Cannabis for symptom relief

[Artist]

Has anyone used cannabis for symptom relief or just as a way to notice clarity.
I started using cannabis about three weeks ago. It caused anxiety for me 25 years ago so I quit. Now I have noticed that it has a calming affect and seems to sharpen my mental acuity (clarity.)
Any thoughts?
Mark

 

[hymnless]

It's the only way I can sleep more than 4 hours a night. If I smoke, I rarely have night terrors. Sucks that it's illegal where I live but honestly it's a risk I'm OK with taking. Being able to sleep makes my life tolerable. My therapist has commented that she could tell when I stopped smoking for a few weeks (I only smoke before bed) without me saying anything to her because I seemed so much more exhausted and we couldn't get anything done because I was constantly overwhelmed.

 

[ladee]

I would do it in a heartbeat with chronic pain and Fibro. But it is not legal here, and I go to a pain management Dr. If anything showed up in my UA I would be out the door , no meds , period... not worth the chances at this point... I probably wouldn't need all the rest of these meds if I could use it.

 

[somerandomguy]

Huh, weird. 25 years ago I also quit due to cannabis causing paranoia and anxierty and I also have recently picked it up again.

Cannabis technology has come a long, long way in 25 years. Now they actually breed strains based on the reaction you want. I've tried two kinds and one gave me racing thoughts, but the other made me incredibly relaxed and was very helpful. It's worth trying different types if you're able to.

 

[mumstheword]

I find higher CBD to THC ratio works well for me. Only small amounts though, and before bed only or when somatic pain and debilitating symptoms get unbarable. It's illegal here too, but where I live is famous for doing it anyway.

 

[ladee]

I wouldn't care about the legality either, but don't want to be dropped by my Pain Doc. At least I am getting some help that way...

 

[Phuckmylyfe82]

Has anyone used cannabis for symptom relief or just as a way to notice clarity.
I started using cannabis...

There are different strains.... hybrid,sativa and sativa. I love hybrid....

Oops... I meant hybrid, sativa and indica