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I have this irrational fear of weed particles being on things, because I had a terrible experience one time and got depersonalization and it lasted for 2 years. It was Hell, and I never want to go thru something like that again. Anyway, My brother likes weed and he does it occasionally and I don't want to touch anything he touches because I am worried I will be touching weed particles. And please don't tell me there aren't weed particles anywhere around my house because if someone goes out and smokes weed and comes back to a house, there are particles! Anyway, just worried I will touch some without knowing and put my fingers in my mouth or something and ingest weed....and I cant keep washing my hands, they are bleeding. help?
3 Answers
- 4 years ago
You have an cannabiphobia. As you have probably already noticed, having a huge phobia (and no it isn't silly a lot of people have them) can greatly interfere with day to day life. I suggest the fear ladder technique, where you work your way out of your phobia one step at a time. Start at something that makes you only slightly uncomfortable. This might be looking at a picture of the substance. There is no real contact involve. Your next step might be to walk through your house and not allow yourself to wash your hands for at least half an hour (the longer the better). Keep building your way up. Of course, don't ingest any weed. Just get to a point where it doesn't control your life.
- JoeLv 44 years ago
A few particles of weed will weigh only a few micrograms, and will have no effect on your body. Just be careful not to inhale any second hand smoke, and you will be fine.
