The Best and Worst Cannabis Strains For Stressful Days

We’ve all been stressed out at one point in our lives. Maybe we bite our nails, twirl our hair, or pull on the sleeves of a sweater. Sometimes they get even more extreme, like I experienced on a plane during awful turbulence. My heart rate soared, my palms became sweaty, and I needed a brown paper bag to control my breathing. It was that intense and frightening. During moments like this, there is some anecdotal evidence that cannabis can potentially help. In this article, we’ll discuss the best and worst cannabis strains for when you’re feeling overwhelmed by life.

The Symptoms of Intense Stress

There are both internal and external signs. As mentioned earlier, the external ones might be fidgety behavior, sweaty palms, and bitten nails, as well as crying and heavy breathing. Unfortunately, there’s a lot going on inside your body as well, symptoms people can’t see with the naked eye.

Racing/unwanted thoughts
Elevated heart rate
Chest pain
Nausea/vomiting
Difficulties falling or staying asleep (source 1)

How To Stop Stress (Without Cannabis)

For some, stress and anxiety are difficult or impossible to predict. It may come out of nowhere. But for others, there are tell-tale signs that panic is brewing. There are certain techniques that can induce a sense of peace and tranquility without using substances.

Deep breathing
Laugh more
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep
Picture a loved one or your happy place
Seek help from a professional therapist (source 2)

The Best Cannabis Strains For High-Pressure Situations

Generally speaking, Kush strains, which tend to lean on the indica side, are known for making users feel relaxed, calm, and even sleepy. These strains can potentially help slow things down, from your thinking to your moving to your breathing. The last thing you want when you’re already feeling overwhelmed by life is a strain that speeds up your thought process and heart rate. Growers Choice has many Kush strains to choose from! These are some of our favorites…

The Worst Cannabis Strains For Experiencing Calm

As a general rule of thumb, potent sativas with a high THC content are not so great for when you’re wanting mental and/or physical calm. Some of the strongest sativas currently on the market are believed to be Strawberry Cough, Stardawg, and Super Sour Diesel. The THC content in cannabis strains can reach up to 30%, which is strong enough to put even the most experienced users feeling too amped up. To reduce the risk of feeling this way, we recommend strains with a 10-15% THC profile.

Also, take note that dosage can matter. In short, lower doses mean the effects associated with any given strain are likely to be a lot less pronounced.

CBD Products that Soothe

Some users say that CBD helps to calm them without any of the unwanted psychoactive effects associated with THC-heavy strains.

If you’d like to stay away from THC entirely, you can always opt for high CBD products that do not contain more than 0.3% THC. CBD products come in many forms, and you can add CBD oil to almost any beverage. CBD oil can either be ingested (swallowed) or applied topically to various areas of the body.