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Had Head Pressure. Had Cannabis. Why Is This Happening?

Hello, when I used Cannabis last night i felt weird head pressure. This was the result of throughout the high feeling like i needed to let go, and letting go a little more, coming back, then a little more, coming, back, then a little more before, etc. I also have an anxiety disorder. Is this serious or something I should worry about?
posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
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Welcome to HCM

Cannabis is a stimulant substance. It is a common drug of abuse. When taken it causes intense stimulation and it is known to worsen the symptoms of anxiety disorders. You are also having anxiety disorder and this has potentiated the side effects of drug. The heaviness in head is due to cannabis only. I would advise you to please quit cannabis and take proper treatment of anxiety disorder. Both medicinal and non medicinal treatment is effective. Medicines of SSRI and SNRI group are very effective. Non pharmacological treatment like Behavior Therapy is also an effective treatment.

Thanks
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
it is effect of cannibus
effects of cannibus gos long time to go may be 48 to 72 hrs
take lot of warm water
add liquid antacid 3 times a day
it is not very serious just relax and have rest effect will go automatically after specified time
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Cannabis is bad
In association with anxiety, still bad / if on drugs for anxiety, there could be interaction and it will be worse /
See a Psychiatrist - he can treat both

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Had Head Pressure. Had Cannabis. Why Is This Happening?

Hello Welcome to HCM Cannabis is a stimulant substance. It is a common drug of abuse. When taken it causes intense stimulation and it is known to worsen the symptoms of anxiety disorders. You are also having anxiety disorder and this has potentiated the side effects of drug. The heaviness in head is due to cannabis only. I would advise you to please quit cannabis and take proper treatment of anxiety disorder. Both medicinal and non medicinal treatment is effective. Medicines of SSRI and SNRI group are very effective. Non pharmacological treatment like Behavior Therapy is also an effective treatment. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD