Posted by yznhymer on August 5, 2007, at 0:52:24
In reply to Re: marijuana gives me panic attacks, posted by mike lynch on August 3, 2007, at 23:38:02
I never had that experience until this past year. It was horrible. I felt like my chest was going to explode, that I might die, and I was afraid to move. Interestingly, it happened 3 times several months apart so I didn't see any connection at first. The third time I figured out it was a reaction to taking a few hits offered by one particular friend - medical MJ he purchased at a smoke shop. I was the only one in a group who had a bad reaction. Now that I figured out what's going on, I DON'T DO IT ANYMORE.
I used to be a regular toker and loved the stuff. Unfortunately, over time it made me withdrawn, passive, incompetent and numb. Maybe the numbness was part of the attraction. It also enabled addictive hypersexual behavior. That was one helluva run. Until I got fat - it enabled that too. Anyway, somehow I managed to kick my daily habit. Now, I might take a couple of hits at a social occasion if offered - usually I don't. Since I've been pretty much weed-free, I'm much more engaged in life and better off in numerous respects. But its taken a long time recovering and even then its a partial recovery at best.
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