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Does Marijuana Cause Panic Attacks?
Question: Hi,
The last 3 or 4 days I have smoked weed (one big hit per day) using a metal bowl but with a hollow Bic pen as the stem. It occurred to me this could be dangerous and so I did some looking around and found it could be toxic. I them had what I now think was a panic attack, shallow breathing, dizziness etc.
I am now fine but my throat and lungs feel a little sore. Clearly I will not be using this setup again (frankly the fear I had yesterday has put me in a good mind to stop altogether) - however, are there any health consequences of this I should be concerned about? I have no symptoms beyond the above and did not note the pen actually melting from the heat.
Thanks in advance for your help.
The last 3 or 4 days I have smoked weed (one big hit per day) using a metal bowl but with a hollow Bic pen as the stem. It occurred to me this could be dangerous and so I did some looking around and found it could be toxic. I them had what I now think was a panic attack, shallow breathing, dizziness etc.
I am now fine but my throat and lungs feel a little sore. Clearly I will not be using this setup again (frankly the fear I had yesterday has put me in a good mind to stop altogether) - however, are there any health consequences of this I should be concerned about? I have no symptoms beyond the above and did not note the pen actually melting from the heat.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for your question to HCM.
This is highly dangerous. There are metals and toxic elements in ink, and plastic when melted even in small degrees has carcinogens in it. Do not do this again.
Marijuana itself induces panic attacks in many people. This is one of the many dangerous effects of marijuana.
I recommend abstinence from marijuana as it appears you are susceptible to its anxiety-inducing effects.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me again at my private link below, My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,(tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Detailed Consultation as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for your question to HCM.
This is highly dangerous. There are metals and toxic elements in ink, and plastic when melted even in small degrees has carcinogens in it. Do not do this again.
Marijuana itself induces panic attacks in many people. This is one of the many dangerous effects of marijuana.
I recommend abstinence from marijuana as it appears you are susceptible to its anxiety-inducing effects.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me again at my private link below, My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,(tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Detailed Answer:
You're not in any immediate danger! Nothing else to do.
Please remember to rate and close this answer.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me again at my private link below. After asking a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're not in any immediate danger! Nothing else to do.
Please remember to rate and close this answer.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me again at my private link below. After asking a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your answer.
Are there any other actions you would recommend I take now? Or am I safe to assume I am not in any immediate danger?
Are there any other actions you would recommend I take now? Or am I safe to assume I am not in any immediate danger?
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