Feeling numb and having panic attacks after marijuana use
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Age: 20 Sex: Male Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 lbs Race: White Duration of complaint: 3 days Location (Geographic and on body): Hands, body, brain Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): none Current medications (if any): Finasteride I was at a party almost exactly 3 days ago. I was a little bit drunk so I decided to take some hits from a marijuana pipe that was being passed around. I am not a frequent marijuana user, but it's not the first time I've smoked. I took a huge hit, and everything was fine for about 20 minutes. I felt stoned and relaxed. After that short period, I experienced what I understand to be a panic attack, which I have never experienced before. My mental state locked up completely, and luckily I was able to reach out for help and a friend was there to take me back home. During this time, it felt like my conscious mind was taking the back seat while someone else was taking the wheel of my actions. It felt very dissociative. My body became completely numb, however I was still able to physically sense and my feeling function didn't decrease at all. We made it back and the panic attack subsided for about 30 mins, wherein I was able to explain the situation to my friend. Then another episode occurred, similar to the first one. Lost control of my thoughts, rapid heart rate, etc. I decided to sleep it off and hope the situation got better in the morning. As I type this, I still have this physically numb feeling, like there's no sense of feedback in my hands, however I can still touch and use them just fine. Morning comes and I feel much better. I want to rest for awhile to make sure that I'm completely fine. I went to go eat dinner today. At dinner, about 2.5 days after the initial incident, I almost had another panic attack for no apparent reason - increased heart rate, sense of impending danger, etc. however I was able to get home quickly and recuperate before it hit me. Emotionally, I feel fine. Same old me. No problem with anxiety/socializing/laughing/getting excited, etc. Physically, I have that numbness which cycles on and off, and these panic attacks which I have never experienced in my life. I wouldn't say I had any serious anxiety before this, either. I am almost certain the marijuana was not laced with anything. It was from a dispensery and came from a reputable source. Did this marijuana mess me up mentally? I thought that weed was supposed to be a very safe therapeutic drug with no serious lasting side effects. Obviously I was wrong. One thing's for sure; I'm never doing drugs again. Edit: Last night I felt a rush and felt completely normal and back to baseline for a short time. Woke up again this morning with the same numbness and kind of strong/fast heartbeat and anxiety.
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cia42277 jd1995
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There are hundreds of marijuanas to choose from today. There is a whole strain that provokes paranoia. Today, in a state where it's legal, you can walk through loads of the stuff, each with a description of exactly what to use it for. These all started as medical marijuana outlets, and they actually had to be schooled.
If you got this off the street, you didn't know what you had. Some give a huge appetite, others you don't want to eat, some speciic for ceratin types of pain....It's tryly amazing.
Back in the day, It all came off the street so you had no idea what it would do. A very commom symptom of one you wanted to leave alone was one that made you paranoid.
Unless one goes to a legal mafijuana outlet, and uses the pot, or the oil prescribed for anxiety, You get could end up triggering anxiety, or maknig it worse. Just like any drug your doctor gives you, we don't know if it's right for you until you try.
I live where it is legal and am amazed at how specific these well trained people can be in their knowledge. I tried a couple for a few days each. For me....no more. They di did nothing positive for me...one actually gave me the worse nightmares I have ever had. They stopped the same day I stopped using. Not worth it.
I agree that you should leave it alone. It stays in the brain awhile, and, it can indeed trigger anxiety in people who never had it before.
Very brave of you to adress this...and very wise in your decision.
lisalisa67 jd1995
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borderriever jd1995
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Some of the contrindications although nasty should clear in a few days. It is obvious you do not know what the strain is
If your panic attacks last until next week see your GP
BOB
phil76209 jd1995
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I had a similar experience 20 years ago. I smoked skunk once and it triggered severe anxiety. Had no idea what was happening to me at the time.
This numbness will no doubt disappear over time so think positive. Cannabis can do all sorts of stuff to ur brain but yeah stay off any drugs from now on. It's not worth it believe me.
beth04406 jd1995
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Same thing happened to me, it's horrible! I had this happen to me when I was about 16 and it felt like I was made of cotton wool, couldn't sense things properly! It took a while to fade but it did go, it only happened the once and it was a batch that didn't suit me! Don't let it put you off drugs forever, you've just done the silly thing of having wayyy too much at once!
we've all done it but I really do sympathise, scared the bejeezus out of me when it happened thought i was going mad and I'd damaged my brain forever! 5 years later and I'm totally fine and have been for a long time! The only thing I would say to avoid for definite is cocaine, you seem to have similar reactions to weed as me and cocaine did me in, panic attacks for weeks afterwards and massive dissociation for months! Also, if you are having dissociation (depersonalisation/derealisation) Google it and read about it a little, focus on how you feel and how happy you are etc and NOT on the depersonalisation because it does make it worse, hope it stops soon and good luck! Xxx