I got into cannabis for chronic pain. I have dealt with depression and anxiety/panic disorder as well since I was a child. At 45 years old, I have tried nearly every antidepressant approved on the N. American market. One has been consistently effective for me (Effexor XR), and since starting cannabis, my dosage is 1/3 of what it was. I was always apprehensive about sativa strains due to perceived fear of them causing a panic attack. I must say, Super Silver Haze & Durban Poison have been amazingly therapeutic for my depression, anxiety, and pain. These plants simply make me feel “better;” Not out-of-it feeling, not paranoid, no anxiety... simply a feeling of being able to feel able to enjoy life without too much pain, and the motivation and focus to know what I need to do! I quit consuming alcohol a few years ago, and cannabis (for me) is a method to feel healthy & happy without numbing out or “running away” from the craziness of life.
For me, when I am in a low mood, with sweaty palms, racing thoughts, and significant back & neck pain, and would love to stay in bed for days, Super Silver Haze is a combination of a cool towel on my forehead, a Vick’s Inhaler, a sip of cold brew coffee, and a scalp massage all-in-one. Such a wonderful plant! Be healthy!