I've suffered from depression/anxiety for year's now and i've found the chronic to be an ideal anti-anxiety strain if you let it go 60-70 day's .

White widow - Sativa with a cologne strenght smell, bag covered in crystals.

This weed confirms that Indicas are good for me. This stone was much more 'serious' than the chronic i have. Whilst the weed was strong, laughing was less, inward thoughts and selfconciousness much higher. I had a short fuse the next day and felt grotty.

Bring on the indicas!!!

If u want something organic, cheap and grows quality weed, look no further than biobizz 100% organic

Giz

also, it gives good taste to your weed if dried and cured properly

hazy

Also, although I'm not sure, I personally think chemical nutes can make the high more paranoia inducing.

Which weed is for me???? To learn more google THC CBD CBN. - top of the list

Marijuana
Cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBN...)

The Active Ingredients Of Cannabis

Cannabis includes marijuana, hashish, and hash oil.

In short, THC gets you stoned, a higher THC content will produce a stronger stone. Without THC you don't get high. CBD increases some of the effects of THC and decreases other effects of THC.

Marijuana or hash that has a high level of both THC and CBD will produce a strong head-stone that feels almost dreamlike. Marijuana that has low levels of THC and high levels of CBD is more of a buzz, the mind feels dull and the body feels tired. High levels of THC and low levels of CBD contribute to a strong, clear headed, more energetic stone.

CBN is produced as THC ages and breaks down, this process is known as oxidization. High levels of CBN tend to make the user feel messed up rather than high. CBN levels can be kept to a minimum by storing cannabis products in a dark, cool, airtight environment. A vacuum packed, light-proof container stored in a frost free freezer is recommended. Marijuana should be dry prior to storage.

THCV is found primarily in strains of African and Asian cannabis. THCV increases the speed and intensity of THC effects, but also causes the stone to end sooner. Weed that smells strong (prior to smoking) might indicate a high level of THCV.

If you are a grower, you can experiment with different strains of cannabis to produce the various qualities you seek. A medical user looking for something with sleep producing or pain killing properties might want to produce a crop that has high levels of CBD.

Another user looking for a more energetic stone will want to grow a strain that has low levels of CBD. In general, cannabis sativa has low levels of CBD and high levels of THC. Cannabis indica has higher amounts of CBD and lower amounts of THC than sativa. See marijuana strains.

For a more scientific description, see below for an excerpt from marijuana growers guide by Mel Frank.

Cannabis is unique in many ways. Of all plants, it is the only genus known to produce chemical substances known as cannabinoids. The cannabinoids are the psychoactive ingredients of marijuana; they are what get you high. By 1974, there were 37 naturally occurring cannabinoids that had been discovered.

Most of the cannabinoids appear in very small amounts (less than .01 percent of total cannabinoids) and are not considered psychoactive, or else not important to the high. Many are simply homologues or analogues (similar structure or function) to the few major cannabinoids which are listed.

There are several numbering systems used for cannabinoids. The system here is based on formal chemical rules for numbering pyran compounds. Another common system is used more by Europeans and is based on a monoterpenoid system which is more useful considering the biogenesis of the compound.

Tetrahydrocannabinol - THC

Delta 9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol - delta-9 THC is the main psychotomimetic (mindbending) ingredient of marijuana. Estimates state that 70 to 100 percent of the marijuana high results from the delta-9 THC present. It occurs in almost all Cannabis in concentration that vary from traces to about 95 percent of all the cannabinoids in the sample.

In very potent varieties, carefully prepared marijuana can be 30 percent delta-9 THC by dry weight or higher (seeds and stems removed from flowering buds). Buds are the popular name given to masses of female flowers that form distinct clusters.

Delta 8-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol - delta-8 THC is reported in low concentration, less than one percent of the delta-9 THC present. Its activity is slightly less than that of delta-9 THC. It may be an artefact of the extraction/analysis process. Almost everyone who uses the term THC, refers to delta-9 THC and delta-8 THC combined, as THC.

Cannabidiol - CBD

Cannabidiol - CBD also occurs in almost all varieties. Concentration range from none, to about 95 percent of the total cannabinoids present. THC and CBD are the two most abundant naturally occurring cannabinoids. CBD is not psychotomimetic in the pure form, although it does have sedative, analgesic, and antibiotic properties.

In order for CBD to affect the high, THC must be present in quantities ordinarily psychoactive. CBD can contribute to the high by interacting with THC to potentiate (enhance) or antagonize (interfere or lessen) certain qualities of the high.

CBD appears to potentiate the depressant effects of THC and antagonize is excitatory effects. CBD also delays the onset of the high but can make it last considerably longer (as much as twice as long). The kind of grass that takes a while to come on but keeps coming on.

Opinions are conflicting as to whether it increases or decreases the intensity of the high, intensity and high being difficult to define. Terms such as knock-out or sleepy, dreamlike, or melancholic are often used to describe the high from grass with sizeable proportions of CBD and THC.

When only small amounts of THC are present with high proportions of CBD, the high is more of a buzz, and the mind feels dull and the body de-energized.

Cannabinol - CBN

Cannabinol - CBN is not produced by the plant per se. It is the degradation (oxidative) product of THC. Fresh samples of marijuana contain very little CBN but curing, poor storage, or processing such as when making hashish, can cause much of the THC to be oxidized to CBN. Pure forms of CBN have at most 10 percent of the psychoactivity of THC.

Like CBD, it is suspected of potentiating certain aspects of the high, although so far these effects appear to be slight. CBN seems to potentiate THC's disorienting qualities. One may feel more dizzy or drugged or generally messed up but not necessarily higher.

In fact, with a high proportion of CBN, the high may start well but feels as if it never quite reaches its peak, and when coming down one feels tired or sleepy. High CBN in homegrown grass is not desirable since it represents a loss of 90 percent of the psychoactivity of its precursor THC.

Tetrahydrocannabivarin - THCV

Tetrahydrocannabivarin - THCV or THV is the propyl homologue of THC. In the aromatic ring the usual five-carbon pentyl is replaced by a short three-carbon propyl chain. The propyl cannabinoids have so far been found in some varieties originating from Southeast and Central Asia and parts of Africa. What are considered some very potent marijuana varieties contain propyl cannabinoids.

In one study, THCV made up to 48.23 percent (Afghanistan strain) and 53.69 percent (South Africa) of the cannabinoids found. We've seen no reports on its activity in humans. From animal studies it appears to be much faster in onset and quicker to dissipate than THC. It may be the constituent of one or two toke grass, but its activity appears to be somewhat less than that of THC.

Some people use the term THC to refer collectively to delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC, and THCV. An interesting note is that people who have a prescription for Marinol (medical THC) may be tested for THCV. Marinol contains no THCV, if a person tests positive it means they have been using marijuana.

Cannabichromene - CBC

Cannabichromene - CBC is another major cannabinoid, although it is found in smaller concentrations than CBD and THC. It was previously believed that is was a minor constituent, but more exacting analysis showed that the compound often reported as CBD may actually be CBC.

Relative to THC and CBD, its concentration in the plants is low, probably not exceeding 20 percent of total cannabinoids. CBC is believed not to be psychotomimetic in humans; however, its presence in plants is purportedly very potent has led to the suspicion that it may be interacting with THC to enhance the high.

Cannabicyclol (CBL) is a degradative product like CBN. During extraction, light converts CBC to CBL. There are no reports on its activity in humans, and it is found in small amounts, if at all, in fresh plant material.

Cannabinoids And The High

The marijuana high is a complex experience. It involves a wide range of psychical, physical, and emotional responses. The high is a subjective experience based in the individual and one's personality, mood, disposition, and experience with the drug.

Given the person, the intensity of the high depends primarily on the amount of THC present in the marijuana. Delta-9 THC is the main ingredient of marijuana and must be present in sufficient quantities for a good marijuana high.

People who smoke grass that has very little cannabinoids other then delta-9 THC usually report that the high is very intense. Most people will feel something from a joint having delta-9 THC of 3 percent concentration to material.

Grass having a THC concentration of 10 percent would be considered very good, and 20 percent or more would be excellent quality by most users standards. In general, we use potency to mean the sum effects of the cannabinoids and the overall high induced.

Marijuana (plant material) is sometimes rated more potent than the content of delta-9 THC alone would suggest. It also elicits qualitatively different highs. The reasons for this have not been sorted out. Few clinical studies with known combinations of several cannabinoids have been undertaken with human subjects.

So far, different highs and possibly higher potency seem to be due to the interaction of delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids (THCV,CBD,CBN, and possibly CBC). Except for THCV, in the pure form, these other cannabinoids do not have much psychoactivity.

