Please share your thoughts and story’s it helps me a lot and let’s evene know they are okay and not alone

I’ve been using nitrous on and off for about 2/3 years . I probably first tried at 14 but honestly did think much of I liked it but didn’t care for . It start becoming more popular back in my 20 at parties and after parties then I had a boyfriend he did them a lot before that I never really saw it as storming to do casual just out but then I did them with him and carried on after he leaft .

I starting using more frequently it started of random small amounts not a issue but it then turnt into more . And I was stop smoking weed at time so I thought this cold relax

I say the last year or so it was very heavy and very depressing I was using everyday and that’s all I wanted to do . I would use sometimes until I wet myself I was insane .

I underperformed at my job and just become a shell . No one took it serious as it was just gas to them or that I even could be addicted . I have tried many other substances but never had as much as a addiction as I did with ballon’s

I’ve definitely cut down but still find myself using once a week but only one tank 640g compared to crates 6x640 binges I would do frequently but far my last bender and running up a credit card I spend months pay off I’m ready to stop fully . As they make me lose my mind and make irrational choices .

I been get regular b12 shots privately for the last month . I don’t have any symptoms but starting using again so I did this . I went to the doctors my b12 levels where are okay even homocysteine level however I had been getting injections as a high level didn’t indicate anything .

I don’t really have any symptoms the times I was using heavy and I think I did nerve damage my bladder as I could hold my pee after that and wet myself a lot without realising . after stopping use it’s calm down but I find myself peeing myself if use heavy . I was also very tired I would sleep for 12 hours a day after my heavy use and I can see know my body was surging I didn’t get any b12 shot a few months back when it was bad . I ended up losing my job because of lateness and performed I also iut moved and was also running. A business so it was a lot but I j wasn’t so hooked on this I regret to say I think I for of still had this .

My last time using it felt almost like I was have a seizure my eyesight was going weird and I felt fuzzy all over.

This drug is insane I’m quite a finical responbile person but have massive debts and let a lot of people down because of my nitrous abuse . I run a business where I would let down people cause I’d rather do ballon’s it’s insane

I last used on Sunday and don’t want to use every again and got a b12 shot today and on the path I love this sub and I know I’m not alone I’ve tried a many times but I’m finally rest stop attend meetings and get some help

Hi everybody first off just want to say that I know I am an idiot. I have never done whippets before, but on Saturday morning at like 4am I tried it at a party. It was done straight from the canister.... I didnt know you were supposed to use a baloon, but I should of looked it up.

I have frostbite on my lip and directly under it. I went to urgent care and they prescribed me a steroid cream to help with healing. It has been 2.5 days since the whippet.

Has anybody else experienced an injury like this? Will it ever heal? I'm so scared that I have ruined my face for life. 2.5 days out and I the area is still numb, but less numb than yesterday. I feel like the discoloration on my frostbite has gotten a bit worse, but there is no bubbling/blistering. Please let me know if I am scared for life. Of corse I know to NEVER EVER try something like this again.

TGA is currently consulting on changes to nitrous oxide laws

The TGA is considering 2 proposals for how nitrous oxide should be scheduled in Australia. This rescheduling would effect the whole of Australia.

⬇️Proposal 1 (made by TGA Delegate)
recreational nitrous oxide in non-refillable containers over 10g would be placed in Schedule 10.

Containers of 10g or less would remain Schedule 6.

Therapeutic nitrous oxide would remain Schedule 4.

⬇️Proposal 2 (made by public submission)

A separate proposal would place recreational nitrous oxide in Schedule 8, with exemptions including personal possession of fewer than 6 x 8g bulbs and certain hospitality/venue uses.

What does this mean?
The proposals could significantly change how nitrous oxide is classified, supplied,
imported and accessed in Australia.
But these are proposals, not final decisions.

The TGA is asking the public for submissions before the proposals are considered by the expert scheduling committees in November.

📅 Submissions close: 12 October 2026
If you’ve been affected by nitrous oxide, worked with people affected by it, or have experience with its availability and use, this is an opportunity to have your say.
Official TGA consultation: TGA nitrous oxide consultation (scroll to bottom of link to submit a response)

Recently got sober from alcohol, and have been using nitrous as a crutch. Turned into something that I can’t say no to. Will spend my entire check on getting tanks, do not care about the effects it has on my health. Just completely lost and broken and addicted to something that is ruining my life. How do I stop?

