bb, don't pay any attention to those fools! You just had a panic attack. Lots of folks get them. I've had a few. The pot set one off and it was a big one. I think that may have been "woken up" to what they feel like. Before having a big panic attack, you likely had smaller ones, but you just shrugged them off as feeling a bit off for a while. Now that you know how bad they can get, you notice the beginning of the attacks and you freak out a bit at the first twinges of an attack. That, of course, sends you into a full-blown panic attack.

My hubby was asthmatic when he was younger. Just the fear of having an asthma attack, could set him off into an asthma attack. If he discovered he had left his inhaler behind somewhere or it ran out, he would start going into an asthma attack. He could have been fine for hours before, with no sign of symptoms, but as soon as he found out he didn't have access to his medication, he would start having an attack. Your panic attack are working on the same psychological mechanism.

Also, stay away from sativa strains- they can bring out paranoia and panic attacks. You should stick with the heavy indicas- "couch lock" strains.

And actually, pot does not cause brain damage. Quite the opposite! One of the cannabinoids, CBD, actually prevents alcohol induced brain damage!

Comparison of cannabidiol, antioxidants and diuretics in reversing binge ethanol-induced neurotoxicity -- Hamelink et al., 10.1124/jpet.105.085779 -- Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics

Cannabis has neuroprotectant properties, it prevents brain damage during strokes and a lot of other stuff. As a medicine, it has a lot of applications- check this site out! Or try googling cannabis andany major disease you care to choose. Cannabis is an amazing herb!

Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Don't worry. The effect will fade. And remember, cannabis is safer than aspirin! I've been using it for 40 years! I am the "ever-smiling teacher's aide" at a elementary/middle school. I have tutored college students through Intermediate Algebra and Statistics. If it caused brain damage, I'd be out of a job! lol - Granny:hippy: