you look at you like your crazy when you try to explain that cannabis is really messing with your head. It's nice to find videos and comment sections where people are open about the negative sides.

[@adamalucard1288]

awareness of this and the importance of sensible moderation should be paramount. cannabis has helped me avoid becoming an alcoholic and with depression, the idea of developing psychosis is scary

[@Angelpmac]

I love you I can just kiss you. You helped me quit smoking nicotine I’m 14 days sober and weed is around 3 weeks. Percs aka fentanyl a bit under a month. You have truly helped me change my life. I could have done it but I might have relapsed. The way you explain everything and have actually gone through it is amazing. I’ve recommended you to my cousin and he quit smoking nicotine as well. I love you 😘.

[@AddictionMindset]

Thank you so much for this! Those are some massive accomplishments! Wow and thank you for thing the channel!

[@artemisnite]

I've been where you are. 6 years clean from opiates but only 3 days off weed. But getting off the opiates was a huge step. It literally took over a year before the fog lifted from my brain. I imagine there's a weed fog still but it's far weaker than the opiate fog. It will suck... It will still be hard for a long time. But stick with it. I have such an amazing life now. Wonderful relationship and creating my own music. When I listen to the stuff I've created (check my page if you're interested) and realize how many times I came close to losing my life.... Your life is so precious. Cling to that. Stay TF away from those opiates. If you have to cling to weed for a few years like I did, that's better than relapsing on fentanyl and ODing. I wish you well. You have a wonderful future within your grasp. Keep reaching for it. ♥️

[@MariaHernandez-mb3qz]

Psychedelics have proven a to be a reliable cure for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, insomnia, and other related disorders. Help me overcome my life long addiction to cigarettes.

[@ErnestoHorner88]

Sure he's dr.lucasmushrooms.

[@PriscillaLogan-by9ll]

Can he deliver to me in UK

[@JohnGeorge-pw2xo]

He ships discreetly. If you're worried about that. he has been my supplier for over a year now. No problems.

[@ruggi23]

If they have so many benefits why are they illegal

[@Arzeusinti]

@@ruggi23 And why is alcohol and cigarettes legal with all the harm they cause?

[@JensGH]

0 fingers, I have delayed this for way too long... Really glad to find this channel, even though I have done much research on my own about different substances, I have never looked into "cannabis induced psychosis" and "cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome". Now it is more than obvious I suffer from both of these conditions and Im getting the fuck outta this shit. Thank you for shutting light on this.

[@hydrodino]

when you have real psychosis you wouldn't even click on this video, why its so scary is you actually have no way of knowing at all, the psychotic reality will convince you that EVERYTHING u are experiencing is real and NO ONE can tell u otherwise. Its not just some thing u can reflect on and speculate whether u have it or not (THIS ONLY PROVES UR VERY SANE MY FRIEND), psychosis is one of the most serious mental illness there is, and if ur able to even think whether u have it or not u simply don't, the symptoms he mentions can be mentioned for so many other illnesses.

[@UKCHEEZ]

@@hydrodino wrong the psychosis can happen when high and goes when the THC fades off

[@francescamae5017]

Today’s my first day sober in 2 years and your videos have really helped me get through it. If anyone has any advice for someone who relies on weed for a pain killer for existing health issues but doesn’t wants to be consumed by smoking it anymore, I would genuinely really appreciate it

[@penelope-oe2vr]

Kratom in moderation helps pain. Also, you could use CBD hemp flower instead and not get the high. I'm terminal, and I use cbd hemp and it still helps pain, and anxiety just as much and no "high". I also don't use it daily. Its cheaper and federally legal as well.

[@francescamae5017]

@@penelope-oe2vr Genuinely thank you so much, I’ll honestly try anything at this point so I’ll definitely give them a go and hopefully they help. It really means a lot! 😊

[@penelope-oe2vr]

I recommend Boston Hempire for the cbd flower. Flower is the only cbd that works for me, the extracts don't. Get on their text and email list and wait for sales. And buy "smalls" it's just smaller chunks and it's way cheaper and just the same. The last sale I got some for $30/Oz! I much prefer it to thc because there's no head high and no paranoia. Don't get a sativa strain.

[@sharonhowland3235]

Edibles

[@31stoffl]

For me Hiking is good, it's like Meditation, you getting Clear in your Mind and Stronger Physically too, maybe some help with Pain , if it' not to much. The ohter things are good Lifestyle with a Rhytm of Sleep and Work, Nutritions fromEat and Drink, and Quality Time with friends who are on the Same Soul level...

[@airviper6]

I’ve been having all of these concerns as I’ve continued to abuse weed now for some time. I’m very thankful to you for putting it right out there in your face, so to speak. It’s scary stuff guys… really scary… if I could take it back, I would… most would. If you haven’t done it, don’t.

[@Light7official]

Hey man I literally been going through this & even been having suicidal thoughts, literally only when I smoke excessively this video really helps a lot, definitely time to quit for good. When I’m sober it’s almost like a complete different person. I was so confused but your videos helped me understand a lot more.

