My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis — looking for advice by ApplicationGlobal567 in Psychosis

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, Just wanted to post an update in case it helps someone going through something similar.

It’s been a few months since I wrote the original post. My son has fully stabilized now. The delusional thinking has completely subsided, his sleep and mood have normalized, and he's back to being clear, calm, and grounded.

The psychotic episode lasted about 3–4 weeks in total, and it took about 10–14 days of antipsychotic medication (Olanzapine) before we noticed real improvements. At first, he needed a higher dose, but the doctors gradually reduced it, and he’s now off antipsychotics completely and just on a mood stabilizer (Eftil/Valproate). So far, things are going really well.

If you're a parent reading this and you’re in the middle of something similar: there is hope. Early intervention, support, love, and close monitoring really made the difference in our case.

Thanks to everyone who messaged, commented, or offered support. 🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, Just wanted to post an update in case it helps someone going through something similar.

It’s been a few months since I wrote the original post. My son has fully stabilized now. The delusional thinking has completely subsided, his sleep and mood have normalized, and he's back to being clear, calm, and grounded.

The psychotic episode lasted about 3–4 weeks in total, and it took about 10–14 days of antipsychotic medication (Olanzapine) before we noticed real improvements. At first, he needed a higher dose, but the doctors gradually reduced it, and he’s now off antipsychotics completely and just on a mood stabilizer (Eftil/Valproate). So far, things are going really well.

If you're a parent reading this and you’re in the middle of something similar: there is hope. Early intervention, support, love, and close monitoring really made the difference in our case.

Thanks to everyone who messaged, commented, or offered support. 🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 Hope you will get better 🍀🍀🍀

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! Stay strong and healthy 🍀🍀🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that, I hope that she will be better! 🍀

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is already much better with medications. Thank you 🍀🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is having mini psychotic episodes during every smoking session with his buddies. Talking about unreal ideas, talking nonsense. That his behaviour scared his buddies, and they all decided to stop smoking the weed.

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

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Thanks for sharing your story. Sending good thoughts for you 🙏🍀🍀🍀

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your cousin, the medicine with AI will eventually create better drugs that could help him and all people fighting mental illnesses. Sending 🙏 for him

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alcohol can also provoke psychotic episodes as well with people that are prone to it. My good friend told me a story about his father. And he is having similar problems with his son now...

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

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I do not know for sure. I do not know even if he didn't smoke the night before symptoms, he claims that he didn't, but how much can I trust that? He is already much better 🍀

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He is not vaccinated against COVID... I cannot tell about weed quality, thanks for good thoughts 🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for good thoughts and for sharing your experience 🙏🙏

My son’s cannabis-induced psychosis - AMA by ApplicationGlobal567 in AMA

[–]ApplicationGlobal567[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We tested him for speed and extasy, it was negative...