Anyone else here have strong anxiety/panic attacks with some cannabis?
As I get older (mid 40s now) it happens more and more. I am not talking just a little paranoia, but bleak, dark thought loops, sometimes up to complete panic attacks that take a while to subside.
Happens more with stronger strains, particularly sativas, as well as concentrates, hash, etc.
I have been smoking since my teens, and while not completely new, the frequency and intensity has increased.
I could stop consuming I suppose. But, I use cannabis for pain relief for chronic joint pain. I am not even really that interested in the buzz anymore, just making things not hurt so bad, as well as helping me sleep. I have found that certain terpenes (limonene) as well as higher CBD/CBN seem to reduce this some - but it varies widely.
Anyone else deal with this? Have hints or solutions? my friends think i am odd because I will often turn down concentrates and only smoke flower in moderation, even when chilling/partying.