Suffer from severe PANIC attacks constantly. (Cali Rx Medical Marijuana)?!
Question: Suffer from severe PANIC attacks constantly. (Cali Rx Medical Marijuana)?
I tend not to think of them anymore but they still still to take place.
I have come to notice over the years that they are brought on by sense of smell and lighting. Last night I went to Home Depot and the smell and lighting triggered one big time.
I am losing my patience on how to deal with these.
I am extremely healthy and live a very healthy lifestyle. I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I work out 6-7 times a week surf, skateboard, bike, run, jiu-jitsu and yoga.
I do not take any medicine EVER.
I supplement the panic attacks and the fear of getting them with my vaporizer & marijuana.
Any tips on helping this situation get better it is driving me crazy????
Answers:
This is very important. Make sure you are vaporizing an Indica strain of Marijuana (NOT Sativa!). Sativa may make your panic attacks worse, where as Indica contains a cannabinoid known as cannabidiol which really helps anxiety. When you next buy from your dispensary ask for a strain with "the biggest CBD to THC ratio as possible". This should help a lot. Generally, any strain ending with "kush" is an indica.
Hmmm... this is a tough one. Normally, I would suggest exercise, but you already have that covered. Anxiety attacks suck in that they are hard to predict and often you just have to let them run their course. But learning breathing exercises is critical. Learn to breath through them and leave the situation/environment immediately if possible.
Ditch the pot. It is fine for some people, but if you are having anxiety attacks, you need to eliminate that from your life. There have been medical studies linking anxiety disorders and marijuana use (also alcohol use).
Living with anxiety for years.
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