Bad Trip on Weed? How to Get Through It (and Help a Friend)

A bad trip on weed is a wave of anxiety, paranoia or panic that can hit any cannabis user, rookie or veteran. It feels awful, but it's temporary and it isn't life-threatening: find a calm spot, breathe slowly, drink some water and let it pass. Whether it's your first time or it's never happened to you before, there are a few things you can do to get through it as smoothly as possible. If you're in the middle of a bad trip, it's too late to prevent this one, but it's worth keeping a few things in mind so it doesn't happen again. Step one is knowing what you're smoking. If you know the strain, you can look up its THC percentage. If it's really high, lower your dose. Going slow is key. Sometimes the effects take a while to show up, both in your body and in your head. Take one hit and wait a bit.

Even so, a bad trip can still sneak up on you despite all the precautions. If you start feeling sick or dark thoughts creep into your head, these tips can help: - Don't be embarrassed! It can happen to anyone. Tell someone you're not feeling good so they can help you out. Talk to someone you trust. - If the bad vibes are tied to one person in particular, step away. Go to another room or head outside and get some air. - Drink water. - Focus on your breathing. Breathe in and out, paying attention to the air filling your body. - Eat or drink something sweet. A lot of people swear a little sugar helps in these moments. - If you're a regular coffee drinker, try having a cup. - If you're not dizzy, closing your eyes and lying down can help. - Distract yourself with something you enjoy. A movie, a show or some chill music. Nothing violent or overstimulating. - Let it ride. Fighting a bad trip in your head only makes it worse. If the person having the bad trip is the one next to you, don't bombard them with questions. Let them know everything's going to be fine, nobody dies from smoking weed, and it's going to pass.  Just make them feel you're there to help. Ask if they want to talk, and if they say yes, be patient.

What is greening out?

"Greening out" (in Argentina they call it a "pálida") is the common term for an unpleasant and sometimes scary experience that can happen after you've had too much cannabis. People also call it a bad trip or a "cannabis overdose." Keep in mind that greening out isn't an officially recognized medical condition, and it's not the same as a lethal overdose, which is extremely rare with cannabis. When someone greens out, they can feel intense anxiety, paranoia, dizziness, a racing heart, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shaking and a sense of being disconnected from reality. These symptoms can be really uncomfortable and distressing, but they usually fade on their own with time. Greening out can happen because of a mix of factors, including your individual sensitivity to cannabis's psychoactive effects, the dose, the potency of the weed, how you consumed it (smoking, edibles, vaping, etc.) and the setting you were in. If someone greens out, the best move is to find a calm, safe place, drink water, rest and wait for the effects to wear off. If the symptoms are severe or don't go away, get medical help.

How do you come down from a high?

If you're looking for ways to dial down unwanted effects after smoking weed or eating a "special brownie," here are a few tips that might help:

1. Relax somewhere calm: Find a quiet, comfortable place where you feel safe and at ease. Your surroundings can shape how you feel, so try to keep things chill.
2. Hydrate: Drink water to stay hydrated. It can ease some symptoms and take the edge off the discomfort.
3. Deep breathing and relaxation: Practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques to calm your mind and body. Slow, deep breaths can help lower anxiety and help you relax.
4. Eat and rest: If you ate a weed brownie and it's hitting hard, eating something wholesome and resting can help the symptoms settle. Have a balanced snack and get enough rest.
5. Company and support: If you're feeling anxious or uncomfortable, having someone you trust nearby can give you emotional support. Chatting and distracting yourself with something you enjoy can help ease the discomfort.

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