{"id":25375,"date":"2025-04-07T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=25375"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:03:58","slug":"anxiety-provoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/anxiety-provoking\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Most Anxiety-Provoking Strains to Avoid When Feeling Jittery"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the many benefits of cannabis is that it can help reduce anxiety. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, certain strains can worsen anxiety \u2014 especially when consumed in high doses. With the proper dosage, strain, and knowledge of these anxiety triggers, cannabis can offer stress relief without unwanted anxiety-triggering effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, you\u2019ll gain a better understanding of how anxiety affects the body, anxiety symptoms to be aware of, popular anxiety-triggering strains to avoid, and the methods of consuming cannabis if you\u2019re managing anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-anxiety-and-what-triggers-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Anxiety, and What Triggers It?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/anxiety?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a natural human emotion characterized by feelings of fear, worry, unease, and even causes some physical symptoms in response to perceived threats or stressful situations. But, as a pathological condition, it can also arise out of the blue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common anxiety triggers include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Situations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Events like public speaking can trigger anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Negative Thoughts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Self-doubt or catastrophic thinking can make anxiety worse.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Physical Symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Symptoms like a racing heart or shortness of breath can trigger more anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Environmental Factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Exposure to trauma or violence can worsen anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Medications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Certain medications can increase anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Caffeine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Caffeine can trigger or worsen anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Relationship Problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Conflicts with loved ones can heighten anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Financial Concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Money worries can trigger anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Health Concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fears about health or a loved one&#8217;s health can lead to anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Social Events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Social situations can trigger anxiety, especially for those with social anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Sleep Issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Poor or interrupted sleep can contribute to anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-anxiety-disorders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Types of Anxiety Disorders?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38296 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"man wearing military uniform with his head down, looking at his hands\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-rdne-7468231-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While anxiety is a natural reaction in the body, pathological or long-term anxiety can lead to other health concerns, both mental and physical. The long-term effects of anxiety can include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-chronic-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chronic Anxiety:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing or excessive anxiety can cause long-term health problems, such as cardiovascular issues, digestive problems, and immune system dysfunction.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-anxiety-disorders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anxiety Disorders:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When anxiety becomes overwhelming and disrupts daily life, it can develop into an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK470361\/#:~:text=Prognosis,rates%20of%20suicide.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carry a higher risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of developing other serious mental health conditions like depression, insomnia, substance abuse, and more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common anxiety disorders include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Involves excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of daily life.\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Panic Disorder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Causes sudden, recurrent panic attacks\u2014intense periods of fear and discomfort.\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Social Anxiety Disorder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This manifests as a persistent fear of social situations due to concerns about being judged or embarrassed.\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Specific Phobias:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Induce intense fear of particular objects or situations, leading to avoidance behavior.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Agoraphobia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Involves fear of situations where escape might be challenging or help unavailable, often leading individuals to avoid certain places or situations.\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Separation Anxiety Disorder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Presents as excessive fear or anxiety about separation from attachment figures, beyond what\u2019s typical for one&#8217;s developmental stage.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Selective Mutism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A consistent inability to speak in specific social situations despite speaking in other settings.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-symptoms-of-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When anxiety kicks in, it activates the body&#8217;s natural fight-or-flight response and the autonomic nervous system, particularly the sympathetic nervous system. The physical and emotional reactions to anxiety are a way our bodies try to keep us safe and handle a perceived threat \u2014 whether real or perceived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety causes physical and emotional changes such as:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat or palpitations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremors or shaking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle tension<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., nausea, diarrhea)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty sleeping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness or lightheadedness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain or tightness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or tingling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion or disorientation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty focusing on tasks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-3-common-causes-of-performance-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3 Common Causes of Performance Anxiety<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance anxiety is an intense fear or concern about one&#8217;s ability to perform a specific task or skill, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/performance-anxiety-stage-fright#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20some,countless%20other%20situations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often in normal situations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like public speaking, sports, work, stage performances, driving, test taking, engaging in sex, etc. Oftentimes, this leads to physical symptoms and emotional distress that can then cause a poor performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three most common causes of performance anxiety include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Fear of Failure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worrying about mistakes or adverse outcomes can cause performance anxiety.