So basically weed can sometimes bring on intense anxiety in the initial part of the high. I don't know if the specific mechanism for this has been determined, but I can tell you that the anxiety part never seems to last the whole time, so I've found that the best thing to do is remind yourself that it's a side effect of the pot and try to distract yourself. Fortunately, weed tends to make it easy to get distracted, so it's very helpful in that regard.
I've also heard that different strains do this to greater or lesser degrees, so changing up your sourcing may help, if that's an option.
Talking yourself down is a solid strategy. Just remember all the previous panic attacks and anxiety and remember nothing bad actually ended up happening. It's all in the head, for me I gotta fight those intrusive thoughts, not letting the mind keep digging a hole. Put on some good music for a bit and just remember it's a side effect that won't hurt you if you know that everything is gonna be fine.
So basically weed can sometimes bring on intense anxiety in the initial part of the high. I don't know if the specific mechanism for this has been determined, but I can tell you that the anxiety part never seems to last the whole time, so I've found that the best thing to do is remind yourself that it's a side effect of the pot and try to distract yourself. Fortunately, weed tends to make it easy to get distracted, so it's very helpful in that regard.
I've also heard that different strains do this to greater or lesser degrees, so changing up your sourcing may help, if that's an option.
Talking yourself down is a solid strategy. Just remember all the previous panic attacks and anxiety and remember nothing bad actually ended up happening. It's all in the head, for me I gotta fight those intrusive thoughts, not letting the mind keep digging a hole. Put on some good music for a bit and just remember it's a side effect that won't hurt you if you know that everything is gonna be fine.