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Is psychiatric evaluation required for paranoia after having bath salts?
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Hi, I got hold of some bath salts yesterday and I took 500mg of the stuff, I am feeling really tingly, unfocused, anxious, depressed, disorientated and really nervous, also very paranoid. I took this about 3pm on Saturday - almost 34 hours ago and I am not used to this feeling at all. Although I do have anxiety and get medication for this (klonopin) and the doctor also prescribes me mood stabilizers for my depression. My utmost concern is that how long will this paranoia, nervousness, anxiety, hardly read and the tingly feeling last for.?I called in sick at work tomorrow and maybe more, depending how long this will last. I did take the white rush bath salts, thinking that it was an energy booster as I work long hours and this is the first time I took this evil stuff. I am now at the stage where I feel total paranoid and thinking that I can hear things.and almost see things too (maybe delusions)... My height is - 5 11 , my weight is - 235 pounds and I am pretty much heavy set. I am also 38 years old too, do you think I should call a psychiatrist or an on call doctor. Or just wait until this feeling has passed and this stuff is out of my body? Thank you for any input you could share with me.
gpt
Hello, Welcome to Health Care MagicThanks for asking from HCMBath Salts are recreational drugs that are used as drug of abuse by youngsters. These drug can cause acute restlessness, low mood, fear, hallucinations, suspiciousness and paranoid ideation. In some persons acute psychosis get precipitated. Acute psychosis is treated by anti- psychotic drugs but in some it may get complicated to chronic or to schizophrenia. As per my opinion if symptoms are persistent then consult a psychiatrist for treatment.Second generation antipsychotic drugs like Risperidone, Olanzapine etc can be used. The medicine will also decrease anxiety and stabilise mood.Thanks