Hey Guys, Please help.

[JeffRiv92]

Hey, 
My Name is Jeff, I'm 20 years old and here is my story.

I was just a normal guy, going to school upstate NY. To make a long story short, while in college I started smoking pot. I never was a smoker.
One day after a party I and a few people decided to smoke. That was to say, the worst day of my life. Everything changed.
I had my 1st panic attack. It was horrible. I did not know what was going on with me. I thought I was having a heart attack.
I had to go to the ER and that's where they told me I had a panic attack mixed with anxiety. It was just horrible..
Never have I smoked Pot again. It was so bad that I could not even be near it. I can't smell it, it brings back horrible memories.

After that semester ended, I came home, Then vacationed in D.R. and everything was fine. No panic attacks whatsoever.

I eventually had to go back to school. Starting January my Blood Pressure would be the main issue. Almost everyday was BP was high.
I began to think something was wrong with me.
a Few weeks back I had my 2nd panic attack and My BP was up the roof. I took the opportunity to go to the ER and get checked.
Turns out I was healthy.
I just wanted to go home guys. Being alone in school was driving me nuts. I did not feel safe.
After that 2nd time things just became BAD!
Every Night my BP was up the roof, I was shaking, I felt totally helpless.
The 3rd time, they sent me to a psychiatric hospital which made me feel totally crazy and misunderstood.'
No I do not want to hurt myself.


I eventually came home, and things were going great till a few nights ago. It started once again.



I just really want advice. I'm 20 years old and don't want to live like this.
I barely have no friends, and spend my time stuck at home. I really want to turn my life  around.
I barely date or talk to any girls. I'm afraid. I have low self steem, I never feel good enough.
I even stopped going to the gym because i feel like my I will have a stroke If i work out too hard.
It hurts to see my mom cry.


I want to overcome this! I really do.
Sometimes I wish I could go back to that day in November and stop myself from smoking that pot.

I try to think positive but nothing helps. 

[Cuchculan]

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[Mr. Rager]

Welcome Jeff,

I'm sure you're doing this but lay off the pot. I had my first attack on that stuff too. Some people get relief from it but for others it is not a good mix.

I think it's tough for people with anxiety to accept that you are healthy. If a doc checked you out chances are there is nothing wrong with your heart. Your high BP is likely as a result of adrenaline surges from being anxious a lot.

I think the first thing you can do for yourself is go back to the gym. You just have to because cardio exercise is good for your heart and your bp. By running eventually your bp can pump more blood with less work which means lower blood pressure.

Next I recommend you find a therapist. They will give you tips and strategies on how to deal with your anxiety. If you have specific questions feel free to drop in the chat or post in the forum !

[JeffRiv92]

Welcome Jeff,

I'm sure you're doing this but lay off the pot. I had my first attack on that stuff too. Some people get relief from it but for others it is not a good mix.

I think it's tough for people with anxiety to accept that you are healthy. If a doc checked you out chances are there is nothing wrong with your heart. Your high BP is likely as a result of adrenaline surges from being anxious a lot.

I think the first thing you can do for yourself is go back to the gym. You just have to because cardio exercise is good for your heart and your bp. By running eventually your bp can pump more blood with less work which means lower blood pressure.

Next I recommend you find a therapist. They will give you tips and strategies on how to deal with your anxiety. If you have specific questions feel free to drop in the chat or post in the forum !

Hi,
Thank you so much!
And yes I stopped smoking pot. It's been 4 months since I quit.
I was never a "smoker" to begin with. I started doing it while In college and ever since that 1st attack I completely stopped.
Left me Scarred for life.