{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/anxiety/11","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_9743-markdown","title":"Would you recommend medical marijuana for social anxiety?\n","slug":"would-you-recommend-medical-marijuana-for-social-anxiety-n","content":"\n_____________________\nNot really! If you are feeling kinda funky in the first place and a little awkward it can add to that anxiety if you haven't been a regular user. Just my little old opinion I'm not a doctor. It makes me want to go outdoors and experience nature...just simple nature. The wind on your face, the smell of the air and the crisp cold air in the night time. A more natural setting is better to find social ease...then work your way inside to a larger audience. Baby steps. I am sure you are very interesting to talk to! Just keep smiling!!!\n\nflygirlmaui\n_____________________\nI would suggest trying a CBD product for social anxiety. I have a few members that have social anxiety and when they know they are going to be in a social situation that might create stress, they take CBD and it has worked wonders for them!! They are more relaxed and have a better sense of overall wellbeing...CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It is non-psychoactive and can be used during the day. Tinctures are a great way to start, you can be consistent with dosing.\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9643-markdown","title":"Can I get a medical marijuana card for a medical diagnosis of depression and anxiety?","slug":"can-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-for-a-medical-diagnosis-of-depression-and-anxiety","content":"\n_____________________\nYes you can! I cannot comment on your specific case, but we have many patients that come through with similar concerns. Just let our doctors know what you are going through, and they will let you know if they would recommend that you try cannabis!\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9605-markdown","title":"How many mg of CBD do you recommend for anxiety?","slug":"how-many-mg-of-cbd-do-you-recommend-for-anxiety","content":"\"Can you provide a recommendation on dosage?\"\n_____________________\nThis is highly variable and dosing is a frequent question people have in regards to cannabis. The good news is that you can play with CBD without the fear of getting stoned, as long as the ratio of CBD to THC is high, for instance a 20:1 tincture. CBD has proven effective for anxiety in research. See these articles below:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/top-10-high-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-anxiety\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/how-medical-marijuana-tinctures-helped-melt-away-my-anxiety-and-stress\n\nFor some CBD can be very relaxing and to others it can actually stimulate you, so a word of caution before using it at night. I take 1omg of CBD 3x a day for pain and it works well, I have also found that it takes time to build up in the system and to feel the full effect.\n\nI would start with low doses suggested on the packages and also try a series of different ratios. Keep in mind that anything below a 4:1 may have some psychoactive effect on you.\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9589-markdown","title":"I need recommendations for fibromyalgia and neck pain as well as anxiety. ","slug":"i-need-recommendations-for-fibromyalgia-and-neck-pain-as-well-as-anxiety","content":"\"I'm sensitive to supplements and medications so would love to know where to begin. I don't want to get paranoid or cause more anxiety. When I tried CBD oil capsules from my health food store I got agitated and it didn't help with pain.  Thank you\"\n_____________________\nCBD reacts with THC to create the desired effect. What was the ratio of CBD you tried in your capsules? I would recommend that you try some additional products and combinations to see how you react.\r\n\r\nIf you are sensitive to THC, try a high CBD tincture - something like 18:1 by Care By Design. If that does not get you anxious, but does not help with the fibromyalgia either, then try increasing the ratio of THC, or the overall dosage. For example move to a 8 : 1 ratio, and try a small amount.\r\n\r\nIt's often a case of experimenting with different products and combinations that will ultimately work, because everyone reacts differently to cannabis.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nHi,\r\nI second 18:1 by Care by Design. Add a topical neck balm as well and see how the combination works. The high CBD ratio means you get pain relief without the side effects of THC. Although some THC does work synergistically to enhance the overall effect, as Mark mentioned.\n\njrec","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7551-markdown","title":"I'm having severe neck and spine pain but very sensitive and not sure what to try first plus have anxiety?","slug":"im-having-severe-neck-and-spine-pain-but-very-sensitive-and-not-sure-what-to-try-first-plus-have-anxiety","content":"\n_____________________\nEdibles, like candy and Tinctures are incredible for rheumatoid arthritis as they are sublingual and therefore enter directly into the bloodstream and are great pain management options. Another great option is using CBD topicals, muscle rub and lotion for great anti-inflammatory and analgesic products. \n\nCheck out ParadiseCandyCompany.com and Sacredbiology.co for products. You can also order on cbdovernight.com or overnightkush.com\n\ncannakate","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7549-markdown","title":"I have chronic anxiety, diabetes and high blood pressure. What would be good for me to try?","slug":"i-have-chronic-anxiety-diabetes-and-high-blood-pressure-what-would-be-good-for-me-to-try","content":"\"I have chronic anxiety, diabetes and high blood pressure. What would be good for me to try?