Did I permanently damage my brain?
Okay so 2 nights ago I smoked a lot of weed and had a very bad experience. Also keep in mind I have OCD and anxiety and stress before I ever started smoking weed. I have smoked it about 9-10 times in my entire life and all of those times were these past 9-10 months. I never really had much weed because I never really felt that drastically different. 2 nights ago I used a bong for the first time and took 5-6 rips of very good weed. I had such a bad time. Everything was like 3D and super slow and I couldn't remember anything. I was fully numb and everything was super delayed. I got a little nauseous and dizzy and light headed. I wasn't able to read anything, my eyesight was completely ******. I was paranoid the entire time and thought I was tripping and that isn't was laced with something. So I finally went to sleep when it started dying down. I couldn't really sleep and the next day I woke up a little confused. I had a minor headache on and off yesterday and today so far. All day yesterday I kept thinking about it and kept getting worried. It's almost like I had mini panic attacks all day. I felt super depressed and scared all day yesterday. I couldn't really talk to people and have long conversations. I felt like I wasn't inside myself or me at all. My eyesight was also very weird yesterday, it felt like I had to strain and try really hard judpst to read things. I couldn't really remember much and thinking was very very hard. When I tried to remember stuff it was like there w
Can stress cause permanent brain damage?
Yes! Chronic stress will lead to brain damage. Every time you stress yourself you are creating stressful neurons in your brain. Even if you want to make things better you will find it difficult to rewire your stressed neurons, but it’s possible to rewire and become stress free over a good physchological medication. It’s better that we understand how our brain works and what to feed to our brain every single day.
Does trauma permanently damage the brain?
It can but its not a forgone conclusion. Trauma memories can be changed by therapy. If the trauma never resolves then brain damage will occur over time. There will be an over production of cortisol and epinephrine which will damage nerve pathways and can intensify the trauma. Chronic anger will also damage inhibitory nerve pathways leading to ore anger. The more anger one expresses the more angry one becomes. There is no such thing as venting anger o get rid of it. It makes it worse.
Has MDMA caused permanent damage to my brain?
Over the past couple years I took MDMA and ecstasy pretty frequently, not anything crazy but I did it quite a few times. Also did coke a couple times. I haven't done any drugs in over a month but I feel unusually anxious and nervous all the time. I'll wake up with my heart beating fast and worry about anything, sometimes nothing at all, and not be able to sleep. My emotions don't seem to be stable or "normal," it seems like I always either completely overreact or am completely indifferent. I don't know if this will go away or if it's caused by drug use..but maybe someone else can give me some insight because it's starting to really interfere with my life
Does stress cause brain damage?
Extremely stressful situations (things like wartime scenarios) can cause brain damage, which is being investigated for links to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I would say that while your situation is definitely sucky and you may need help repairing your relationship with your Mom, it probably isn't enough to cause PTSD or lasting brain damage. P.S. -- Studies have shown that the stressors that lead to PTSD can be mitigated through relationships with other trusted adults. While you probably won't get PTSD from this, I would strongly encourage you to seek out a mentor with whom you can rationally and calmly discuss what's going on at home.
Can depression cause permanent brain damage?
I've had it for almost a severe case of it for the past year and my brain works horribly compared to how it used to. I used to be extremely smart with an extensive vocabulary, now I've forgotten half my vocab and feel dumber than ever, not being able to grasp simple concepts or even think the same way i used to. Everything is fogged over, and feels inefficient, almost. Will I ever be 100% back to my old self?
How can depression damage my brain?
Chronic depression has been linked to hippocampal atrophy.Depression Damages Parts of the Brain, Research ConcludesThe role of the hippocampus is important, as it plays a crucial role in learning/memory, while also assisting in regulating emotion. It is not clear if damaged incurred from long-term depression is permanent, since the hippocampus is one of only a couple places in the brain where neurogenesis is known to occur.Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampusAnother little known source of brain damage is that which is induced from stress. The chemicals involved with stress interfere with neural connections and brain structure for the long term. There is a link between anxiety/stress and premature brain aging.Stress and the brainhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/...
Will depression and anxiety permanently destroy my brain?
I will agree with the previous answer from Jasper van Ziji, No. Unless you do something stupid… If you’ve not already done so, make an appointment with a specialist or general practitioner. This is coming from one, who is walking the path.At least 50% of clinical depression is genetic. It has nothing to do with lack of willpower. Also, as in my case depression can be caused from an insult to the brain (TBI). All efforts to control your anxiety/depression should be initiated by medical personnel. Too, a great majority of the time if you have anxiety, you also have depression. The number one health problem in the world today is stress; consequently, all steps should be taken to control it.You can also use countless non-chemical means to cope with stress. Some, and this is a short list, are: avoid negative people; don’t rely on your memory - write it down; make duplicate keys; say no more often; simplify meal time; always make copes of important papers; ask for help with jobs you don’t like; break large tasks into bite size portions; smile; pet your dog/cat; don’t know all the answers; say something nice to someone; say hello to a stranger; ask a friend for a hug; practice breathing slowly; stand up and stretch; strive for excellence NOT perfection; don’t worry what other people are thinking about you, because they are NOT thinking about you (you are not the center of the universe); ask someone to be your vent-partner; talk less and listen more; watch a sunset; know your limitations and let others know them too; Always have a plan B; memorize a joke; clean out one closet; write a note to a friend far away; remember that stress is an attitude; remember you always have options; have a support network of people; quit trying to fix other people; get enough sleep; freely praise other people; relax - take one day at a time…you have the rest of your life.Please know if you have clinical depression, these “de-stressors” and many more should be used along with prescribed medication….NOT in lieu of prescribed medication.Should you care to read about my battle with anxiety/depression, you can review the ebook on Amazon Kindle, Rise Above: Conquering Adversities.