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Experiencing Anxiety Due To Marijuana Intake
I m not sure if this is a mental health issue, but I have been a heavy marijuana user for 30 years , smoking daily with the exception of a few weeks a year trying to take a break . I am fully aware of all the usual withdrawals such as insomnia, etc. It has been over 8 weeks since I last smoked and I feel a strange sick feeling off and on, and wake up to anxiety even though I take Sertraline (Zoloft) for 15 years. I m not sressed or worried about anything. (I had horrible anxiety in2001 due to fear and hopelessness, but those issues have subsided, and I have no worries about my future now that I m older (53). It s really more physical and it s very hard to find others who share my feelings after 8 weeks sober. Should I proceed with a blood test?
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are worried about your anxiety symptoms after quitting marijuana recently. Now, though it is uncommon for people to have significant physical withdrawal symptoms after stopping marijuana, in my experience I have seen that some persons report an exacerbation of anxiety symptoms, especially if they have an underlying anxiety disorder.
So, if your anxiety symptoms are very distressing and unmanageable, then I would suggest that you review with your psychiatrist for further help for controlling your symptoms. I would also suggest that you try regular relaxation techniques to help you stay calm.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are worried about your anxiety symptoms after quitting marijuana recently. Now, though it is uncommon for people to have significant physical withdrawal symptoms after stopping marijuana, in my experience I have seen that some persons report an exacerbation of anxiety symptoms, especially if they have an underlying anxiety disorder.
So, if your anxiety symptoms are very distressing and unmanageable, then I would suggest that you review with your psychiatrist for further help for controlling your symptoms. I would also suggest that you try regular relaxation techniques to help you stay calm.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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