Weed and depression

Treating Depression with Cannabis

Depression is a mental disorder that is quite common, affecting around 1 in 5 people worldwide at some point in their lives. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness that last at least two weeks and interfere with your daily life.

The cannabinoids in cannabis activate and interact with the endocannabinoid system. This network of these receptors helps regulate memory, emotion, sleep, appetite, pain, and immunity. There is evidence that indicates that consuming certain cannabinoids provides relief from several conditions that contribute to depression and anxiety.

Studies are still somewhat lacking, but some researchers have noticed promising results indicating that the THC in cannabis helps with depression by activating mood-regulating serotonin receptors and reducing symptoms associated with depression.

Lower Depression Levels are Reported

A study of people diagnosed with clinical depression found that those who used medical marijuana had lower levels of depression than those who did not use cannabis. Once the non-users began to use cannabis, they subsequently experienced lower levels of depression and anxiety symptoms.

Since more than 300 million people are affected globally by symptoms of depression, it is considered one of the most significant conditions, warranting further study.

The Best Strains to Treat Depression

Several strains are good for treating depression, some are Sativa dominant, and some are Indica dominant, but they all have proportionately larger doses of tetrahydrocannabinol. Many are balanced with CBD or are even cannabidiol dominant. For those preferring more THC for depression symptoms, these varieties can help achieve an uplifting and creative outlook.

Among the best anxiety and depression-fighting strains are Blackberry Kush (an Indica-dominant strain for a relaxing berry buzz), Granddaddy Purple (known for potency, aroma, and flavour), and Jack Herer (an energetic headrush of creativity). Several other strains can boost your energy while improving mood and easing anxiety. The best way to try cannabis for depression is to consult a professional medical doctor. This way, you are better assured of finding a strain and method best suited for you.

CBD for Depression

CBD has been known for many years to treat everything from chronic pain to diabetes, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, and even schizophrenia and seizures due to inflammation. CBD is now considered to have antidepressant properties because it inhibits the reuptake of serotonin by neurons in your brain (preventing serotonin from breaking down).

As always, starting cautiously is wise. 40 to 70 mg per day may be okay if you are experiencing disabling depression, but if this is new to you, start out with as little as 5 mg per day and see how it goes. You may find that a little goes a long way.

Some of our favourite CBD-balanced strains are Cannatonic (a fog-lifting, inspirational effect), Harlequin (a clear-headed and well-balanced experience), and Charlotte’s Web (with a whopping 13% CBD content, this is for people who would prefer not to get high yet benefit from cannabidiol).

Cannawholesalers Has the Right Medicine

Cannawholesalers has a wide variety of strain balances available. We also have the best prices on high-quality cannabis products. We look forward to helping you find the perfect balance for your needs. Contact us today. We’re here to help.