[@grantbishop6924]

It’s taken me a long time to realize the weed is a stem of my anxiety, on it and off it it, and it’s hard to admit cannabis dependency but the moods he’s describing hits it on the head

[@arithmechick]

Amen to finding a psychiatrist who knows what they're talking about. I went to mine, fully disclosing that I was trying to taper off of THC carts. She prescribed me a couple of anti-anxiety meds, which actually made my symptoms worse.

[@jonhutchinson2902]

After smoking daily for 20 plus years from the age of 12, i have experienced almost all of these systems. It has dramatically affected my life. Lucky i realized that all the substances i was using to escape my reality were just making my life a living hell . So gald i am now aware of all these self induced issues i have. I cut back about 2 months ago to just a bong or 2 in the evenings so i could sleep. One week ago i quit completely. The dreams were wild and scary, i would consider them nightmares! I am feeling alot better already and look forward to my future for the first time in a long time. The worst part about this weed addiction is that its very sneaky, almost covert. I thought it was helping me, in reality it was quite the opposite . So many weed addicts are in denial of their addiction let alone the negative affects its having on their lives. Goodluck to everyone in their recovery.

[@jeffmcfaniel169]

Cannabis is the opposite for me, I got out of prison in 2010 and was having mood swings and a lot of difficulty with my mental health. 3 years later I was diagnosed with complex ptsd and clinical depression and the pills made me worse. I have been trying cannabis off and on and sometimes it helped and sometimes It didn't till I got a med card and found the right strain. I don't really do extracts or vapes much, just a few joints of gelato a day and I have been much better. I still have some bad days as it's hard dealing with being a felon for something I didn't even do and serve over 9 years on it. I used to be so nervous around people to the point I'd wait till the gas station was empty to go in. Lol. I haven't felt that way in over a year. Maybe people who experience psychosis have some other underlying condition that could be triggered by thc.

[@sydn3y777]

Today is day 6 for me. This is really hard but your videos bring me a lot of solace. Had a lot of psychosis symptoms & this also happened to me last year but I never thought weed was the problem. Making these necessary lifestyle changes today and everyday! I also quit nicotine (it’s been almost a year) I would love to see a video about how to continue with daily life responsibilities while going through this transition.

[@YoungWildNFree999]

You got this! Keep going 🙌 I’m a week and a half sober and it feels great. There’s times where you reminisce or look back but just always remember on why you did it in the first place. Our fun w it has come to an end, let’s better our lives. You got this 👍

[@sydn3y777]

@@YoungWildNFree999 thank you so much! Congratulations on being sober 💕

[@YoungWildNFree999]

@@sydn3y777 thank you, I thought I was gonna end the streak today but thankful I didn’t.

[@elord1314]

Idk if your still sober or not but I'm going sober for a job I'm on day 1 rn so far shits been good 👍

[@sydn3y777]

@@elord1314 I’m past a month now! Hope you’re doing well (:

[@Monkeybrain9000]

Thanks Dr Frank - a lot what you said describes my own struggles with cannabis. Been smoking it for 32 years, I'm 47 now, and have had terrible mental health problems throughout most of it due also mainly to childhood trauma and emotional disregulation that has ripped my life apart. Weed and alcohol was always my crutch since 13 years of age. I'm now 6 weeks free of weed with the insights from your channel here, and don't drink regularly but still have my moments of going on drunken benders, qut tobacco for four of those weeks but totally relapsed two weeks ago as I was so intense I fear I was going to become violent and struggle with suicidal thoughts regularly. Im waiting on a shrink and visit my local C. P. N. Monthly - but your videos most definitely help to make sense of a lot of stuff that troubles me daily. Thank you Sir, it's helped so much to have a voice of reason who has experienced some of the same shit.

[@Palox80]

11/12 fingers down for the signs. I started using cannabis to relax and allow myself to let go of my daily struggles. Helped a lot. Made a stupid decision to buy crappy weed from a dealer, it was all grinded up, so im sure it was spice. Had psychosis with this weed and afterwards, normal weed wasnt the same anymore. Extremely paranoid, horrible intrusive thoughts, my depression escalated and I couldnt think straight for many months which made me struggle a lot to get through my day. The thoughts wouldnt stop, and it was delusional stuff. This didnt stop me from smoking though, i added alcohol to the mix to relax myself before smoking. Fast-forward 1 year and ive been weed/alcohol free for 6 months and dont have intentions on doing them again. I dont think ill never smoke again, but im never seeing it as a regular medicine anymore, not after the psychosis period and also withdrawals which are not usually mentioned. My mind finally feels strong enough again to deal with the day to day, and i dont ever want to be back in that place again. I did start vaping, i had never used nicotine before, but i will take breaks inbetween usage. Ill probably wont want to use it after the breaks, but it helped a lot with the anxious feelings i get sometimes. Thank you for this video!

[@lacrosseguy108]

man this like blows my mind and is scary how much i can relate to all of this. its definently time to make some changes.