Another possibility for higher potency is that homologues of delta-9 THC with longer side chains at C-3 (and higher activity) might be found in certain marijuana varieties. Compounds with longer side chains have been made in laboratories and their activity is sometimes much higher, with estimates over 500 times that of natural delta-9 THC.

The possibility that there are non-cannabinoids that are psychoactive or interacting with the cannabinoids has not been investigated in detail. Non-cannabinoids with biological activity have been isolated from the plants, but only in very small quantities.

None are known to be psychotomimetic. However, they may contribute to the overall experience in non-mental ways, such as the stimulation of the appetite.

Different blends of cannabinoids account for high of different qualities. The intensity of the high depends primarily on the amount of delta-9 THC present and on the method of ingestion. A complex drug such as marijuana affects the mind and body in many ways. Sorting out what accounts for what response can become quite complex.


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Cannabinol - CBN
Cannabinol - CBN is not produced by the plant per se. It is the degradation (oxidative) product of THC. Fresh samples of marijuana contain very little CBN but curing, poor storage, or processing such as when making hashish, can cause much of the THC to be oxidized to CBN. Pure forms of CBN have at most 10 percent of the psychoactivity of THC.
Like CBD, it is suspected of potentiating certain aspects of the high, although so far these effects appear to be slight. CBN seems to potentiate THC's disorienting qualities. One may feel more dizzy or drugged or generally messed up but not necessarily higher.
In fact, with a high proportion of CBN, the high may start well but feels as if it never quite reaches its peak, and when coming down one feels tired or sleepy. High CBN in homegrown grass is not desirable since it represents a loss of 90 percent of the psychoactivity of its precursor THC.

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i can exactly relate to that daisy. I too feel anxiety (well, more paranoia) about reaching 'that leve' of stonedness. Part of it for me is when i was younger (16/17) we all ate a cake, pretty strong, was only my 2nd time (or so, something like that) and my g/f had a bad reaction, she already had a head ache and it just made it worse, now it was a soap-cake but still. i had ot look after her and it freaked me quite a bit because she got really scared.

After that i had quite a bit of anxiety smoking so i started smoking regularly even though i was getting anxious to get past that stage, by remininding myself it was ok, i got past it, but then the refer madness shit got to me a bit.

Now i'm waiting on my maroc x afghan grow to finish (in about 2 months ) to see if it remains.

we'll see

how about adjusting your tv so brightness is dimmed or somehting and watching in the dark, slowly adjusting to it or something? Maybe it'll help, who knows?

But definetly keep at it, like you say it's effects are too fantastic to let silly things like anxiety to get in the way.

Definetley, i'm with you on that one.

My 1st step will be next time i get some weed (havn't had any in a good 3 months) i'm going to get really, stoned, fuck it. just let it all in and ride it out from there.

I feel i'm slowly moving into a better place to do that since i've started meditating and yoga. i feel calmer and more centered.

But i just relaised i'm going to have to constantly (for the near future) remind myself what initally brought on the anxiety, otherwise i'll loose sight of it being a silly reason and it'll become normal.

It's all about taking control (and then totally and confidently letting go of the control), and that's my plan

Now i'm waiting on my maroc x afghan grow to finish (in about 2 months

Wel l the first step is acknowledging it, so your already on your way.

Why not make a deal with yourself you can't have a J in teh morning until you get a newpaper and some milk from the shops every morning. Then you'll be beating the anxiety sober rather than with weed.

Dunno abou you but i hate interacting with people when i'm stoned, so i stay in all day. One thing i plan on doing is when the high is tailing off is to go to the shop, ease myself in, get used to it, normalise it then go out more and more after a smoke. Maybe try something like that aswell?

All that aside, congrats on beating the depresion and i hope things work out for you with the anxiety.

Good luck

Wel l the first step is acknowledging it, so your already on your way.

Why not make a deal with yourself you can't have a J in teh morning until you get a newpaper and some milk from the shops every morning. Then you'll be beating the anxiety sober rather than with weed.

Dunno abou you but i hate interacting with people when i'm stoned, so i stay in all day. One thing i plan on doing is when the high is tailing off is to go to the shop, ease myself in, get used to it, normalise it then go out more and more after a smoke. Maybe try something like that aswell?

All that aside, congrats on beating the depresion and i hope things work out for you with the anxiety.

Good luck