« Uncommon Phobias List (twenty-one to twenty five) | Home | Deborah Gibson Panic and Anxiety Attack Story »
Marijuana Causes Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders?
Here is an interesting article from the UC Irvine website… they start off by saying that some college students looking for relief from the demands, anxieties and pressure of college life seek marijuana as a way to relax.
Well, since I’m anti illegal drugs… I have to disagree on that! I think there are many other ways that you can regulate and bullet proof yourself to hurdle over any mental and physical walls…
Such as eating proper foods and exercising regularly… and constantly trying to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem by reading excellent and well-researched self help books.
But hey… it is your body and your life… here’s another reason why you should rethink about take another toke on a marijuana stick… not only do the authorities frown on partaking of illegal substances… the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reports that marijuana use may cause anxiety and panic attacks!
This article has some more interesting information and concludes that there are other ways to get a natural high… you can exercise or go jogging.
Now for anyone who absolutely hates any form of exercises… I understand! Some of us are a little more self conscious about how our bodies look… I think the perfect option would be to do a series of body weight exercises that you can do in the privacy of your own room.
Good luck and god bless,
Kate 
Cannabis Bud... Wikimedia Commons
Topics: Miscellaneous Topics | Tags: marijuana causes panic attacks | 3 Comments »
November 4th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Hey Guys,
I am worried, I think I have an Anxiety problem which is seriously ruin my life can somebody PLEASE PLEASE help me. Firstly, I ALWAYS think that I am dying of some type of cancer so far (bearing in mind I am only 20) I have been to the doctors various times absolutely adamant that I am dying of some kind of cancer or other disease (each one was a different type so obviously I dont have each illness)
I know logically that is it probably nothing but I cannot shake the thought for weeks or even months. I have had this problem for years probably knocking on for 5 or 6 years and I hate it (again remember I am only 20 so this has been a serious problem for a long time). I have as far as I can remember had an unsteady hand (hand tremor) which I always worried about, Muscle Spasms too, Tension headaches etc etc essentially I have always had anxiety symtoms but have only recently founf out what the symtoms of anxiety are so never understood them if this makes sense. However I have read a lot of posts on here and a lot of people say they will search and search for a non existance illness going from one doctor to the next searching for answers but I am completely different I have to work myslef up to go the doctors and when I go I am that worried that it is something bad that I feel totally relieved when the doctor says it is nothing that his word alone is enough…however I know that this feeling wont last long.
The thing that worries me is that I think I might be developing a drink problem because of this which absolutely kills me inside. Basically when I am around new people I go mute literally unable to speak, even if I want to speak I cannot and its not even like I am not understanding the conversation I just go mute and as a result I drink and drink to lower my guard and to stop this from happening and I also drink to stop my thoughts of my “illness” if only for a few hours and as a result I am drinking a lot to reach a “better place” and this seriously scares me I have even drank alone to stop my thoughts.
Essentially what I want to know is
Is Alcoholism associated with anxiety ??
Are my symtoms associated with anxiety or is it somethng else ??
What can I do to stop my constant thoughts of illness ?? I can convince myslef that I dont have one illness and then I will consume my thoughts with another illness, for example in the last two weeks I have been adamant that I have 3 serious illnesses because each ilness I read about on the internet, the symtoms relate to me (even though they didnt before I read them if you understand)
Finally what kind of anxiety does it sound like I have ?
What products could help ?
I appreciate that this is a long post but I am new to this and am searching for answers before it ruins my life any further.
Thanks for your time and God bless you all.
[Reply]
November 17th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Most of the people have been struggling with anxiety disorders for many years and have usually exhausted themselves looking for a solution in every book, course, or treatment program out there.
You must learn to break the fear Of having another panic attack Or You will never experience complete freedom from anxiety, read more about Anxiety Attack Treatments and Anxiety Disorder Self Help
[Reply]
January 28th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Dear Blue Angel,
Although I am by no means an expert on mental health, I just finished an assignment on childhood anxiety,if you would like I can send it to you, though I would need your e-mail (you can e-mail it to me, since I prob wont remmeber i was on this site)
anyway, based on what i read, unrealistic or perssient fears of deahtly illness is a symptom of anxiety.
I know in general, substance use and likelihood for abuse increases with mental health problems. People sometimes try to cope by using various substances.
I know CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is used to treat anxiety disorders, it is basically about changing the way you think. The basic premise is,
Though–>feeling –> action.
It’s great that you are so aware of your feelings aand are seeking out information.
I would encourage you to talk to your doctor. Dr.’s offices usually have social workers that you can be asked to reffered to as well.
Hope this helps!
[Reply]