panic attacks and the green love

[BuddaUk]

I suffer from panic attacks now and then and im always told its the weed but i had them before i smoked weed...lol. i have to admit i do feel abit more panicy high because my mind start racing..
what i wanted to know is, is it likely the weed is making me have them? ive always been around cannabis before i smoked it because family and friends did..

[dj #]

if you are an 'anxious/nervous' person by nature it can/will contribute to a heightened state of anxiety/nervousness/paranoia,
if you become "panicky" when stoned, just remind yourself that you are also under the influence of a phsyco-active compound, so just try and chill ;) :toke: :bong:

[The Lost Soul]

Well said Dj mate.
I guarantee that there's not one weed smoker on this site that hasn't
had a panic/anxiety attack at some point throughout their smokin career.

[skinuplurd]

I suffer from panic attacks now and then and im always told its the weed but i had them before i smoked weed...lol. i have to admit i do feel abit more panicy high because my mind start racing..
what i wanted to know is, is it likely the weed is making me have them? ive always been around cannabis before i smoked it because family and friends did..

How often do you have panic attacks? I too have panic attacks every now and then (prob. every few month). I had them before i started smoking weed too. I've never had one whilst under the influence of cannabis though... But as DJ said you just need to remember that its the weed causing a hightened state of anxiety. Breathe, relax, put some cold water on your face/hair.

[BuddaUk]

cheers for the replies guys!

tbh i just feel alot better knowing its not just me and DJ yes i am made anxious/nervous over easy silly things, ive always been that way!


a friend told me people that are anxious/nervous shouldn't smoke weed because thats when it 'ruins lives' lol.. but i mean playing world of warcraft can ruin your life and this is so much nicer...

[BURNZ]

cheers for the replies guys!

tbh i just feel alot better knowing its not just me and DJ yes i am made anxious/nervous over easy silly things, ive always been that way!


a friend told me people that are anxious/nervous shouldn't smoke weed because thats when it 'ruins lives' lol.. but i mean playing world of warcraft can ruin your life and this is so much nicer...

Thats not true that people who are anxious/nervous shouldn't smoke weed. It saved me I used to suffer from extreme panic attacks to a point that it affected my life, social and work wise. After several failed attempts with meds from the doctor I started using weed everyday since I was 19 ( before then I just used to smoke once and a while ). Never had one since but for me I have to smoke a indica dominant strain ( hence why I smoke so much hash I know it will be indica dominant ) but Im no doctor this is what just worked for me :weed:

[a13x]

Well said Dj mate.
I guarantee that there's not one weed smoker on this site that hasn't
had a panic/anxiety attack at some point throughout their smokin career.
i have only had a panic/anxiety attack once and that was when i was smokin sprayed weed but didnt reilise, i was outdoors but started sweating loads it wasnt warm but i had 2 take off my hoodie and shirt and i was still sweating and panicking a lil - i ended up whiteying even tho id only smoked like an 8th - was a cuple years back and havent experienced anything like it.

if it wernt 4 sprayd weed i wouldnt of had one tho lulz

[grub]

As already said mate, it happens to all smokers sooner or later, even seasoned tokers can have the odd 'weird one' every now and then. ;)

Stick to Indica's and try to have the 'little and often' attitude rather than hammering bongs/buckets.

[allmix]

i suffer from anxiety,it was my job that caused it,not weed,since ive been made redundant ive been fine.

[BuddaUk]

its suprising how much better you can feel by knowing others suffer from it too.

glad to hear it isn't the weed because after my girlfriend this shit is the world! makes everything aWesoMe.

[nooby_dr_green_thumb]

i have real bad panic attacks and bad anxiety
been in hospital few times
im on tablets now and when i drink on them it makes me wasted
fuking brilliant

[The_Hunter]

i have real bad panic attacks and bad anxiety
been in hospital few times
im on tablets now and when i drink on them it makes me wasted
fuking brilliant

same pal altho i had a massive panic attack on halloween and have been too scared to try weed since...
i cant get indica around me as alot of the grows are very sativa.

my thoughts at the time being is if i try indica and have the same effect, then weed is not for me, dont get me wrong i love the weed and everything that goes with it, but if it going to make me scared/panicky/worried then why bother?

[BuddaUk]

same pal altho i had a massive panic attack on halloween and have been too scared to try weed since...
i cant get indica around me as alot of the grows are very sativa.

my thoughts at the time being is if i try indica and have the same effect, then weed is not for me, dont get me wrong i love the weed and everything that goes with it, but if it going to make me scared/panicky/worried then why bother?

my last major panic attack (around august 09) left me too scared to try weed too but after afew months i slowly started coming round and now im back to smoking with the best of em.. hopefully its the same for you but i guess yours has been much longer gap then mine...hmm who knows its all confusing..

panic attacks are horrible and people don't realize just how bad it is untill you have one yourself. i wouldn't wish them on anyone.



BuddaUK

[BuddaUk]

i have real bad panic attacks and bad anxiety
been in hospital few times
im on tablets now and when i drink on them it makes me wasted
fuking brilliant

ah im sorry to hear that! i'm also on tablets and people say you really shouldn't mix the two but i can't not smoke weed and people can call me sad but its the shit to me and gets me through the daily crap i have to put up with.

[John Smith]

Panic attacks are exactly how they are named, not nice at all, eat the weed if you cant smoke it or have a break from it if it makes you edgy, and remember being edgy can come naturally folk, its the times we live in, stressed out and maxed out (to the max) but is still not a good enough reason to stop growing it
;)

[skinuplurd]

ah im sorry to hear that! i'm also on tablets and people say you really shouldn't mix the two but i can't not smoke weed and people can call me sad but its the shit to me and gets me through the daily crap i have to put up with.

its not sad. weeds great for that. but sometimes its better to deal with situations with a clear head. a break every now and then for a week or two weeks wont do anybody any harm.

