7 ways to get a bad high under control

Bad highs are a normal part of life, but that doesn’t make them any less shit. These intense experiences can make us feel paranoid and out of control over our bodies. They tend to appear when people try a new cannabis method, when they’re with people they’re not comfortable with, or when they’re in a strange situation.

Although sometimes a bad high comes about because our bodies don’t feel good or because we’ve smoked a strain that doesn’t do it for us, it is important to control some of the outside factors that can create them to prevent them.

If you are unfamiliar with these situations, avoid smoking or going to the gym before work. Avoid smoking when you are hanging out with your parents or any other person in authority. This list varies from person to person, but the message remains the same: by minimizing external factors, you are minimizing your risk of bad highs. Here are 7 ways you can manage a bad high:

have a shower

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If you’re at home or with a friend, a shower can be a quick and surprisingly effective solution. Showering can help you feel more relaxed and provide a safe space for introspection and a much-needed perspective. When you shower, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then put on fresh and comfortable clothes. You may still be high, but you will give yourself some space to calm down.

Chew on a peppercorn

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This strange advice is loved by many stoners. Simply sniffing peppercorns or chewing on a piece of lemon can instantly relieve your bad high and give you an intense experience that acts as a counterbalance to whatever is going on in your head. The Clear Choice website says this relief is due to the fact that peppercorns contain a specific terpene that reduces anxiety.

Take a nap

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When you have time for a quick nap, take one. This is the easiest way to relax and do a little reboot. Napping for half an hour can help you let go of your anxiety and help you feel rested. Also, the marijuana high usually lasts for a short time, at least when smoked. Napping is one of the easiest ways to pass the time and organically overcome your high.

drinking water

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One of the most common side effects of a bad high is dry mouth. Drink some water to avoid this and also to focus on something simple, which is drinking and swallowing. Avoid alcohol as it could make the situation worse and lead to a faded high.

Eat something tasty

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One of the best ways to burn off all that high energy is to eat something tasty. Eating is always great when you’re high, and eating is one of the easiest ways to distract yourself. If you are feeling paranoid and anxious, order something to eat or go for a walk and buy something to eat. You can try cooking too, but that might be too much for too tall a person.

Focus on something that needs your attention

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Being super high is disorienting and over-stimulating, making it difficult to focus on one thing. Still, the best and most helpful attitude is to know that these feelings will pass in an hour or two. Something distracting that can help you reorient yourself and pass the time is focusing on something that needs your attention. A coloring book is a good choice because writing or designing can be too much to ask for. Having a conversation with a friend, perhaps expressing his or her feelings, is also a good option.

Have a coffee

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While coffee won’t clear your high right away, it can help you focus on something beyond freaking out. Drinking coffee gives you something to hold on to and do, which is very helpful in these situations, and gives your brain the much-needed jolt to get back to normal.