PTSD is a nasty mental health condition that can be caused by some seriously rough and traumatic experiences.
It can creep up after things like violent attacks, health problems, extreme situations, or even car crashes. The symptoms can hit you right away or they can pop up way down the line, months or even a year after the event. Can you believe that 1 out of 3 people will go through PTSD after something super stressful happens to them? It can have a major effect on both the person with PTSD and the people who love them. If you’re living with PTSD, you’ll probably relive the traumatic event over and over again through flashbacks and nightmares. This can make you feel guilty, isolated, and constantly on edge. People have been talking more and more about using medical cannabis to treat PTSD instead of more traditional treatments. It’s actually on the list of qualifying conditions for using medical cannabis. Of course, you’ll need to get your hands on a medical cannabis card if you want to use it legally. Medical cannabis has been shown to help people replace bad memories with good ones through something called “extinction learning.” This can help them overcome the event and not be so freaked out by it anymore. For people with PTSD, sleeping can be a major issue. Traumatic memories and flashbacks can make it tough to catch some z’s. But using medical cannabis can help fight those night terrors, anxiety, and constant flashbacks that make it tough to sleep. Plus, it can help with anxiety, depression, and other related symptoms that come with PTSD. All in all, it’s a pretty great and effective way to treat this debilitating condition.