Marijuana and Panic Attacks

[MsChrispy]

I know panic attacks can happen to people who smoke weed a lot. But can a person who smoked weed only a few times start experiencing constant panic attacks?

[shane71]

I was 25, given Vicodin at an emergency room. Strong ones 3 times a day , didnt know it was a narcotic, made me depressed,anxious and damn near suicidal.I suffered panic attacks for months after and misdiagnosed with all kinds of ****. Finally I did research and I got better. I took Xanax occasionally but and I started back smoking weed. Things slowly got better I could talk myself out of those debilitating attacks but I have had high levels of anxiety since. 10 years later I still smoke weed and became a heavy user, I stop periodically for interviews and conferences but this time after a week off WOW had a major attack got so bad I wanted to blow my brains out. Calmed down a few hours later. Its the next day, still a little shaky and anxious but the weed is calling my name. This is a hard place to be. Weed definetly causes panic attacks and Anxiety Disorders, dont fool yourself. I started at 16 Im 36. I smoked about 15 of those 20 years. I regret it. I was smart I have 2 post graduate degrees, I shouldnt be renting. Weed is not a good thing.

[Tim2H]

She is right

[shelby74]

I have suffered from panic attacks and they started after I became a Vic addict.  I am sure pot does not help either.  When I am clean the panic attacks pretty much end.  I used to get them when I was driving a lot.  Horrible situation.  I could barely drive to work.  I did not figure out until recently that the drugs played a part in it.  When I would get them - my heart races, my palms get sweaty, I feel like I would pass out.  I have been there.  Drugs mess with every part of your mind.

[Tim2H]

Don't smoke it anymore, do yourself a favor.