10 Ways To Feel Better If You Get Too High

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from Body10 Ways To Feel Better If You Get Too HighDavid SchmaderLast Updated December 3, 2018, 3:20 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowIllustrated by Anna Sudit.In honor of 4/20 we're revisiting some of our greatest…hits.In the history of the world, there is no record of a fatal marijuana overdose. Nevertheless, many people have gotten so high that they've wished they were dead, which is terrifying.Beyond psychic meltdowns, many other people have gotten high and simply not liked it, with all the expected feelings of euphoria and sensual enhancement eclipsed by panic, paranoia, and a racing heart rate. Should you ever find yourself in the grip of an unpleasant marijuana high, there are things you can do.Before we get there, though, you should know some “don’ts”: Don’t answer the phone unless you know who’s calling and want to talk. Don’t use a stove or drive a car. Don’t stare at yourself in a mirror or give yourself a haircut. And when your bad bout of highness is over, don’t neglect to google “Maureen Dowd Colorado” to confirm how not alone you are.Ahead, 10 tips that actually can help.*©2016 By David Schmader. All rights reserved. Excerpted from Weed: The User’s Guide by permission of Sasquatch Books. Refinery29 in no way encourages illegal activity and would like to remind its readers that marijuana usage continues to be an offense under Federal Law, regardless of state marijuana laws. To learn more click here. This excerpt of Mr. Schmader’s book is not intended to and should not be construed to constitute professional medical or health advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT Health TrendsIf You’re Itchy & Uncomfortable It Might Be Bacterial Vagin...If you’ve ever experienced bacterial vaginosis, otherwise referred to as BV, you’ll know how uncomfortable it is. But you’ll also know, iby Tanyel MustafaWellnessSkinnyTok Isn’t A Trend — It’s The Latest Iteration o...Trigger warning: This article discusses disordered eating in a way that some readers may find distressing. At 30, I’d hoped diet culture and fatphobia weby Chloe LawsUnbotheredMy Abortion Was My Lifeline—Getting It Felt Like A Battle For Sur...As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted an abortion. The immediate decision didn’t come from fear or confusion; it came from clarity. by Taren HollimanReproductive HealthHow The Real Housewives Helped Me Through My Own Black Mat...Content warning: the following story contains details of pregnancy loss, surgery, the Black maternal health crisis, and fertility struggles At her Los Angeby L'Oréal BlackettUnbothered“It Took Years To Be Heard”: 4 Black Women On Their S...Sophia Umoh, 31, was diagnosed with endometriosis in her mid-twenties after first presenting with symptoms in her early teens. “It started with painful pby Carly Lewis-OduntanTaking CareEndometriosis Could Be Linked To Trauma, ActuallyTrigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and trauma. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2011, after years of investigationsby Lucia Osborne-Cro...BodyIf Your Period Seems Watery, This Might Be WhyLet’s face it: Periods can be weird. At various times they might be clumpy, brown, and, yes, smelly — and usually this is all totally standard. Buby Erika W. SmithMost WantedAthena Club Is Your One-Stop Shop For All Things WellnessAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Whether it was pads, multivby Karina HoshikawaBodyHow To Tell If You Have A Yeast Infection & Get Rid Of ItYeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection and up to three out of four people with vaginas will get a yeast infection at some point in by Cory StiegMy PeriodHelp R29 & Period Law End The Tampon TaxWe’re getting personal about our periods. The path to menstrual equity starts with talking about it. There’s a lot of feelings around getby Refinery29 StaffMy PeriodIt’s 2024 — Why Isn’t Every Workplace A Period-Positive One?We’re getting personal about our periods. The path to menstrual equity starts with talking about it. Debbie Herrera has been working on the influenceby Elizabeth GulinoMy Period5 Women On The Effect Of Having A Good First Periodby Elizabeth GulinoADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT