CBD

I tried cbd to try to help my anxiety but I didn’t notice any improvement, I’ve tried 3 different brands - none seemed to help. It’s so expensive that I decided to accept that it didn’t work for me. I did like the taste though (I hear a lot of people say they hate the taste). If I had more money to spare I’d probably try it for longer - but as things are I can’t waste money on something that doesn’t seem to work. It’s disappointing as I had high hopes for it. 
has anyone tried actual marijuana to help with anxiety? I haven’t had any since I was a student and I didn’t much like it then. 

Yup.  I am now registered with the Sapphire Clinic under their access to cannabis based medicines scheme.  And just before the first lockdown I became a member of a local cannabis club, which offered meetups, products and information on cannabis, in all its various forms.  

It's not something I ever imagined doing and certainly, after one bad experience at university years ago, I'd decided it wasn't for me.  But at the cannabis club they had a range of really tasty looking edibles and, taken in that form, I found it as much more pleasant experience.  

Then, once I realised both oils and bud were available via the new cannabis clinics and both autism and anxiety were qualifying conditions, I decided to try it.  

Result:. excellent for my anxiety, sleep issues and to promote overall relaxation.  The doses can be standardised and I really like the oils.  Reliably effective and, after years of failed prescriptions (SSRIs and beta blockers) plus OTC remedies (passiflora, valerian, rescue remedy a etc) plus self medicating with alcohol, I realised that this came closest of all to being what I always needed.  

I wish it hadn't taken me until age 56 to discover it!

I'm currently taking st John's wort if I need it but I know when I'm in a high state of anx it makes no difference. I'm looking into lions mane extract. I don't think it helps with anxiety as such, I think it's more for brain function overall.  I'm hoping if it'll help with focus and concentration, I'll have more reserves for dealing with the anx.

Same here ... St. John’s wort made me feel really strange and I knocked it on the head pretty quickly.

Well, I think responses are individual and also depend upon the strain used and the manner and frequency of ingestion.  As it stands i've been using it for around 2 years with no ill effects.  However, I do take tolerance breaks every so often plus I'm monitored by the Sapphire Clinic.  I'm getting standardised doses plus taking it either by vaping or oils under the tongue. 

Well, I think responses are individual and also depend upon the strain used and the manner and frequency of ingestion.  As it stands i've been using it for around 2 years with no ill effects.  However, I do take tolerance breaks every so often plus I'm monitored by the Sapphire Clinic.  I'm getting standardised doses plus taking it either by vaping or oils under the tongue.