Donny, don't worry yourself, and don't listen to people telling you to quit.

I had the exact same problem a few years ago. Smoked everyday and loved it everytime. Then on a seemingly normal day, I smoked and freaked the hell out. It felt like I was dying and the only thing that seemed to help was to sit outside in the cold and try and concentrate on something else.

Anyway, you have an anxiety disorder, the same thing I have. Doctors don't tell you much about it except that you can take a pill for it. I went and saw a psychiatrist and a psychologist about it, and they made it fairly easy to overcome.

Anxiety is completely based around the chemicals in our mind getting a little off-balance. This triggers what seems to be a subliminal response to certain situations: crowded areas, classrooms, being high, etc. almost anything can trigger a panic attack if the timing is right.

It's very important to remember one thing while in a panic attack. It literally IS NOT REAL. the fear is real, yes. the POUNDING heart is real. but the rationality behind all this happening is 100% FAKE and created IN YOUR MIND. it happens just as you describe... one thing will seem strange, then another, then the irrationality starts to pile up, and you actually believe you are dying - even though there is absolutely nothing that could possibly be causing you any harm.

Quitting smoking will only help you if people say its the right thing to do. Believe me, Ive been there - I was willing to take any suggestion given to me to stop the panic. The only real way to stop it is to take a good look at yourself.

It takes a good amount of practice, but you can train yourself to recognize the onset of a panic attack and make it go away before it even starts. There are a number of things you can do:

Work on your breathing. If you feel an attack coming on, don't allow your breathing patterns to change. keep them slow, deep, and constant. focus on your breath and be sure inhale and exhale at the same rate. 7 seconds in, 7 seconds out is a good rule.

Work on controlling the irrationality. Its not quite as easy as telling yourself its okay, you need to KNOW there is no danger. not think it, but really KNOW it. You need to understand that no matter what you are feeling, you are perfectly safe! No one has ever died from a panic attack, or from smoking weed. YOU WONT BE THE FIRST!

Lastly, work on overcoming the fear. This is is difficult, but you need to force yourself into panic inducing situations, to reinforce that you have nothing to fear. this is THE MOST important step, as there is nothing more rewarding than being able to confidently throw yourself at your fears knowing they cannot harm you.

It may sound a little cliche, but in the world of panic attacks, there is nothing to fear, NOT EVEN fear itself. The fear is nothing more than an irrational feeling.

Obviously, psychiatrists are better at helping you with this. If you are really concerned, ask your parents to set you up with one. You will most likely be able to get some Xanax too... which is good shit if taken in moderation. VERY addicting though, so be careful.

I hope you can overcome this! I was able to, so can you. Good luck, friend! :thumbsup:

btw, I didn't spell check this. so sorry about any errors :jointsmile: