High CBD strains for anxiety
As I look at the CBD flower market and consumer behaviour, it’s clear that there are a few main reasons that people but smokable CBD flower.
In contrast to THC flower (cannabis), CBD consumers are generally not looking for a way to enhance life. Rather, they are looking for a way to remedy a problem or remove bad feelings.
What tends to make things difficult for us as buyers though, is that the CBD brands themselves are not allowed to make any health claims regarding the use cases potential healing powers of their products.
Now this is probably a good thing in many ways but it also creates a huge barrier for new consumers who are looking for the right product to solve their particular situation.
How is Aunt Beverly gonna know which CBD strain is best for anxiety compared to which is best for pain relief or sleep if the brands aren’t allowed to say?
Many CBD brands find tricky ways to make health claims on their websites but The FDA is quite clear on the rules that they enforce. Read more here
In this article I will teach you how to find the best strains for social anxiety and mental stress. There are some commonalities between the most effective strains that you should learn and a couple of subtle nuances that will help you pick the right one for your specific condition.
What you can expect
Although CBD flower can have some pretty miraculous effects, it’s important to remember to start slow and expect subtle changes.
These subtle changes can in turn help facilitate deeper effects in mood and behaviour that further reduce anxiety.
There are a number of factors that can cause anxiety so please make an effort to treat the root of the issue rather than attempting to cover the symptoms.
Once you find the right CBD strain that works for you, you’ll start benefitting from the relaxing and calming effects that CBD has. Smoking it is also the fasted delivery method, so you’ll get the effect almost instantly.
When you smoke CBD flower, you start feeling a sense of calm that starts out in your muscles in the upper and lower back. Once the muscles relax, you’ll start getting the psychological effects of the strain.
You can either feel how your mood gets boosted and you get energized and ready to take better control of your surroundings. Or, you can get very chilled out and get a sleepy and heavy feeling that prepares you for sleep.
What about THC?
Cannabis is also a go-to for many people who struggle with anxiety. Some people swear by the magical effects that it has on their ability to be in public.
Other people say that the opposite is true. They get more paranoid and anxious than they were before and that can sometimes result is panic-attacks and extreme social anxiety.
If you’re curious about THC for anxiety, start very slowly and even try mixing CBD and THC in a 50/50 or even 60/40 ratio before diving into the deep end.
Best CBD strains for anxiety
So let’s start by looking at when you’re planning to smoke your buds or pre-rolls.
If you’re suffering from anxiety after work or in the evening time, it’s normal that it effects your sleeping patterns and causes you to toss and turn at night.
For the nighttime, you’ll want a CBD strain that takes the edge off your anxiety while simultaneously putting you in an optimal position for sleep.
In general, you should look for strains that are rich in the terpenes beta-caryophyllene, linalool, myrcene and terpineol. Most CBD flower vendors will show you some form of terpene breakdown of their strains. Either in the lab results or in the product description.
The best CBD nighttime strains for anxiety
The best CBD daytime strains for anxiety
If you’re struggling with anxiety during the daytime, you’ll want to stay away from strains that will make you feel sleepy or drowsy. You need strains that boost your energy while removing jitters, tensions and social inhibitions.