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PTSD has haunted me too and I have to say, the CBD and THC oil the doctor prescribed has really helped reduce triggers. I am more calm to, and feel happy.
When he said "to me its not a disorder, its just who i am now", I cried. Thats such a powerful way to put it. Ive struggled with PTSD from childhood and many abusive relationships following it. Now that im in probably the safest place ive ever been in my life. Yet I still so often feel very unsafe, so vigilant, worried about so many things. Im stuck in my own head, hiding away from people, cause deep down i dont trust anyone right now. But weed is helping me to open up more. Its helping me see and process these emotions, helping me to come to terms with my pain and truama. It truly is a miracle plant, and im happy for anyone whos healed from it, and hope many more can.
PTSD is now called PTSI, an acronym for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury, because it can be an emotional, mental and / or psychological injury resulting from both, military and / or civilian incurred traumatic experiences!
It can also be caused by Traumatic Brain Injury or Post Concussion Syndrome, Atlas and Vertebral Subluxation Syndrome which can cause occlusion, impingement, obstruction or blockage of nerve signals and blood-flow to many parts of the body.
Moreover, an Axonal Injury or Shearing and Tearing of the Axonal Nerve Fibers, specially the Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and Sensory Fibers of Cranial Nerves inside the brain, which can also cause hyperactivity of the Sympathetic Chain-Stellate Ganglion, the leading or major cause of PTSI (Formerly PTSD).
On the other hand, Full-Spectrum Cannabis (CBD) Oil can also be extracted from the Stems, Petals and Flowers of the Hemp Plant, a plant which is a cousin or twin of the Marijuana Plant. It has all the medicinal properties of the marijuana plant, except a high content of THC. Besides, The Hemp Plant was legalized at the Federal Level and removed from the Controlled Substance Act, because it contains a low or non-existent amount of the Psychoactive THC, depending on the breed type.
This plant has helped me with my PTSD just know that it's medicinal so sometimes your brain will still try to offload the trauma . It's really a lifesaver.
I’ve been on psych meds for 2 yrs . I felt the same as you at the restaurants . I had to find a exit at every place I went . These meds didn’t help I tried cannibis and it triggered something in my brain I woke refreshed but I was stoned out my mind but didn’t have suicidal thoughts depression and living in a emotional rollercoaster
i live in canada . i live with a PTSD , and now since 2013 i been helped alot , i take meds for my whole life ,but also i smoke weed and i grow with a licence . it totally saved my life . peace all !
Consider a therapeutic dose of antipsychotics. For me weed by itself isn’t enough, but it is a fantastic adjunct. I’m in TX. On paper. Will be free in 43 days. I am an FMF Combat veteran rated permanent and total.
I'm a disabled veteran T.B.I(traumatic brain injury) it can work with my P.T.S.D at times unfortunately I thank God for cannabis their have been times I was thinking about battle buddies who didn't make it it was not good I didnt go outside I would just stay in my room with crazy thoughts I was not fun to be around but if I smoke I can relax somewhat granted it will never go away but bud helps with sleep too
I have severe PTSD, Autism, BP issues, smoke and vape; SEVERE ADHD, GAD, SAD, and a ton of other issues. I tried weed the day I left the Army, a few weeks after that, and a couple more weeks after the second time. All 3 times I never got the munchies. I could function normally. Pervasive and invasive/ persistent thoughts were gone. I felt total relief. It needs to be legalized for ALL states. It could help so many people with PTSD and other issues.
Right out of the gate I like this guy….(paraphrasing) "I call it Pts. i don't like to call it a disorder. Its who I am now". Amen brother…from a fellow Vet. Semper Fi.
I wish this guy’s experiences with cannabis held true for everyone but it doesn’t. My dad is a Vietnam vet with severe ptsd and, having 3 Purple Hearts, he deals with debilitating chronic pain from his injuries. The number of pills the VA prescribes is insane and his heavy drinking helps and hurts at the same time. He’d be wiling to take cannabis if it worked but he only recalls weed heightening his paranoia and anxiety when he tried it as a young man. It heightens my anxiety in a bad way too sounds don’t smoke or vape it. Weed seems to be less harmful than alcohol and opiates and anti anxiety meds and I wish it didn’t have the effect of exacerbating ptsd and anxiety. Glad it give some people a better alternative though
Thanks for sharing your message. I hope that you are successful with your weed use and getting the V A to assist you. I stand with you as an USAF veteran and a Philadelphian.