[grub]

same pal altho i had a massive panic attack on halloween and have been too scared to try weed since...
i cant get indica around me as alot of the grows are very sativa.

my thoughts at the time being is if i try indica and have the same effect, then weed is not for me, dont get me wrong i love the weed and everything that goes with it, but if it going to make me scared/panicky/worried then why bother?

If you want to continue smoking weed mate, try rolling a joint (with a tobacco substitute if you don't smoke ciggies), but just put a tiny bit of weed in at a time, you will get a nice, pleasant, mellow feeling but it won't send you into a panic. Also, instead of buying 'unknown' weed off the street that could be panic-inducing Sativa's, why not grow a plant or two of a strain that is known to lessen anxiety, rather than increase it.
I went through the same thing a few years ago when i was growing/smoking Kali Mist all the time. It got to the stage where i was scared to smoke anything! But, you can get past it mate, it's like riding a bike... if you fall off, the sooner you get back on the better!
Start slow and work your way up and find the strain that suits you, eventually your anxiety about smoking weed will just be a distant memory.
;)

[Greensmith]

If you want to continue smoking weed mate, try rolling a joint (with a tobacco substitute if you don't smoke ciggies), but just put a tiny bit of weed in at a time, you will get a nice, pleasant, mellow feeling but it won't send you into a panic. Also, instead of buying 'unknown' weed off the street that could be panic-inducing Sativa's, why not grow a plant or two of a strain that is known to lessen anxiety, rather than increase it.
I went through the same thing a few years ago when i was growing/smoking Kali Mist all the time. It got to the stage where i was scared to smoke anything! But, you can get past it mate, it's like riding a bike... if you fall off, the sooner you get back on the better!
Start slow and work your way up and find the strain that suits you, eventually your anxiety about smoking weed will just be a distant memory.
;)

I totally agree Grub, As I said in the Whitey thread since I've been growing my own the potency is much stronger and ive had 3 attacks / whiteys. I too have been putting less in and after this grow of AK47 and Bubblegum I will be searching for an indica to see if I prefer that as these sativas are messing with my mind. What has also helped is reminding myself when I feel i've had too much that it will pass and that its just the weed, i'm not going to freak out or pass out...then the feeling eases and I can get on enjoying the high. I also find sitting quietly with my eyes shut feeling the stone helps a lot.

[baza]

i have real bad panic attacks and bad anxiety
been in hospital few times
im on tablets now and when i drink on them it makes me wasted
fuking brilliant

Lol, Me too.
Youve prob seen my posting style after a session at the weekends....
The redbull, weed, vodka and meds allways make for an interesting night.

[BURNZ]

If you want to continue smoking weed mate, try rolling a joint (with a tobacco substitute if you don't smoke ciggies), but just put a tiny bit of weed in at a time, you will get a nice, pleasant, mellow feeling but it won't send you into a panic. Also, instead of buying 'unknown' weed off the street that could be panic-inducing Sativa's, why not grow a plant or two of a strain that is known to lessen anxiety, rather than increase it.
I went through the same thing a few years ago when i was growing/smoking Kali Mist all the time. It got to the stage where i was scared to smoke anything! But, you can get past it mate, it's like riding a bike... if you fall off, the sooner you get back on the better!
Start slow and work your way up and find the strain that suits you, eventually your anxiety about smoking weed will just be a distant memory.
;)

I found that even having some alcohol around helps, even if you don't drink you will be surprised how fast a panic attack goes away after 2 beers or a strong rum and coke.

[grub]

I found that even having some alcohol around helps, even if you don't drink you will be surprised how fast a panic attack goes away after 2 beers or a strong rum and coke.

Excellent point mate...Alcohol stimulates the release of dopamine and seratonin which can neutralize the negative effects of a 'whitey'.

[The_Hunter]

If you want to continue smoking weed mate, try rolling a joint (with a tobacco substitute if you don't smoke ciggies), but just put a tiny bit of weed in at a time, you will get a nice, pleasant, mellow feeling but it won't send you into a panic. Also, instead of buying 'unknown' weed off the street that could be panic-inducing Sativa's, why not grow a plant or two of a strain that is known to lessen anxiety, rather than increase it.
I went through the same thing a few years ago when i was growing/smoking Kali Mist all the time. It got to the stage where i was scared to smoke anything! But, you can get past it mate, it's like riding a bike... if you fall off, the sooner you get back on the better!
Start slow and work your way up and find the strain that suits you, eventually your anxiety about smoking weed will just be a distant memory.
;)


would love to grow indoor mate but i can not so its hard find strain i want / like im trying some autos this year outdoors, there rud/indica mix so maybe that will help me get my love back?

all i need is to buy some trusted indica have a nice good meal and a sitting with mates and im sure it will all be good.
just the trusted indica is the hardest part.

[Weed_Seeds]

Excellent point mate...Alcohol stimulates the release of dopamine and seratonin which can neutralize the negative effects of a 'whitey'.

Thats probably true by most accounts but for myself the alcohol did not help in the slightest:L

might have been because it was cheap wine, wasnt aware at the time that it was a panic attack i was having but was a pretty nasty, made me stop smoking for over a week and seemed like it took me 2-3 days to recover.

Felt like i had been on a bender for a few days and this was the hangover.

[Vip-xXx]

Ye lately I've been getting Panic attack's aswell, Just poped out of nowhere for no reason

Have a read here guys, http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/showthread.php?21500-Im-back-guys-With-a-story