I feel like this is the spot to finally ask this question (not really JJ related)

[Nate Harris]

I would recommend really cleaning up your diet, if you haven't. Take out all processed, artificial crap. The food (or "food") you put in your body has an extreme effect on your body, mental state, everything. Other than that, maybe try some Alpha Brain and/or New Mood from Onnit?

[BJ Searle]

Gotcha

[JHouse]

Are you still drinking any type of energy drinks, even if it's caffeine? All that ish can mess with your head, and teeth for that matter. I use to drink Rockstars on the regular, but started losin' it on people, clients, my dog, etc, so I had to stop. Then I took up Monsters, which isn't as bad, but still gave me anxiety and jacked up my teeth. Then I migrated to Coffee, a somewhat lesser evil, but it causes delirum http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium so I cut back big time, then some more, and finally just drink a small Hot Chocolate every morning.

By the way, what Greg said about the effects of Sativa and Indica are on point. A hybrid, leaning towards the Indica side are ideal if you have anxiety. Alls you need is one hit though. I just to go full blast, but over the years have been weaning off substantially.

Peace.

[Chris Garry]

BJ anyone with the balls to go for their own business and compete at a high level such as yourself has my respect.

However I don't think this is the place for unbiased advice.

What works for one does not work for another and vice versa.

I have friends who smoke weed all day and are as passive as a Labrador. On the other hand I have (former) friends who's anxiety is so blatantly caused or at very least sustained by smoking (and obsessing over) pot that I've distanced myself from them due to their delusional tendencies.

As much as we'd love to help, imo you can't honestly expect to find the answer you're looking for here I'm afraid sir.

[BJ Searle]

No, I gave up everything. My only drink is water, and electrolyte supplements like gatorade after training. I had a really clean diet till I moved to NE, and then things went to shit. I really need to get back on a good diet. The accident gave me a caffine sensitivity and a mad anxiety problem. So no caffine at all.

[BJ Searle]

BJ anyone with the balls to go for their own business and compete at a high level such as yourself has my respect.

However I don't think this is the place for unbiased advice.

What works for one does not work for another and vice versa.

I have friends who smoke weed all day and are as passive as a Labrador. On the other hand I have (former) friends who's anxiety is so blatantly caused or at very least sustained by smoking (and obsessing over) pot that I've distanced myself from them due to their delusional tendencies.

As much as we'd love to help, imo you can't honestly expect to find the answer you're looking for here I'm afraid sir.

I appreciate that, and I'm not looking for advice to take as gospel from anyone. I was hoping to find someone in a similar situation that might be able to share their story with me and possibly give me some insight and ideas. If not, I'm no worse off than I was before posting.

[Chris Herzog]

Strains have everything to do with anxiety.

[Chris Garry]

I appreciate that, and I'm not looking for advice to take as gospel from anyone. I was hoping to find someone in a similar situation that might be able to share their story with me and possibly give me some insight and ideas. If not, I'm no worse off than I was before posting.

Good lad cheers mate

[Isaac Atley]

have you tried meditation? by regularly increasing the level of oxygen going into your brain there has been a lot of success in reducing stress and increasing things such as memory and concentration. i even read an article the other day about rapid cellular changes when meditating. it definitely doesnt hurt.

another thing that isnt all about the drugs is a list you can go through when you get really anxious, its hard at first but you basically sit there and go through asking yourself questions, like why am i anxious, is that really a problem how is it going to affect me, how can i stop it. mix that in with breathing exercises and most of the anxiety goes away. at the start as i said its not easy but eventually you do it in the blink of an eye and all of a sudden your not anxious anymore. ive also found it helps in situations in everyday life, helping you cut through the crap and get to the heart of a problem.

id also look into ways of reducing cortisol levels. things like getting your sleeping pattern sorted and getting more sunlight and having regular sex is all really good for you though two of those may be easy to get than the other.

and personally i feel that if the benzos are stopping you from unctioning properly then you have to decide whether they are better or worse than the anxiety. talk to your doctor about reducing the dosage and trying other methods that wont fog you up.

and do what you love man, if thats jiu jitsu then try your best to get back into it. exercise will increase endorphines which wont hurt either.

good luck

[BJ Searle]

Strains have everything to do with anxiety.

indulge further please