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**stinkyattic** · #26 (**permalink**) Aug-10-2007, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tea Party

...you figured me a DEA agent or some such.

. I imagine your attic has healing powers and it probably smells/tastes pretty good.

DEA Agent? Not at all, I had you pegged for Leon Diggs. Take it as a mixed compliment; for all his vanity, the kid was whip-smart and funny as a barrel of monkeys playing Twister.

The attic is intended to be full of healing things. Thus this thread. So far I've got insomnia and anxiety covered... and lookin' to expand.

mikos · #27 (**permalink**) Aug-11-2007, 15:12

Well I hope that Dynamite doesn't blow my HCV infected liver hehe..
nice

sarah louise · #28 (**permalink**) Dec-03-2007, 05:12

Hi Stinky, I don't know if you are interested in this sort of info for your list, I am diagnosed with both PTSD and Bipolar Disorder 1 and use cannabis in place of the psychiatrist's prescribed benzodiazepines.

I'd recommend Aurora Indica for one off heavy sedative (eg. wiping out emotional distress associated with flash backs, persistent intrusive thoughts, motor restlessness and agitation, primarily acute PTSD related symptoms).

Afghan, as a hash fortified, warm milk drink before bed, brilliant for a good long sleep.

I've also found cannabis good for toning down the presentation of irritability, I don't have any particular strain recommendation. I grow a much less potent, no name sativa dominant, that I can smoke without turning into a vegetable for the day. It gives me enough insulation, without being obviously stoned, to be able to go to work and function around 'other people' without appearing aggressive or overly critical.

sara lou

**stinkyattic** · #29 (**permalink**) Dec-05-2007, 06:09

Wow,
Thank you Sarah Lou. I was actually about to re-visit this thread with a suspicion that my former boss is now suffering from PTSD. I saw him yesterday for the first time in over 3 months; he recently lost his wonderful wife to cancer after fighting it for a span of nearly 20 years and 3 full courses of chemo and 2 surgeries. He's on a pretty harsh antidepressant now and says that he's been unable to sleep, lost a ton of weight, can't stop pacing and blaming himself for not doing enough (the guy's a saint; this is illogical) to the point where he has lost the ability to function at work and says he's having a hard time reading and can't write coherently. This is a guy with a doctorate, too. I think the catastrophic loss of mental acuity is making him even more miserable.
I don't know much about PTSD, but watching him yesterday unable to even decide where to have lunch without having to pace for a few minutes, then coming up looking distraught and having reached no decision, and apologizing for it, I'm wondering if the diagnosis of simple depression was accurate, and feeling CERTAIN that if anything, an anti-anxiety med would have been more appropriate as a start.
I talked to him a while about smoking herb and offered him my emergency joint that I keep on me at all times to deal with panic attacks, and he said he'd already promised himself that he'd never 'smoke dope' again. I told him that I understood his desire to stay away from recreational pot smoking, but that it was the difference between someone taking oxycontin after a surgery, and someone crushing it and shoving it up their nose for 'fun', and that I found that cannabis was effective for me at least against panic attacks at doses that still left me functional and that I would consider sub-recreational.
He looked like he was chewing it over but didn't take it. I put it in an envelope and stapled it shut, and thumbtacked it to my bulletin board in case he changes his mind. I hope he does. He's a brilliant man and I hate to see him like this.
I gotta get my hands on AI or some closely-related strain.

glazzkak · #30 (**permalink**) Dec-07-2007, 11:43

great info...i hope and pray minnesota will pass the law this year so i can get some of those crohn's disease and anxiety strains...until then we smoke what we can find

Mr. Clandestine · #31 (**permalink**) Dec-08-2007, 00:12

Great thread, Robert & Stinky! I saw something similar to this a while back (I think from a seed dispensary), but it was far from complete...and only recognized the strains that they carried.

Now, for my

:

I've also suffered from bipolar disorder for much of my life, and have tried every known medication (mainstream & experimental) to try and combat my affliction. Of course, none of the medications were ever able to completely alleviate the problem. Some just reduced the mania a little better than others, but practically all of them came with unwanted side-effects.

