@Girlie I think you should try it. CBD is an interesting chemical inside certain types of hemp plant. Unlike THC*, it is non-psychoactive. CBD induces relaxation about
as much as a small dose of benzodiazepine...I would say.
*My theory on why depersonalization gets worse is that THC molecules more readily crosses the BBB ~from foggy readings lol, I've had some heavy neuro-herxs from THC but I can tolerate it just enough to experience anti-depressant euphoria, and pain relief, as well as enhanced quality of life, increased appetite, better taste of food, and improved sleep.
CBD, I have taken very large doses, there is around 10-15mg of CBD in one gram (1000mg)of flower--- I probably take 50mg- CBD, per day Im guessing ~ throughout the day as needed.
and I've found it quells anxiety, and among its many properties, it is antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antipsychotic. To save money and make it stretch further, I use the ABV (already been vaporized herb/flower) to make tincture, add to edibles I'm just now learning.
Having said that, I also caution that it uses the cytochrome liver enzyme to break down and it may interfere with other medicines CYP450 I think... but as long as your other meds aren't needing too much of the liver's enzyme help, it is very mild and easily tolerated.
I've said it before it (medical cannabis use) is a "quality of life" issue for me. It makes food taste better (really!) and makes sleep more cozy. My state of mind and body is unbelievably miserable without it, I hate to say I'm dependent, but... also I'm glad I have very affordable access to it!
I could probably write a mini Novella about
Cannabis, but this is enough for now lol oh a few more things, it helps remove a headache, and it is so interesting it can stop a seizure (proven) and mitigate autistic tics. I hate that cannabis in general gets a bad rap for "causing" psychosis, I think the mechanism is not well understood yet, I theorize it could be a byproduct of antibacterial die-off metabolite. Anyhoo that's my 2¢.
Last thought if you took a whole bunch of it, I doubt you would feel more than a little sleepy and have a dry mouth.
I recommend Eight Horses Hemp Company, GREAT product (not sure if they post to Canada hmm probably they do...) I would try the standard strength tincture, like a few drops under your tongue to start if I were you.
And THC, the high can be very unpleasant if you are not used to it, and many people don't like it or it gives them intense DP/DR. As far as pain relief, it is powerful enough to make me feel spry for a few hours with little or no pain (really!). THC can make yoga, stretching, massage, etcetera very euphoric (really!)
Last thing.... CBD is like a parachute and soft landing for when one has psychosis-like symptoms...with upwards of a dozen or more other positive benefits like immunomodulation. It's hard to believe, ... make sure you get the real stuff, and take enough to feel the effects, could be something useful for you.
-borrelio
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