Does anyone have experience with using medicinal cannabis to lessen PTSD symptoms?

[Cyndy-Lou]

Hi to All,
I’m new to this forum. Just been diagnosed with ComplexPTSD (long-standing). It’s a relief, in a way, to have a name for all the misery and struggles, but also daunting in terms of where to from here. I do not want to take meds .... does anyone have experience with using medicinal cannabis to lesson PTSD symptoms, and whether or not cannabis is able to help the brain heal itself to some extent?
Feeling rather overwhelmed at the moment, but pleased to be part of this group :))

 

[Friday]

You might be interested in reading this article >>> The pros and cons of using cannabis for ptsd

 

[cherileisman]

Just throwing my two cents in here...I have not used medicinal marijuana; I have however, over the past 3 months, been self-medicating with low doses of old school home grown & there have been identified and measurable reductions PTSD & comorbid disorders as well experience significant decrease in prescribed pharmaceuticals.

 

[shimmerz]

CBD oil (sativa based) has literally changed my existence. I highly recommend giving it a try.

 

[EveHarrington]

MJ is still a med/drug, it’s just a drug made by nature. I don’t believe MJ actually heals, rather it can help with symptom reduction.

 

[Cyndy-Lou]

You might be interested in reading this article >>> The pros and cons of using cannabis for ptsd

Thanks, very helpful!

Just throwing my two cents in here...I have not used medicinal marijuana; I have however, over the past 3 months, been self-medicating with low doses of old school home grown & there have been identified and measurable reductions PTSD & comorbid disorders as well experience significant decrease in prescribed pharmaceuticals.

That sounds very encouraging. Have you been eating the plant raw or smoking it?

CBD oil (sativa based) has literally changed my existence. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Thanks very much for responding. How much have you been taking of the oil, and does it have any terpenes in it, or is it straight CBD?

 

[cherileisman]

To answer your question @Cyndy-Lou , unless I happen to get gifted with some cookies or other edible pot-laced goodies, I prefer to smoke.