By skyforbes It started with a small wave of anxiety, and when the high hit its peak, I thought I was done. But then a second wave of panic came out of nowhere, and my mind got stuck on one thought: “What if I stay like this forever?” I couldn’t shake it off. I fully believed I was going to be stuck in that state and lose control permanently. That fear alone put me into a really dark place.
I started chatting with ChatGPT and kept asking questions like how long the high lasts, how long panic attacks usually go on, and what I could do to feel better. It gave me a few coping methods, but one of them actually helped a lot: say the fear out loud.
So I did. I told it exactly what I was scared of: “What if I stay like this forever and lose control of myself?”
And once I said it, it explained the science behind panic and THC and reminded me that this isn’t how the brain works, and that no one gets stuck. That honestly helped more than I expected.
It also told me to try things like eating something sweet or salty, breathing fresh air, or calling a friend.
I couldn’t reach any of my friends that night, but if you’re reading this and you’re panicking right now, please message someone or call them. They don’t have to come over, just talking to someone helps a lot.
I ended up having four big waves, and at some point I was convinced I’d never feel normal again. But after the last wave, it finally started to drop, and I could think clearly again.
These are the things I learned and what helped me:
1. This feeling will end. It’s not permanent.
2. Reach out to a friend if you can.
3. Emergency services are an option too. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t be ashamed to call, they’re trained for this and they won’t judge you.
4. Eat something sweet or salty.
5. Drink water slowly, not all at once.
6. Breathing techniques genuinely help.
7. Put on a simple movie or some calm music.
8. Get a bit of fresh air.
9. This is temporary. I know it’s scary and overwhelming, but your body will come down from it. Trust yourself.
This was my second panic attack ever, and I really hope I never experience something like that again. If you’re going through it right now… you’re not alone, and it will pass.
(English is not my native language, I asked AI to polish it)