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purpleAPY

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I've found out the hard way that people prone to panic attacks should stay away from stimulants

ive never taken E before, and my friend wants to roll with me at this rave.

would it be a really bad idea?
 
It could potentially be a bad idea depending how bad your anxiety is. But to be honest once mdma or a clean pill kicks in you will have such a nice a trusting high that not even a thought of panic attack would come in play. The only part that may cause you to be anxious is the come up of the experience, if you can get past the come up than you are in for a very good night. One of the key factors is a clean pill, or uncut molly.
 
purpleAPY said:
I've found out the hard way that people prone to panic attacks should stay away from stimulants

ive never taken E before, and my friend wants to roll with me at this rave.

would it be a really bad idea?
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You might want some anti-anxiety meds on you just in case. First times especially are notorious for a panic attack on the come-up, although it generally peters out within half an hour and you're left with this glowing feeling of awesomeness and love for everything. =D I'd personally give it a go since I know for myself how incredible the experience of MDMA is and I'm fairly certain that any panic attack you have will go away shortly. Having a benzo on hand to bring down the panic attack will be helpful, but should still leave you rolling when the come-up peters off. If you find you're too apprehensive about it, you should probably steer clear of it... but I personally love MDMA and would recommend it to anyone that wants to know just how perfect being alive can feel <3
 
Yeah MDMA can be really intense on panic attacks - MDA is the worst - but the nice thing is that benzos kill the anxiety and intensify the roll...
 
You say you have found out the hard way - was this you or somebody you know?

If this was you and you had a very bad reaction then just steer clear of it, why run the risk again.

If this was your friend and your worried then dont be - the panic / anxiety on MDMA is usually during the come up and fades away very quickly. Either way though test your gear - if you get a piperazine or speedy pill then the anxiety can be much worse (for me piperazine is much worse than any speed pill).
 
hahaha i agree bearlove, piperazines makes u way more anxious/paranoid than any amphetamines, i'd say mainly cause of the rapid heartrate/tremors.And to purpleapay, u will be fine if your pills r mdxx dominant, MD makes you forget about your problems , but if they r fairly adulterated there is a chance of an anxiety attack if your prone to them IME.
 
Try having one or two beers (not more!) about 30 minutes before your drop or as you are coming up. I find that a good way to remove the come-up anxiety.

As others have said, if you're doing MDMA with some good friends and you feel comfortable about the settings you are in, once the dose kicks in, anxiety will be the least of your worries.
 
its the anxiety the next few days after the roll that is the problem for me. i've had full blown panic attacks after smoking weed a day or two after rolling. i would avoid anything that could induce anxiety for a few days after (weed, uncomfortable settings, etc.) and have some benzos on hand just in case.
 
The come-up can be rough- the good news is, once that levels off, you'll feel ammmmazing. =) You'll likely have no sense of what anxiety even feels like....but, putting yourself around strangers, unfamiliar surroundings etc. may not be great. The thing to keep in mind is, if you keep thinking about panic attacks, and think you might have one- you probably will. As silly as it sounds, what helps me out when I feel anxiety on the onset is to tell myself "you're on drugs, this is what drugs do, look, everything is OK"....
 
Get a few benzos.. take 1 (or 2) before taking the MDMA and have a couple for the comedown (if needed)..

Gogogo.

Oh and test your MDMA to make sure it's MDMA.
 
1 or 2 could mean 1 or 2 xanax bars which would really weaken the effects of the roll, you should definitely be more specific. If anything a quarter of a xanax bar or half should do you fine , that way the roll will still be strong.
 
You know what? I highly recommend you roll...but not in that environment for your first time. No way in hell would I do that for my first time!

Do it with someone or some people you love and trust, in a comfortable environment. Raves can be completely amazing OR over-crowded, aggressive, hot, loud and terrifying. So many people have the most amazing first time at raves, but I imagine a lot have a very difficult experience coping with the general physical and mental discomfort of being at a rave. My advice would be to do it at home or at a comfy location with just a few of you, so you can get used to the high and get to know what it's about with no pressure to stay in one place :)

Of course lots of people may disagree with me and say jump in, head-first. I tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to first times on drugs, so do what you think is right! It could be the most incredible experience of your life, or you might get panicky and anxious. It depends entirely on you, how you deal with things and how you react to the high (oh, and also the quality of the pill). Whatever you choose, have fun my friend! E is a wonderful, wonderful thing and can lead to some wonderful wonderful experiences and memories!
 
Overall, mdma has helped my anxiety and emotional health, so I have to agree with starfish :) don't worry about it, have fun :)
 
I have panic disorder, and the two times I have tried mdxx I have had no problems with it whatsoever. In contrast to stimulants like cocaine, adderall, or ritalin (my stimulant experinece is limited), mdxx is very kind on the nerves.
 
Bearlove said:
You say you have found out the hard way - was this you or somebody you know?

If this was you and you had a very bad reaction then just steer clear of it, why run the risk again.

If this was your friend and your worried then dont be - the panic / anxiety on MDMA is usually during the come up and fades away very quickly. Either way though test your gear - if you get a piperazine or speedy pill then the anxiety can be much worse (for me piperazine is much worse than any speed pill).
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it was me, not with E but mephedrone.
and whoever said stay away from weed, weed tends to keep me from having panic attacks so maybe i'll smoke the day before or something
 
I freeked smooth OUT my first Roll a few months ago. I wouldn't move and Tryed to just focace on my Breathing. I was sitting quietly holding on to my seat for DEAR life!!! with the Tears Streeming down my face debating with myself on weather or not to go to the Hospital!!

AND THEN.... the most AMAZING thing happend...all that went away after about 20 mins And I was PERFECT! So YES it is Scary as Hell to start with if you have panic attacks you know how it feels and it is NOT a good feeling when you are in Full Blown Panic... But if you can get past that first scary part it's Ok after that... Kinda like the first BIG heel on a Roller coster! thats always the worst cause you have no clue what is to come
 
Honest to god, rolling actually helped my anxiety a lot. But be careful if it does. I over did it which in turn made it a LOT worse. You do NOT want to be stuck on prescription meds or be stuck dealing with terrible anxiety your whole life.
 
lol GBM thats going abit overboard,you'd b making him more weiry than anythin.....i'd suggest to a mod that this thread be closed since his question has been answered a few times over alredy
 
eurodevil said:
lol GBM thats going abit overboard,you'd b making him more weiry than anythin.....i'd suggest to a mod that this thread be closed since his question has been answered a few times over alredy
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Actually its not going a bit overboard. I speak from experience here. I know what I'm talking about, you do not.
 
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