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Medicinal Cannabis to Treat Autism Related Anxiety?

Chissy

After my diagnosis, I was recommended to try a consultation with a medicinal cannabis company as they recommended it for trying to combat my anxiety levels. It's these levels that really hinder me the most in learning what makes me tick.

Does anyone have any experience with it? Anti depressants have never really done much for me, I've tried methylphenedrate for my ADHD and although, yes it's great for concentrating on a task, doing anything else is like doing a handbrake turn in a train...

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  • I'm happy to share my experience in case it's helpful.

    I have long-standing issues with anxiety and depression ("recurrent severe major depressive disorder co-occurrent with anxiety").

    The short version of my experience with antidepressants is that I've tried many, but with no significant benefits and/or with intolerable side effects. I also tried Pregabalin (for anxiety), but had to stop it almost immediately due to side effects.

    I began using medical cannabis (oil with THC and CBD) just over a year ago and find it sufficiently helpful that I've taken it daily ever since. I wouldn't say it's been hugely transformative (ie so perhaps don't expect too much), but I do find that it helps to take the edge off things and to keep my brain less "noisy".

  • in reply to Bunny

    That's great, thank you for your experiences.

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