[@ItsWAWGaming]

For me it was a combination of things that I was dealing with. I found that just practicing concentration and memory, doing things I love helps me out alot. Just having a daily routine is also quite useful. I'm not sure still if this is what it is or not because I wasn't using heavily at the time but I have a very stressful and surreal thing I'm going through right now so I'm thinking that is probably what is causing me all of these symptoms, I still have all of my memories, I know who I am and everything. I just seem out of it at times or just down in the dumps. Edit: Day 8 of no Weed almost day 9 now in a few hours and what I really had was Depersonalization which was triggered by a big stressor I have in my life at the moment and cannabis use.

[@cameronchisholm638]

This is the most truthfully informative and useful youtube channel ever, actually reduced anxiety symptoms while quitting, feelin a lil pyschosisy but improving

[@bradleyhorn4249]

I had 0 fingers sadly. Kind of a nice wake up call and brings a lot of clarity to my situation.

[@Zeeboklown]

I've never experienced any of the signs that you spoke of other than occasional lost motivation and I've always been a very secular man being an only child. But I was watching and listening to this any way for my own education, and to be completely honest with you I really wanted to smoke the whole time I was listening to this LOL

[@travis9457]

I was too! I just finished a smoke of some very nice, long-cured, Kentucky bud. This joint also contained some really nice hash oil too. I like to smoke if I study anything. I can get more into stuff like this when I have a good smoke.

[@Zeeboklown]

@@travis9457 right on bro. Sounds good. I've been smoking a lot of med grade THC carts cus the gift bag that my dispo (north ca) was giving out had a lot of them in it. Otherwise I normally try to keep a little of everything and not overdo any one kind of THC product and will do a dab of two, a bowl of two and maybe a pull off a cart of two while I'm out n about.. lol. But last few days alot of cart smoking. Only med grade tho. Ive NEVER bought BM cartridges in my life. Anyway.happy tokes. Nite

[@SlimImpossible]

I’ve had over 4-5 of these “psychosis” trips and each one has gotten more scary. My first was around December of 2022 and had to drive myself to the hospital because I had the same feeling after waking up the next morning. Quit for a week before smoking again because I was hella addicted coming from someone who smoked every day for 7 years. Had a couple more before the last one sealed the deal for me. I quit for good and it’s been about 10-15 days so far. Still recovering from the last one but it feels better to know weed is where this mindset is coming from and that others are sharing their experiences too. I hope everyone here gets better and decides to quit for good. It just sucks because a lot of people make weed out to be completely harmless and a lot of people won’t understand what’s happening to them without the proper research. Good luck everyone!

[@ganjaseurr9864]

Today is day 3 started smoking everyday when Was 19 and I’m 26 now went from blunts to bongs and dabs had a slight craving yesterday but just told myself no cuz I’m ready to take my life back and these vids are a great help in what to expect when quitting thank you 🙏🏽

[@humphreygokart2135]

Great video, great that someone really stands up and talks about this serious problem that is getting worse and worse all the time. However, I don't think it's normal to get many warning signs. Among the many people I personally know who have suffered horrendously from this mental disease, all I hear is that it hits you like a ton of bricks. Open and creative people seem to be more prone than shallow and superficial personalities. Hereditary issues, well maybe, but the latest research shows it has only limited influence. Why on earth were we not told about these things before they opened the floodgates?

[@ianboushey487]

I definitely have the "p" from smoking pot. I have 15 days of sobriety. Your videos really help Dr. Your videos helped get though 2 weeks of absolute shittiness coming off the infused pre rolls. Absolute shittiness I'm 46. I just started feeling better. Thank you doc.

[@Technicallyaddicted]

I first started knowing there was an issue when I started developing social anxiety. 90% of ppl I talked to about marijuana psychosis thought I was talking about a early 1930’s movie. Over the years it has progressed to the point to where I go out of my way to see or interact with as few people as possible. I can really only communicate through a keyboard anymore. Today is my day 1. I know why I smoke, and I know my trigger. It’s embarrassing so I won’t say it, but it’s going to hurt just like this until I die, only difference is I’m not burying my head in the sand.

[@AddictionMindset]

You go this, for real! welcome to day one, stop back in three or four days and give us an update how you are doing.

[@brandonbulthuis2740]

Hey! As someone with severe social anxiety before ever consuming weed, I can tell you a few days after quitting I actually started going out of my way to converse with people and be social. And it felt great!

[@Technicallyaddicted]

@@AddictionMindset I did it. I relapsed twice, but I’m fully clean and healed now. I’m still socially awkward, but thanks to advice from David goggins it no longer bothers me. 21 years I was smoking pot. Spent more than 25,000 over the course of my life. All I have to quit now is nicotine and soda, both are easy when my bank account has money. Lack of money is my #1 stresser. The pain I used weed to run away from is still there, but rather than run, I’m actively fighting it. Anger management is still a problem tho.

[@Technicallyaddicted]

@@brandonbulthuis2740 this is most definitely fact. I’m going to tell everyone that weed makes you anti-social.

[@sayedalazam4228]

@@Technicallyaddicted you give me hope man thank you

[@panteresque]

the love of my life is currently hospitalized. that garbage induced his psychosis, he has been unable to handle last week - hallucinations, rage, insane sadness, yelling, violence, insomnia, paranoia, confusion. its the kindest, most loving, protective and intelligent man I ever met. im praying for his recovery. i love him with my whole heart even if he is absolutely maniac and i wouldnt leave him. i miss the old, tender and sweet him. im carrying his baby and i just want him to be with us. i know hes gonna come back

[@thatelectritian]

I did go to the psychward 3x for "cannabis induced psychosis" because I was acting "delusional" and I wasn't making sense or smart financial decisions. I decided to quit for a while and went back to carts because of a shitty work situation. I decided to watch a lot of videos on toxic work places, getting wealthy, starting a business. And overall changing my mindset on how I view the world and how I live my life. I want from vaping a high thc cart every 30 min that I was awake and 3 energy drinks a day with random 2-4h sleep schedule. to once a day with occassional days off of CBD cart at bedtime, I cut back my energy drinks, I set a sleep schedule, started taking better self care, taking work for what it is and how easily you can find a new job so it really doesn't matter if you get fired as long as you try your best. Basically I changed my mindset with work, money, self care and people are acting as if I'm different and "manic" again but I'm not too sure because I feel fine. When the days that were leading up to the psychward and "psychosis" I felt very "bipolar", "numb", like I was rich and nothing mattered to me like no consiquences. Today I still have moments where I feel like I'm disconnected with society and other people but it's just because i have a different mindset and views with different subjects in life. If you're struggling with mental health, money, work, addiction, food, transportation. Please google reasources and try to get yourself some help. I'm planning on going to the doctors for the first time in a year because I feel as if I'm possibly experiencing symptoms of "psychosis" who knows though because I did spend all my free time learning about laws and taxes and investing for months straight, which is not normal for most 19 year olds but my plan is to try to retire as young as possible. I learned everything online and from many individuals. And at this point I'm feeling I have no one who can relate to my situation. Which is why I'm planning on going to the psychiatrist to talk about mental health and how my recovery from psychosis has been and how my financial knowledge is affecting the way I view other people and myself. (I feel fine but people are saying I'm not fine so I'm going to try to get a "professional's" view on my situation. I've been on antipsychotics and it just made me sleep more and give me the time to take care of myself. I kinda feel like I need more time to myself so honestly worst comes to worst I just go to the psychiatrist and get paid time off work to figure out what I want to do with my future. Who knows the psych might even know some people who can help me with my financial education and situation.

[@thatelectritian]

Also when I was sober I was working at a very toxic work environment and I decided to start vaping high thc carts again and I started feeling like I was hearing my parents talk about me when I was in my room saying things like "he's manic again" "should we call the ambulance" and shit like that so I switched to CBD and still had the same experience every few nights. Recently while sober I overheard them talking about me again and I decided it's probably not the thc or CBD it might just be me overhearing something that I'm not supposed to. To this day I'm still paranoid that I'm going to get locked up in the psychward but legally they can't as long as I'm not a safety risk to myself or others

[@sackstoracks]

How are you doing now ?

[@SunMoonStars-Blessings]

You might be bipolar-I have a similar story. Don’t let them drag you to the hospital-get help. If you are bipolar weed isn’t good for you. I take lithium and live a normal life. I wish you the best ❤️

[@thebugbouncer]

That thumbnail definitely adds to the veracity of your nursing proffesion

[@musagames1234]

Thank you for taking the time to upload this and explain the symptoms clearly. Very helpful and educational.

[@linamelisstyling]

Thank you so much for this video! I finally have a name for it, as almost everything you mentioned, including panic attack, started to happen. I was hospitalized twice and all the results were good. Now I understand that I started to develop psychosis. Intuitively stopped using weed or alcohol about 2 months ago. I am still not 100% recovered, but doing so much better. I chose not to use the antidepressant that were prescribed to me as I felt like it was going to put me in another potentially stronger loop. Knowing that psychosis is a thing, explains so my about my behavior and emotions. People need to know they are not alone.Thabk you!

[@AletxisRosas]

Seeing this a year late, tbh I blame myself for this, this happened to my ex girlfriend I saw almost all symptoms on her and let me tell you WE really went tru it, after so many 911 calls and her destroying the rooms or stores we were at she’s in a better mental place now. Like you said this was NO JOKE I just really hope the best for her.

[@TaurusIntuition]

Who else watched this while smoking - which really helped me throughout the video

[@SpeakTheTruthLouder]

Do you make money from selling weed? Is that why you misinform the public and mock the video? I see.

[@rickyrosette7220]

this is why having a balanced life is super important. if you want to start doing potentially harmful thinks like drugs or alcohol you have to be willing and able to to also work hard to balance out there health with things like food and exercise and also keeping a very close eye on you mental state to make sure your not slowly going down hill without even realizing it. and remember moderation and balance is key, as long as you live a balanced life your living a healthy one and living an unbalanced life leads to burnout or fast downward spirals.

[@rickyrosette7220]

put 1 finger down, lack of mental clarity. I believe this is because of me recently getting back to my healthy lifestyle but my body and mind still needs to catch up.

[@cwhiteye9843]

I'm trying again Dr Frank. It's your channel that's helping me kick this! Thanks a million.

[@Godisfirst21]

I called these "my episodes". So happy I made the choice to QUIT TODAY! Whoop whoop.

[@joystick396]

I relapsed and am stoned right now watching this. Everything you said was so accurate to my situation, it's uncanny. All of my fingers went down for psychosis, I don't know what to do about it anymore

[@9Justo]

Cannabis helped me through my teenage years after DV at home and psychosis. I went for years without it periodically coming back to it with no problems at all either way. I just turned 50 and recently obtained my medical script and am looking forward and excited to getting it back into my life and a new chapter. The thing is anything can be addictive if you let your own mind get you addicted to it be it gambling, booze, sex, violence, porn, food, drugs, tobacco etc etc. Its not the thing you're addicted to it's your own personality, your own mind, your own lack of willpower.

[@MrKillerHobbes]

0 fingers, please keep doing these brother, I've been binging them for the past couple days

[@christopherwalters3320]

I always wondered about this. Honestly I have used for like 18 years. I hate the super high thc carts. I use it medically but even I have noticed it can become addictive and it can get to a point that I can’t function without it. It’s always important to take breaks and keep your tolerance low. To much or to little makes me a lot worst. If I keep a right dosage it enhances my focus and drive in a very positive way. Good video tho, I advocate for legalization of many things but addiction is def a thing with anything. It’s always good to know the good and bad of substances and be responsible. When I used to get a ton of cannabis and smoke nonstop I would always reach a point to where it didn’t have a effect on me anymore and I would get really moody.

[@hibyeization401]

Very thoughtful and intelligent, I've been a cannabis users for many, many years and this first thing that struck me is the amount and intensity of consumption. If you are altering your mind state regularly and to such a degree with any substance there will be a psychological cost

[@jordanreynolds2152]

I was actually mid diagnosed with bipolar disorder I believe because of weed. Also had a few episodes of CHS. It’s insane that all the time I’ve smoked marijuana(or had smoked) all I ever heard was that it was safe and little to no side effects.

[@mariahconklin4150]

Omg I am experiencing major mood swings it's scary. I have been sober for 24 days now. I would smoke it all day and all night and wouldn't stop or I'd have edible and one time I ate a whole mushroom chocolate bar to it's like I just don't care how much I consume and I just lay there. So I have 24 days. THat' scary you experienced that What's CHS? Never heard of that. I'm looking for answers because I have bad bad depression now sense being sober and loath being around people or even people walking by me. I stay in my home most days. I never had a problem being high but being off of it makes things a thousand times worse my mental health is declining.

[@jordanreynolds2152]

@@mariahconklin4150 well then you have actually mental health issue and I would suggest starting with a healthier diet if possible and exercise. Then seek a therapist. Don’t rely purely on drugs to solve your issue. CHS is a cyclical vomiting syndrome. If you have suicidal thoughts I would definitely suggest admitting yourself into the ER.

[@_riahjackson_]

I had Chs and psychosis bc of weed more ppl need to spread awareness

[@kathrynkiffmann7833]

My son and myself as well. Our family were huge weed advocates-until our 420 turned into a 911. Clean 2 years. I’m 61. It took 6 months for the depression to cease. Medical cannibas. Who knew? So many people trying to quit now.

[@greg2961]

I had zero fingers up for your original questions. I'm on day 5 of no weed and day 3 of not smoking. I'm feeling a lot better. I've got 9K words left of my dissertation due next Monday. Wish me luck!

[@cliddily]

Modern very high tch content strains have been blamed for CIP. The balance of thc/cbd has been bred out of these strains over the last 20 years. Personally, I haven't smoked cannabis in 6 years, but before that I was a very heavy user, with most of the symptoms you have described. My point being.. I found that by replacing the low cbd % of the weed I was smoking, with high cbd drops, while I was still heavily addicted, helped me get out of the psychosis stage, and also helped me with the oppressive anxiety I was feeling, eventually helping me to fully quit.. I was aware of a study of non smokers that were given high thc, balanced thc/cbd, and high cbd/low thc strains, reported bad experiences from only the high thc variety.

[@ValThor-g2c]

When you quit it is good to use CBD for those 'jitters", and if needed, a sleep aid for a temporary period. I like Tommy Chong's CBD as it is nano and is absorbed quickly. Get sleep, CBD and weaning off is easier.

