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How to Prevent Cannabis-Induced Anxiety
Attacks?
How can you prevent and stop cannabis-induced anxiety attacks
Posted by:
Laurie Lyons, today at 12:00am
How to Prevent and Combat Cannabis-Induced Anxiety
Attacks
With cannabis legislation flying about and American citizens being drawn into the appeal of marijuana, discussions have
moved on to issues concerning cannabis-induced anxiety.
Concerned communities are wondering if marijuana causes or helps to manage anxiety.

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Experts have explained that It works both ways.
Marijuana-induced anxiety (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/the-cannabis-guide-for-anxiety-and-panic-attacks) is often
experienced in long-term
users of cannabis and new cannabis users. The type of cannabis being consumed does not matter, as both recreational
and medical cannabis has been found to trigger the condition.
This article delves into the causes of weed anxiety, methods to combat its occurrence, as well as how to prevent it from
occurring in new cannabis users.
Cannabis and Anxiety
These two have an intriguing connection.
Researchers have carried out trials to explain this relationship. Some studies have involved the use of cannabis and its
compounds to develop a potential form of anxiety treatment, while other studies have focused on looking for ways to
develop and improve cannabinoid-based anxiolytic agents.
In the same vein, some experts are also working on figuring out more about THC being a paranoia trigger in cannabis
users. Experiments have been carried out to connect marijuana with the onset of anxiety disorders in individuals who
have no medical history of mental conditions.
Weed Anxiety
For you to understand weed anxiety, you have to know the concept of anxiety itself. Anxiety induces a bunch of
reactions (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/the-united-states-of-anxiety-no-homework-more-weed) like increased
heartbeats, inability to focus, incessant worries, and sweating. It occurs in moments that cause an individual to relieve
their doubts and insecurities.

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Weed anxiety can be described as the body's involuntary reaction to cannabis in some users. It evokes mental distress,
as well as physical symptoms like shaking, fatigue, nausea, stomach discomfort, and excessive sweating. It can go as far
as inducing panic attacks in users.
Unlike brief anxiety moments that can be brushed off by composing yourself with breathing exercises, weed-induced
anxiety is much more complicated.
Identifying Weed Anxiety
In first-timers, it can be difficult to discern if the symptoms are anxiety-related or illness-related. Especially in those who
experience only physical symptoms.
It begins with the person having an excessive number of gloomy thoughts. These negative thoughts are very difficult to
shake off. The physical symptoms follow closely, extreme weed-induced anxiety causes shortness of breath and causes
the person to have difficulties in moving about comfortably.
People who have experienced cannabis-induced anxiety explained that they felt as though they were trapped in a cage
inside their minds. They had distressing thoughts which seemed very loud in their heads and prevented them from
paying attention to their current environments.
Recreational cannabis smokers who have experienced this form of anxiety added that hearing any weird sound made
them paranoid, with some saying that they occasionally have to check outside their windows for cops. Using
recreational weed is illegal in some states, and the worry of having been caught in a crime is enough to cause a manic
episode.

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Factors that make cannabis users prone to weed-induced anxiety
There are several factors at play when trying to determine why cannabis anxiety only affects a selected number of
people.
Age and Sex
The user's age and sex play a role in determining how vulnerable a person is to weed anxiety.
An older person is more likely to feel an intense form of weed anxiety when compared to a younger person. This is
because as the brain ages as the body ages, hence receptor density declines over time.
Women are more likely to suffer from weed anxiety than the male population, due to the presence of estrogen which
increases their sensitivity to THC.

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Genetics
Certain strains of cannabis are used for the creativity and calmness they elicit in the user. The genetics of the user also
matters. Individuals who are THC-sensitive in the anterior part of their brains rarely experience weed anxiety, while
those who are THC-sensitive in the posterior part of the brain are more vulnerable to experience anxiety caused by
cannabis.
Tolerance level
The tolerance level of the user determines how well weed anxiety can be managed. Females tend to build a higher
tolerance to cannabis in less time. The frequency of use is a major factor in how well a person can build a tolerance to
cannabis.
Mood
Anxiety patients tend to exacerbate their symptoms when they use cannabis while having an episode. Only a few feel
relief after consuming cannabis directly after feeling anxious, the rest only experience more intense symptoms.
Managing Weed-Induced Anxiety
Experts say that the first thing to do while experiencing weed anxiety is to accept and fully grasp what is going on.
Fighting the anxiety without accepting it only worsens the situation. Even in regular anxious moments, individuals are
always advised to accept it first, although this is hard to do.
The next thing to do if the symptoms persist after you've taken a few breaths is to take a cold shower. The sudden rush
from the cold water may be enough to snap you out of that confused state. If you can't take a cold shower, find a bit of
water to pour on your neck.
Another suggestion is using the distraction technique. This entails eating or drinking something, taking a walk, seeing a
movie, or listening to soothing music. Doing this will help keep the mind off the distressing thoughts ravaging the mind.
Having a positive mindset also helps.

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Prevention is better than cure
It is better to prevent weed-induced anxiety than to manage the condition.
The most effective way to prevent these traumatizing episodes from occurring is by using products with More CBD AND
less THC. This works for beginners and experts, as the CBD compound helps to even out the psychoactive effects of
THC.
Bottom Line
The effects of weed-induced anxiety will wane over time, depending on the method of intake and the amount
consumed.
Using cannabis responsibly allows you to enjoy the benefits of the drug without the risk of having traumatizing weed-
anxiety episodes.
Beginners, remember that just a few puffs from a joint are okay for the first time. Get acclimatized to the effects of the
drug before upping your dosage.
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