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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Webb1 on July 02, 2013, 01:35 am

Title: Help me find a cannabis strain - Anxiety issues
Post by: Webb1 on July 02, 2013, 01:35 am
I have a fair amount of experience with cannabis, but usually when I smoke I become paranoid, self-conscious, hyper-aware of the artificiality of interactions etc.  It's not crippling, and I've had some fairly positive experiences, but this is the usual reaction.  I'm a big guy, but a relative lightweight with pot, too.

Maybe it just isn't the drug for me.  (Anxiety is an issue for me anyway -- I'm speaking generally and not as a clinical diagnosis).

But seeing the proliferation of medical strains, and the growing knowledge of different active components, I have a dream that there is a strain that would work well for me.  I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

What I want:  Euphoric, anxiety-reducing, body high, conducive to social interaction, laughter, pain relief; Easygoing feeling; Moderate energy -- feeling like I can do stuff.  (I'd like to try this on vacation at a lake house that is a very safe, comfortable, fun space for me.)  The "ecstasy" of pot.

What I DON'T want: "Couch lock"; A deep mindfuck high; Anxiety; Feeling zoinked/paralyzed, zeroing in on a single thought for hours.

I'm not clear where this falls in the Sativa/Indica specturm, or if it even exists, but I'm curious.  Advice on dosing, administration (edibles? vape?) also welcome. 

Call this a noob question if you want.  I have plenty of experience on the Road and with a variety of substances but I don't know much about cannabis and I've sought the answer to this question for a long time.

EDIT:  Must be on SR; Price not an issue; USA domestic preferred; Looking for quality, but quality to me doesnt mean deepest mindfuck
Title: Re: Help me find a cannabis strain - Anxiety issues
Post by: Ron Swanson on July 02, 2013, 01:44 am
well i was going to say avoid sativas since they're usually worse for anxiety but they are the ones that will give you that euphoric, energetic feeling or head high. high thc:cbd ratio would give you that high but is worse for anxiety. now if i'm smoking with someone paranoid i give them indica dominant but that'll put you on your arse. maybe try a relatively balanced hybrid in a vape, won't hit as hard as smoking. avoid anything crossed with blueberry.
Title: Re: Help me find a cannabis strain - Anxiety issues
Post by: Webb1 on July 02, 2013, 05:04 pm
Hmm.  I'd be willing to try a solid Indica and maybe just go easy -- it's not gonna kill me on vacation.  Otherwise maybe a high CBD:THC cross.  Thanks.  Anyone else?
Title: Re: Help me find a cannabis strain - Anxiety issues
Post by: mcguire39 on July 02, 2013, 05:29 pm
I believe leafly dot com has a 'finder' that will let you specify the characteristics you're looking for, then recommend strains based on that. Based on the things you listed I would say you will need a sativa/indicia hybrid. Basically too much indicia and it might leave you couch locked; not enough indicia and it won't have much 'body high'.

Also methods of ingestion might be worth looking at. Some people get a different or 'clearer' high from edibles than from smoking.

The list of things you said you specifically don't want, to me, seems to be best avoided by not 'overdoing it'.

What might work for you is to find a vendor who carries a number of strains and then order a 'sampler pack'. Then you get a couple grams each of a bunch of different strains so you can see which works best for you, and then order just a larger amount of your favorite next time.
Title: Re: Help me find a cannabis strain - Anxiety issues
Post by: joolz on July 02, 2013, 05:32 pm
what about outdoor weed indica mainly they are good and not so intense my friend