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Strains for anxiety and insomnia

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deadlung

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Im looking to find strains that help with anxiety and also insomnia.

I understand indicas would be the obvious choice... I find OG kush, purple kush and bubba all work well for both symptoms.

However I am currently growing a Chem91 hybrid and it makes me very paranoid ... I get anxious ,higher heart rate... and even if Im super tired, my brain will race while I lay in bed, exhausted.

with most strains being a hybrid I'm finding its a crap shoot whether it will trigger my symptoms or not.

anyone else with these experiences or any thoughts on the matter?

thx,

DL
 
Loc Dog

Loc Dog

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I have nothing good to compare to, but GG4 has helped me a lot. Leafly has a page that breaks down strains by symptoms helped. Not sure how accurate.

deadlung said:
Im looking to find strains that help with anxiety and also insomnia.

I understand indicas would be the obvious choice... I find OG kush, purple kush and bubba all work well for both symptoms.

However I am currently growing a Chem91 hybrid and it makes me very paranoid ... I get anxious ,higher heart rate... and even if Im super tired, my brain will race while I lay in bed, exhausted.

with most strains being a hybrid I'm finding its a crap shoot whether it will trigger my symptoms or not.

anyone else with these experiences or any thoughts on the matter?

thx,

DL
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deadlung

Member
i wish i could get clone only cuttings, but I'm in a spot where everything this a fake and renamed.

so i grow from seed and usually find better than the local cuts... but i would really love some GG4 or GSC or really anything i hear about haha
 
b8man

b8man

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I'm currently running some CBD Yummy for the anxiety side of things - hoping that I can just add some CBD weed to any more racy strain to try and tame the high.

I would also say try L-Theanine (a tea extract) and daily supplement of magnesium - they've really helped reduce the underlying anxiety.
 
Loc Dog

Loc Dog

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Would like to help, but was asked to dead-end the cut. Commercial whores have got it, and ruining for small guys in the west.

deadlung said:
i wish i could get clone only cuttings, but I'm in a spot where everything this a fake and renamed.

so i grow from seed and usually find better than the local cuts... but i would really love some GG4 or GSC or really anything i hear about haha
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yesum

yesum

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I use a teaspoon of magnesium supplement called CALM before bed for insomnia, seems to help. Several strains you can try are: SAD from Sweet Seeds, Maple Leaf Indica, Northern Lights from Peak Seeds, GDP from Ken.
 
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Madlabscientist

thanks yesum i will try some of them strains out for my insomnia...
 
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relic1981

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i suffer from disabling , crippleing anxiet /panic disorder w/ agoraphobia and im treatment resistant. xanax,clonopin ativan valium.. been on all the benzos.. most times 2 at once like xanax and kpin or ativan and valium. one fast acting and one slower but longer lasting..

strains i would reccomend without being able to get elites.. try peak seeds kushberry and their northern lights and blueberry. or try master kush , la confidential, connie young.. dna and reserva privada have some thumpers i was lucky enough to get cuts of..
if you find yourself in a position where u can get some elites (wink) go for sour bubble (thats in seed form too) bubba, tw (its a sativa but has almost narcotic effects)og kush and family, 2.0 , gsc forum and or thin mint, plat thin mint, loompas headband! (oddly it reminds me much more of og than diesel.) diamond og, larry og socal master, og la affie. purple urkle, purple kush, redwood kush. these help me tremendously. id be lying if i said top shelf cannabis meds isn't a type of cure all or panacea but they can only do so much. you have got to put the work in. thats what im doing now myself. radical re self expression... the loss of ego (think psychedelics) poetry, wrighting, growing cannabis and all my medicinal herbs, and there is alot out there!. so many good things for your brain out there. dont forget the omega 3's and 6's. use hempseed oil daily asa vitamin tonic. melatonin for sleepless nights (and benydryl, lol) and lots of top shelf flowers and shatter or 73u full melt! mmm my favorite.

key is to take up meditation (im a work in progress, mind you, we all are.) we should be pushing ourselves to self evolve or adapt to life. instead of cringing about it. be in the moment (im a buddhist , dreadlocked buddha, lol but a Bodhisattva all the same. been seeking nirvana and enlightenment since i was a little kid.
 
