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Medical Marijuana For Anxiety

What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is currently a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Virginia, and individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety can schedule their appointment now. 

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When you experience stressful and unfamiliar events, you may develop a feeling of anxiety. This is your mind and body preparing for a fight or flight response. Respiration and heart rate increase, you might notice sweaty palms, and you become hyper-focused on the perceived danger at hand.

 

This is a completely normal response. It has been an effective evolutionary mechanism to keep our ancestors alive when getting eaten by a wild animal was a real potential, and it fuels action that gets things done to this day. 

 

However, some people have this same sort of physical and mental response, whether there is a real threat or not. They carry with them a feeling of fear, dread, worry, or uneasiness that may or may not be connected to external events. 

 

At Virginia Marijuana Card, we are here to help. When you are ready to get the natural relief you deserve, feel free to give us a call at (888) 633-5808 to talk to our friendly staff, or schedule an appointment online with one of our caring doctors.

 

Keep reading to learn more about when your anxiety may be a disorder, and how medical marijuana may alleviate some of your symptoms. 

 

When is Anxiety a Disorder?

When these feelings are persistent without being triggered by any real danger, it could be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are characterized by a long-term sense of anxiety that does not go away when stressful events subside. They may also include negative stressful reactions that are overblown in comparison to the situation.

 

Anxiety disorders affect relationships, hobbies, daily functioning at school or work, and even self-care.


The most common anxiety disorder diagnoses:

 

Symptoms of Anxiety:

  • Nervousness or restlessness

  • Rapid heart rate

  • Rapid breathing

  • Digestive problems

  • Insomnia

  • Fatigue

  • Irritability

  • Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly

  • Increased or heavy sweating

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Medical Marijuana Treatment for Anxiety

While the weight of an anxiety disorder can feel absolutely crushing, thousands of patients in Virginia are getting natural, effective relief from medical marijuana. 

 

The one caveat is that you need to find the help of a marijuana doctor who is versed in treating anxiety with cannabis. The wrong products have been documented to actually increase anxiety, but the right cannabis products can help people with anxiety get their lives back. 

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Medical Marijuana With Higher Concentrations of CBD for Anxiety

If you do experience uncomfortable side effects from THC, using medical marijuana products with higher concentrations of CBD can help counteract unwanted physical side effects. CBD has also been shown to help minimize the intoxicating effects of THC. 

 

Cannabis products that are rich in CBD can be especially helpful for alleviating some of the symptoms associated with anxiety, such as insomnia, nausea, and fatigue. They can be found at VA medical marijuana dispensaries, and you can obtain them with a Virginia marijuana card.

 

Medical Marijuana: An Effective Part of Anxiety Treatment 

Treating anxiety often requires a multi-faceted approach that includes medication, therapy, and active coping practices. 

 

Medical marijuana combined with CBD, taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional who specializes in the use of therapeutic cannabis, could give you the space and wherewithal you need to take deep breaths and practice your coping skills.

 

Get Approved For Medical Marijuana Treatment in Virginia

If you are a Virginia resident living with symptoms of anxiety and are interested in medical marijuana treatment, we are here to help! Schedule an appointment today by calling us at 888-633-5808 or schedule online. Then take a deep breath. Relief is just around the corner.

We Are Here To Help!

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