Marijuana for Anxiety

[GanjaMan7]

I know that different people have very different reactions to marijuana, but I was wondering if there are any studies showing the effects of marijuana on treating anxiety.

I searched the forums, and found a lot about depression and such, but not much about anxiety alone. I've recently had some more stress in my life with college and other personal issues. It's nothing that I can't handle, but as a result my anxiety has been acting up again.

I was wondering if Marijuana could be used effectively as a treatment for anxiety, because I have no desire to get a prescription SSRI, such as paxil. I've had a few friends and relatives who have had very bad experiences with these types of drugs.

If anyone could shed some light on this subject, that would be great.

[Sandman27]

Yes and No. Weed calms people down to bring them to a relaxing low. However at times either it being the fear of getting caught or a frighting sound, sometimes you get paranoid. I would worry about that if you have anxiety, cause i think you anxiety would kick into high gear. Another problem i fear is that you would become too reliant of the drug. Weed is illegal so you would have a chance of getting caught, and i strongly feel any kind of drug should never be depended upon to carry you through a day. I have insomina. I have an extremely difficult time falling a sleep, and weed helps out alot. Still i dont smoke every night. Just control your self if you do it.

Final Verdict - try it out, if you have a bad experiance then just stop. If it helps, then just use it.

[darkside]

weed helps a lot with my insomnia and anxiety, and just stress in general. i recommend an indica variety because it is less stimulating and more narcotic.

[BongLoser]

Agreed with Darkside, I treat my anxiety and bipolar with it and always feel fine.

[stinkyattic]

I find it EXCELLENT for anxiety/insomnia/panic attacks. I can't smoke mexibrick; pure commercial sativa lines wind me up too much and the high is uncomfortable. Pure indicas are much more helpful to me. In fact, I got off Celexa entirely and rely on herb alone to treat the problems I was having.