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Effect Of Smoking Weed

I am 24 year old,male.and i smoked ganja for past 7 months regularly.and left taking this stuff.Now-a-days felling headache ,n i am felling frighten from many normal thinks...n i came in depression mode too in recent days.So kindly, tell me solutions to get a healthy mind.so that i can lead my life properly.plz !
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The symptoms you are experiencing could be withdrawal symptoms (headache, fears) or flashbacks that usually occur after prolonged ganja (cannbis) use. The feeling of depression could be a result again of prolonged ganja use (amotivational syndrome) or else it could be related to a mood disorder (depression).

Stopping ganja use was an excellent first step. Continue to abstain and the withdrawal symptoms should disappear gradually. Because ganja persists in body tissue this could take upto 4 weeks.

If the symptoms are interfering with your work and relationships you should consult with a psychiatrist. This would help provide immediate relief and also address the important issue as to whether you have an underlying mood or other psychiatric disorder requiring treatment.
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Effect Of Smoking Weed

The symptoms you are experiencing could be withdrawal symptoms (headache, fears) or flashbacks that usually occur after prolonged ganja (cannbis) use. The feeling of depression could be a result again of prolonged ganja use (amotivational syndrome) or else it could be related to a mood disorder (depression). Stopping ganja use was an excellent first step. Continue to abstain and the withdrawal symptoms should disappear gradually. Because ganja persists in body tissue this could take upto 4 weeks. If the symptoms are interfering with your work and relationships you should consult with a psychiatrist. This would help provide immediate relief and also address the important issue as to whether you have an underlying mood or other psychiatric disorder requiring treatment.