I have pretty severe anxiety and depression; I’m currently treating my anxiety with Zoloft, and while it works well for that, it honestly doesn’t do much for my depression. I started my cannabis journey with CBD, hoping to help with my PMDD, and fell down a rabbit hole. Ringo’s Gift, Sour Tsunami, and Remedy were godsends. I eventually decided to venture further into higher THC strains, but had a really hard time finding one that didn’t send my anxiety off on a rocket. One day, while in a dispensary that isn’t my usual, I saw Pineapple Express for $2 a gram. I remembered reading about it being really great for depression, so I decided to give it a shot.
I am SO glad I did.
When I vape it (I use an Atmos Jump), it is like a moderate sedative. My eyes get heavy, my face relaxes, and the part of my brain that is forever thinking negative thoughts just chills the fuck out and lets me enjoy things. I get negligible to no anxiety. My mood just completely changes. I can sleep, but I can also start a task and complete it (which is extra awesome because I also have ADD and it can make life miserable). I sometimes use it throughout the day (when I know I won’t be driving) and I’m able to stay calmly productive, and pretty much take things in stride. I feel so NORMAL. Except, you know, high lol. In my opinion, it’s a very healing strain.
If you’re like me and you struggle to find effective medication to treat your depression, absolutely give this a try. It’s beautiful :)