Originally Posted by
Smokedragon
THC produces "epileptiform activity" in several regions of the brain. It has been show to be effective in reducing seizures related to epilepsy and post electroconvulsive shock therapies. If you are a heavy user your body and nerves have "habituated", your nerves may react by "upregulating" some of the structures that are suppressed by the presence of THC. Sudden withdrawal can then produce a rebound effect in which your body becomes hypersensitive to the stimuli that THC was suppressing.
This is similar to the phenomenon in Alcohol use and withdrawal known as "Delirium Tremens". Alcohol is GABA'ergic, which affects the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the part of your nervous system that help you to relax after arousal. Removing a stimuli (alcohol) that activates that relaxing system in your body can produce excessive arousal. In the case of Alcohol withdrawal, it can cause "shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating. Occasionally, a very high body temperature or seizures may result in death."
While the CB1 and CB2 nerve receptors do not work the same as the receptor sites in Alcohol use, the same process of habituation with THC use can occur with long term use. You can expect things like Nausea, Sweating, Excessive Arousal (anxiety states), and even flu-like symptom in your gut. In your case, you seem to have a significant reaction which included seizures. You might consider consulting with a doctor (depending on confidentiality laws in your area). Your reaction would seem to indicate slowing usage over time (if possible) prior to discontinuation for long term usage to avoid these pronounced symptoms.
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