Quote Originally Posted by hpgirl
I've struggled for a loooong time with sleeping problems and anxiety... for the last few years I've been getting some relief using mmj and a vaporizer. It works even better than the xanax my doctor prescribes for me and I feel like with the vape, it's actually healthier. Are there some strains that work better than others?

I know some people claim their anxiety INCREASES with use (ex. paranoia) and sometimes I do feel a little bit paranoid about what people would think about my use of mmj... but over all I find it just really helps... it would be good to hear from people who use mmj for similar purposes - and to know what kinds of things work for them..

welcome. I've never had xanax or anything like that but from everything I've heard, mostly on this forum, avoid them. they are physically addictive. I personally am not a big fan of tinkering with neuro chemicals because for every action at the neuro chemical level, there is an equal and opposite reaction from the body that could continue long after the original action.

I personally use cannabis for just what you are describing and it has always worked well for me. I just recently came off a one month break and I can tell you I slept better last night that I have in the past month. I woke up this morning feeling like a kid on Christmas morning. :jointsmile: so, I'm my experience, it works.

Here is a cool link called leaf.ly that breaks down the strains (sativa vs. indica) and the general effects one could expect from that strain. pretty cool info. if you have safe legal access to your meds.

below is a recent map showing med States and California has a new prop on the ballot in Nov. called Prop 19 that will legalize the growing and use of cannabis without the need for a doctors rec. I am already looking for a few acres in the country out there. :jointsmile:

good luck! :greenthumb: