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3 Years of Effective Cannabis Newsletter: What We’ve Learned About Anxiety, Depression and the ECS anxiety cannabinoids depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) insomnia menopause pain sleep suicide trauma May 08, 2025

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together

After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.

Signals that something in the current medical health sys...

Beyond the Pill: A Mindful Approach to Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD adhd anxiety appetite cbd cbg depression entourage effect inflammation pain thc vaporization May 08, 2025

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

Some studies report that Cannabis reduces brain activity, as if that’s inherently negative. But let’s ask: what kind of brain activity are we talking about?

Yes, Cannabis Lowers Brain Activity. And That’s the Point

For those of us with ADHD or high-functioning anxiety, constant mental chatter isn't productive; it's paralyzing. Cannabis does...

Cannabis Helped My Anxiety and PTSD By Improving My Quality of Life, Slowing Down My Hyperactive Mind, and Continuing To Provide Clarity Through My Anxiety adhd anxiety cbd depression ediable linalool myrcene ptsd sleep stress terpinolene thc trauma May 08, 2025

Submitted by Adam P.

I am 27 years old. I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have been dealing with anxiety for 12 years and PTSD for 6 years.

The challenges I was facing were often tied to my anxiety

But it worsened after a traumatic event when I was in college. I couldn't sleep due to racing thoughts and recurring nightmares. I would also put off sleep to avoid nightmares at times.

...

Medical Marijuana for Depression beta-caryophyllene cb1 cbd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) limonene linalool terpenes thc May 08, 2025

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
Medically reviewed by Roni Sharon, MD

This article first appeared on The Cannigma, September 22, 2019

Shared with permission from Codi Peterson, PharmD

Overview

Research and anecdotal evidence provide hope that Cannabis can be effective in helping patients cope with depression, especially less intoxicating varieties. Marijuana is widely used for its ability to elev...

CBD/Cannabis for Anxiety & Depression with Amy Chin anxiety cannabinoids cannabis cbd depression postpartum depression stigma stress May 07, 2025

Beyond the Couch Podcast Hosted by Samantha Waldman

Originally released on the Beyond the Couch Podcast on 5/31/23
29 minutes

It’s time to challenge what we think we know about mental health support.

In this episode, Sam sits down with Amy Chin to discuss the benefits of CBD and/or Cannabis for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. They talk about how to incorporate plant me...

From Brain to Gut: The Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Health anxiety cb1 cb2 crohn's depression endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids homeostasis phytocannabinoids ptsd receptors stress Apr 05, 2025

By Mark Durrand

Intro and Concepts

This article examines two aspects of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The first
centers on the crucial role the ECS plays in managing the gastrointestinal process, with a particular focus on dysregulation leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

The second area focuses on the role the ECS plays in the experience and management of stress and anxiety, ...

Cannabis Flower Helped My Bipolar 1, Pain, and Anxiety with Wonderful Benefits Achieved In 6 Months anxiety bipolar depression pain sleep stigma suicide testimonial thc Apr 02, 2025

I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.

Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression

I struggled with insomnia during manic episodes and, at other times, sank into deep depression. On top of that, back pain made everything harder, and at my lowest, I even had suicidal thoughts.

For the longest time, my Bipolar 1 was misdiagnose...

Taking Back Control: Women’s Health and the Endocannabinoid System anxiety autoimmune disease cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids endometriosis fibromyalgia inflammation lupus mac lung disease menopause opioids phytocannabinoids pms seizure sleep stress suicide thc thca Mar 02, 2025

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Hey there, let’s talk about something real!

How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...

Cannabis Helped My Crohn's Disease and Improved My Quality of Life Tremendously! anxiety cbd cbn chronic pain crohn's depression inflammation muscle spasms stigma testimonial thc Jan 04, 2025

Submitted by Sandy D. from New Jersey

I am 44 years old from New Jersey. I have been dealing with Crohn's disease since I was in my late 20s.

The challenges I was facing

Were chronic pain and flares with stomach spasms and joint pain with anxiety and depression. Causing me to feel lonely, a burden, and isolated.

I was on a lot of different prescription medications

With side effects such...

Veteran Suffers Multiple Tumors From the Anthrax Vaccine advocacy anxiety blood pressure cannabis oil depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) memory pain ptsd thca Oct 30, 2024

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in May of 2021.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while li...

Prescription vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice addiction advocacy cannabinoid receptors cbd chronic pain depression ecs entourage effect opioids ptsd sleep thc traumatic brain injury (tbi) Oct 30, 2024

Hemp for Victory presents Prescriptions vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice. Virtual panel discussion.

Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening if these topics ar...

The Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Managing Anxiety, Depression, Sleep, and Pain anxiety depression pain ptsd sleep stress Oct 30, 2024

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has increasingly emerged as a viable treatment option for various health conditions, including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and chronic pain. This is particularly significant for veterans, who often experience these issues as a result of their service. Understanding how medical Cannabis can benefit veterans provides valuable insigh...

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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together