\"\n_____________________\nHi there! You may find that cannabis can provide relief of all these ailments! Please check out our articles that discuss more about treating symptoms anxiety, diabetes, and hypertension with cannabis: \n\nTop 10 High CBD Marijuana Strains for Anxiety\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/top-10-high-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-anxiety\n\nDoes Marijuana Ease Anxiety?\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/does-marijuana-ease-anxiety\n\nThe Connection Between Marijuana and Anxiety\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-connection-between-marijuana-and-anxiety\n\nCannabis for Anxiety and Stress Disorder\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-for-anxiety-and-stress-disorders\n\nReducing Hypertension with Cannabis\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/reducing-hypertension-with-cannabis\n\nLong Awaited Relief for Diabetes Patients\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/long-awaited-relief-for-diabetes-patients\n\nA Former DEA Agent's Journey: Kicking Hypertension Using Medical Marijuana\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/articles/a-former-dea-agents-journey-kicking-hypertension-using-medical-marijuana\n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7546-markdown","title":"Pain in feet and insomnia, low tolerance","slug":"pain-in-feet-and-insomnia-low-tolerance","content":"\"Hello! I have 5 fused vertebra, and I just found out hte \"pain\" in my feet is likely nerve pain from the spinal fluid pushing against it. With that said, the days are ok, as long as I am on my feet. Nights are hell, with stabbing pain in my feet that keeps me up all night. Was taking lost of Norco & Ibuprofen, have weaned myself from Norco. I am new to CBD, and now taking 1/8 CBD 3x  day, 1/4 CBD (one spray) and 5g THC cookie at night. I have a very low tolerance, and THC causes me to get anxiety attacks (this is why it took me so long to find my way to Cannabis!). I wake a few hours later with pain, and am afraid to redose since I have to get up and drive. Plus, this combo is getting too expensive for me to maintain. Any suggestions? Thank you!\"\n_____________________\nThe tincture and edible you're using are great for your issues, hopefully they've been providing some relief. I have two additional suggestions - topical and either vaping or smoking. \n\nCannabis topicals provide tremendous relief. Ideally, I'd suggest a pre-bedtime bath with cannabis Epsom salts followed by self massage with a topical oil and some very light stretching. That will really relax your body before bed. If you don't have time for a bath, applying the oil will also help a lot. \n\nFor the time midway through the night when you wake, smoking or vaping will provide fast relief and will wear off in less time than taking more of your edible. It may take some experimenting to find the right strain for you that doesn't produce any anxiety - look for a vape blend specifically formulated to promote calm.\n\nandrea13","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7537-markdown","title":"What type of cannabis for chronic back pain?","slug":"what-type-of-cannabis-for-chronic-back-pain","content":"\"What products, dosages and ratios of THC:CBD do you find help you all through the day, all day (while not making you lazy) & sleep at night? What dosage works for you (I know everyone's tolerance is different)? I have a very high tolerance to pharmaceutical pain killers but am just starting to try cannabis. I have degenerative disc disease, facet arthropathy & mild stenosis in my low back (main issues), insomnia and anxiety among some psychiatric diagnoses. I am in some pain all day everyday which restricts my mobility and ability to participate in certain things and sometimes throw my back out good and am disabled/bed bound for a couple weeks. \"\n_____________________\nHello! I have found that consuming cannabis through inhalation is an effective way to dull your back pain, though to truly combat it, you will want to try cannabis topicals.\n\nCannabis is very effective at reducing pain and inflammation systemically, though I find that this effect is not as strong as the local application cannabinoids to your affected areas. For some topicals, the results are felt within minutes and last hours. I often forget that I have applied a topical to my back, begin to feel good for a few hours, and then wrack my brain trying to figure out what on earth I did yesterday to make my back feel so great! Also, topicals will not cause you to feel intoxicated or \"high.\"\n\nI have also heard that the rectal administration of products designed for this kind of administration work very effectively for back pain.