What Is PTSD?
PTSD, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, can occur through the experience of a traumatic event or through being repeatedly exposed to negative, threatening or otherwise harmful circumstances, or witnessing another, whether person or animal, go through the same. It is characterised by acute fear and anxiety in the face of perceived similar situations, and may present as antisocial behaviors, ticks, shyness, panic attacks, and many other debilitating symptoms. It is possible for an individual to put themselves in such traumatizing situations that they will afterward experience PTSD symptoms ranging from mild to acute and overwhelming. Once the damage is done, PTSD can take a very long time to overcome. Where some may be able to quickly work through it with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), many sufferers of PTSD spend years attempting to shake the trauma of past events. We find it is often the case that those suffering anxiety and stress disorders are prescribed pharmaceutical treatments for their symptoms, and though this is common, it is not necessarily beneficial. Proven most effective in the treatment of PTSD is to make new memories, so that we can displace the old. In situations where the afflicted individual has found comfort in long-term trauma, treatment is tricky and may require a combination of therapies. In all circumstances, being in the company of others experiencing similar traumas and hearing stories of success in overcoming them and directing your attention to uprooting the causes, continue to be two of the most effective long-term treatments and ultimate remedies for PTSD.
Top Marijuana Strains For Treating PTSD
Though there is much heated debate over whether certain combinations of marijuana strains are effective in treating PTSD, many have found solace in the uplifting and mood elevating qualities of cannabis. Not everyone is the same, so we need individualized education, personalized healthcare, and we need trauma specific treatments when it comes to things like PTSD. That being said, when we’re sick, we don’t generally see clearly enough to know what’s best for us. For this reason, it pays to speak with someone you trust, who you are certain has experience in and who has seen success with what you are going through. Kind Seed Co knows how heavy a burden trauma can be, what a weight one must carry after seeing or experiencing some of the things we have. But we must not allow ourselves to be bogged down by the past. It is gone and we cannot go back. We can only move forward in the most beneficial way possible, and cannabis can help. The top strains for treating PTSD are the ones which curb anxiety, which lay waste to the trauma of consistent and debilitating pain, and which allow our psychology the space to see that there are other ways to look, listen, learn and deal. We have come up with a few strains which are proven through client experience to help ease and treat PTSD. Of course, we cannot issue any promises, and we recommend you take care in delineating your regimen.
Super 27 CBD Seeds
If you experience daily debilitating inflammation, anxiety and pain and are in need of real help, try autoflowering Super 27 Seeds from Kind Seed Co. This is a 22%, 20:1 CBD strain that gets as close to guaranteeing stress free living as any weed can. This strain’s list of benefits includes the treatment of anxiety, arthritis, fibromyalgia, inflammation, nausea, migraines, spasticity and MS. The terpenes present in Super 27 CBD include humulene and pinene, both incredible natural healing compounds. Pinene’s benefits include mental clarity, a boost in memory and alertness, it is antimicrobial, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory. Humulene is known for treating cancer growth, halting the buildup and cooperation of cancer cells and fights infection at the deepest levels. Super 27 CBD has also been known to boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments and, coupled with this strain’s penchant for combating tumor growth, the healing potential is impressive. Super 27 CBD can fight bodily traumas, but it can also change the mind. The types of freedoms sufferers feel even at the thought that there may be hope helps more than any non-afflicted individual could understand. Knowing that there may be progress can be so ultimately uplifting that traumatic ideas around your particular brand of malady can be temporarily assuaged, leading to ongoing depletion of PTSD. This is how this CBD weed can work to soothe physical traumas, alleviate associated psychological pressures, and change the mind of those suffering the trauma of acute and even terminal illnesses.