That being said, I've found that almost all varieties of cannabis alleviate my major symptoms better than my old medications. But, Afghan Kush, seems to top the entire list for some reason when I feel a manic episode coming on. Perhaps because of its heavy narcotic stone?

Another thing...my wife suffers from PMDD. She is adamant about the beneficial properties of White Rhino and White Widow in helping to alleviate her most severe symptoms.

Don't know if this is coincidental, or may bear some weight...but I thought I'd mention it.

Take care.

**stinkyattic** · #32 (**permalink**) Dec-08-2007, 06:40

It bears a lot of weight. Enough anecdotal evidence becomes fact over time.
For example, the Afghani influence is heavy in the strains I've successfully used to replace my own psych meds. We're coming to an agreement that it's got high medicinal value.

budl0v3r · #33 (**permalink**) Dec-30-2007, 09:17

I've really only been a rec smoker, but have tried pot to alleviate my worser bouts of depression. Most of the strains I've had were very unsuccessful, actually going as far to say as making me more depressed and very angry. I've been diagnosed as a dysthymic depressed person, and I can't disagree, I've been struggling with depression since a very young age, but recently (Christmas morning in fact) I've found the middies I recently acquired to work very well, they didn't make me 'high' per-say but i was in a good mood, very giggly, i didn't get angry where I normally would have. Sorry, I don't know the name of the strain but I'm going to try and find out, because I need to grow some of it

it's not a strong high, it would take easily 7-8+ full bowl's to get me 'baked'. If I find out the strain I'll post it here.

tasermebro · #34 (**permalink**) Jan-20-2008, 16:19

anything for sleep disorder!!

StOnEdMoNk · #35 (**permalink**) Jan-21-2008, 15:56

nice lists i actually have a bunch of shit i could probally get pot legalised for me thanx

yungjay · #36 (**permalink**) Jan-21-2008, 19:19

Grandaddy Purple - Sleep anxiety
Purple OG Kush - Sleep anxiety
Silver Haze - apetite increase, sleep anxiety after about 2-3 hours of feelin lovely

kushy420 · #37 (**permalink**) Jan-21-2008, 22:46

i find 99% of street strains are good for insomnia as this is often the only reason i toke, but im looking for a good depression relieving strain because often while im high my depression will fade but i will grow back into a deeper depression when reality returns

**stinkyattic** · #38 (**permalink**) Jan-22-2008, 11:15

budlover and kushy, the strain 'kalichakra' seems to have quite a bit of anti-depressant value. My neighbor and I had some this weekend and agreed that the mood-elevating effect was QUITE pronounced.

pambeasley · #39 (**permalink**) Jan-22-2008, 13:27

Anxiety: Headband/diesel=[Super Skunk X Sensi Northern Lights] X Chem /dawg

They recommended this to me at the dispensary for my anxiety- seems like a pretty nice indica/sativa blend- doesn't leave me so stoned I can't go about my day, but definitely relaxing.

This does work great for my anxiety, both mentally as well as the physical symptoms such as my shoulder and neck pain. Seems to work for my depression too. Great strain.

kushy420 · #40 (**permalink**) Jan-24-2008, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkyattic

budlover and kushy, the strain 'kalichakra' seems to have quite a bit of anti-depressant value. My neighbor and I had some this weekend and agreed that the mood-elevating effect was QUITE pronounced.

thats a very exotic name, i will keep a look out for that

**stinkyattic** · #41 (**permalink**) Jan-24-2008, 10:35

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Originally Posted by kushy420

thats a very exotic name, i will keep a look out for that

It comes from the breeder Mandala Seeds (you may have heard of their HashBerry), who have a reputation for good work and good business practices. I have never once heard a complaint about any of their strains. Many vendors carry their work.

baysiqq · #42 (**permalink**) Jan-24-2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by budl0v3r