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nLook for whole-plant CBD with very small amounts of THC to take advantage of the known inflammation reduction of cannabinoids without the effects of THC. You can read more on our blog about whole-plant. We also have a doctor available to work with our customers to find the right serving size. \n\nelixinol","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7535-markdown","title":"Anxiety, depression, migraines and headaches. How can marijuana help?","slug":"anxiety-depression-migraines-and-headaches-how-can-marijuana-help","content":"\"I have had anxiety and depression for 13 yrs. welbutrin worked well for me. I often get migraines and headaches. I was wondering if MM could help. Maybe a high CBD strain? I have smoked in the past and the weed makes me paranoid so I don't want to get high. Just want something therapeutic and relaxing. \"\n_____________________\nI can tell you I have dealt with much of the same symptoms and for me, my experience was I really liked Berry White, flower and CBD oil.\n\njeaniemarie","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7533-markdown","title":"Not feeling effects of high CBD oil. What to try next?","slug":"not-feeling-effects-of-high-cbd-oil-what-to-try-next","content":"\"I started using Care By Design's 18:1 sublingual spray about 10 days ago, to ease my recurrent feelings of anxiety and stress. I'm taking the recommended dosage (1/2 sprays in the morning and afternoon), but I've also tried higher dosages in the last few days. So far I can't detect any noticeable change.\nIs it true that it might start kicking in after 2-3 weeks?\nIf I still don't feel it after another 10 days, what could I experiment with next? Should I look for a slightly higher THC content (e.g. Alta California Anxiety Relief or Care By Design's 8:1 spray), or something even higher (say 2:1)?\nI'm a bit confused because most sources say I should stay with high CBD for anxiety, but others point to the importance of the entourage effect. Herba Buena's Rock & Roll tincture is supposed to help with anxiety, but they only advertise the THC content.\nAlso not sure if I should stick with one product for a while, or I can try different ones on different days and compare short-term effects.\"\n_____________________\nHonestly, especially with anxiety cannabis is best used for it's entourage effect. Another important thing to remember with natural medicines and herbal medicine is that these are not purified compounds and therefore are likely to have more side effects.  In cannabis however, many of these side effects have medicinal value.  But it isn't always the value your looking for.  Because of this many have tried to go the CBD route.  It works but really not all that well.  It is much better to take a fuller blend at a much lower dose.  I have developed a product that uses the synergy of two plants. Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic root that acts as an adaptogen. This makes it especially useful to cannabis as the activated cannabinoids help signal the brain where to focus the bodies healing abilities towards internal imbalances.  The abhwagandha the either helps decrease or helps increase the activity activated by the cannabis but it inhibits other effect that would generally be stimulated by the cannabis.  It is really a superb medicine.  Unfortunately, cannabis medicine is pretty complex, however, the good thing is that is has so many uses that normally doesn't even matter, since it will generally work.  I've just been working on getting it to work even better.\n\ne420bar\n_____________________\nHave you tried smoking or vaporizing cannabis to help with anxiety?\n\nI have heard about success stories with vaping and smoking to reduce anxiety but with strains high in CBD and low in THC. \n\nAC/DC is such a strain. Bloom Farms has an AC/DC cartridge that can be purchased at www.getsava.com\n\nYou can also purchase AC/DC flower and roll your own joints as well. \n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nThe other answers don't seem to have ticked the box for what you need here. Bottom line you need to consume regular cannabis not CBD. CBD has NO effects on your mental state at all. Its just an anti inflammatory basically. A strain that is high in CBD however will work with the THC to give you a much more relaxed feeling overall.. That said.. if you're not in a legal state or not in a job where you can safely then you need to start considering some deeper issues you need to tackle friendo.  I wish you god speed in dealing with this issue as it's one I also have. I literally have been trying this CBD oil taken orally for 2 days now with literally zero relief so I don't stand behind it. Try actual cannabis. It will help. I promise.\n\nUnseenbow","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7526-markdown","title":"I have chronic insomnia which leads to anxiety and depression. Is there something to treat all three? ","slug":"i-have-chronic-insomnia-which-leads-to-anxiety-and-depression-is-there-something-to-treat-all-three","content":"**\"The meds for sleep make me feel very unmotivated and then I get anxious because I can't seem to get out of bed and get things done. My meds for depression/motivation worsen insomnia - it's a vicious cycle. \"**\n\nLaura G.