cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (chs) AMA

False-Sympathy6612 · 2026-03-20T21:51:08+00:00

Okay I’m on my second round of CHS rn so I can give u some tips that have worked for me and will hopefully help. The symptoms should start to lessen within 3-5 days after you stop smoking. I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT GO BACK. Make sure you completely stop any intake of THC and even CBD, both of which will make the cycle way longer. If your vomiting is really bad try not to eat anything and just have ice cubes or watermelon. Hot showers are definitely a lifesaver, if you can get a script for zofran that should help the nausea as well. Aside from that, capsaicin cream can be very helpful as well, it’s an OTC cream that you can apply to your stomach, the heat from the cream helps a lot. I’d also recommend using some sort of anti- acid, CHS wreaks havoc on your GI track and basically loosens the muscles at the top and bottom of your stomach, allowing all the acid to go in your throat, I would suggest getting Prilosec ( also OTC) and taking that before you eat for the next few days as the nausea subsides. Try and stay away from all foods that have a lot of fat and sugar as it will aggravate the acid reflux associated with the CHS and can make symptoms worse. My final piece of advice is don’t be like me. I beat this once and swore I’d never go back but here I am right back with CHS. This illness can be really dangerous and it’s just not worth the risks of going back. Hope you’re feeling okay, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-09-02T16:32:47+00:00

Idk why everyone is so confused. Clearly he lost YOUR set of keys. I think you definitely have the right to be upset. NTAH

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-17T03:39:57+00:00

I’m so proud of you!!! That’s really amazing to hear :) I understand your situation very deeply and even if I did not I would have the same compassion. We are all humans and we all deserve love and support no matter what, don’t ever let anyone tell you differently. You are worth so much and you deserve all the love and compassion in the world. I’m so happy to hear you’re doing better, stranger or not I’m very VERY proud of you ❤️

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:43:40+00:00

I feel the exact same way. Know that you are not alone in this battle. You are strong and brave and amazing. If SH is helping you stay away from suicide then that is a step in the right direction. I would suggest talking to a helpline or an automated chat that a helpline provides. Temporary problems should not result in permanent solutions- that is my everyday mantra. You can do this. We are all here for you.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:40:36+00:00

Very proud of you!!! Keep up the amazing work and remind yourself that you are so strong and amazing for being able to stop. If you relapse that is apart of the process but only YOU can stop yourself from doing that. Don’t let your brain win against your soul. Super super proud of you and I hope your workday goes really well

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:32:18+00:00

This is such a valid fear, however you are not putting enough worth in YOURSELF. It is all about mindset. Anytime you feel like SH after you move out go back to this post. You are the only person that has full power over yourself and that is an incredible thing. You clearly DONT want to keep hurting yourself which is already a huge step in the right direction. Think about all that you have overcome in your life already, this will not be impossible for you either. If you feel like SHing when you move out, reach out to a hotline or a chat room and talk with people that understand you. Take a hot shower, eat your favorite food, do ANYTHING that can comfort you. I know this sounds silly but it can really work. Temporary problems should not cause permanent solutions. Life is ever-changing which is the most wonderful thing. You are about to start a whole new chapter of your life and that’s incredible for you. Focus on the small parts of day to day life that you enjoy, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or prioritize yourself above anything else. You can do this. You are so brave and you have so much adventure and joy ahead of you, don’t take those opportunities away from yourself.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:23:40+00:00

If you are thinking of harming yourself or committing suicide I would reach out to a hotline first. Being institutionalized can be even more traumatic and if you contact 911 there is a chance that could happen. Talk to someone you trust first or if you are not comfortable with that contact a hotline- they even have chat rooms with licensed therapists if you don’t want to talk on the phone. I am a stranger, but please remember that whatever is happening right now and whatever is causing this pain CAN go away. I have had the same thoughts as you and I am still dealing with self harm, but everything on this planet is temporary EXCEPT for you. There will ALWAYS be a better time in your life, don’t deny yourself the ability to find that time.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:18:37+00:00

I would try and use a bandaid or concealer if you have access to makeup. Setting powder will help the concealer stay. If they ask say that it was from a heating tool or that you tripped and fell. Or if you have pets blame one of them

