Went crazy in A&E after taking cannabis chocolate and I feel terrible!!

[Artificial Emotion]

I took some edibles the other night, not to get high but just to kill the pain in my knee. I thought I didn't eat anywhere near enough to get high but my heart started racing so hard I thought I was having a heart attack. I called the ambulance and they were really concerned when they did my ECG. They gave me nitrous oxide, GTN spray and aspirin because they were sure I was in some real trouble (they offered me morphine if you can believe it, but I refused). When I started sucking on the nitrous (Entonox which they give to women giving birth) it hit me and I instantaneous realized I was high as fuck. Then it started getting really weird and I started to lose control of my actions. I started yelling at the paramedics about conspiracy theories and other random BS. I just lost it. Anyway when I got to the hospital I had a battery of tests because my heart was not acting normally according to the ECG trace but they couldn't find anything seriously wrong, so when I took some diazepam and I calmed down, I went home.

Anyway today I feel SO embarassed. I have a problem with social phobia and for something like this to happen to me it's devestating. I don't know what it is about cannabis that makes me go so batshit crazy - like I'm a puppet someone else is controlling. I had a similar thing happen to me when I was 17 and I ended up dancing around in the hospital. I knew it was completely inappropriate but I couldn't do a damn thing to stop myself.

The reason I'm posting this is because I'm finding it hard to cope with the feelings of shame and embarassement and I just wanted someone to talk to about this so hopefully I feel better. The only thing that's stopping me from losing it is the fact that I'll never see those people again but still, it makes me feel awful nevertheless.

 

[nastypoker]

Does this happen every time you eat/smoke weed?

 

[Artificial Emotion]

If I eat or smoke enough of it yes, without fail. I've not really heard of this sort of thing happening to anyone else so it's strange. I'm not a psychiatrist but it's like it's an anxiety thing. Whatever the reason it's really fucked up when it happens.

 

[HCandKROD]

I know exactly how you feel. I haven't smoked marijuana in 25 years due to what you are talking about. It starts out with a severe panic attack and ends with me making an ass out of myself. IDK why. A lot of my friends who smoke laugh and say it chills them out.Don't be too embarrassed just stay away from weed from now on.

 

[Artificial Emotion]

I can't promise I'll stay away with weed but I won't be making the same mistake twice. No more edibles for a while!

I have to admit as much as the experience was embarassing I really enjoyed the experience. I just wish I hadn't made such a fool of myself. I cringe thinking about it.

 

[yteek]

Pretty sure you're the same kid who constantly down played the potential negative effects marijuana can have on an individual, to the point it became personal and insulting.

I forgive you though AE.

I don't know what it is about cannabis that makes me go so batshit crazy - like I'm a puppet someone else is controlling. I had a similar thing happen to me when I was 17 and I ended up dancing around in the hospital. I knew it was completely inappropriate but I couldn't do a damn thing to stop myself.

So you admit that it makes you crazy? You ended up in the mental hospital or were you just randomly dancing in a random hospital(asking before I assume otherwise)? You couldn't stop yourself, meaning you were out of control?

I've seen/experience incidents/freak-outs based around the use of marijuana time after time. For some there is something they cling on to, for whatever reason it is, they continue to go back to it time and time again. Maybe its just the escape, maybe its addiction, maybe some would call it love or a toxic relationship.

It comes down to a point where you have to weigh out the risk to benefit ratio, looking at the pros and cons in rational matter. I know some like to portray marijuana as something that can be completely harmless, but the reality is there is no one size fits all and for some it is especially detrimental to their mental health.

Coming to the conclusion that if you're aware it makes you go "batshit crazy" and you've been hospitalized for it on more then once occasion, I think it would be only rationale to assume that it may be beneficial to try to avoid the marijuana. There comes a point where a lot of people end up having to give it up, if its come to that point where you feel its detrimental to your mental health, I'd give it up.

Personally, I think the situation speaks for itself as far as to how marijuana effects you, especially with a title including "I feel terrible".

I can't promise I'll stay away with weed but I won't be making the same mistake twice. No more edibles for a while!

Not sure if this just occurs with an edible "overdose", but I'd be weary considering you're dealing with the same basic set of active ingredients and though it may not always appear to be present it could be in reality worsening a potential underlying condition. Believe it or not, marijuana could be more detrimental to you then you'd be willing admit, the science is not all there but I'd be weary of potential mental health issues in the future if not now that can be related to the use of marijuana if not even a direct cause spawning from the use of the drug.

Your mental health is nothing to jeopardize.

The reason I'm posting this is because I'm finding it hard to cope with the feelings of shame and embarassement and I just wanted someone to talk to about this so hopefully I feel better. The only thing that's stopping me from losing it is the fact that I'll never see those people again but still, it makes me feel awful nevertheless.

As far as coping with this productively, I would highly recommend the discontinuation of using recreational drugs judging by the problems you've mentioned so far.

 

[RobotRipping]

lol that can happen with edibles, seen it so many times. Don't be too hard on yourself, the staff probably thought it was funny and a nice break from their shit nights.