I've been verbally abused and taken advantage of by people who were supposedly trying to help me out. Created a lot of distrust, anger, and fear within my mind and affected my ability to socialize normally. Just started smoking flower and have already felt some of the fear melt away.
Ya know it’s sad because it’s the same way for me. I waited too long to get help and mines got a bit out of control but I can’t lie cannabis really helps you calm down and not be so “on edge” or “on the job” as my therapist would say but he’s right it’s doesn’t go away but it becomes manageable with cannabis… in my opinion Sativa works best for me. Gives me an uplifting vibe and a sense of calmness. The pills just made me pass out on the floor, wake up, and not be able to move… it was literally the worst days of my life. Cannabis helped and I’ll confess that to anyone.
An ingredient in cannabis called cannabidiol or CBD can treat psychosis. Scientists conducted a trial of people with psychosis and found patients treated with CBD had lower levels of psychotic symptoms than those who received a placebo. Psychosis is characterized by paranoia and hallucinations. The study found that they were also more likely to be rated as improved by their psychiatrist and there were signs of better cognitive performance and functioning.
The most common forms of psychosis are part of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia – which affects more than 21 million people worldwide – and bipolar disorder, but psychotic symptoms can also occur in conditions like Parkinson’s disease and alcohol or drug abuse.
The main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. It can induce paranoia and anxiety and hallucinations and has been found in studies to increase the risk psychotic illness in people who regularly use potent forms of cannabis such as skunk. But its second major constituent, CBD, has the opposite effects to THC – leading scientists to think it might one day be useful as a treatment in mental health.
In the trial, 88 patients with psychosis received either CBD or placebo for six weeks, alongside their existing antipsychotic medication. Beforehand and afterwards, the scientists assessed symptoms, functioning and cognitive performance, and the patients’ psychiatrists rated their overall condition overall.
The study indicated that CBD may be effective in psychosis: patients treated with CBD showed a significant reduction in symptoms, and their treating psychiatrists rated them as having improved overall. Although it is still unclear exactly how CBD works, it acts in a different way to antipsychotic medication, and represents a new class of treatment.
Even though ive never experienced combat in my life, certain (in my opinion) "traumatic" events in my life have left me with anxiety, slight depression, and body aches that some would consider "unbearable". When i smoke, it helps me relax, my anxiety goes away, i dont feel depressed and my body aches are dulled. I feel like i can live freely and i dont experience a mental tunnel vision. I have the utmost respect for every veteran and ive worked with many that say how the VA prescribes all these pills that alter their bodies. One man i know (former Marine who fought in Fallujah and Ramadi) was given pills to dull his anxiety but he came to find out those pills raised his blood pressure drastically and messed with his sleep schedule. One day i smoked with him as an experiment and just a few "puffs" in and he was as cool and collected as if nothing was wrong with him. We talked and he agreed with me that the VA should be using marijuana as a method for veterans to help handle their PTSD, the pills just alter the mind and the body too much and its a shame that all the VA does is just throw pills at their problems. While marijuana could be looked at the same way (just throwing something at the problem to temporarily relieve it) it doesnt affect the mind and body like pills do. I surely hope one day federal legalization takes place and our brave men and women can come home and use something else besides harmful pills to cope with the traumatic events they experienced while on deployment. Again, i never served, i love and respect all those who served (and thank you if you reading this are a veteran) but marijuana is the best method for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and bodily aches. The tests keep showing the benefits marijuana has and we have veterans opinions on it who wish it was an option given them.
And yet Texas is still locking up Veterans and Tearing apart their families over Cannabis. We have to hide like murders and rapists just to finally feel normal again….
PTSD has haunted me too and I have to say, the CBD and THC oil the doctor prescribed has really helped reduce triggers. I am more calm to, and feel happy.
God bless
God 🙏 bless you, I'm so sorry 😔…❤XOX..❤
And I felt good. What more do you need to say?