<\/span><b><br \/><\/b><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Unrealistic Expectations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting overly high standards or expecting perfection creates unnecessary pressure and anxiety, leaving little room for errors.<\/span><b><br \/><\/b><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Lack of Confidence: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doubting one&#8217;s skills or abilities can increase performance anxiety, especially in unfamiliar or challenging situations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-marijuana-can-help-with-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Marijuana Can Help with Anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38297\" style=\"width: 620px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A lady with a smoke in her mouth\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-10434300-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety is a familiar feeling for many people, but for some, it can become overwhelming. While prescription medications might help, they often cause unwanted side effects or can be expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/anxiety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural and effective alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in some cases. Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marijuana strains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both recreational and medical, often create a euphoric feeling, boost sociability, and reduce anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The non-impairing cannabis compound <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannabidiol (CBD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is primarily known for its potential to help manage anxiety. CBD interacts with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endocannabinoid system (ECS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affecting neurotransmitters, enzymes, and receptors linked to stress and anxiety. Cumulative clinical and preclinical research suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7385425\/#:~:text=While%20%CE%94%2D9,in%20neuropsychiatric%20disorders.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD has may have anxiolytic properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it could ease anxiety symptoms without causing the intoxicating effects of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/types-of-thc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 and even counteract the anxiety caused by THC.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD can positively impact various anxiety disorders as well because it influences the neural pathways related to fear responses, promoting calm and relaxation. However, more research is needed to determine the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ideal dosage <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the exact mechanisms behind its anxiolytic effects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabigerol, or CBG, is a rising star when it comes to anxiety. In a 2023 survey, EB Russo and team found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2021.0058#:~:text=The%20most%20common,78.3%25%20for%20anxiety.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51% of CBG consumers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were using it to manage anxiety, with 78.3% reporting it worked better than conventional medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team followed up on this in 2024 by conducting and presenting results of the first double-blind clinical trial on CBG. Data indicate that just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-024-66879-0#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20results,with%20anxiety%20disorders.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 mg of hemp-derived CBG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may relieve anxiety and stress in healthy adults. There is more research needed to determine doses in people with anxiety disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-avoid-cannabis-related-anxiety-triggers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Avoid Cannabis-Related Anxiety Triggers<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis and anxiety have a complex relationship. While cannabis often reduces anxiety, it can also potentially make it worse. This largely depends on the dominant cannabinoid and THC dose.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use cannabis, psychoactive compounds like THC bind to endocannabinoid receptors in different parts of the brain, including the amygdala. Since the amygdala regulates responses to fear and controls emotions like anxiety, stress, and paranoia, this interaction can sometimes trigger those feelings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2020 study suggests that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10722902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the dosing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of THC and CBD is essential when using cannabis to help with anxiety or to avoid anxiety triggers due to cannabis consumption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to this research, whole cannabis and CBD may help with anxiety disorders. However, isolated THC often increases anxiety in humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal studies suggest THC could still reduce anxiety at the correct dose, but it may require gradual adjustments to avoid initial anxiety spikes. Combining THC with CBD, other cannabinoids, or certain terpenes might improve its effects, though researchers have not yet studied these combinations extensively. More human studies are needed to confirm these results, determine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12967-020-02518-2#:~:text=Results,available%20human%20studies.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safe and effective doses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and refine cannabinoid-based anxiety treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for cannabis strains that won&#8217;t trigger anxiety, keep a few things in mind. Dosage often matters more than the strain itself. If you suffer from anxiety, avoid strains high in THC. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/appreciating-low-thc-strains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-THC cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/best-weed-strains-for-anxiety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help reduce anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while higher doses may make it worse. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onsider trying CBD and CBG without THC, or strains with lower THC and higher CBD or CBG levels to prevent and relieve anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid triggering anxiety, start by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/microdosing-cannabis-explained-how-to-do-it-and-why-you-should-try-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">microdosing cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gradually increase the dose until you find the right amount for you. If you\u2019re unsure where to start with dosing, Veriheal offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/meet-the-experts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual team of experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assist you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-top-10-most-anxiety-provoking-strains-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Most Anxiety-Provoking Strains to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, highly THC potent cannabis strains, whether sativa or indica, can trigger anxiety symptoms. Indica strains usually promote relaxation, while sativa strains often deliver stimulating and uplifting effects that may intensify anxiety in some users.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top common anxiety-provoking strains to avoid are:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-trainwreck\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trainwreck<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trainwreck is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sativa-dominant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strain with high THC levels. It can trigger anxiety at higher doses, leading to an intense head rush that may overwhelm anxious users. Although some users report anxiety relief, it&#8217;s best to microdose or avoid this strain altogether.