I have been an avid weed smoker for atleast 3 years. I decided today would be a good day to dab. My pen however was really low on wax. So I decided to try and smoke the whole thing. (Bad idea) I took 4 good puffs and really didn’t think it would do anything because the wax was so low. Also I have to mention these thc carts are 80% concentrate. About 5 times more potent than regular kush. But boy did the devil have something for me. Definitely had one of the most humbling experience on weed.

The trip went like this:

(5 mins After puffing) No noticeable changes (15 mins) Started to feel the come up (30 mins) Started to feel like I had really bad heart palpitations. Felt like I was having a heart attack and dying. The body sensations felt real. More real than being sober minded. Felt my heart beat in extreme detail, knowing how fast it goes, and how it skips a beat. My limbs also felt extremely numb. Like there was very little blood going into them. (1 hour) Felt like I was fghting for my life. Drinking plenty of fluids in hopes of flushing the thc out. tried walking for 15 mins but was at the park with children so I didn’t want to look fucked up. I then walked over to my car. That was my sanctuary during to trip. Started to have depersonalization episodes and paranoia. I was genuinely thinking I was going to die and this would be my pathetic death and perhaps I’ll be the first person to die from weed. (I know this sounds ridiculous) I prayed to my higher power to help me get through this. I Also heard police sirens and thought they were coming to get a creepy stoner chilling at a park with kids around. (1 hour 30 mins) Finally feeling the come down. I was no longer having heart problems, but was left with feelings of shame for doing something so stupid. I did not have the psychedelic effects like usually from weed. Just pure survival instinct throughout the whole trip. I would highly not recommend taking more than 3 rips from a dab. Or else you’re asking for a challenging trip.

This experience taught me that I should respect weed. In my opinion this drug can really put you on your ass. It’s not a kiddie drug by any means. Greening out feels like the most near death experience I’ve ever had. (I’ve done acid and shrooms before and it could not compare to this) I didn’t know if I caused permanent damage to my heart or I was extremely paranoia. I didn’t call 911 because I didn’t want to cause a scene. (This is a dumb idea. If you suspect you are having a heart attack, get help immediately)

If you are thinking of smoking dabs, be very cautious of how many rips you’re taking. 1 dab hit feels like 4 hits from flower. I essentially took like 16 hits from bud in like one minute. It was too much thc for my brain to handle. Dab oil is extremely potent nowadays. There is no record of anyone dying on weed alone but i firmly believe it can exacerbate any underlying heart issues. Please respect it. And also have plenty of water during each trip to help lessen the side effects. Be safe