[@Anabeausoleil]

5:18 Literally I smoked for 4 years and was fine and then one day something changed. I am 23 now, but at age 19/20, I became anxious, and afraid of going out in public or interacting with people. Before this I was a social butterfly, now I’m very shy and a little bit of a recluse. When the psychosis started I was completely delusional. I kept smoking every day even though it was not enjoyable AT ALL for me. I kept telling myself things would be different the next time. That went on for half a year. I was then put into a program at age 20 for young adults with first episode psychosis but recently kicked out at 22 due to them determining that I have drug-induced psychosis/substance use issues. I struggle with addiction to cannabis even though whenever I smoke it is guaranteed that I will have a psychotic/suicidal episode. It takes me days to recover from such an episode, and I have gone on benders lasting a week to two weeks where I smoke myself into a hole, basically losing all connection to reality. August 2022 I was hospitalized for a cannabis-induced psychosis and suicide attempt. Since then I have smoked once or twice a month and (obviously) it never goes well for me. I don’t know why I keep going back to it. Self-sabotage I guess. I just found your channel because I had the urge to smoke again and I needed a resource. Very thankful. I feel validated and less alone in this. If you read this comment and relate, I know it can feel really isolating at times, believe me I know, but just seeing this comment section and these videos makes me feel so much less alone. I didn’t even know this existed. Thank you for making these.

[@ManMustermax]

Feel the same like you. Not more enjoyable at all, I will quit.

[@blancacasillas8226]

How you doing now?

[@Anabeausoleil]

@@blancacasillas8226 I'm completely sober now from everything (weed, alcohol, vaping, everything) since May of 2023. I found out I was misdiagnosed with psychosis and I actually have complex PTSD with dissociative features. I did intensive treatment and Spravato (esketamine) actually worked really well for me, but of course everyone is different and it's not for everyone. For me it was like a night and day change. I have no urge to smoke, mostly out of fear, but also I understand more about it hurting me in the long run than numbing me for only a second. The pain, flashbacks, and su*cidal feelings were never worth it. I'm back in school now, finishing my Bachelor's degree and I have all A's for the first time. Thank you for asking. I am truly grateful for my strength and the stability I have found. I hope whoever needs to read this stays strong and knows that they have that fight within them, just by even clicking on this video, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and perseverance, not weakness. Thank you again for asking.

[@Anabeausoleil]

@@blancacasillas8226 I responded to this but for some reason it didn't show up. I'm completely sober now from everything (weed, alcohol, vaping, everything) since May of 2023. I found out I was misdiagnosed with psychosis and I actually have complex PTSD with dissociative features. I did intensive treatment and Spravato (esketamine) actually worked really well for me, but of course everyone is different and it's not for everyone. For me it was like a night and day change. I have no urge to smoke, mostly out of fear, but also I understand more about it hurting me in the long run than numbing me for only a second. The pain, flashbacks, and su*cidal feelings were never worth it. I'm back in school now, finishing my Bachelor's degree and I have all A's for the first time. Thank you for asking. I am truly grateful for my strength and the stability I have found. I hope whoever needs to read this stays strong and knows that they have that fight within them, just by even clicking on this video, and that seeking help is a sign of strength and perseverance, not weakness. Thank you again for asking.

[@00wrongun]

I think I had a psychosis event in hospital, when I broke my hip, no weed, lack of sleep & morphine, I was hearing thing's, and started acting strangely, after 6 days I discharged myself, I was that convinced I was going to be stabbed, I went into complete panic mode

[@pltxpltx7996]

Yup... Weed psychosis took 8 years of my life with these symptoms and almost daily panic attacks. It's like a very long bad dream where you're a spectator with an altered consciousness.

[@soprotivleniye7620]

How did you come out of it?

[@notsure5876]

I think psychosis is a tuff topic. One could easily argue that the average person is completely unaware of reality. If masses of people all perceive life a certain way, it becomes reality for everyone. What if the few who see reality for what it is are being called psychotic by those experiencing a collective delusion? Like schizophrenia, who’s to say what a schizophrenic is tuned into is not actually happening? It’s quite obvious to someone who’s aware that what the masses consider reality is not objective reality at all. I feel like someone who is tuned into objective reality will themselves even feel psychotic since the overwhelming majority all deny it’s existence. What I’m saying is that many respected people show much proof that we are living in mass psychosis, especially recently. In mass psychosis, those who are not tuned into that collective delusion will be called psychotic for sure. I think it’s impossible to get to the bottom of it.

[@AddictionMindset]

So, I was reading an article on this while researching This video, and I do not disagree with you! It’s a very touchy topic. I can tell you this when I was on the carts, I was 100% loosing my mind towards the end. Once I quit after a few weeks I was close to back to myself again. I knew deep down I was causing damage with my use. So for what that’s worth I guess

[@notsure5876]

@@AddictionMindset great channel btw. This subject is what I struggle with the most. Always trying to learn more. Thx ✊🏽

[@zen5257]

@@notsure5876 Thats a great comment. I think what separates the schizophrenic is that their psychosis is solely individual and can't be shared by others - e.g hearing voices or claiming there are cameras in the shower, which no one ever sees but them. I think the collective mass psychosis is being observed by huge numbers of people arguably more grounded in observable, tangible reality, which gives you more of a ground to stand on to back up your own feelings, experience and intuition. Think of a bell curve, and the majority of society will gravitate towards the peak of the bell curve in behaviour, beliefs and thoughts - e.g social media use, drug use, food, TV shows, hypernormalization of whatever the people around them are doing, one day something is cool, the next we discard it. Reason being we are social, tribal animals and many of us are not used to individual critical thinking - we assume the crowd knows best, and follow accordingly, hence the term "sheep". I would argue the closer to the peak of the bell curve you are, what the masses perceive as "normal" the deeper you are in psychosis and delusion. It's a tough one because how can so many people be wrong? Logic assumes the minority would be wrong, and there is sanity to be found in the behaviour of the collective in many areas, and absolute insanity in others. Well history speaks for itself - the collective can and have been wrong, and blindly following the crowd is stupid and dangerous. It's like that old saying "if everyone else was jumping off a bridge, would you?"

