how long can feelings of depression/paranoia/anxiety last after meth and ecstasy use?

Question

Well, I was a heavy meth and ecstasy user. I've been clean for approximately 3 months. I was on both drugs for, at most, a year. Since I've quit, lately, I've been having symptoms of:
DEPRESSION - worthlessness, irritable, not happy, lost of appetite, insomnia, tempermental
ANXIETY - extreme fear of little things (thinking too hard) and end up having panic attacks,
PARANOIA - having this unusual fear of people around me talking bad of me.
The intensity of these symptoms I've mentioned was, I'd have to say, at it's peak about a month ago. I really thought I was going crazy. But I got my job back and I'm going back to school and getting my life straightened out. Things are getting better, but I feel like I have to talk to others who can relate or seek advice from people who give good advice. The symptoms I have affect my every day life and I just want to know if these feeling will ever go away and how long they will affect me. Anyone??? Talk to me........ What's your input.

Answer 1

It depends. You could have caused long term brain damage or you could have been lucky and just messed up your head temporarily and things will start to get back to normal after a few months.

What you are going through right now is called PAWS Post Acute Withdrawal Sydrome. Basically it is a fancy word for going through withdrawals. The thing is most people don't know that you can go through PAWS for a long time. Slowly the symptoms you have will begin to fade and slowly you will start to feel better. You just have to give yourself a break and some time. You should be really proud of yourself. I have been completely sober for almost seven years. My drug of choice was alcohol. I am also a Therapist who specializes in Addiction. Anytime you want to talk you can email me.

Be proud of what you are doing and know that these symptoms will more than likely fade over time. I go to AA and I suggest that or NA. I stick with women's meetings because it gives me a chance to connect with other women who are sober and to talk about things only they can understand.

Answer 2

Meth Paranoia

Answer 3

Get counseling (this can be free through your local gov't, probably the county). And try support groups.

Your depression/anxiety (your paranoia sounds like social anxiety) may have been there all along, masked by your drug use, this is a common reason for using drugs. These problems may never go away without addressing them. You're not the only one suffering, so get help and have patience and keep your head up. A counselor can usually help and allow you to put things into a better perspective.

Answer 4

Most likely and obviously withdrawls. Paranoia and depression cant help you. Anxitey and panic attacks is my specialty. Dont think about the things that cause you to have a panic attack. If you start to have one, do something like splash your face with water or exercise. I have anxiety and panic attacks. Go see a dr to help you with your day to day problems. Meds are probably going to be the first step and then a therapist. Something like Klonopin and Celexia will help you. Meds and therapy work best together, dont do one without the other. It will slowly but surely get better. I know its hard, but go see a dr asap. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Some theories suggest that certain panic attacks are caused due to chemical imbalances within the brain. They also state that panic attacks often start after a catastrophic life event or gradual increase in stress levels overtime. They can be caused by the abuse of certain illegal drugs, or can be more prone to occur after someone has suffered from a major medical illness.

Other theories believe that incidents that occur during out childhood could be the cause of panic attacks as we grow older. We learn appropriate behaviors as children; we also develop self esteem, confidence, and the social skills that we need to be a successful, happy adult. The theory indicates that those of us who did not gain the support and skills we needed as a child, are more likely to develop panic disorders or attacks as an adult because we don't know how to deal with situations in the grown-up world. When we are under significant stress for long periods, the stress of trying to be successful, healthy, and keep up in today's fast paced world it often builds up and ends up in a full blown panic attack. Things build up after a while until you reach a point that your body and mind has to say enough.

There are many treatment options that are successful in helping lessen the frequency and severity of panic attacks, so that you don't have to live your life in fear of the next one. Talk to your doctor, and see what options he can give you. Evaluate your life, and try to eliminate anything that you think may be a trigger, or help in causing your panic attacks.



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Answer 6

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Answer 8

sticks with you forever but gets easier in time... just gotta let it go and just be don't worry or think about it anymore and just do what you need to be doing if its that bad just hang yourself
oh and you don't need meds or help you can do it youself just gotta try trust me i know i was doin that **** and a lot more for over 6 years n just stopped one day 4 months back n haven't done anything other than smoke a joint every now an again

Answer 9

I used those drugs and quit about 15 and a half years ago, I still take an antidepressant to keep me level. You need to find a doc you can trust and tell them what your going thru. They can really help. you don't deserve to feel bad like this. It's one thing that sends us back to the sh*t. Good luck man. You can do it!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Good for you for getting sober!!
Are you in a treatment program? If so you should ask your counselor or doctor. (If not, it never hurts to try it). You could also see your family doctor or a psychiatrist. Coming off drugs is rough and it will be difficult for awhile, but you can make it easier by going to counseling and taking medication prescribed by your doctor if needed. Good luck.