I’m trying to gauge interest in starting a local, in-person support group in Louisville specifically for people who have struggled with nitrous oxide/N2O addiction.
Nitrous addiction can be incredibly isolating, and I’ve found that a lot of traditional recovery spaces don’t always fully understand the unique experience of it—the compulsive redosing, the physical and neurological effects, the shame, the mental health impact, and how quickly it can take over your life.
I’m already involved with a virtual nitrous recovery community, but I’ve been thinking about how valuable it could be to have something local where people can actually connect face-to-face.
The idea would be a peer-led, judgment-free recovery meeting, not affiliated with AA, NA, SMART Recovery, or any treatment center. It wouldn’t be professional treatment or medical advice—just a safe place for people with lived experience to talk openly, support one another, and work toward recovery.
Some of the things we could talk about would include:
cravings and relapse cycles
rebuilding life after nitrous
physical and emotional recovery
shame and self-forgiveness
triggers and healthier coping skills
relationships and rebuilding trust
isolation and finding connection
rediscovering hobbies, purpose, and normal life
simply being around people who actually understand what this addiction is like
You wouldn’t need to have a certain amount of clean time, follow a particular recovery program, or even know exactly what recovery looks like for you yet.
Right now, I’m mainly trying to see whether there are other people in the Louisville area who would be interested in attending something like this.
If you’re interested but don’t want to comment publicly, feel free to message me privately.
Family members or loved ones are also welcome to reach out if you’re trying to find support, resources, or a recovery community for someone you care about. The actual group would be focused on people recovering from nitrous use, but I’d still be happy to connect with family members who are looking for help or direction.
If you know someone who might benefit from something like this, please feel free to pass it along.
No judgment. No shame. Just people helping people get their lives back.

Our old party house was a wild experience; this was after a bender that included 2 birthdays and god knows what other excuses to kill brain cells, the sound of it being picked up by the recycling truck was DEAFENING. Now we hardly even vape, the house is pretty much sober and most of us can still walk, thank fucking god 🤣🤣🤣 The urge to go back to using is always there but the benifites of being sober-ish are worth the hassle!

I’ve moved 50 miles away, spent 6 months in another country in rehab, I have a good job, things are SEEMINGLY going well but I’m still using whenever I get a chance or something goes wrong. I can’t manage to hang on to any relationship because I just don’t feel anything for anyone. I don’t know if it’s the meds or nitrous but I feel completely hollowed out. Everyday is another struggle to not use. I feel so alone. All I ever want to do is use or isolate myself so I don’t end up using. I can’t enjoy anything because the need to use is always at the top of my mind. I’ve been using for over a year now and it’s hard to see an end in sight. I’m sneaky always manage get my hands on more even when I myself put safety precautions in place so I won’t use. It’s exhausting. I need a way out. I can’t even say I’m depressed. I’m just tired. Tired and numb.

So yesterday was a horrible day and instead of being an adult, I decided to make bad choices and’s self harm via having a tank and a half with pretty much a little to no food within hours before. I got to the point that I did it too fast I think when I drained the tank but now I have my lips very swollen and red (like literally they look like the lips on Faye from euphoria 🤷‍♀️), I got a blister on the lip line of the lower lip. I had a blister inside my mouth that popped this morning. Sorry I know that’s gross. My throat is super sore and my voice sounds absolutely horrid, and the upper pallet of my mouth feels very tender. Like I absolutely fucked up and I will take that accountability. I’ve been taking some ibuprofen and Benadryl. Trying to eat soft things that don’t irritate my throat, aquaphor on my lips, and drinking like warm tea and room temperature water, stocked up on some. is there anything else I can maybe do to help this heal faster? What’s done is done, I’m not gonna kick myself about it, but I would like to feel better especially since I have a procedure coming up on Friday that is extremely important to me. Thank you in advance.

I abused this drug since 2023 because of my sister, the first time i ever did it i was 15, she always had something against me since we were young because we have different dads, “one balloon won’t hurt” she told me, and it genuinely did hurt a lot, Right now i’m 18 i was clean off the drug for 2 months because i had gotten a psychosis episode from it, but last week i was drinking and had gotten temptation to do it again, and i did and i regret it, I haven’t done it since last week now i just have to promise myself i wont go back, i want to stay clean for good, Addiction sucks, Can people tell me how they recovered, i do work, i go to the gym, i play my xbox to keep me distracted, which is what i did those 2 months, i felt better, my energy was back, my sleep was getting better, but now again my energy is depleted, my sleep messed up again, can people tell me their recovery stories please?

