Will The paranoia ever go away?

Question

I used to use ecstasy on a regualar basis (Thursday-sunday) every week. I have not takin it for about a month now but i still feel paranoid all the time and find it hard to concentrate. will it ever stop or am i just stuck with it?




I also find it hard to sleep and wake up a lot in the night feeling panicky.


I was using it that often for about 4 months taking about 3-4 each night. I had used it before but only ocasionally and only taking 1-2 pills a time.

I'm not looking for sympathy and theres no need to preach. I no i have brought this on myself but hey im 20 years old young and learning.

Some people dont realise how easy it is to fall into the habit of using drugs. For people who dont know Es give you an amazing feeling of happiness confidence and love it also makes you forget about your problems. When somthing makes you feel that good its hard to see why it can be so wrong. So yeah im learning my lesson now after time they do mess with your head and have bad side affects. I'm trying my best to stay away and im doing ok so far even though i have been tempted.
But all i wanna know is if the paranoia and deppresion will go away. I know i have brought it on myself but every one makes mistakes nobodys perfect.

Answer 1

hey hello again,i couldnt email u to say thanks for the points u gave me!!i cant believe some of the answers ppl give u on here some of them r ****,i know wat u mean the feeling when ur on pills is amazing,takes u away from all ur problems in life the ppl that r on them with u u can tell them anything that ud never say to ur mates in real life u know,u get loved up,feel invinceble at times and ur only world is the 1ur in with ur extacy buddies all around u so yea i know wat u mean its great it beats the real world anytime but they do **** ur head up after a while as i sayed in my last answer,and i also know wat u say about ppl think that its so easy to get out of that way of life well to all those who think that u all need to think again coz its never as easy as u say,some of us well we have to live in the places were thats all there is to do and i used to love it u know i used to lookforward to my next triple drop or more,but as she says its not her fault well we chose to drop them so in away its sort of our fault,but again to all u sterio types out there if u think ppl who have done pills,smoked weed r bad well what about drink that kills more ppl than any pills but hey i suppose drink is ok coz its a taxable drug aint it!!!!!!!!!!!i know wat u mean about sometimes u r tempted i waz like that also again to those who say its her fault well its not if u live in some places were just on ur street alone il speak for my stree theres about 4dealers and dealers on every other street so dont just blame it on the person who does them coz some of u ppl out there have no idea how easy it is to get hold of drugs i hope iv got my point accross to u ppl who say its our fault,but anyway as i say stay clear from them donna u doing good girl it will be all good in time dont worry.....ps.dont listen to some ppl on here coz they dont know **** about it!!!good luck and i hope u stay clean it will be worth it in the end paranoia sucks its horrible....oh yea i must ask do u live in swindon and did u ever go out with some1 called graig???if so i might know u...probably not but just thought id ask u can email me and let me know cheers................

Answer 2

Dang people are mean. I'm sure all you bashers lead perfect lives and never make a mistake. Don't listen to them Donna. You don't know them anyway.

Paranoia can be paralyzing. This I know. It's a mind game Donna. You have to will yourself out of it. You have to logically see your way out of it. Look, you know in the back your mind these things aren't real. Even while they're happening. They seem real but listen to that voice in the back of your head that's telling you you're just being paranoid. Here's how you can tell it's not real. Nothing ever happens. It's as simple as that. The things you're imagining. The people outside your house. The guy just outside your bedroom door. Whatever it is. Why are they looking at me? When you wake up the next day, nothing happened. It never has and it never will. Just get used to the idea that nothing will happen and ignore the game your mind is playing on you. You have to accept the paranoia but know it's not real. Eventually it will get better. I hope you can pull out of it soon. This can literally last years or a lifetime. But you can also stop it in its tracks now.
Listen up. You may not be having bouts of paranoia. It could be as simple as panic attacks. Many famous people have had those. Donny Osmond for one. Don't think the worst ok? It's ok to seek a doctors help. They are the only ones who can make a correct diagnosis. Maybe you've given yourself a slight chemical imbalance. No big deal. They have really good drugs to help you these days. It's not an embarassment to seek help Donna. Force yourself to ask for it if you need. That's what they're there for. To help us. Good luck you!

Answer 3

Oh God... I can't believe the lame answers you got... Don't listen to any of them Donna... you did the drugs... now you have too fight the demons that came after the abuse ended..... Those demons will always be there... Its up too you to find them. Instead of feeling paranoid take a deep breath.... ask yourself.. "what am I paranoid about" think of how you would handle the situation prior "drug days.." no matter how paranoid you feel do what you use to do... beat the paranoia... no matter how scared you feel... once you beat that... you will find that you had nothing to be afraid of... each time you will become stronger..... don't think too much either.... I don't think I need to expain that one... something tells me you already know..... Good Luck Babe

Answer 4

Deal with the issues behind your USE. Paranoia and depression are just symptoms of what's deep within you - all your childhood issues. I'm certain you'll be tempted again to USE. Heard of the term, 'repeat offender'? Addicts are highly prone to that, you being young at that! This is just a warning, not judgment.

Talk to someone safe.

Answer 5

How a person reacts to drugs can differ. Illegal drugs can cause permanent mental health issues including Schizophrenia. Hopefully your symptoms will improve. Be thankful that you can still put together a coherent sentence.

Answer 6

Most drugs are gone from your body after 3-6 months..You should be back to normal after then if you can just HANG ON!! Good luck!

Answer 7

People and medics keep warning people about these things and nobody takes any notice. At least now you know. I hope you do get rid of them. Best of luck.

Answer 8

i personally don't care for people who use drugs, but if you reduce your usage or stop using ecstasy for a while, you condition should get better or disappear.

and if you have still have a small paranoia, then dont worry. acute paranoia is something that everyone develops in their life.

Answer 9

If you stop taking the drug then the paranoia will go away. Believe me.

Answer 10

aaaaw babe, I do feel sorry for you, but maybe it takes time for it to completely leave your system...

Well done for knocking it on the head!!!

Don't give up;o}

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