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relic1981

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@deadlong hang in there it will get better. rso is also great!bottom line , you have to be willing to work on yourself and take the time you need to get better. it will get easier and more manageable the more you practice mindfulness, cultivate positive thoughts to stop the panic spiral downwards ( stop that viscous cycle of the what if's? we cant control everything. that my friends is life and it sux but it makes people individuals and we are all glad we have a ceartain somebody or pet in your life. the more your brain thinks positively the easier the nourons will fire. basically we condition or mind to panic instead of the relaxation response. (thats a great book too... old as hell but just as relevant today than ever.

@ hang in there my friend. pm me if u need to talk about whatever. no judgement here. ill even break the ice. im in the process of trying to make new friends with kids now that i have a 9month old. we have a few close friends but the kids are older. im looking to chill with some super cool parents that share my business and lifes work (growing exceptional cannabis.)i focus on my son and my plants. its a full time job being a stay at home dad. damn im tired. been up since 3am! but its worth it. just to be blessed with him means so much (i know im biased but he is one of the most relaxed kids ever. super cute too) not to mention my wife grow buddies ("sugar shack collective") and i also run the lost coast patient sharing program, wedo deliveries to truly sick and disabled folks at no cost. we operate via word of mouth and thrive off donations. anything to meds to eguipment or time. every bit helps! yes. i give away free meds to those who need it, i can always put up a few more lights and expand. right now its 50 plants flowering at a time in coco 10k grow setup. 4k veg and mom room. i usually add a few into the room more if im trying out a clone... some of my patients are close to the end stages sometimes, its always sad to see them go, i really enjoy talking with older people (seniors) the old growers and family are who taught me everything. im an old school old soul
 
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deadlung

Member
relic1981 said:
@deadlong hang in there it will get better. rso is also great!bottom line , you have to be willing to work on yourself and take the time you need to get better. it will get easier and more manageable the more you practice mindfulness, cultivate positive thoughts to stop the panic spiral downwards ( stop that viscous cycle of the what if's? we cant control everything. that my friends is life and it sux but it makes people individuals and we are all glad we have a ceartain somebody or pet in your life. the more your brain thinks positively the easier the nourons will fire. basically we condition or mind to panic instead of the relaxation response. (thats a great book too... old as hell but just as relevant today than ever.

@ hang in there my friend. pm me if u need to talk about whatever. no judgement here. ill even break the ice. im in the process of trying to make new friends with kids now that i have a 9month old. we have a few close friends but the kids are older. im looking to chill with some super cool parents that share my business and lifes work (growing exceptional cannabis.)i focus on my son and my plants. its a full time job being a stay at home dad. damn im tired. been up since 3am! but its worth it. just to be blessed with him means so much (i know im biased but he is one of the most relaxed kids ever. super cute too) not to mention my wife grow buddies ("sugar shack collective") and i also run the lost coast patient sharing program, wedo deliveries to truly sick and disabled folks at no cost. we operate via word of mouth and thrive off donations. anything to meds to eguipment or time. every bit helps! yes. i give away free meds to those who need it, i can always put up a few more lights and expand. right now its 50 plants flowering at a time in coco 10k grow setup. 4k veg and mom room. i usually add a few into the room more if im trying out a clone... some of my patients are close to the end stages sometimes, its always sad to see them go, i really enjoy talking with older people (seniors) the old growers and family are who taught me everything. im an old school old soul
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thanks so much for the insight and suggestions ... i really appreciate it all... I'm thankful for people like yourself
 
Emil Muzz

Emil Muzz

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Ortega. Perfect for bedtime; grown well it will knock you down and chill you out. TIMBER! I grew DP's version and i didn't get any intersex flowers.

Sweettooth. Really pleasant buzz. Not too strong, not too weak I find it excellent for all-day use against social anxiety. Sweettooth from SOL or as BlueberryxGrapefruit from Chimera.
 
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RoyalStone

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Critical Kush has been helping me sleep great the last week. Chem strains have always worked great for anxiety on my end. Chemdog 4, SD, and Chemmy Jones to be exact.

For the insomnia, I have to recommend Critical Kush, Jack Frost, and Cherry Bomb. Sage N Sour was always quick to put me to bed too
 
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