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-green-crack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green Crack<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/green-crack-strain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Crack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a potent sativa strain, contains around 19% THC and only 0.14% CBD. Its energizing, cerebral effects can heighten anxiety for sensitive individuals. While it boosts focus and productivity, others may experience racing thoughts and unease.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-tangerine-dream\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tangerine Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sativa-dominant hybrid delivers a balanced high that keeps users mellow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yet alert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, for anxiety-prone users, even small doses can lead to racing thoughts and jitters. To avoid this, stick to low microdoses or skip this strain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-jack-the-ripper-jtr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jack the Ripper (JTR)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JTR is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energetic sativa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with around 20% THC. While it boosts energy and creativity, its high potency can trigger paranoia and anxiety. Some users find low doses of JTR beneficial for anxiety, but higher doses may cause disorientation and discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-girl-scout-cookies-gsc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/exploring-7-legendary-cannabis-strains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a hybrid with a potent sativa influence and THC levels of up to 28%. While it delivers a euphoric high and physical relaxation, higher doses can lead to intense introspection, paranoia, and anxious thoughts. Microdosing is key to avoiding unwanted effects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-alaskan-thunderfuck-atf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alaskan Thunderfuck (ATF)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATF, a potent Sativa <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/best-for-sex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Alaska\u2019s Matanuska Valley, produces mind-altering effects that resemble mild psychedelics. It heightens alertness and curiosity, but high doses can cause paranoia and anxiety in sensitive users.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-durban-poison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Durban Poison<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/durban-poison-strain-reviewing-the-espresso-of-cannabis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durban Poison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a pure sativa from South Africa, is known for its energetic, uplifting effects. It boosts focus and productivity but can increase anxiety at higher doses. For those prone to anxiety, it\u2019s best to avoid this strain or use it sparingly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-willie-nelson\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Willie Nelson<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sativa-dominant strain delivers a euphoric, creative high and contains about 22% THC, along with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decent amount of THCV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s great for nausea relief but can exacerbate anxiety when consumed in high doses. \u200bFor managing anxiety, try taking low doses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-white-widow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>White Widow<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Widow is a balanced hybrid with high THC content. It\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/creativity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular creativity strain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with psychoactive effects that can intensify anxiety and panic. If relaxation is your goal, White Widow may not be the best option.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-granddaddy-purple-gdp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Granddaddy Purple (GDP)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/granddaddy-purple-strain-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a potent, indica-dominant hybrid known for its relaxing, sleep-inducing effects. While it offers pain relief and euphoria, its high potency can cause paranoia and panic, making it unsuitable for anxiety-prone users.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain cannabis strains, particularly those high in THC, can worsen anxiety, especially when consumed in large amounts. Certain strains, such as the ones previously mentioned, should be avoided or used sparingly by those looking to avoid anxiety triggers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD and CBG-dominant hemp, or even low-THC cannabis, when microdosed, can help manage anxiety without causing adverse effects. It is essential to start with small doses and gradually increase until you find the right level for anxiety relief. Research indicates that CBD and CBG, along with other cannabinoids and terpenes, can also help reduce anxiety when used at appropriate doses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-the-number-one-trigger-for-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Number One Trigger for Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common triggers include stressful situations, negative thoughts, physical symptoms, and environmental factors like trauma or caffeine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-strain-causes-the-most-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Strain Causes the Most Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strains high in THC or sativa strains, such as Trainwreck and Green Crack, are known to trigger anxiety, especially when consumed in large amounts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-should-i-avoid-my-anxiety-triggers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should I Avoid My Anxiety Triggers?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, avoiding known anxiety triggers can help manage symptoms and reduce the intensity of anxiety attacks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-how-to-stop-feeling-anxious-all-the-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Stop Feeling Anxious All the Time?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by managing stress through relaxation techniques, ensuring sufficient sleep, and considering natural therapies like cannabis with the right strains and dosages.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-the-strongest-thing-for-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Strongest Thing for Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) have strong potential for reducing anxiety, as they interact with serotonin receptors and the body&#8217;s endocannabinoid system without the psychoactive effects of THC. They may even counter THC\u2019s anxiety-provoking effects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-the-3-trick-for-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the 3 Trick for Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bThe &#8220;3-3-3 rule&#8221; is a grounding technique for managing anxiety. To practice it, identify three things you can see, and three sounds you can hear and move three parts of your body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-strains-reduce-anxiety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Strains Reduce Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemp or low-THC strains, such as those with higher CBD and CBG content, are recommended for reducing anxiety and avoiding adverse effects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the many benefits of cannabis is that it can help reduce anxiety. However, certain strains can worsen anxiety \u2014 especially when consumed in high doses. With the proper dosage, strain, and knowledge of these anxiety triggers, cannabis can offer stress relief without unwanted anxiety-triggering effects.\u00a0 In this guide, you\u2019ll gain a better understanding&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":38294,"parent":1154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[254,259],"tags":[13657,13658,13208,13659],"class_list":["post-25375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-research","tag-anxiety-provoking-strains","tag-cannabis-and-anxiety","tag-microdosing-cannabis","tag-thc-and-anxiety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Which Cannabis Strains Will Make Anxiety Worse?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cannabis can alleviate anxiety, but it can also exacerbate it. 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