Does weed help with anxiety?

[errdo19]

Personally I have never tried but it is one of the disorders some states approve medical majijuana for so it must work for some people. However, from what I understand about marijuana, everyone reacts differently. So for some people it may have no effect and for others it may even make their anxiety worse. I think if it is legal in your state it is definitely a conversation worth having with your doctor. But remember, it is a drug and its use should be treated as such.

 

[Amcrazygirl32]

I have not had any positive or negative effects of it to be honest. I mean it does help me calm down a bit easier when I am smoking but I couldn't stand the zoned out feeling.

 

[Amcrazygirl32]

My boyfriend on the otherhand, seems to not be able to function without smoking. He'll get really angry and upset if he hasn't smoked. I thought at first it was because he was an addict but when I did I my research I found out that in some mental illnesses the weed does calm down and regulate the chemicals that are out of balance to begin with.

 

[hades_leae]

I personally don't believe that cannabis does anything for Anxiety. Others may say that I'm wrong but people need to stop relying on third party substances to fix their issues. There's nothing wrong with trying it out. I don't think it relieves Anxiety, but temporary maybe.


If that's what you need on a temporary basis, then make sure you're doing it legally where you stay. There's probably studies, do some research online.

 

[roxyfermor]

I personally have not tried it but my boyfriend and I both suffer from high anxiety and he has used weed in the past to ease his. He stopped though because he felt it made him unproductive so I guess there is a fine line. Maybe too much of it is bad but having it every now and then can possibly help as long as you have the discipline not to use it constantly or to still get things done despite its use.

 

[Laneorexorcist]

I tried it about five years ago in high school and it definitely maked me feel way more relaxed, so I can really get why it can be a good option for a lot of people... but you now, it's still a drug, and I have had really, really bad experiences with drugs when it comes to me and friends/family, so it's definitely not an option to me, especially when it's illegal in my country.


But I'm also trying to quit smoking and I used to use cigarettes as a way to reduce my anxiety, but as you can obviously tell, it wasn't a healthy option for me either.


Now I'm trying to deal with it on the most healthy way that I can, I started doing yoga a couple of weeks ago and I'm looking for breathing exercises too.

 

[joshposh]

That's what I have read and seen. It's not only restricted to the individual but what strain of marijuana he uses and in what state of mind he is when he consumes it. Something else that also plays a very important roll is the way it is consumed. I am 100% in favor of medicinal marijuana but I personally think that it should be prescribed. There have been certain strains that have been developed specifically for medicinal use. If a practitioner feels that marijuana can help a patient with their anxiety, he should be able to prescribe it.

I do recall now that I have two war veterans that suffer from post traumatic stress. They were given medication to deal with symptoms of PTSD and one of them was anxiety. The have admitted to me themselves that weed does take the edge off and they are more mellow. They no longer feel the need to rip someones head off. As the elegantly put it.

 

[jille]

For me personally, it does help in the moment, but my anxiety almost seems worse the next day. I like to try to find other ways to deal with it, like exercise and deep breathing. Sometimes I'll just write down everything I'm feeling, and that helps too.

 

[ProNine]

I understand that a lot of people like to consume weed because it's relaxing and such, and honestly, I believe it's up to them. However, personally, I wouldn't even bother trying out because the concept simply seems silly and redundant. No offense to those who take it, but the problem with in-taking such a substance is that it makes me feel that I'm weak and depending on something else to improve my mood and feeling for a short period of time. To those who will compare it and say that it's the same thing with medicine as an example, no it's not. Medicine is usually the only choice to improving your system in the long term, however, weed is just a mediocre alternative, at it's best, to other ways of making you feel better.

 

[nytegeek]

Narcotics and Anxiety aren't necessarily a good mix. If you actually need medication for you condition you should discuss options with a psychiatrist instead of self medicating with marijuana or anything else for that matter.

 

[SirJoe]

I do recall now that I have two war veterans that suffer from post traumatic stress. They were given medication to deal with symptoms of PTSD and one of them was anxiety. The have admitted to me themselves that weed does take the edge off and they are more mellow. They no longer feel the need to rip someones head off. As the elegantly put it.

