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

[BJ Searle]

About a year ago I was preparing for my first tournament as a purple belt while running my own business. Needless to say I was burning the candle at both ends so I was drinking a lot of energy drinks and had started a juice diet to help with the weight cut. I decided to try a pre workout for training for the first time also. Long story short I landed myself in the ER from a caffine overdose and almost had a heart attack. This ended up fucking up the wiring in my brain and I now suffer from an anxiety disorder. Which kept me off the mats as a serious student/competitor for about 6 months and completely fucked my cardio.

I've never been the medication type and I'm sick of the meds. Plus i feel like they are clouding my mind for JJ. I was wondering if anyone thinks the THC route would be a good idea? If so edibles, smoking or what? I smoked from like 14-20 so I know the effects. Just curious for some other opinions. Sorry for the rant, thanks in advance for anyone that was willinh to read.

[jposey]

Hard to say man, I started having rapid seizure and it put me down for awhile. Im on multiple seizure meds now and they fog me and slow me down a lot. the only thing I can say since I have started back it has helped me mentally and gave me drive to work on my cardio and strength again. And the cardio has gotten bad. Thc is tricky because you cant control the dose or control the time frame that its in your system. I would suggest a psych doc if your using a family med doc now and tell them whats up they may be able to change your meds to something easier on your system. especially if your using benzos. I wouldn't just stop them and try thc all in one swoop though you may end up in the nut house if you do.

Disclaimer:
I do not endorse use of illegal substances, doing so is at your own risk

[John Mejia]

I mean if its just Anxiety, then I wouldn't see a problem with it. I know a few people around these parts who partake to settle down their anxiety. Now don't get me wrong, they're not Blazed off their ass the whole time, they're just taking a little here and there to take the edge off. We've had guys say it works, but we've had guys say it actually made them feel more anxious. If you don't mind being a science experiment then give it a shot. Also, the different strains all claim to help with different things. Obviously if you're feeling anxiety you definitely wouldn't want to go with something that may amplify the anxiety.

http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-m...d-anxiety.html

I'd give this a read, and see what other people have found out.

Best of Luck, I hope you can try and resolve this issue naturally rather than with a Pharmaceutical

http://www.leafly.com/explore/conditions-anxiety

check this out as well

[Kurzy]

Weed is a naturally occuring plant that I believe was put here by the Lord to surve a multitude of medicinal purposes.
That being said, I have heard of it having both effects regarding axienty, based on the user.

For some people it helps them deal with Anxiety, and for others it increases it and makes it worse. Only experimentation will answer that question.

I think it also has to do with the strain. Indica VS Sateva or something like that.
One is better or worse than the other for mental, and one is better or worse than the other for physical.

[Chad Lott]

Have you tried any adrenal health healing supplements?

Gaia Herbs makes a good product called Adrenal Health. It's mostly Holy Basil and Rodiola, both are excellent for stress management. Combining that with 8+ hours of sleep and cutting out caffeine made a huge difference for me.

Scheduling the sleep is the hardest part.

[BJ Searle]

I have a therapist plus the mats as far as the mental goes, and yes I'm on benzos, but a very low dose. I've listened to JRE and Eddie talk about this over and over and I'm aware it can go both ways. I was hoping somebody would have some insight on the indica/sativa thing so I knew which to try. I'm hoping just low dose and to drive out to CO and get a green card. I've tried 100 natural things and even new mood from onnit. Thanks for the links. I'll check em out.

[Greg W]

About a year ago I was preparing for my first tournament as a purple belt while running my own business. Needless to say I was burning the candle at both ends so I was drinking a lot of energy drinks and had started a juice diet to help with the weight cut. I decided to try a pre workout for training for the first time also. Long story short I landed myself in the ER from a caffine overdose and almost had a heart attack. This ended up fucking up the wiring in my brain and I now suffer from an anxiety disorder. Which kept me off the mats as a serious student/competitor for about 6 months and completely fucked my cardio.

note to : Josh Passini!!

[Greg W]

I have a therapist plus the mats as far as the mental goes, and yes I'm on benzos, but a very low dose. I've listened to JRE and Eddie talk about this over and over and I'm aware it can go both ways. I was hoping somebody would have some insight on the indica/sativa thing so I knew which to try. I'm hoping just low dose and to drive out to CO and get a green card. I've tried 100 natural things and even new mood from onnit. Thanks for the links. I'll check em out.

Start with pure indica or indica dominate hybred. Sativa strains tend to be more "trippy" head high which can lend itself to more anxiety. Indica tends to be more "put you on the couch, chill the f*** out, ranch relax-o".

[BJ Searle]

note to : Josh Passini!!

How do I do that?

[Greg W]

How do I do that?

That was just a sacastic note to Josh about his similar lifestyle and caffine intake!!