Granny's Medicine CBD Cannabis Seeds
For an experience which goes above and beyond simple physical wellness, Granny's Medicine Seeds grow a near perfectly balanced powerhouse boasting approximately 22% CBD and 18% THC. This is one hybrid indica which you can be sure has the capacity to change a lot more than some simple inflammation. The effects of a high level, mid-range THC count, coupled with the stress relieving and inflammation easing qualities of this herb make it one of the great medicinally inspired strains in our collection. Part of dealing with trauma is the psychological weight of it all. With the stunningly soothing strain, Granny’s Medicine CBD, carrying on in a manner conducive to long term healing is assured, so long as you consume responsibly and continue to do the mental work necessary to affect real relief from past traumas. This strain is known to combat anxiety, insomnia and even seizures, so those suffering mobility issues and fatigue, two afflictions which promote increased stress, and which hinder healing, have an avenue of potential help in good old Granny. The terpenes present in this pot protect the consumer from sleeplessness, spasms and pain, and the relaxing and euphoric nature of this strain makes it an all round go to for those who like a little giggle with their relief. As laughter is one of the most important aspects of healing, health and wellness, it does pay to have a bit of THC in the mix, regardless of what contemporary legislation may say.
Soul CBG Seeds
For those in need of a little help with neuropathic protection, Soul CBG Seeds from KSCO are a good idea. CBG is the parent cannabinoid from which all others are born and, since CBDA and THCA come from it, any high THC strain can be harvested early to maintain high cannabigerol counts. That being said, this strain comes complete with a hefty 15% CBD count as well, ideal for the sufferer in need of serious help with complex natural healing. The cannabinoids and terpenes in this sweet citrus treat help to beat cancer, Crohn’s disease, eye pressure, migraines and glaucoma. The neuroprotective qualities of Soul CBG work in cooperation with CBD and traces of THC to affect an experience which works to strengthen neural bonds, somewhat alleviating the pressures of spasmodic muscle complexes, ALS, Epilepsy, Huntington’s Chorea and Parkinsonian tremors. Some of the terpenes inhabiting this bud assist with liver detoxification, work as sleep aids and curb weight loss due to stress and other symptoms of PTSD. A high CBD count helps to protect the body from pain, stress and inflammation, and that 2% THC, though slight, adds a dash of ‘I don’t care’ to the whole experience, freeing mental pressures and assisting one on their path to freedom from trauma-riddled states of mind. This strain will also sharpen you up, and since thinking clearly is a major bonus in the healing world, you’re in good hands with Soul CBG seeds from Kind Seed Co.
What is Depression?
Where open lines of communication and a willingness to apply courage can, given enough time, help pretty much anyone overcome PTSD, the same can be said for depression. But depression is not as cut and dry as you may think. According to an article from the Mayo Clinic, there are numerous levels of depression ranging from low moods caused by chemical imbalances or an inability to accept and cope with a particular set of circumstances, and stretches into clinical or major depression, the symptoms of which can be much more severe. The prior is generally thought of as easily treatable, as long as one is willing to take responsibility and do the work. The latter, however, can present a much more complex and serious issue, and is generally approached with a much deeper and more cautious consideration. Depression strikes often in teens struggling to reconcile the emotionalism of youth with the intellectualism of adulthood. Left untreated, depression may lead the sufferer to experimenting with different coping strategies. Drugs and alcohol, sex, crime and violence, or most unsettling, introversion and acute anti-social behaviors, comprise just some of the drawbacks of depression. This leads to levels of maladjustment which become more difficult to navigate and trickier to solve as time goes on. Depression also strikes adults and may manifest as something as simple as a ridiculous shopping spree, but may become as serious as suicide. Dealing with depression is different for all of us, though a great many have found relief in targeting causes while employing responsible use of cannabis.
Top Marijuana Strains For Treating Depression
Though there are many who stand by the argument that cannabis can’t help beat depression, there are multitudes more who swear by it. The top marijuana strains for treating depression exhibit characteristics such as positively charging perceptions and outlooks, they elevate low moods and add clarity to muddied minds. Some of the best strains to assist in treating depression shifts reality so greatly that the consumer feels they are on a vacation from their problems, an ideal situation for looking at things objectively. Subjectivity is one of the primary catalysts for staying drunk on depression and oftentimes for remaining in one’s own way. Objectivity, even when temporary, provides enough proof that things can be different that hope strikes hard on the horizon and reality is seen more clearly. We at Kind Seed Co know well the highs and lows of depressive disorders, clinical depression and symptoms of acute or prolonged exposure to traumatic events. We want our clients to understand that, though we are not doctors and do not claim to have the medical experience necessary to write peer-reviewed scientific articles on the benefits of cannabis in combating depression, we feel it is our duty to outline a few strains which we ourselves, and through which many of our clients, have found relief. We should also note that overuse of high THC cannabis can cause a flood of endorphins, tapping us out and leading to deeper depression, so go easy or you could end up a little worse for wear.
Grease Monkey Seeds
Grease Monkey THC Seeds are stars for such a high-flying experience that there is no way to keep a straight face. This indica heavy masterpiece contains up to 30% THC, offers euphoric happiness and induces ferocious munchies while killing inflammation, nausea, stress, migraines and insomnia. Feeling relaxed and sleepy, consumers enjoy natural compounds which house flavonoids just as exciting as their benefits. Diesel whiffs, earthy, nutty and sweet fruity floral notes and pungent, punky, skunky overtones betray terpenes aimed at broad scale health and wellness. Primary participants in your fight against depression include myrcene, known for its bitter citrus flavors and its ability to beat inflammation, insomnia, spasms and pain. Next, we have caryophyllene, a famously spicy terpene which targets fungal and bacterial infection, sleeplessness, seizures and pains ranging from general to acute. Grease Monkey is one of the highest THC strains in the world, and if you are the type to need a puff here and a puff there, Grease Monkey concentrates make apt companions to any vaporizer. The benefits of such a wild and euphoric ride as this strain provides are the reasons behind why many people use pot in the first place. High THC weed has proven itself in the battle against some psychological maladies and the indica component makes this strain ideal for relaxed introspection. After making the most out of your temporary change of scenery, enjoy a rejuvenating sleep and wake up with proof in mind that depression can be overcome.
Mimosa Seeds
For another 30% THC experience, try Mimosa THC Seeds from Kind Seed Co. This is not only a fantastic strain for curbing aches and pains, but the intense and intoxicating experience is just the break many consumers need in order to sense hope. This hybrid sativa provides boosts of positive mental and physical energies, an apt diversion from the low moods of depression. Feeling uplifted and jovial is part of the adventure with Mimosa seeds, temporarily easing troubled minds of the burden of darkness and depression. This type of trip is proven to help heal broken hearts and catapult consumers into new ways of viewing their inner worlds and how they relate the world around them. If your concern is running out of the weed which actually helps you enjoy an elevated consciousness, don’t worry. Mimosa regularly produces up to 700 grams per m2, but is capable of delivering a harvest of nearly 2000 grams per plant in ideal outdoor conditions. The terpene profile of this delicious dank includes linalool, limonene, caryophyllene and humulene, all known for doing their part in commanding wellness in their consumers. These compounds fight cancer, combat mental and physical fatigue, inflammation, infection, all pointing to the promise of a better and more peaceful day above ground. The sweet citrus and orange pine flavor profile is just another sweet bonus on top of an already amazing experience, and there is little burnout associated with this strain, as long as you harvest at the right time.
Peanut Butter Breath Seeds
Last but certainly not least, we offer Peanut Butter Breath Seeds. This intense and balanced Do Si Dos/Mendocino Breath cross carries upwards of 26% THC and a bit of CBD for good measure. Weighing in at just 350 grams per plant, this is a small and precious prize, but should be taken seriously, nonetheless. This strain is known for combatting depression, stress, anxiety and nausea and can induce quite the appetite. The terpenes present here stabilize erratic thought patterns, calm inflamed and painful muscles, they fight bacterial, microbial and fungal infections and they even fight cancer and tumor growth. The utterly uplifting nature of Peanut Butter Breath combines the broad scale benefit of the terpenes with the energizing and elevating effects of the cannabinoids to deliver a well-rounded experience which can’t help but make you feel better. This photo fem tends to remain rather small, and it is famous for being an easy charge for growers of all experience levels. To laugh in the face of your disorders is a gift that keeps on giving. Again, objectivity is a friend to those dealing with debilitating pain, stress and depression, and so wise is the sufferer who can dance through the darkness. Peanut Butter Breath helps you do just that, and Kind Seed Co is where you find not only this mighty leaf, but a plethora of medicinally inspired and high THC strains, ideal for beating the pants off depression and PTSD.
