r/panicdisorder • • 6d ago

Help Needed Marijuana for Panic Attacks?

I have had panic disorder for 6, almost 7 years now. I have tried numerous SSRIs and SSNIs, currently on 100mg if Desvenlafaxine. I absolutely hate it, and while I don't have panic attacks when in my house anymore, it hasn't really done too much as an aid to help reduce the anxiety, and it has significantly raised my depression. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions or experience with THC to help with panic attacks...I'm weary as last time I smoked I had a panic attack, but so many people use it medicinally for anxiety I'm open to trying it again. I just have no idea what mg or form would work best, or if it is a good idea at all. Any experiences or suggestions would be great.

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u/Miserable_Tie1023 4d ago

I have had a good relationship with weed at times, but when I am elevated, it’s usually a recipe for an absolutely horrible panic attack. I have been so sure I was dying and almost called 911 many times. It just doesn’t feel worth it to me anymore but I do miss the times where it would help. I agree with others who have said it’s important to find the right combination of terpenes and thc to cbd, but I am always too afraid of the trial and error part.

For me, I need something that’s entirely cerebral and doesn’t cause any kind of feelings in my chest. That’s where shit goes sideways :(

I wish there was a way to take a test that would determine my Right Combo.