This is hardly evidence that cannabis is harmful though, if anything it shows that it can lead to anxiety in high doses and that's about it. You really should have some sort of downer on hand if you are attempting these things.

it was definitely the NOS that set you off lol that will happen to anyone in that state, don't be ashamed or anything, it's no big deal. You should laugh it off.

 

[yteek]

This is hardly evidence that cannabis is harmful though

I guess it depends on what you view as harmful, in my opinion if this happens more then once and it causes distress/anxiety, me personally would view that as detrimental to anybody's wellbeing as far as mental health goes.

 

[lcrlover]

I took some edibles the other night, not to get high but just to kill the pain in my knee. I thought I didn't eat anywhere near enough to get high but my heart started racing so hard I thought I was having a heart attack. I called the ambulance and they were really concerned when they did my ECG. They gave me nitrous oxide, GTN spray and aspirin because they were sure I was in some real trouble (they offered me morphine if you can believe it, but I refused). When I started sucking on the nitrous (Entonox which they give to women giving birth) it hit me and I instantaneous realized I was high as fuck. Then it started getting really weird and I started to lose control of my actions. I started yelling at the paramedics about conspiracy theories and other random BS. I just lost it. Anyway when I got to the hospital I had a battery of tests because my heart was not acting normally according to the ECG trace but they couldn't find anything seriously wrong, so when I took some diazepam and I calmed down, I went home.

Anyway today I feel SO embarassed. I have a problem with social phobia and for something like this to happen to me it's devestating. I don't know what it is about cannabis that makes me go so batshit crazy - like I'm a puppet someone else is controlling. I had a similar thing happen to me when I was 17 and I ended up dancing around in the hospital. I knew it was completely inappropriate but I couldn't do a damn thing to stop myself.

The reason I'm posting this is because I'm finding it hard to cope with the feelings of shame and embarassement and I just wanted someone to talk to about this so hopefully I feel better. The only thing that's stopping me from losing it is the fact that I'll never see those people again but still, it makes me feel awful nevertheless.

Trust me Those folks have all forgotten you by now. I am quite sure that your rampage was mild compared with some
& You should never beat yourself up over some unavoidable BS. I lost my business after becoming hysterical when my friend died but I will gladly accept that & retain my humanity. You are not a robot & forums are a great place to vent your feelings. Trying to keep it all bottled up inside is where I find danger, talking about it can take some of the hurt out. I really believe most folks have already forgotton all about you & beating yourself up won't change the past guy. Much better stuff to worry about, you can always take a candle and a hot bath & cry that pain away. I did & it feels great. Stop burying pain inside, cause it will eventually find a way out. So much peace when the old pain is excised Just get in your special setting, & recall the event. Find out exactly why this pain was caused and examine the event until you are ready to give it away-to let it go. I become very emotional and I find my release in the tears which are hidden well in the bath, not that i care, I just don't like folks to start worrying about me, I seem to get by allright without needing other folks too much

 

[lcrlover]

I know exactly how you feel. I haven't smoked marijuana in 25 years due to what you are talking about. It starts out with a severe panic attack and ends with me making an ass out of myself. IDK why. A lot of my friends who smoke laugh and say it chills them out.Don't be too embarrassed just stay away from weed from now on.

Sounds crazy, like Wilfred when ryan's pretty neighbor is on the tv as a news anchor after eating
a honey hash (mebbe) confection. After feeling herself up very well she announces that her boobs are
wonderfully soft & invites the anchor to give a feel. Talk about humiliated, on tv well it was fictional...

 

[Artificial Emotion]

Pretty sure you're the same kid who constantly down played the potential negative effects marijuana can have on an individual, to the point it became personal and insulting.

I never said cannabis doesn't have any negative effects lol. Far from it.

So you admit that it makes you crazy? You ended up in the mental hospital or were you just randomly dancing in a random hospital(asking before I assume otherwise)? You couldn't stop yourself, meaning you were out of control?

It didn't make me crazy. It's like saying to your friend god you're so annoying, I'm gonna kill you. It's not to be taken literally.

Yes I was out of control, but the most serious negative effect for me is embarrassment. If you don't know you're high on cannabis and your heart starts jumping out of its chest, yes you will feel like your dying and yes it will be uncomfortable. But as far as really serious health consequences that anxiety and paranoia is the worst that you'll get in a situation like this with a one off dosing of too much edibles.

It's like LSD. If someone manages to take some without them realizing it it will probably result in them ending up in the emergency room. It's the same with cannabis. Just because it's an unpleasant experience it doesn't somehow mean that cannabis must therefore be a really harmful drug. If I'm honest based on our previous exchanges I get the impression you're itching to jump on me to say 'see I told you so'.

Coming to the conclusion that if you're aware it makes you go "batshit crazy" and you've been hospitalized for it on more then once occasion, I think it would be only rationale to assume that it may be beneficial to try to avoid the marijuana. There comes a point where a lot of people end up having to give it up, if its come to that point where you feel its detrimental to your mental health, I'd give it up.