When he said "to me its not a disorder, its just who i am now", I cried. Thats such a powerful way to put it. Ive struggled with PTSD from childhood and many abusive relationships following it. Now that im in probably the safest place ive ever been in my life. Yet I still so often feel very unsafe, so vigilant, worried about so many things. Im stuck in my own head, hiding away from people, cause deep down i dont trust anyone right now. But weed is helping me to open up more. Its helping me see and process these emotions, helping me to come to terms with my pain and truama. It truly is a miracle plant, and im happy for anyone whos healed from it, and hope many more can.
PTSD is now called PTSI, an acronym for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury, because it can be an emotional, mental and / or psychological injury resulting from both, military and / or civilian incurred traumatic experiences!
It can also be caused by Traumatic Brain Injury or Post Concussion Syndrome, Atlas and Vertebral Subluxation Syndrome which can cause occlusion, impingement, obstruction or blockage of nerve signals and blood-flow to many parts of the body.
Moreover, an Axonal Injury or Shearing and Tearing of the Axonal Nerve Fibers, specially the Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and Sensory Fibers of Cranial Nerves inside the brain, which can also cause hyperactivity of the Sympathetic Chain-Stellate Ganglion, the leading or major cause of PTSI (Formerly PTSD).
On the other hand, Full-Spectrum Cannabis (CBD) Oil can also be extracted from the Stems, Petals and Flowers of the Hemp Plant, a plant which is a cousin or twin of the Marijuana Plant. It has all the medicinal properties of the marijuana plant, except a high content of THC. Besides, The Hemp Plant was legalized at the Federal Level and removed from the Controlled Substance Act, because it contains a low or non-existent amount of the Psychoactive THC, depending on the breed type.
It's just so sad, that many of those who need this medicine the most can't have access, it's the safest drug, and it helps
This plant has helped me with my PTSD just know that it's medicinal so sometimes your brain will still try to offload the trauma . It's really a lifesaver.
what happens if a veteran is caught selling his cannabis ?
I’ve been on psych meds for 2 yrs . I felt the same as you at the restaurants . I had to find a exit at every place I went . These meds didn’t help I tried cannibis and it triggered something in my brain I woke refreshed but I was stoned out my mind but didn’t have suicidal thoughts depression and living in a emotional rollercoaster
I understand this man completely.
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i live in canada . i live with a PTSD , and now since 2013 i been helped alot , i take meds for my whole life ,but also i smoke weed and i grow with a licence . it totally saved my life . peace all !
Consider a therapeutic dose of antipsychotics. For me weed by itself isn’t enough, but it is a fantastic adjunct. I’m in TX. On paper. Will be free in 43 days. I am an FMF Combat veteran rated permanent and total.
I just smoked some darkside og this strain is potent %28-%35 THC I was stoned asf laughed at everything I thought of 😂😂😂😂
So so glad the beautiful benefits of marijuana are being talked about more and more.
If you want to help yourself, just google Weedborn. I know you will find good solutions for all your discomforts there.
Thank you for your insight, brother.
I'm a disabled veteran T.B.I(traumatic brain injury) it can work with my P.T.S.D at times unfortunately I thank God for cannabis their have been times I was thinking about battle buddies who didn't make it it was not good I didnt go outside I would just stay in my room with crazy thoughts I was not fun to be around but if I smoke I can relax somewhat granted it will never go away but bud helps with sleep too
I have severe PTSD, Autism, BP issues, smoke and vape; SEVERE ADHD, GAD, SAD, and a ton of other issues. I tried weed the day I left the Army, a few weeks after that, and a couple more weeks after the second time. All 3 times I never got the munchies. I could function normally. Pervasive and invasive/ persistent thoughts were gone. I felt total relief. It needs to be legalized for ALL states. It could help so many people with PTSD and other issues.
Sir, Smoke a bone and about 2 hours later sit and meditate!!! Just close your eyes and listen to your breathing…….Ommmmmmm.. PEACE BROTHER!!!
Right out of the gate I like this guy….(paraphrasing) "I call it Pts. i don't like to call it a disorder. Its who I am now". Amen brother…from a fellow Vet. Semper Fi.
