Posted by Nardilcopter on February 24, 2010, at 22:01:24
In reply to Re: Experiences: Nardil + Cannabis, Caffeine, Nicotine, posted by GreenP on February 24, 2010, at 20:29:34
GreenP I know how you feel. It's going to take a long time, maybe a 6-12 months, for your brain to rewire itself to sobriety, but it will happen. I doubt you are a different person than you used to be. More likely, as in my case, you are probably just worried more about it now, which makes you more sensitive to your own faults. When high, did you often feel like you or others looked or acted silly/stupid? Those thoughts can stick with you, as they are self-fulfilling. It's important to realize that it's not exactly the weed that has made you more socially anxious, its reinforced habits of thinking. Anxiety won't go away unless you break the habits.
The best way is to do this is just to force yourself to talk to people. Start easy, with good friends, then challenge yourself to talk to coworkers, then maybe even strangers. Don't over-think it, be spontaneous and just go for it. Awkwardness dissolves quickly, like the chill from jumping in a cold pool. The good news is that Nardil will make it much easier to jump in. The mood boost will also make it easier to laugh off social awkwardness rather than fearing it.
Remember that weed doesn't change people, lifestyle changes do, so change your lifestyle. I quit all of the drugs mentioned here, started eating better, working more, and left my old stoner buddies behind (more like they left me), and after 4 months I just feel loads better.
Definitely take the Nardil, and just steer clear of all stimulants for a while. Also get lots of sleep. If you've been going to bed high the last 2 years then you have not been getting sufficient REM sleep.
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