I've really only been a rec smoker, but have tried pot to alleviate my worser bouts of depression. Most of the strains I've had were very unsuccessful, actually going as far to say as making me more depressed and very angry. I've been diagnosed as a dysthymic depressed person, and I can't disagree, I've been struggling with depression since a very young age, but recently (Christmas morning in fact) I've found the middies I recently acquired to work very well, they didn't make me 'high' per-say but i was in a good mood, very giggly, i didn't get angry where I normally would have. Sorry, I don't know the name of the strain but I'm going to try and find out, because I need to grow some of it

it's not a strong high, it would take easily 7-8+ full bowl's to get me 'baked'. If I find out the strain I'll post it here.

Im sorry budl0v3r, you must get really crappy weed if you need 7 or 8 bowls to get you high.

olliegrow · #43 (**permalink**) Jan-24-2008, 20:02

Ive been growing the White Rhino (Nirvana) for about 2 years now and have seen it work wonders, for muscle spazums (cant spell) , depression, and appetite from chemo. My neighbor who was diagnosed with Huntingtons Disease loves it and smokes it eveyday for is muscles and body pains. I would also like to add Hashberry, White Satin and Kalichakra from Mandala, I started growing these about 8 months ago and there perfect for depression and anxiety. If you check my grow log I have pics of the White Rhino and MAndala..Peace and Respect your Body and your Herb.

nightlight · #44 (**permalink**) Jan-25-2008, 01:36

I smoke for anxiety, as well as insomnia. The most useful strain i have found so far is called Headband. I believe it is predominantly indica and all i require is a few hits before bed.

cwesto · #45 (**permalink**) Jan-25-2008, 17:47

I smoek a strain called Orange Crush for anti anxiety. The Stinkster tells me it is mostly outwest but we have it here in western MI and i love the stuff. It is a talkative high that will make u want to get some good music goin

Stinky i didnt know if this was where u wanted this at, I am not too familiar w/ the med section. Hope it helps

curious101 · #46 (**permalink**) Jan-27-2008, 19:40

[QUOTE=sarah louise;1746052]Hi Stinky, I don't know if you are interested in this sort of info for your list, I am diagnosed with both PTSD and Bipolar Disorder 1 and use cannabis in place of the psychiatrist's prescribed benzodiazepines.

I'd recommend Aurora Indica for one off heavy sedative (eg. wiping out emotional distress associated with flash backs, persistent intrusive thoughts, motor restlessness and agitation, primarily acute PTSD related symptoms).

I've personally found Aurora Indica to be a terrific strain for multiple medical ailments...i smoke in place of prescribed benzo's and if harvested at 9 weeks it the perfect medicine for anxiety, panic attacks, depression...i grew this strain out for pain management and found that if taken to 70-75 days it is without a doubt a teriffic and afforadable strain that helps with a lower back injury thats put me on disability...10 wks and the strain relieves muscle spasms, tension, numbs the mind in a way that causes one to FORGET the pain and is very helpful on those painful nights when sleep is difficult...AI is a great strain, very uniform and terrific medicine...i'm sure there is even more medical potential in the strain...

Opie Yutts · #47 (**permalink**) Jan-27-2008, 22:18

Thanks stinky for putting this thread somewhere where I would see it. You asked about Trainwreck. It helps me with pain, and therefore depression as well. It's not so much that it takes away the pain, but it helps me not constantly think about the fact that I am in pain, and I don't get so pissed off and disappointed with life in general. If the thought is not in your head that you are in pain, are you really in pain?

Opie Yutts · #48 (**permalink**) Jan-27-2008, 22:20

Folks please remember that everybody reacts differently to medications, including weed. One variety of weed might act as a stimulant for one person and a depressant for another. You just got to experiment to find what works for you. I think this thread makes for a great starting point though.

Franzwad · #49 (**permalink**) Jan-29-2008, 22:21

Bipolar type 1 and 2

-anything you can smoke

Fatsackonug · #50 (**permalink**) Jan-30-2008, 00:47

Great list, How about C/99 for headaches.

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