rao fu 06/Jun/2021
As the cannabis legalization wave envelopes the country, there is a question that is cropping up again and again. Which is- What exactly is the relationship between cannabis and mental health. Considering how mental health is one of the most prevalent issues plaguing a large number of Americans at this time.
Considering that and the fact that barring alcohol and tobacco, cannabis is the most common psychoactive substance used by the general populace, there are bound to be a number of questions regarding the two that must be coming to your head.
Another thing that one needs to consider is that there is still a stigma attached to the use of cannabis for any kind of medical purpose, so getting these answers from your friendly neighborhood doctor might be a little tough. There is of course the issue of there not being too many long-term studies to back up any claim regarding medical cannabis.
If you look at the anecdotal evidence, then you will see that there is a large number of people that swear by cannabis to help manage their medical condition.
Today, we will be having a look at some strains that work best for managing your mental health. If you aren’t getting the help you require from the usual sources you can always get some help from wherever you decide to get your 420 evaluations done.
A very common strain, it is very difficult to find a negative review of this strain. Granddaddy Purple is a cross between two indica strains Purple Urkle and Big Bud. When it blooms, you can see deep shades of purple all around.
With a THC of 20%, this strain hits everywhere at once giving immediate effects to the body as well as the mind. Beyond anxiety, this strain is also used to help nausea, pain, and insomnia.
This strain is known for its uplifting quality that makes people go about their day with a euphoric feeling backing them. The great part about this strain is that even though it is famous for cerebral high, it can still take it before bed and have a good sleep.
Other ailments that this strain manages are migraines, neuropathic pain, social anxiety, and fatigue.
Another strain that is famous for its euphoric sensations is the much-loved Northern Lights. It is widely used to taper anxiety. It has an almost tranquilizer effect under which you go into a couch potato mode, out of which you don’t want to move out.
Terpene wise also Northern Lights has a very anxiety-friendly profile, made of myrcene and pinene.
This overall effect is useful for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain, insomnia, and headache.
Not every strain is built equally and everybody has a different reaction to cannabis. So, it becomes essential at times to be careful about the strains you pick up. If you have a predisposition to anxiety there is a chance that you might make your condition a lot worse. So, here is a list of strains you are better off without.
This is considered to be a highly controversial strain for a reason. This pure cannabis strain has energizing effects that are unparalleled by almost anything else. It provides a euphoric feeling that assists people to go about their day with enhanced productivity.
The THC content is at 19%, with practically no CBD balancing it out. This strain might be good for productivity but will, for sure, heighten your anxiety.
This is one of the original strains and is much loved too. Created in the 90s by Dutch growers, it has been a staple of many a smoker, but beyond being respected and well known, it is also slightly feared. With enhanced creativity also comes unparalleled worry and stress.
You, however, need to have all the existing symptoms of anxiety before this strain makes it worse. If you don’t have any of the current issues, you will be fine after you try this strain.
GSC, another favorite of the masses, squandered. This one I’m probably going to get a lot of flak for, but let’s do it.
This indica-dominant hybrid makes you more spacey than energetic, but you can blame ancestors for the issue anxious people have with this one. The parent strain Durban Poison is known to have similar effects.
A head rush coupled with the physically relaxing effects leads to a night of self-introspection. For people who like to be in control, this is a bad idea to consume.
So, if you are looking to manage your anxiety with the help of cannabis. There are strains that you should try and some that you should avoid. If you want a better option list you can always ask the budtender at your local dispensary as they will be able to guide you a lot better on this journey.
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