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I would give Jack Herer 4.8 out of 5 if I could- it’s a great strain. But I don’t see many people commenting on what ailment they are treating, and thus the effectiveness of that strain on their specific ailment. First off, I’m not a doctor or a scientist. I’m simply a mid-twenties something female (pretty normal lifestyle for people my age) that smokes to treat anxiety and some other negative feelings and obsessions that come with having Borderline Personality Disorder, which can also lead to moments of too much energy, and others where it’s very difficult to find motivation. Obviously, I need a few different strains. With Jack Herer- I was looking for a sativa with some of the effects listed above. I wanted to be more focused but relaxed, and just find some positive, creative energy for social situations and random projects that need to get done. It’s a struggle not to get a sativa that can get a little too psychoactive- but Jack Herer isn’t too bad in the 1g oil cartridge I got from Heavy Hitters. I usually pick new strains based on if I know a little bit about it’s parent plants and if I’ve realky enjoyed both (maybe ones an indica, the other sativa) then I’ll try it. Practically every strain these days is a hybrid, but maybe it’s a psychosomatic thing that I tend to like 60/40s. Rumor is a little indica can chill out a more spazzing strain. And I still look online for new strains I haven’t heard of that have gotten some headlines for helping with anxiety. So, I got Jack Herer because I kept seeing it everywhere and the positive “medical effects” here looked dope. One of its parents is also a haze- and guys, when a strain is a mostly sativa haze- it’s probably going to work decent for some kind of anxiety. I find skunk and afghan (maybe related?) to also perk your ears if you simply just ask the bud tender- “Can you tell me some of its’ parents’ strains?” So Jack does have a haze parent, and won a lot of rewards in High Times- so I’d invest to see these claims. I’m also curious about this strain with Heavy Hitters especially because it almost feels like they put some more terpenes back into the oil/or better preserve them while in production. I’m always very relaxed. Anyway, with Jack I can carry on a conversation without my usual getting distracted two minutes in, like I tend to do. If I was at work I could totally function and not get awkward. I do feel a slight tickle on my funny bone, but this is not a, “Duuuuddeee...” kind of high in the least. I could totally get away with sipping wine at a soirée and smile at couples’ dancing- or something else where I can feel kinda fancy and just revel in and feel good about just being there and myself. But sometimes I want Jack to get me a little more trippy, ironically. Giggle fits are the best. I see myself still being a little too serious with this guy. But take this strain and two puffs, then switch cartridges or whatnot, to another sativa that’s a little more goofy-making, (right now I’m using blue dream for this) and it’s close to the perfect high. I enjoy people more and revel in my empathy and daydreams. It also motivates me to get up and seize the day with creative and motivated energy. (If I’m a little too silly I just dance for awhile and only think I’m getting something done...) I don’t know if Jack could still get me where I want to be usually, alone, but it’s a chill enough sativa for novice smokers or anybody sensitive to weirdin’ out. I wouldn’t even mix with another weed if I was new to using marijuana as a medicine. Remember, the most IMPORTANT thing when it comes to finding the right medication or a mixture, is that you don’t smoke too much!!! That easy!!! Don’t want anxiety? Don’t want to get too high simply because this cartridge is around 84% THC? Take at most two long puffs- two short ones for novices. Don’t worry about looking cool and making hella clouds- trust me, ten minutes later when your drooling and wondering if you mighta peed yourself a little, you’ll really wish you just took one puff and could still hang out, with confidence, with the cool kids. Make this stuff last! Take the correct dosage and see if you can really use it to treat your own anxiety and negative behavioral thinking. Remember: you can never smoke less, but you can always smoke more. Just take a couple puffs and wait about ten minutes before you even think about it. And for you and me Jack- I think we’ll be good friends. Maybe not the best- but definitely who Id hit up if my bestest friends were out of town and I just wanted someone to walk up and down the mall. This strain won’t make you anymore adventurous, just maybe a little bit more confident and less in your own head. And yes, I meant to put both “energetic” and “tired” as its’ effects.