\n_____________________\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-11-30 at 5.57.04 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_5_57_04_PM_dfa9024cb0.png)\n\nCannabis is a very diverse plant that grows all over the world. The genetics of the plant as well as growing conditions and methods of utilizing it will cause different effects to be felt. Trust your nose, see what smells good. Try a number of different strains and see what works best for you. Hybrids are a good place to start.\n\nAndrewvanmd\n_____________________\n\n![Cannabis flower can help some people sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_56_42_PM_69a74251ba.png)\n\nThere is no right strain or dosage unless we have more information.  Have you been treated for depression/ anxiety before?  If so, what medications have you tried or what therapies? (i.e. have you done talk/behavioral therapy?)  Have you been hospitalized before?   \n\nHaving worked with mental health patients through the pain field as well as knowing many loved ones suffering from mental illness, I think you are doing yourself a grave disservice if you don't at least get formally evaluated first and at least make a first try effort if prescription medication is strongly recommended; you can have a discussion w/ your psychiatrist about med can as a possibility but you have to be willing to listen to other ideas.  \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-11-30 at 6.01.46 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_6_01_46_PM_d039a0a7e8.png)\n\nAs for the side effects of psych meds and worries about them, I see plenty of patients through [HelloMD]](https://hellomd.com/ who are doing successfully integrating both psych meds  &/or psych therapy with disciplined cannabis use.  However, please please do NOT try to fix this on your own.  I have seen disastrous results both as a professional treating patients and personally when people I knew and cared about attempted to use only cannabis to solve mental health issues.  \n\nDr Park\n_____________________\n\n![Canndescent does not allow trichomes to be wasted ](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_10_at_4_34_56_PM_ff07e376ad.png)\n\nI've had a good deal of this and I find heavy Indica strains are the most beneficial for inducing sleep. I'll often mix these with a CBD strain if I am feeling particularly stressed out, though CBDs can make falling asleep more difficult in some circumstances. In my experiences, when I have taken high CBD strains at bedtime it has kept me awake, while if I have used them earlier in the day, I find at bedtime I am more relaxed and fall asleep easier when I do use an appropriate Indica strain.\n\nPersonally, I would stay away from Harlequin for sleep. I would use it for anxiety relief, but for bedtime I would gravitate to an Indica strain, adding maybe a small amount of a CBD strong edible or vaporized cannabis if I am feeling particularly anxious.\n\nRyan M.\n_____________________\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-11-30 at 6.11.09 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_6_11_09_PM_3037597187.png)\n\nCannabis is a very safe plant and is useful for many conditions. It grows all over the world and many different varieties are available. I would start with a hybrid strain in small doses. You may also try a sublingual tincture with CBD and THC. Experiment with different strains and modes of ingestion and decide what works best for you.\n\nAndrewvanmd\n_____________________\n\n![Charlotte's Web is a hemp based CBD oil](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_02_08_PM_2a7e4dab82.png)\n\n[Charlotte's Web](https://www.charlottesweb.com/maximum-strength-hemp-extract-cbd-oil) is a hemp-based CBD oil\n\nCBD oil does very well for all of these things and has helped me personally. A good Indica strain to smoke or even an edible at night should help with sleeping.\n\nUri L.\n_____________________\n\n![Cannabis can help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_07_01_PM_caace57c88.png)\n\nInsomnia can sometimes be a hard nut to crack and not all products react the same with everyone's system. For some, cannabis works beautifully and for others, it does not and yet others it takes a lot of trial and error.\n\nIt also depends on what you are able to tolerate. I can not tolerate high amounts of THC as it will put me to sleep but then wake me up. For some, CBD can actually make you relaxed yet stimulate the system. It really is an effort in trial and error for the right product and dosage.\n\nI really like [Kiva Terra Bites before bedtime](https://www.kivaconfections.com/). If I am sleeping they put me to sleep but if I am up then I feel happy and relaxed. I have also tried Absolute Extracts Sleepytime which works well for me although sometimes I may feel groggy the next day. I am a THC lightweight though!\n\nPaula T.\n_____________________\n\n![Vaping cannabis may help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_08_39_PM_7669193817.png)\n\n\nI am not a doctor, but I do run into insomnia and cannabis helps me to fall asleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I sometimes vaporize a small amount of cannabis oil in pen cartridge form and that helps me fall back asleep without feeling too groggy. Eating an edible late at night could make you feel drowsy and that's why I vaporize the cannabis since an edible will last much longer in your body.\n\nRyan H.