[@StelmaDesigns]

Dealing with my young adult child right now, this evening, going through this very illness a second time, I can tell you the reality of the person going through psychosis from cannabis and nicotine is not reality, whatsoever. My child suffers from anxiety and insisted vaping cannabis and nicotine as well helps, until it didn't. I can tell you the effects are scary for anyone witnessing it and she is beyond terrified of what she is experiencing. She also is in great chest pain. She is delusional, scared, makes no sense in what she says and was hospitalized for a month the first time this happened over a year ago. Her Psychiatrist told her to stay away from the vaping but I don't think he impressed upon any of us that this could happen again, and that vaping/dabbing was the cause. This is so serious, yet it doesn't seem to be publicized. I live in a state that legalized weed and the younger generations have no idea the stuff they can buy is many, many times stronger than what my generation smoked. Not only that, everyone thinks it is a miracle medicinal plant that can't harm you. My childs situation is on the extreme end of the spectrum and I guarantee no one wants to experience this type of psychosis. This is heart breaking to deal with.

[@clare218]

@@StelmaDesigns I hope things are getting better for you all. It is heart breaking. Sending love & best wishes to you and your family🥰

[@tizzohhh]

You need to do a video on delta 8 psychosis. I believe i experienced this and now after being treated by a psychiatrist for months i think i am figuring out that the psych ward wrongly diagnosed me with schizoaffective disorder. I was thinking about after everything is good with my psychiatrist to go ahead and smoke again(but NOT delta 8) but now i am thinking. I had been smoking regular weed for years and then once i started delta 8 it got weird

[@sackstoracks]

How are you doing now? are you still medicated?

[@scottidw8415]

I smoke medical cannabis moderately and I have never experienced anything crazy. I am not very social but my house is always clean and I eat great!

[@JohnDoe-cv8iw]

man, i thought i was the only person who went through such feelings with the way everyone glorifies weed now days

[@emielhasselt2518]

First part of the video felt like a huge relatable reality check, then the checklists started.. i've written down so much you said this video and i'm gonna hang them all over my walls. I'm realizing it's a real bad addicition for a while now, started watching videos like this and reading books. But this video man, it really sounds like it's a beginning to an induced psychosis. I have to keep in a state where I realize what cannabis does for me, and I find it really motivational to hear someone speak who's gone through a pretty similair condition. Thanks❤️

[@MLTHLA]

Used to be a full time smoker for 5 years, early morning til bed time. I noticed many of the signs here and took a 1 year break, I've recently started smoking again but only about once a week/two weeks. I feel good about smoking now, so, my point is that cannabis can be great but abusing anything is most likely gonna be bad for you.

[@03PaK]

One night I just asked God to help me quit. Not even too religious. The next day I didn’t smoke all day… hit a cart that night sadly but in the last 4 days been clean! Feel great, started dreaming again, eating is hard but getting better and definitely get irritated easily. Thanks Doc!

[@bundydryandlime]

Yep, had a serious episode a while back, caught me off guard. I had a whole backstory on multiple layers that all made sense on just about everyone that has been in my life especially more recent additions in my life. Couldn't trust anyone, was thinking the only way out was to pack up and sell our dream home and lifestyle and run away anonymously and start over. I had to do this without friends and neighbours knowing or else they would sabotage the move and keep me trapped in their hell were they could manipulate and destroy me. I couldn't trust my own wife or myself. It was terrifying but at the same time was a most fascinating experience. I kind of recognised it all for what it was so at the peak of my delusion, I went cold turkey off weed alcohol caffeine sugar to try and reset to baseline and get a grip. The whole thing lasted nearly 2 weeks and had glimpses of the delusion from time to time but all good now. I still have weed but am much more weary of changes. Im great full for the experience but wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[@evonnesheim1434]

All fingers down! Wh0 knew?? Thank you for making this so clear.

[@kaimk23]

I've been off weed for 2 months now, really grateful I saw this video. I had some of the symptoms near the end for me too but now it's not gonna be just a break, I am not gonna go back to it.

[@bmccameron7642]

Great, informative presentation. After overcoming addiction, I now cycle 100-150 miles per week, possibly as fit, physically, emotionally and mentally as I've ever been and loving life again. I'll never revisit Cannabis again. It has nothing positive to offer. It is very destructive to many ppl, I'm one of them. I answered yes to all six criteria of psychosis. Very hard and dark times. It's just not worth it.