My mental health is fine and I just had a bad experience. I'm not psychotic, I didn't end up in a psych ward and I'm fine mentally. I literally just had too much weed and I embarassed myself. Hardly proof the evil weed has damaged my psyche. The biggest issue is how embarrassing my talking a load of tripe in front of a load of doctors was. It would actually have been funny to see if it wasn't so awkward for me.

Personally, I think the situation speaks for itself as far as to how marijuana effects you, especially with a title including "I feel terrible".

I had too much weed. It happens to pretty much any long term weed user eventually at least once or twice. Cannabis users quickly learn to pace themselves and have low doses for this very reason. Too much weed can be VERY uncomfortable. And lets be clear, this is a case of me having too much weed. If I were losing control even after smoking a small amount then it would be a problem but as I've said this is not the case.

 

[Artificial Emotion]

Trust me Those folks have all forgotten you by now. I am quite sure that your rampage was mild compared with some
& You should never beat yourself up over some unavoidable BS. I lost my business after becoming hysterical when my friend died but I will gladly accept that & retain my humanity. You are not a robot & forums are a great place to vent your feelings. Trying to keep it all bottled up inside is where I find danger, talking about it can take some of the hurt out. I really believe most folks have already forgotton all about you & beating yourself up won't change the past guy. Much better stuff to worry about, you can always take a candle and a hot bath & cry that pain away. I did & it feels great. Stop burying pain inside, cause it will eventually find a way out. So much peace when the old pain is excised Just get in your special setting, & recall the event. Find out exactly why this pain was caused and examine the event until you are ready to give it away-to let it go. I become very emotional and I find my release in the tears which are hidden well in the bath, not that i care, I just don't like folks to start worrying about me, I seem to get by allright without needing other folks too much

Thanks mate I appreciate your post. I guess they must see some crazy shit on a regular basis so it must score pretty low on the scale. They're so busy I guess they will have forgotten by now.

I really just needed to talk to someone about it and have someone tell me it's not that big of a deal. I have a tendency to blow stuff like this way out of proportion and it causes me a load of anxiety.

Sorry to hear about your friend dying by the way. I also lost my best friend a few years ago and still haven't gotten over it. I like to think that he's in a better place now, as corny as that must sound.

 

[motiv311]

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[RobotRipping]

haha it's an insane combo, nos + anything is really, don't kill yourself with a tank though.

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[Captain.Heroin]

It is really hard to gauge how much to eat in an edible, especially if you have made your own.

My advice is to not use cannabis if you get this reaction. Of course if you have legitimate pain and you need pain relief, I can understand you don't want to use opiates as they are real addictive compared to cannabis.

I guess the best advice I can give you, is to be extra careful when dosing yourself with any analgesic, and to always start real low, as you can always take more but can't go back to take less.

Don't feel too embarrassed about what happened because you're not the only one who has gone through something like this, and all you have to do is use this as a learning experience so this doesn't necessarily happen again.

Much peace and from the US.

 

[Artificial Emotion]

Well I think I'm going to have to quit completely for a while because I seem to be developing an anxiety problem anyway. The doctors at the hospital think it's a virus but other doctors have said it's anxiety secondary to costotchondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage in the chest which causes pain and a tight feeling in the chest. I don't know who to believe but I at least know it's not a heart problem.

One option is to stick to a 50/50 high THC/CBD strain when I decide to smoke again. Hopefully that will a bit better than a high THC strain.

 

[1394]

Well I think I'm going to have to quit completely for a while because I seem to be developing an anxiety problem anyway. The doctors at the hospital think it's a virus but other doctors have said it's anxiety secondary to costotchondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage in the chest which causes pain and a tight feeling in the chest. I don't know who to believe but I at least know it's not a heart problem.

That there is your answer man. I'd stay away from the cannabis for a while, there's no shame in that. Maybe there's an underlying problem that's causing your anxiety... do you feel that you are generally unhealthy?

 

[Artificial Emotion]

Yes I did feel I was unhealthy because of a horrible feeling in my chest but I slowly realized it was actually the costochondritis cuasing it. I'm not a regular user of cannabis so my 'quitting' will not be a problem since it's only an occasional thing thankfully.

The doctor said he was going to prescribe propranolol for the fast heart rate i.e. my tachycardia and palpitations so I'll see if that helps. The good thing about me quitting weed is that it excludes it as a cause for my problems and makes it less complicated to diagnose. If there's something genuinely wrong with me then it's best that the doctor doesn't blame it on my infrequent use of weed when I feel there's probably something else causing my issues.

 

[LotsOfDogs]

To be honest, I agree with the folks saying lay off the weed. Don't mean to be a killjoy, but if you struggle with anxiety and blowing things out of proportion, weed isn't the best idea. Plus a lot of weed these days is pretty strong and high in THC, and whether you eat or smoke it, it can amplify anxieties you may have kicking around in your mind to an uncomfortable level. There's no shame in acknowledging this fact and giving it a swerve.

From personal experience and being someone who's smoked a lot of cannabis regularly over a long period of time, I've also found that smoking it after a period of abstinence can catch you out and lead to an uncomfortable few hours.

Hope your health issues settle down