To start off, I get severe anxiety when in public places. Most of the time I will puff a bit before leaving the house to sort of put me in my own world, and a lot of the time it works. But there are times where smoking can trigger my anxiety, without me even leaving the house. This normally happens when I smoke more than usual, say more than one or two grams depending on the quality. This has happened a couple times to me and I got to thinking, could it be the more intense high of a Sativa that triggers it? Panic attacks and Marijuana do not mix well. Does anyone have any experience with anxiety and specifically Sativa strains?

Thank you in advance, peace.

I find that its the hybrids that cause anxiety for me. My theory is that its kind of a conflict of interests going on. The sativa side makes me want to go out and do something while the indica side is trying to keep the remote in my hands. Pure Sativa's always put a big smile on my face and the last thing on my mind is anxiety. Indica's are more prone to giving me anxiety because I don't like it when my body feels to far gone from control. I guess it depends who you are.

Perhaps it is Indica that 'causes this then, because that whole body feeling is what makes me panic for some odd reason.

I've found that stuff with more sativa in it messes with my anxiety..A good hybrid or indica dominant let mature longer thus increasing CBD seems to have a good reaction for me..

Not to mention I've always preferred to be stoned than real high in the first place

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I've been there, I believe it is the sativas that cause that anxiety more. I've smoke a few and tripped out... but it is all in the mind....

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Yeah, I use to have anxiety attacks after smoking too much.. It went away though.

definitely. i smoked two bowls of shoreline a few days ago and felt like i was going to die. some friends and i were hanging out and 15 minutes after smoking i began feeling anxious. i was ready to jet. i have quite some history concerning panic attacks and found that smoking too much (especially hardcore strains like shoreline) brings that freaky feeling back. now it's one puff at a time...

Like the others will tell as well, sativas aren't gonna help anxiety and personally make my anxiety worse too. Indicas relax and put you to sleep if alot is smoked. Light amounts of strong indica's are good for anxiety. Most sativa's in my experience will make your heart race and pace around. Experiment for yourself to find out though.

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I do not know if one can consider Satori
Satori
and Swiss Bliss
Products - Seeds
as Sativa but their effect does not get panic or anxiety.
These 2 genetics are well for 1 high sativa positive.

when the phenomena of anxiety for a long time are smoked or parano arrives + often.
(that is my case. I am obliged to choose my genetics attentively.)

see has soon

i suffered from severe anxiety/attacks but since i started smoking (approx 4 years ago) i haven't had a single anxiety problem since having said that if im not smoking, it returns although some certain strains of potent indica do not agree with me but its more of a frustration then anxiety

The more sativa that a plant has in it the more of a head trip you will get from smoking it. Sativa plants are not good for people who have anxiety because if you smoke a lot you will be tripping in your head, your pulse rate will go up and your thoughts will be all over the place. This can lead to a panic attack or just simply feeling nervous or anxious. Indicas or hybrids that are mostly indica are better for people with anxiety because they slow your thoughts down and calm you, rather than speed you up and make you think faster.

Find a good Indica and as with everything, use in moderation. MJ can be a cause or cure.

It took me many years to find the indicas that best suit me for anxiety. For me, Northern Lights, Strawberry Cough, and most Kush strains will do the trick. If it's really bad, maybe play some really relaxing music while you toke or just keep focused on an activity you enjoy, ie..video games, cars, w/e etc.. Just don't over do it in 1 toke session. If your tolerance is high, stop for a few days/weeks. Hang in there and good luck.

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I do get anxiety from SuperSilverHaze and on rare occasions, too much White Widow when vaping.

I have found that in me that the sativas works as a amplifier of your current state. A fine thought can turn sweet... a sour moment can turn bitter. Ii use it to pay attention to such moments for later pondering...kind of like a green highlighter. So I can understand why anyone with anxiety would find a Sativa uncomfortable.

I have found that sativas are excellent for treating depression. it gets you energized and laughing.

Sometimes I do get anxiety when buds are harvested too early... I've found it was due to immature commercial weed as well as early bud samples during flowering. If already flowering a sat dom pheno I would advice to do so until you observe 60% milky, 40% amber trychs. She will be much better.

awesome thread

Just smoked some awesome weed called Big Bang it was the shit the high was just like back in the day when I first started toking up. I didn't feel like I was gonna get a panic attack or anything it was perfect Now I'm try to get some seeds so I can grow it.

Well for me, the Indicas tend to bring on Anxiety i've herd it go both ways, so i think it depends on the person. I like a nice tasty Sativa. Plus I dont get much done on the Indica LOL.

The first time I smoked a weed with a very high THC level I got a little goofy and was walking around the house checking windows and doors at bedtime. I just talked myself back down and laughed it off.
The reason in my opinion is the ratio of THC to CBD. If I can generalize, THC can make you anxious and the CBD is what makes you sleepy/couch locked. I like weed with a balance so I can emjoy the high yet also feel the body buzz for pain relief.

If you are near Oakland, try Harborside Health Center and talk to one of the budtenders about the issue and they can recommend something not to overpowering.

Actually, it's the fact that Indica strains mess with my sense of time that makes me anxious. Sativas are much better on my anxiety. I think the anxiety reaction is largely subjective and individual.

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i agree sativas specialy sativas with bad genitics like mexican brick weed most at least are descent sativas but some are to strong and make me have anxiety attacks i only smoke that when i have to i live in AZ so its hard to come by a good cron connect.

This is an interesting thread and I'd love to hear what strains anyone with anxiety have found work for them. I actually just posted a similar topic asking for a little advice:

Cannabis and anxiety disorder

I do agree with the majority that Indica strains do seem to be favourable for less paranoia for some, but on the other hand a lot of people become increasingly paranoid from the drowsiness and couch-lock that Indica strains can cause. So I'm a little confused about what strain(s) would be best.