Has cannabis caused psychosis for you?

Question

I am trying to get an answer to this problem from everyday people. If you know of someone else can you tell me about it. There is debate about wether it is real or not. I really want to know how many others out there have had no symptoms before being affected this way by cannabis use. If there was anything else that affected it please tell me also.

Answer 1

There has been a lot of research published on this topic in the last couple of years. In sum, cannabis can cause psychotic symptoms, but only in people who are genetically susceptible to it already (i.e. latent schizophrenia). The symptoms may have presented themselves at a later date (disease becomes active), or the individual may go through life without experiencing them (not developing the illness) if they hadn't used cannabis (or mushrooms, or acid, etc.). For someone without a mental illness it should not pose any harm. If you do experience any psychotic symptoms with cannabis use, see a doctor and tell him/her about it. You may need a more through evaluation to determine if a psychotic illness is presenting itself, and stay away from street drugs.

PS: Paranoia is NOT psychosis. Psychosis is having hallucinations (visual, auditory, sensory) or delusions (fixed false beliefs).

Check out these links. If you do a google search for psychosis (and) cannabis you will come up with a lot of data.

Answer 2

yes, especially if u have a history of depression, or other mental illness, perhaps hereditory, the worst thing is to smoke it every day consistently over a long period at a young age. The best way to have cannabis is just every now and again, maybe once or twice every couple of months, that way u give ur system time to clear the drug away. Remember it stays in your system for 3 weeks so if u smoke it more often you don't give your brain a chance to recover. Also, some of the home made stuff, skunk weed is especially (unnaturally) strong it's better to smoke weaker stuff and use less of it. Remember, if u have other stresses or anxieties in your life, cannabis may feel like it's helping in the short term, but eventually repressed feelings or problems have a way of catching up....the drugs don't work, it only makes it worse, as the lyrics said....Drugs can be your friend, but treat with respect, and less is more - moderation !

Answer 3

Yes cannabis can cause psychosis. It did with me. I became paranoid. When I would smoke at home, I would think that when I heard police sirens, that they were coming after me and I would run and hide my stash. This is just one of many psychotic experiences I had when I smoked cannabis. The last time I smoke cannabis, I was on my way to the train to go to work Once I reached the train platform, I began to experience some severe hallucinations. I felt my body trying to jump on the tracks. When I walked to the stairs to go back home, I saw my body at the bottom of the stairs broken and bruised. I don't remember what happened after that. I believe that the reason a person smokes cannabis IS to experience some "loosening" in their thought process. Unfortunately, we cannot control how "loose" out thoughts become.

While it may appear that it is not doing any harm, it eventually effects the thought processes, memory and ability to perform adequately in any task. The earlier a person starts smoking cannabis, the greater the damage later in life.

Answer 4

canniabis use does in fact cause psychosis in some people, not everyone has the same chemical make up of the brain so some can experience hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, grandure, etc.
it seems to affect those people who have pre-existing conditions such as depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, brain injuries, etc. more than those who have not had these types of illnesses. i am an avid supporter of cannibas use whether for leisure or medical, especially its relatively resent use for treatment of panic attacks and those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. it should be used in moderation, however due to the mood altering affects. it should be noted that for those suffering moderate to sever depression it does increase those depressive symptoms so use with caution. hope this provides some insight, from a mental health counselor, an experienced user and one who has also experienced the above types of symptoms.

Answer 5

HAHA PANDORA'S BOX
Is there really an answer? People can have pychotic behaviors and not even know it, especially if they surrounded by other psychotic people.
60% of people with mental illness use drugs and alcohol to self medicate, many of which have no idea they are fighting a mental illness.
It's too hard to seperate who "everyday" people are and what "psychosis" means to each person.
Everyone has a different brand of crazy.
If you hear yes and no, yes and no, that's called maybe.
LOL Here's to inconclusive evidence....cheers!

Answer 6

I hate being around people that have recently encountered cannabis because yes it causes psychosis they get on your da**n nerves because they are hearing stuff, looking around like someone is looking for them but the answer is yes

Answer 7

Use Cannibus can cause psychosis. The DSM IV even has a numeral code for it. I've seen patients with it, not pretty.

Answer 8

no. it was the only thing i ever used that didn't cause me any problems. i have used a lot of drugs. (not for the past 4 years though) and nearly everything had negative after effects (short term, and some long term) but i never had any issues with marijuana.

Answer 9

Long ago when I was young I smoked weed, etc. It never made me psychotic. Although sometimes when I hear Jefferson Airplane I feel a little trippy! Take care!

Answer 10

I've been smoking it for many years and it has never caused any psychosis in me.