\n\n_____________________\n\nI agree with the previous doctor who advised keeping in touch with a psychiatrist/mental health professional. Cannabis can help with the issues you describe but it's best when used as one tool, as opposed to the whole toolbox. In the same way there are different strains of cannabis for different issues, there are different medication classes and types of therapy. Sometimes people will have a lackluster initial experience with a mental health provider and then think none can help them, where it may be more of an issue of finding someone with a better personality mesh with you. \n\n![Wake up refreshed after consuming cannabis.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_19_05_PM_672aa3644e.png)\n\nThat being said, here are some things you can consider:\n\n1. Since insomnia seems to be your primary issue, it's possible that treating your insomnia adequately, even without using other treatments for anxiety/depression, will be enough to improve your mood.\n\n2. Indica strains tend to be more sedating, and therefore better for sleep. A sativa or hybrid may be too stimulating and may worsen anxiety. Strains with \"purple\" in the name tend to be good for sleep.\n\n3. Apart from the particular strain you use, you need to consider ONSET OF ACTION and DURATION OF ACTION. Ie, how long does it take the product to start working, and how long does it last? Smoking and vaping will start working the fastest (a few minutes) and will wear off the fastest (within a few hours). This is best if you have trouble falling asleep only, and are sensitive to morning sedation. Edibles will take the longest period of time to start working (an hour or more), and will last the longest (8+ hours), so you have to take these at least an hour before bed, if not more, and they will be in your system longer to help you stay asleep if you have frequent nighttime awakenings, but could still be in your system in the morning and cause morning sedation. If you smoke or vape and wake up in the middle of the night, you could smoke again and use this to get back to sleep, as long as you have at least 3 hours until you need to get up in the morning, and it should be out of your system.\n\n4. Is your sleep hygiene good? Do you keep your room cool and dark, avoid doing work in bed, turn off screens at least an hour before bed? Google \"sleep hygiene\" and make sure you are following these guidelines too.\n\n5. Are there other causes of your insomnia that you need to address? Stress, medical issues, other medications you use that could be contributing to the problem?\n\n6. Could you try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia? This is a particular type of therapy that helps with insomnia, that is time-limited (you do a dozen sessions, and then you're done). If you're motivated, you can do it on your own. Google \"CBT for insomnia.\"\n\n7. If you improve your sleep and you still have depression and anxiety, THEN you need to look into additional treatments besides marijuana, because marijuana does not address the underlying cause of these issues and is more of a short-term solution.\n\nDr. Miller\n_____________________\n\n![Indica strains are better for a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_14_23_PM_2f2ea5bcfb.png)\n\nI actually find in the interviews that a lot of patients are using Sativa during the day and then in the evening they change to Indica but I always caution patients to never follow Sativa with Indica because it will just bounce up the THC level and they won't be able to sleep because of the party going on in their head. It is wise after having Sativa to use CBD because CBD will combine with the high THC from Sativa and it will form Indica in your body and you will sleep well. \n\nAn exception to this might be when your mind is afraid that you will forget to do something the next day so I also encourage you to have a tablet and pencil next to the bed so you can scribble the thoughts in your head and your mine can relax because you put the thoughts on paper.\n\nYou can always keep a high CBD sublingual, nonalcoholic tincture in your refrigerator and if you find there is a party going on in your head, typically you can shut down the party with a couple sprays of CBD.\nIn addition please read Dr. Miller's suggestions.\n\nDr Olson\n_____________________\n\n![Terpenes in cannabis may help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_15_40_PM_f2377e2bc9.png)\n\nFinding a cannabis preparation to help them sleep is at the top of the medical cannabis list for many patients.   It is useful to remember that cannabis is rich in what are called “essential oils,” terpenoid compounds like orange oil and rose oil.  These are what give the plants their characteristic fragrance.  Essential oils have been known in folk medicine to have calming and sedative properties, and they are commonly found in teas and herbal remedies.  \n\nSome cannabis strains are rich in terpenes that particularly promote these sedative effects, and this may have much to do with how relaxing and sleep-promoting people find them.  As other answers have noted, Indica varieties have traditionally been thought of as particularly helpful for sleep.  Apart from the issue of terpenes, the CBD:THC balance is very important in avoiding the excitation associated with larger doses of THC taken without enough CBD.  \n\nFinding a cannabis variety with a rich terpene profile and relatively rich CBD content might be a useful way to look for a preparation to help sleep.   But because so many hybrid varieties have been developed to accent various cannabis properties, and because people can be so different in the way they respond to particular cannabis strains, patience and a bit of cautious experimentation is often required to find what is reliably helpful.\n\nDr Elkind\n____________________\n\nI have many members that have insomnia due to anxiety. Most have results from taking a combination of CBD and THC. Both CBD and THC are helpful with anxiety. An Indica strain of THC is very helpful with insomnia.  As long as you take a higher dose of CBD than THC, most people do not feel the \"high\" of the THC, but do get the medicinal effects. You do have to have patience to experiment to find what is right for you.\n\nPiantaTinta\n_____________________\n\nYou may still need to do a bit of personal experimenting, to identify the dosage and ratio that works best for you. CBD for many people may not alleviate insomnia but instead, increase alertness. \n\nThe tincture/juice sounds like a good next step, because there may have been other ingredients in the candy and chocolate that interfered with the delivery of the CBD/THC.  \n\n![Sugar can interrupt a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_17_49_PM_9c4fb54b4a.png)\n\nFor example, sugar reduces the effectiveness of THC.  And, for some people, eating sugar -- or other stimulating foods/drink --  late in the day/night, can significantly interfere with the quality of their sleep. Similar to drinking alcohol before bedtime -- consuming sugar can also be quite disruptive to a good night's sleep.  \n\nWhen researching which juice/tincture or edible may be best for you, look for ones that are made with 'whole plant compounds', and of a  cannabis variety that is indicated for relief from insomnia.  As a general rule of thumb, Indica strains are known for their 'power down',  calming, and sedative effects.  \n\n(On a related note: In our TGCC Indica edible we use whole plant compounds, and no cane sugar or other sweeteners that can spike blood sugar levels.  We also add a small amount of kava kava, known for its relaxing properties.  Many patients who have suffered from severe insomnia have reported that the TGCC Indica solved the problem for them.)\n\nMeg T.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4814814814814814,"src":"/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/ee604/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png","srcSet":"/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/69585/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png 200w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/497c6/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png 400w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/ee604/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png 800w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/f3583/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png 1200w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/35849/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.png 1332w","srcWebp":"/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/58556/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/61e93/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp 200w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/1f5c5/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp 400w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/58556/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp 800w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/99238/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp 1200w,\n/static/dd43d92507b5ca7291cbbdea89de2f25/bb0f6/7c04e88e37ad76a656a818cc619cfb22.webp 1332w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7375-markdown","title":"Help for an overly anxious 10lb rat terrier","slug":"help-for-an-overly-anxious-10lb-rat-terrier","content":"\"I was recently in Colorado at a dispensary looking for something to help my 10lb rat terrier with severe anxiety. My vet has recommended MANY natural products as well as using Benadryl but nothing works for him. They will not prescribe any mood enhancing meds for him so we're looking for an alternative. When I asked the dispensary about CBD, they didn't think it would help with the anxiety but said a CBD/THC blend might help. What can you recommend? He chews his fur, spins in circles, and barks at EVERYTHING (sound/sight).\"\n_____________________\nYou need to be very careful with dogs and THC. A little might help him, but my understanding is that THC is actually poisonous for cannines in higher doses.\n\nI also had a 10 pound rat terrier and found success with giving him Treatibles (CBD cookies specifically for pets) to help him with his arthritis. This was pretty much the only thing he would tolerate, all of the vet provided medication did not suit him at all.\n\nIts hard to say whether the Treatibles made him calmer, as he was pretty old already and so very calm. Anyway, I would definitely give them a shot if I were you. Here is the link to where you can find them:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/biz/treatibles\n\nmark","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":120,"numPages":19,"currentPage":11,"id":4953,"name":"Anxiety","slug":"anxiety","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}