Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you need to know how to come down from a high sooner rather than later. Maybe something unexpected came up and you need to clear your head and be a bit more focused. Maybe your high got too intense or took an uncomfortable turn into paranoia and anxiety. Whatever your reason, if you want to get back to the ground quickly and safely, you need to know how to come down from being high. Here are nine ways we know of how to come down from a high.
1. Eat Some Lemon
Apparently, lemons contain certain terpenes that tend to produce calming effects that can help counteract the psychoactive effects of THC.
In particular, limonene is a powerful non-stimulatory terpene that is prevalent in many citrus fruits, but especially in lemons.
To get limonene into your body so it can start calming you down, you can simply eat some lemon. Alternatively, you can squeeze some lemon juice into water, tea, or any other beverage.
But, because limonene is most concentrated in the lemon peel, you should try to get either some pulp or rind into your system. Try zesting a lemon into something you’re eating or drinking for a big limonene boost. Finally, you can also inhale or consume some good, quality lemon essential oils.
2. Smell or Eat Black Pepper
Like lemons, black pepper also contains certain terpenes that can produce calming effects, making it another good substance to consume if you’re trying to come down from being high.
Obviously, you can simply eat black pepper, either by adding it to something you’re eating or drinking or by simply chewing on a peppercorn.
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