He says it's "the number 1 drug I regret" even with all of the other dangerous drugs he's done. Very interesting video. I recommend watching the whole thing but if you just want his take on whippits it's at 8:45.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for people who had a similar experience after using nitrous oxide.
About one month ago, I used nitrous oxide. Right after, I had severe headaches for about 10–14 days. When the headaches finally disappeared, I started developing a strange rocking/floating sensation.
Since then, it has gradually become worse.
I don’t have weakness or paralysis. I can walk, run, jump, and my leg strength is normal. I also don’t have significant numbness anymore.
My main symptom is a constant feeling of rocking or floating, almost like I’m on a boat. It becomes much worse when I move, and sometimes even when I’m lying down and moving my legs.
I’ve recently started vitamin B12 injections, but so far I haven’t noticed improvement.
Has anyone experienced something similar after nitrous oxide? Especially the rocking/floating sensation rather than paralysis or severe neuropathy?
I’d really appreciate hearing your story.

Started off as just painful big red mark
Then blisters developed, then turned into massive blister

So i posted a couple of months ago after I quit and couldn’t feel my feet and very bad cramps/ soreness from my calf’s to the point it hurts to get out of bed and stay sleeping way longer then I should be. I am wondering what medicine people recommend other than b-12 and magnesium? Those have helped but i am not where I want to be I know it takes time but is there anything you guys have used that has really help you? I’m very angry and embarrassed of what I did to myself and just want all the help I can get to improve myself and move on with my life. Thank you very much for anything i appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I’m running a campaign called No 2 Nangs in Australia, focused on raising awareness about the harms of nitrous oxide misuse and pushing for better regulation, education, and support.

A parliamentary forum on nitrous oxide is being planned, and I want decision-makers to hear directly from people who have lived through addiction, dependence, neurological injuries, recovery, and the impacts on families and communities.

If you’re comfortable sharing your story, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could submit it through my website. Whether you’re in recovery, still struggling, or supporting someone affected, your experience matters.

I’m looking for stories about:

• How nitrous oxide use started
• How it affected your physical and mental health
• Recovery challenges and successes
• What you wish you had known before using
• What changes you think governments and communities should make

The goal is to ensure real lived experience is included in discussions about future policy and harm prevention.

Thank you to everyone in this community for sharing your experiences and supporting one another.

Sam
www.no2nangs.au
Instagram @sambramman

I have been in and out of treatment for nitrous for almost a year now. I am a highly functioning, now sober alcoholic that drank daily for 10+ years daily and quit cold turkey by myself over a year ago. I replaced it with NO2. This drug is insidious and I lost everything. Today I wrote a letter to myself from myself one year from now and wanted to share it here.

Give it a try. Writing out what I had gone through and learning to forgive myself helps process the shitty parts of this journey. ❤️‍🩹

I live in Tampa, fl. Or the Tampa Bay Area, a lip flip per lip is 25$. It makes your lips look slightly better, makes it kind of hard to drink from a straw, impossible to form a seal which makes nitrous damn near impossible

I have been back on the mend for three days mourning my inability to use, while my life is rapidly recovering. My job is back to loving me, I am a better friend and daughter again, I am exercising again. I still grieve getting trashed nightly and my month long lapse in sobriety while being unable to use.

When in doubt, get a lip flip. I did both lips and it’s literally impossible and my pout is a little cuter lol

Curious as to how often everyone was using. How often were your breaks. and how bad did your symptoms get.

ive been using about once every 3 weeks for a few years now. while supplementing with lmeth, betaine and b complex for the last year, but i was on a daily multivitamin before that.

havent noticed any symptoms, but i think im gonna take a long break, if not give it up completely. the drug doesnt do for me what it once did. and its very expensive.

Hello everyone,

I feel in order to get past my addiction it’s best to talk about it someplace where everyone else has been through the same things and situations as well as recognize that I have a problem. Let me start off by saying I am a heavy user of nitrous. Especially when I am at EDM festivals, concerts, hanging out with friends, etc.

In total I’ve collected roughly 40 canisters ranging from 2000g-4000g throughout the past year and half. My spouse as well has issues with me doing nitrous. I do about 2000g or less weekly when I am with friends but here recently it has peaked. Last month I drove from Ohio to Florida for Forbidden Kingdom (15 hour drive) doing balloons the entire way. In the 5 days I was gone I did roughly 6000g. Luckily I have not felt any side effects whatsoever but from all the horror stories I’ve been hearing, it will catch up with me eventually.