I wish this guy’s experiences with cannabis held true for everyone but it doesn’t. My dad is a Vietnam vet with severe ptsd and, having 3 Purple Hearts, he deals with debilitating chronic pain from his injuries. The number of pills the VA prescribes is insane and his heavy drinking helps and hurts at the same time. He’d be wiling to take cannabis if it worked but he only recalls weed heightening his paranoia and anxiety when he tried it as a young man. It heightens my anxiety in a bad way too sounds don’t smoke or vape it. Weed seems to be less harmful than alcohol and opiates and anti anxiety meds and I wish it didn’t have the effect of exacerbating ptsd and anxiety. Glad it give some people a better alternative though
At least he’s doing good
Thanks for sharing your message. I hope that you are successful with your weed use and getting the V A to assist you. I stand with you as an USAF veteran and a Philadelphian.
THC has psychological benefits too, it's just not for anybody. High CBD with high THC is the best, medicinal effect.
hes talking about me
I've been verbally abused and taken advantage of by people who were supposedly trying to help me out. Created a lot of distrust, anger, and fear within my mind and affected my ability to socialize normally. Just started smoking flower and have already felt some of the fear melt away.
Ya know it’s sad because it’s the same way for me. I waited too long to get help and mines got a bit out of control but I can’t lie cannabis really helps you calm down and not be so “on edge” or “on the job” as my therapist would say but he’s right it’s doesn’t go away but it becomes manageable with cannabis… in my opinion Sativa works best for me. Gives me an uplifting vibe and a sense of calmness. The pills just made me pass out on the floor, wake up, and not be able to move… it was literally the worst days of my life. Cannabis helped and I’ll confess that to anyone.
An ingredient in cannabis called cannabidiol or CBD can treat psychosis. Scientists conducted a trial of people with psychosis and found patients treated with CBD had lower levels of psychotic symptoms than those who received a placebo. Psychosis is characterized by paranoia and hallucinations. The study found that they were also more likely to be rated as improved by their psychiatrist and there were signs of better cognitive performance and functioning.
The most common forms of psychosis are part of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia – which affects more than 21 million people worldwide – and bipolar disorder, but psychotic symptoms can also occur in conditions like Parkinson’s disease and alcohol or drug abuse.
The main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. It can induce paranoia and anxiety and hallucinations and has been found in studies to increase the risk psychotic illness in people who regularly use potent forms of cannabis such as skunk. But its second major constituent, CBD, has the opposite effects to THC – leading scientists to think it might one day be useful as a treatment in mental health.
In the trial, 88 patients with psychosis received either CBD or placebo for six weeks, alongside their existing antipsychotic medication. Beforehand and afterwards, the scientists assessed symptoms, functioning and cognitive performance, and the patients’ psychiatrists rated their overall condition overall.
The study indicated that CBD may be effective in psychosis: patients treated with CBD showed a significant reduction in symptoms, and their treating psychiatrists rated them as having improved overall. Although it is still unclear exactly how CBD works, it acts in a different way to antipsychotic medication, and represents a new class of treatment.
Even though ive never experienced combat in my life, certain (in my opinion) "traumatic" events in my life have left me with anxiety, slight depression, and body aches that some would consider "unbearable". When i smoke, it helps me relax, my anxiety goes away, i dont feel depressed and my body aches are dulled. I feel like i can live freely and i dont experience a mental tunnel vision.
I have the utmost respect for every veteran and ive worked with many that say how the VA prescribes all these pills that alter their bodies. One man i know (former Marine who fought in Fallujah and Ramadi) was given pills to dull his anxiety but he came to find out those pills raised his blood pressure drastically and messed with his sleep schedule. One day i smoked with him as an experiment and just a few "puffs" in and he was as cool and collected as if nothing was wrong with him. We talked and he agreed with me that the VA should be using marijuana as a method for veterans to help handle their PTSD, the pills just alter the mind and the body too much and its a shame that all the VA does is just throw pills at their problems.
While marijuana could be looked at the same way (just throwing something at the problem to temporarily relieve it) it doesnt affect the mind and body like pills do.
I surely hope one day federal legalization takes place and our brave men and women can come home and use something else besides harmful pills to cope with the traumatic events they experienced while on deployment.
Again, i never served, i love and respect all those who served (and thank you if you reading this are a veteran) but marijuana is the best method for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and bodily aches. The tests keep showing the benefits marijuana has and we have veterans opinions on it who wish it was an option given them.
And yet Texas is still locking up Veterans and Tearing apart their families over Cannabis. We have to hide like murders and rapists just to finally feel normal again….
How does the VA find out you smoke weed?