Ecstasy and Anxiety

[NMS169]

I have a question here.  About a year or year and a half ago i used ecstasy about 10 times.  Totaling 10 or 12 doses.  About 6 months ago I lost 80 pounds had no appetite, and had severe anxiety proplems.  I have seen a doctor about it, and they put me on paxil cr, and it has since helped.  Gaining weigt now, and eating better.  I am wondering if this will cure my problem, or will i always have to take the paxil.  Is there anything i can do to help myself.  I know this was the dumbest thing i have ever done.  Wish i would have never tried it.  Also used to be an avid pot smoker, i have also stopped this as well.  Any information you can give me on what is wrong with me and how to fix it will be greatly appreciated.

[theman28]

I have anxiety and made the foolish mistake of taking amphetamines for a period of time which multiplies any exsisting anxiety into severe panic attacks and can turn you into a schizophrenic when you are coming down. I've also smoked pot and tried cocain. I've never tried extacy, but since it is synthasized from amphetamines I'm not surprised it could cause anxiety. Also, it affects serotonin levels and if serotonin receptors are permanatley affected this could cause anxiety. Also, not only are ecstacy tablets produced from amphetamines, the tablets can contain MDMA and other substances such as amphetamines or Dissociatives like DXM or ephedra or antihistamines all of which can cause anxiety, especially amphetamines and DXM, and DXM resembles symptoms of schizophrenia and causes anxiety.  

[Bluedot]

My psychology teacher from college once told me that people with generic psychological problems in their family will likely to develop problem after using drugs,,,THC, MADA even though they might be healthy at the time.

[samsu]

I feel the same way. I never realized I had any anxiety until a couple of years ago. I did extacy in high school, almost seven years ago. I don't know if it was the drugs or just me. But the anxiety has been getting worse and worse. I don't want to be on any medication because I know I will have to be on it for the rest of my life  and I can't see being altered the rest of my life. I don't have public panic attacks but it does affect my everyday life. It affects the relaionships I make and the way I see myself. I am always thinking in my head and discourageing myself. I think everyone has a negative opiion of me. I know it is not reasonable but I can't stop the way I feel.It has turned my outlook negative. I put on a front for everyone because no matter who it is friends/ family I am still scared of what they may think of me, I don't how to deal with it, it amkes me numb.

[KlynnP]

I have also been diagnosed with social-anxiety disorder and i am pretty sure it was my history with heavy X use. I took it almost every weekend for a year and have rolled almost over 100 times. It got to the point where i was taking over 10 pills in a few hours just to feel as good as i did the first 20 times i rolled. Before i started taking it at 16 years old, i was a little depressed and had a mild case of anxiety but i was very outgoing and loved going out and meeting people. Now i am 20 and i have not taken the drug in almost a year because i think it caused so much depression and shame into my life. The last time i came down of pills i was with a group of friends. I started freaking out and i was scared to talk to anybody. since then that feeling has not gone away completly. I have panic attacks while im driving, and i am scared to go out or be around people. Sometimes i sleep for 15 hours because i dont know what to do with myself when i get out of bed. I have trouble making up my mind about anything and i feel so confused and disconnected with the the world around me. I can be with my family or a group of friends and still feel completly alone and uncomfertable. Iv walked out on new jobs because of panic attacks. I hide it well but its destroying my life.
I think maybe people who already have symptoms of depression or anxiety are more likely to develop problems with the drug then people who dont have psycological problems. maybe i am wrong but if anyone can PLEASE offer me some advice PLEASE do so!!

[kyjobr]

guys, you've responded to a post from 2003.  

[bigjames]

   Hi im james im currently 18 years of age and i used to take extacy and cocaine.
Wen i was 17 i started taking the drug XTC in nightclubs and enjoyed it so much i could even take it wilst sitting in my own living room.
The last time i remember taking it i had a really terrible (come down) the next day, i sort nothing of it and got on with my day.I decided to go for a run (i like to keep fit i do alot of sports,rugby,boxing,weights) when i stopped , got to my house i felt out of breath as you should , but i felt i coudnt catch my breath several hours later !
I have been to doctors , even hospital on ocasions and they have all told me there is nothing wrong with me ! so im thinking hang on a minute there is somthing wrong with me ! evry second of my life is pain and misrary after taking thous little tablets, i feel out of breath evry second of my life , scared to do anything ! i cant even handle drinking a pint!
I am 18 years of age i should be enjoying myself! im pretty sure if i do not get help i will indeed top myself....
some other symptons i feel:
shortness of breath (all the time)
constant swallowing(if im in a situation)
horrible thoughts of dying

IS THERE A CURE IM DESPERATE

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