My biggest issue I’ve been dealing with is fighting the urge to go buy another tank. Being easily accessible at stores located right around the corner from my house has made it near impossible to stop buying tanks nightly. This has escalated from music festivals to everyday home life, affecting our financial situation. My biggest question and the answer I’ve been chasing is how do I stop this path to destruction I’m on?

Thank you for reading.

Edit: I want to clarify that using while driving was reckless and dangerous. I included it because it was one of the moments that made me realize how serious my addiction had become, not because I think it was okay.

Hi,

I'm not a heavy user of nitrous, never "binged" for more than one session - and never more than a single 600g canister. I went through 5 such cans since January, some of it shared with my friends too, so in total I'd say it was 3 cans "on my own" in total. This is why I'm asking here - is it possible that it was too much for me? I'm taking care of my diet and everything, not in a perfect "my body is my temple" way, but I never had any micro/macroelements deficiency issues and my blood work results were always fine.

In the past 3 weeks I had around 6 nitrous sessions, each one was 5 balloons in a row at most. And maybe a few times (3-4) I'd hit a single one during the day and stop there.

This weekend I had another one, but I hit just 3 of them (balloons), didn't really feel the desired effect anymore. I used to have that sensation of it going into my head, with the "alarm"/"siren" auditory sensation and a moderate dissociation - it was a nice feeling of detachment. It just stopped, I can't go there anymore - couldn't even after a month long break. Last time I felt it was around new year's eve.

But the worst thing is that since the last weekend I feel slight tingling in my feet and hands. Also sometimes a tiny bit around my lips. I've always supplemented B12 after each session (700-1400mg). But now it's not going away. For the first 2 days I've also felt my heart beating constantly, but my blood pressure and heart rate was completely normal (around 130/80 and 75 bpm which is the usual for me). Now the heart thing went away, but the tingling remains. I'm taking around 1500mg of B12 every day and stopped nitrous completely just to be sure.

Question to folks who went through nitrous side effects - do my symptoms sound familiar to you? And if so, did it get worse for some time after stopping with nitrous just to get back on track eventually? I'm worried a little bit, with a limited access to medical professionals at the moment. Just want to confirm and maybe calm myself down if that's normal and probably won't progress any further.

Throwaway, felt the need to get this off my chest. Don’t know if it’s for my own benefit. Would hope that others read this and can realise the dangers of nitrous.

I would say for 10 years from 15-25 I had some issues in my life. On the surface it may not have appeared that way. 20-25 is when I developed a drug addiction, mostly MDMA and cocaine. I did nitrous a couple of times with balloons which I didn’t have issues with. I never had a nitrous addiction. One day after a festival where I took a few pills, we came back to a hotel and did it straight out of the canister. It exploded in my face and straight away I knew I messed up. Didn’t touch it again after that. The right side of my body was tingling and I felt completely off. I though I had a stroke. I quickly sobered up. Honestly the weeks and even months after I felt off. Went to the doctors multiple times and got b12 checked. No issues as my mobility and strength wasn’t impacted. I sort of learnt to live with it despite the issues. Mostly related to tingling on the right side of my body. I was 24 the last time I touched MDMA and I am now nearly 31.

From 25 I learnt to deal with some of the problems I had in my life and was able to somewhat move forward. Moved on from some toxic people and a job which really affected my mental health. Somewhat turned a corner. Very fit and healthy too. At 28 I had a couple of days where I felt a bit weird. Strange tingling sensations all over my body which reminded me of the nitrous incident. Ever since then my body has deteriorated. I honestly feel like I am dying. I have had to wait a year to see a neurologist due to the health system here. My current symptoms are: neuropathy, tingling, numbness in my pelvis, peripheral neuropathy in my feet, burning feeling on in my face and head.

Like I said, I felt the need to somewhat communicate this to someone as this situation has effectively been a private affair. With the current sensations I’m having in my body, I genuinely feel like I may die. I am in a lot of pain. If I don’t die I am concerned things are going to progress to a point where my ability to work is affected.

This is from someone who didn’t have a nitrous addiction. Just idiocy from doing straight from the canister and messing up one night. I hope I can encourage others to stay away from this stuff.