In these cases that could easily be classified for medical purposes and not just for recreational use. I think that marijuana is probably healthier for them then some of the other medication that they were taking. The big difference between medical and recreational marijuana is the way that it's consumed.

 

[djordjem87]

It helped me numerous times and I am very grateful for that. It happened that I had a bad reaction after smoking but that happened only once and I still cannot figure it out why. Anyway, I have no money or wish to smoke right now. It has been a while since I had a smoke but it has been not so while ago since I had a panic attack or anxiety reaction. Maybe I should go for the weed again. Back then I was okay. My body was in better shape sort of, but still I had no anxiety problems like I do now.

 

[John Snort]

Maybe I should go for the weed again. Back then I was okay. My body was in better shape sort of, but still I had no anxiety problems like I do now.

If weed did work for you back then you should try using it again. I've heard that in some places you are can grow cannabis (legally) at home but only up to six plants are allowed (in Colorado). If you live in one of them States, you wouldn't need to buy weed for your anxiety (anymore) if you can grow some weed at home.

 

[JustLeah]

I smoked a lot back when I was in college and to be honest, it did me more harm than good. The worst effect it probably had was the paranoia and it has never left. I was paranoid before but I made it much worse. It can make you more anxious and have very negative effects, even some that could stay with you for a very long time. On the other hand, it could totally relax you and you won't have any problems with it, it's all down to how your body and mind copes.


I'm not here to tell you whether to use it or not, that's 100% your own choice, I'd just like you to be aware of the drug before you make your decision.


Smoking a little probably won't cause any long term damage (if any), though, but I am not an expert.


Personally, I hate how it makes me feel so I haven't touched it in years.

 

[NormaD]

I personally have never tried smoking weed before. I did one time but I don't think that counts because from the first puff I had such a bad coughing fit that I never went near the stuff again, and that one puff wasn't enough to get any real experience of what smoklng weed feels like. What I do know is that it's a drug that is banned from most countries for a good reason. It is addictive and it destroys your brain cells. There are more than enough safe and healthy ways you can try to deal with your anxiety without resorting to drugs.

 

[Quirah]

I can't say that I've had experience with weed. I wouldn't recommend it though. In group therapy, I've heard about people have anxiety attacks while smoking weed and the result is terrible. Some girls got extremely paranoid. They'd think the FBI was after them or felt paralyzed. It made them trip bad.

 

[joshposh]

In these cases that could easily be classified for medical purposes and not just for recreational use. I think that marijuana is probably healthier for them then some of the other medication that they were taking. The big difference between medical and recreational marijuana is the way that it's consumed.

Now a days they even have marijuana drinks like that of energy drinks. It's really popular. They even got chocolates with canabis in them. Recreational Marijuana is a big business. Every year a new State has allowed legalized Marijuana.

 

[rz3300]

Well I have plenty of experience when it comes to this issue, and to be honest I would probably say yes. I cannot point to anything scientific or the reason behind it, but it does seem to mellow people out, and that would include their nerves. That said, though, often times people do get more paranoid if they use marijuana, so that might work against some people and make things even worse. Everyone reacts differently, so you need to do your research before you think of self medicating...you also might want to look up the laws around where you live too. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Lucky120]

I have tried it and I can say that it can help with your anxiety but that depends on the person. There are a lot of different kinds of weed out there and sometimes you just have to find the one that is best for you. I can say that with some people it can make them more paranoid and less relaxed, so you would have to try it yourself and see if it will work for you. I actually didn't use it for anxiety purposes I suffer from Chronic Migraines but I do have some anxiety and it did help me. I would caution you and make sure that you get a medical card if you can in your area because it is still illegal in some places but in others, you can get medically put on it. Good luck and I hope it helps you like you want it to.

 

[hades_leae]

I have never smoked marijuana before but what I have heard from friends is that it doesn't really help with their anxiety. It might give them a temporary relief but what it ends up doing is making it more intense after the effects of the marijuana wear off.

Thanks for stating that, I have always felt that weed was not the answer for many things out there that people claim is. I don't like that it's even something that we use. Although cannabis is not technically bad since it doesn't kill anyone, I don't believe medical marijuana is the solution to anxiety, even recreational use.


People should just try something else, hey if it works, then more power to those who use it.