I have a slight case of commuication apprehension. I have thought about investigating anxiety medication, but I wouldn't want anything to interfere with any psychedelic I may take (if anti-anxiety meds even do that). I don't know, I guess, mainly, I have been lazy and haven't really tried to look into it. Anyways, I have a group debate tomorrow. It is not a huge deal or a significant grade. The research we do is what is significant. In the past, with Opiates, I have noticed an awesome relaxation. I have never been a regular opiate user and have mainly taken Vicodin (percocet a few times). In other words, my tolerance is very low. I took 2 5/500 vicodin at one point and studied for 7 hours in the school library without moving a muscle in utter relaxation. I think relaxation breeds the same results as energy... maybe just for me, lol. Anyways, do you think it would be a good idea, or a bad idea, for me to take vicodin before my debate tomorrow? I haven't really attempted to voice any type of reasoning or argue while under the influence of hydrochodone. But, it seemed to work similar to what I think anti-anxiety medication would do for me if it were prescribed. Do you think I will be scatter brained? I've gotten baked once before a speech. I basically just didn't care about the result and did "so-so" on it, lol. Let me reiterate: I have an extremely low tolerance. Don't judge me for my lightweightdom I do not think I would become dependent on opiates if this worked well. I just did not prepare as well as I could, so I'd like to just give a speech on the topic rather than read from my ill-constructed not cards. I think I would give the speech the best if I were relaxed. Thanks for any feedback... good or bad, lol.
It will increase your confidence in public speaking, and put you in a happy state of mind, but your thought process may not be quite as sharp. But it depends on the dose, and if you have food in your stomach you won't get the full effect.
I can totally relate to your problem...opiates do help but obviously not as much as the benzos for that kind of thing. I would recommend taking the smallest dose that gets you off for something like that though, don't want to get too fucked up for a debate...or maybe you do...
OH they totally relax me for hours and hours. I find myself always not relaxed and they help. I can sit for hours. Also xanax helps some, but its makes me sleepy
coolrunnings. i am frequently in almost the exact same situation as you. Often i found myself in class discussions, nervous, feeling ill, very anxious. I think that it is a very good idea to use opiates, to try and curb your anxiety problem for the class debate. However you should NOT let that be the only way you are able to communicate and interact with the class. Use opiates sparingly in this manner or larger problems could evolve. for me the PERFECT dose of opiates to get rid of anxiety before a presentation or class discussions was and still is 30mg insufflated of oxycodone ( when i say this i mean from oxycontin or a generic form) Do this about 10 minutes before you have to begin speaking. It has worked wonders for me in the past. Also it has helped me realize that it isnt THAT bad sometimes to talk infront of people. But it always depends on the situation. Best of luck.
Its probably a relaxation thing, being relaxed boosts your confidence. I have found hydro to be more of a speedy opiod for me personally, take 5mg that should be optimal for your needs. Coke always made me social, but the conversations were usually asonine (they seem relavant and logical at the time).
I would take the same dose as your last time if I were you. That way you feel really relaxed and confident. I love opiates for that reason...
I am not a huge fan of opiates and probably still in the "rookie" stages of being a user. For multiple reasons, I spread out my opiate use and take them very infrequently. I have a very low tolerance, the most I have done, I believe were a few 7.5 oxycodones (endocets). I also do not like using my sniffer. Is it odd that I feel the effect more when just swallowing it? Maybe it's mental. I think relaxation breeds confidence and motivation. I think that's why people (me included) feel somewhat speedy effects. I am a terrible procrastinator. When I have an opiate(s) in me, I am relaxed and tend to get things done. I may have mentioned that in my OP, lol. I ended up not taking anything. But, I have had some success beating this anxiety/communication apprehension. I had to attend a funeral of a co-worker who killed himself. I was thinking of taking low/moderate does of dxm before the funeral for multiple reasons. I am horrible at funerals, I really liked the kid, I don't see a lot of my co-workers outside of work, the funeral was far away from home, and the case of comm. app. I've already mentioned. If it were possible (tolerance/availability issues), I would take some sort of psychedelic every day. But, I am not an ultra-frequent drug user and do not really turn to them during these moments. Well, I was going to this time until I realized that I am not the only person going to this funeral. This wasn't even the only funeral happening. Funerals weren't the only event happening. Nobody is being judges specifically at these events. Everyone is being confirmed in the same fashion. So, there's no reason for anxiety. I cannot quite put into words what exactly I mean/thought, though it seems quite simple. It also makes more sense to me in my head, lol. Although it is simple, I think it lead me to a borderline breakthrough, at least in this situation. Applying it to other situations has been tough. Thanks for the help. Thanks to everyone in the thread.
DXM is crap.... is is not a opiate and will not help you talk in public, it will have a reverse effect.. Did you ever think about sucking it up? stop actiing like and pus and take a chance! thats your main problem, you dont want to take a chance? Trust me been there done that.... just be yourself and if people dont like it, fuck them... the world is full of pricks that wont like you or think like you, FUCK THEM, but the world also has people that WILL like you and WILL agree with you, but if you stay in your shell all day you will never meet these good people and the pricks win..... It's life, it's not easy but it is what it is.
Well, thanks... I am super talkative on DXM and I know it's not an opiate. But, the point was to be at the funeral without actually being at the funeral. It's not all about caring what other people think of my personality. It is more of a communication apprehension. But, I noticed I have very little problems when I go through with things. It is getting myself to go through with them that is the trick. I know who I am has a lot to do with what I say, but it's not all the content of the outgoing messages that I care about. And yes, I have thought of sucking it up. That's what I do everyday. It's not a huge issue, just an aspect of my life I am not always comfortable with.