[@zosmanovic9763]

A panic attack caused depersonalisation/derealisation when I was a teenager...thankfully thats gone

[@Synic1218]

Hey, I’ve recently gone through something similar, could you tell me when and how it went away cause it really messed me up

[@zosmanovic9763]

@@Synic1218 was it from weed? If so, it takes time. Dont touch anything that affects you mentally and that can even mean energy drinks. Stock up on vitamins, especially B, sleep at normal hours, stay hydrated and eat properly. Speak to someone close if you feel like you cant cope. I was in a complete tunnel vision mess for 2 years and it eventually faded away.

[@doublebunny6257]

Thank you so much for this video I honestly had no idea how bad it was. I am currently exhibiting 5 out of 6 of these behaviors I kind knew something was off but now o think it makes sense as to why. Luckily my psychiatrist had prescribed me a new antidepressant and is also advising me to stop smoking, I think I should take his advice and yours for sure!

[@humphreygokart2135]

Highlights from this video: “The person using cannabis is usually at a point where it’s not good, like something’s going wrong, and they can’t stop. And even worse, that addictive voice in their brain is convincing them that the cannabis is the solution to this problem, which makes this problem an even bigger problem.” “The best thing you can do is modify your lifestyle. So basic stuff. Start to regulate your sleep. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. When you sleep at night, that’s when your brain detoxes; that’s when your brain heals, so regulating your sleep is super important. Another tip for you: avoid drugs, avoid the alcohol, avoid the cannabis, avoid the caffeine, get away from stimulants. I know it’s not easy to do those, but if you’re struggling, work with someone, or get into a group, get help. Other lifestyle modifications: exercise. Exercise is super important when it comes to the health of your brain. Speaking to people who bring you joy, who give you that release of dopamine. Interacting with people is so important, and this is often the hardest thing for someone who’s struggling with psychosis to do. But even if it’s just with a family member or a friend that you’re really close to, that interaction is crucial. Getting outside, getting sunlight. There’s a million ways to approach this, but the way that we have seen most success in my offices is helping people with lifestyle modification, making sure that they don’t use this substance again.”

[@brusewane-zp6gr]

1 month 1 week clean now it started from the video where he talks about quitting weed. Best decision I’ve made so far it help me leave my old life behind and begging a new one. I was battling hard I still am I have lots of anxiety etc but I rather battle this now then have some life altering things show up in my life and have that on top of it . God has helped me through it all. This man’s word was the first to my official stop, I threw my cake bar in the porta John I remember and I’ve hadn’t have had one since.

[@kodycheetham9524]

All my fingers are down, I honestly been suspecting psychosis, i relate to everything he’s said in this video, I even think I’ve had a few episodes but I’m not gonna say if I’m not sure

[@neda5927]

every finger dropped. not one left standing. Thank you for making these videos. Trying to quit marijuana and nicotine after not going more than 3 days without either for the past almost 5 years.

[@mikudubskasai8725]

Wow, that’s terrifying! Who else quit weed and never experienced such a hell? ✋😮

[@tubanami]

Thanks for the inofrmation Dr. Frank! I'm always researching the "ugly" side effects of marijuanna use, to see if I'm over using or getting addicted. It's good to have information like this available :)

[@longlivejah4608]

Back in 2012 when I was 16 I had the worst psychosis episode from weed I ever had. I was shaking, i was super hot, i felt anxious and scared, I felt super disassociated and out of body while still in my body. It was insane. But fast forward to now, just turned 27 this 4/20 and I smoke all day, everyday.🤦🏽‍♂️ back then I didn’t smoke nearly as much.

[@lukevincnet3420]

Doesn't sound like psychosis, you probably went through depersonalization and derealization. I thought it was psychosis when I went through it

[@Arthur_Morgan420]

@@lukevincnet3420 Just had an episode like this about a 2 weeks ago that had been the scariest thing that had ever happened to me in my life. It’s almost like i was in a dream but in real life. My body was shaking uncontrollably and my head was spinning with a bunch of random thoughts that seemed really loud. It’s almost as if I could hear them. I didn’t know if it was psychosis or depersonalization but I thought someone might know more than I do. I’ve only been smoking for about a year

[@josephhayward3763]

​@@Arthur_Morgan420 that just happens when u smoke sometimes

[@lukevincnet3420]

@@Arthur_Morgan420 I went through it bad I was paranoid for 3 weeks straight tweaking it was like a dream state. It goes away you just gotta be sober for a month or two

[@madmike472]

My problem is that I have a full panic attack every time I smoke. I’ve been a stoned all my life and rarely take breaks from it. Recently The attacks got so bad I had to stop all together. And now, living without weed is making me sad 😢.

[@Cby13]

I'm the exact same :/

[@pokeroguetrash]

Frank I have been experiencing these psychosis symptoms, but only once I quit smoking. I was fine until about day 18 of sobriety when I started feeling these symptoms heavily. It’s now day 31 and they have not gone away. Any advice? I’m meeting with a psychiatrist soon so hopefully that will help. Thanks so much for the great content.

[@Diorrunnaa]

How are you now? I’m day 8 getting some anxiety