hey, new here. I’ve been on Prozac for almost 2 months now (started at 5mg, at 15mg now, going up to 20 soon).
I used to smoke pretty much daily for like 8 years and it used to be super relaxing/euphoric for me. but around 30 (I’m 32 now) it flipped and started feeling really unpredictable… sometimes fine, sometimes full-on panic or dissociation.
over the past few years I’d take breaks, and that usually helped for a bit. I could enjoy it again… until I couldn’t. so I ended up quitting in January. no cravings or anything, and it’s the longest I’ve gone without it in a while.
since starting Prozac I actually feel a lot more stable and haven’t had many side effects. now that I’m feeling better though, I’m starting to get curious about weed again. I don’t drink, and I do miss parts of it, like being high on a hike or just being able to occasionally let loose a bit.
but I’m also kinda scared it’ll trigger that same anxiety/dissociation and set me back. my biggest fear is losing control mentally or something more serious. my therapist and psych both said I probably would’ve seen signs by now if that was a real risk, but still told me to be cautious.
I definitely don’t want to go back to being a daily smoker. I think I just miss having the option and being able to engage in that way every once in a while.
has anyone had a similar experience where weed started making you anxious/paranoid, then you got on Prozac and tried it again? did it feel any different?
also worth mentioning I’ve cut out a lot of stress in my life recently too, so I’m sure that’s playing a role.