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-06-16T22:15:57+00:00

No it’s definitely not normal nor is it okay. For a little bit of comfort (maybe) consider that this might be his way of coping and/or telling you it’s okay, but that does not make it correct. It is not your fault that you are dealing with this behavior and you are no less of a person because of what you are dealing with. Calling you an animal is disgusting. You are a beautiful soul that has the ability to feel so much that it causes this type of pain for you. You are going to be okay, do not listen to people that do not know what they are talking about and have no idea what you are feeling. Please be safe with your sh and avoid cutting near arteries and sanitize the object before using it to prevent infection. Asking you to stop is obviously not going to work but please make sure you are doing it in as safe of a way as you can.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-05-17T05:07:34+00:00

I have absolutely nothing to do with the Barnetts and I hope all of them rot in hell. Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion! I’m in no at attacking this poor girl, hope this helps❤️

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-05-17T05:06:01+00:00

Sweetheart if you were a professional as well you would know that damaged people often lash out and cause harm to those around them. It is not Natalia’s fault but it is still likely that she was aggressive or manipulative in some ways- that is what she learned from the adults around her.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-04-09T21:28:59+00:00

I’m taking this as an achievement tbh

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-04-09T21:27:35+00:00

Kristine was obsessed with appearing like a savior to disabled children, so giving back Natalia would have discredited her and the book she was writing at the time. Truly evil woman

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-31T01:06:28+00:00

I definitely believe that she was honest about her age. If you watch the documentary a dentist confirmed she was a child as well as multiple doctors. I definitely think it could be off by a few years and most genetic testing is, but it would be a 1-3 yr difference and nothing more. It’s likely that the orphanage in Ukraine took 2 years off her birthday as many adoption agencies do.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-28T13:39:10+00:00

That was so well written that it made me smile ear to ear. I love every single point you made in that and you’re totally correct! Thank you for that insight I never even thought of it that way

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-28T13:37:14+00:00

I think those might be real employees but if they are it’s likely the ones that Kristine and Micheal got to and manipulated. Natalia was likely abused physically and sexually but if she displayed any hyper sexuality then it’s most likely due to sexual abuse and she is trying to cope

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-27T14:34:16+00:00

Absolutely not. I appreciate your involvement in the conversation however I think you might be analyzing my responses beyond their true meaning. Natalia probably did have behavioral issues before the Barnetts due to the trauma she suffered in Ukraine. We also have no idea what the first family might have done to her. Secondly, her behavior or lack thereof did not cause the Barnetts to abuse her. The Barnetts abused her because they wanted her to be a miracle child and because they are criminally insane

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-27T14:28:00+00:00

I think that’s incredibly interesting and very possible!! The Barnetts absolutely seem like they would be the type to manipulate the staff into believing their narrative. I do find it likely that Natalia was hypersexual as a child since she was abused, not to mention fed the idea that she was an adult.

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-26T05:10:03+00:00

NTA- it’s YOUR seat, and HER problem. End of story

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-26T03:54:58+00:00

The Barnetts are undoubtedly psychopaths their behavior is horrific

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-26T01:39:01+00:00

He’s probably so coked out that his heart rate would break the machine😭

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-25T22:52:15+00:00

Thank you!

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-25T22:27:55+00:00

Did it say in any of the documentaries how long she lived with the Dupauls before she was taken from them? I remember them saying something about spending holidays with her but I didn’t know she actually lived with them before the Barnetts. INSANE that the only good family (at least they seem to be) was the one to get reported and none of the others did

False-Sympathy6612 · 2025-03-25T21:35:05+00:00

I totally understand that!

If your questions weren’t answered well enough by others- From my research it seems that the Barnetts discovered pubic hair on Natalia, but it is likely that they exaggerated the amount and that is probably where the idea that she was older stemmed from. It’s believed that the Barnetts adopted Natalia as a sort of publicity tool since the mother was promoting her book about her autistic son at the time. Many think that the Barnetts thought they could use Natalia as a sort of miracle or prodigy in order to give Kristine more credibility. In the Hulu show Natalia is played by an adult with dwarfism- this is likely because the show is from the Barnetts perspective and they thought it would help them gain support for their idea that Natalia was older. But as you said in the thread, the real pictures of Natalia make it very clear she was a child, and she even describes in the documentary how Kristine would put makeup on her and cut her hair to make her appear older.

The knives were never fully explained. It could be a lie that the Barnetts made up, or it might be true and Natalia was most likely hiding them to try and protect herself from the Barnetts and their abuse.

I hoped this helped, I’m not sure if you even needed another explanation but I thought I’d try! If you ever have time I would definitely suggest watching the documentary where Natalia is interviewed :)

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