Stress is a part of all of our lives at some point. Everyone has experienced stress at some point; however, some people deal with a lot more stress than others. Stress can be created by a variety of factors in our lives, and sometimes our stress can get to points that we cannot control. When this happens, stress can have really bad effects on our body. Most Americans would testify that their stress levels increased recently when the full force of the pandemic hit. People were stressed about their own health, economic stability, and just being able to get through the day. It’s no wonder why many people started to look for various ways to manage and treat their stress. For some people, this meant turning to cannabis as a way to relieve stress and anxiety.
There is a reason that marijuana sales so heavily increased during this year. The problem with stress is that it can affect the body in a lot of different ways and manifest itself in some serious physical and mental problems. Stress is basically like any other health condition in that sense. When we as humans experience overwhelming amounts of stress, it can set off chemicals in our body that tank our immune system, prevent us from sleeping, and prevent us from doing our day to day tasks as effectively. Also, there is research that shows high levels of stress contributing to the risk of serious medical conditions like cancer, parkinson’s, and diabetes. So what do we do with all of our stress? Well, that depends on what kind of stress you are experiencing. The thing to keep in mind is that certain levels of stress are normal; stress can help us focus on important tasks and work effectively and efficiently to get things done. However, hyper stress occurs when we face an overwhelming amount of stress on a regular basis that keeps us from being able to function properly.
So what can cannabis do for you when it comes to stress? For starters, it is important to keep in mind that cannabis is a drug and should be used responsibly and appropriately. Some people like to turn to a few drinks when they get stressed; however, the problem with drinking alcohol is that it’s a depressant and is likely to not make you feel any happier. How can you function properly when you are drinking alcohol just to get through the day? The great thing about cannabis is that it can often make you feel even more energetic and uplifting than you were before. How is this possible? Doesn’t weed make you super tired and out of it? Well, we have to remember that there is a huge difference between different types of strains. Indica strains of cannabis are what most people think of when they think of marijuana.
This is the type of strain that will make you extremely calm and relaxed and put you right to sleep. However, in some cases this might not be the best strain for dealing with stress. After all, we want to be able to function throughout the day without facing the effects of chronic stress. Sativa strains are great for these exact reasons. Sativa strains of marijuana can help you to feel super happy and relaxed, even if you are having a really bad day and feel extremely overwhelmed. Plus, sativa doesn’t really put you to sleep in the same way that other marijuana strains do. Sativa is actually very effective for daytime use because it can give you a boost of happy energy. Plus, these strains can even help you to feel more creative and intelligent when you are working on tasks and solving problems.
