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Hello . Had a question or many i suppose . Back in may i smoked potpouri and i had a bad trip . I felt like i wasnt me any more and i would get scared and my heart would rise up. Little by little i control this but now sometimes i think stupid stuff like am i really me or if my chest hurts i think it might be my heart n i get scared . I try to control it but sometimes its hard . This is been going on for about 2. Months already im 22 .. i gues u can say i stress my self alot and i feel bit depress for been like this .. any help ?
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
I appreciate your concerns and asking on HCM.
Based on the history I would suggest the following:
1. I presume that potpouri is a mixture of some drugs,drugs tend to interfere with our mood and it is vice versa as well. Once one is depressed it can lead to use of drugs. However the symptoms you have mentioned appear to be a combination of anxiety and depression and you need further evaluation to ascertain some diagnosis.
2. You can involve yourself in activities that interest you like any hobby.
3. Take out time and practice progressive muscular relaxation exercises they help to ease out the stress/
4. Apply self help Cognitive behavioral therapy on yourself.
5. Reduce caffeine intake, beverages and smoking as they increase anxiety.
6. Practice deep breathing exercises for controlling anxiety.
I hope you find this helpful. Have a nice time.
Based on the history I would suggest the following:
1. I presume that potpouri is a mixture of some drugs,drugs tend to interfere with our mood and it is vice versa as well. Once one is depressed it can lead to use of drugs. However the symptoms you have mentioned appear to be a combination of anxiety and depression and you need further evaluation to ascertain some diagnosis.
2. You can involve yourself in activities that interest you like any hobby.
3. Take out time and practice progressive muscular relaxation exercises they help to ease out the stress/
4. Apply self help Cognitive behavioral therapy on yourself.
5. Reduce caffeine intake, beverages and smoking as they increase anxiety.
6. Practice deep breathing exercises for controlling anxiety.
I hope you find this helpful. Have a nice time.
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