[lindag66]

My son is 17 and exactly the same. Says he is using it for his mental health etc. He doesn’t want to stop. It’s horrible. Affects all my family. I don’t have any answers. Only you aren’t alone x

[deniseb]

Thank you. You are the only person on the forum who has responded which suggests that anyone who has found the answer does not need the forum anymore – perhaps there is hope for us after all!

[bt1978]

Hi Linda

Do you know whether its resin or weed shes smoking, I kmownthere is evidence to suggest that really strong weed (skunk) can have a negative Impact on peoples mental health so its something to watch out for

Also I noticed you mentioned she suffers from intrusive voices – did you touch on that at all? There is world of difference between intrusive thoughts (very common, but horrible to experience) and hearing voices (could be something else which would need medical oversight)

I wonder if CBD may be an option as that doesn’t have the psychoactive substance, but works wonders for stress, relaxing and sleep etc

Hope you can post back, stay strong- you have alot on your plate there

[deniseb]

I think it is skunk, it is the buds and has a really strong smell. She hears voices, this pre-dates her cannabis use and she has had medical support but wont take the medication because she says it does not work and the cannabis makes her feel happy and helps with the voices.

I am going to buy her some CBD to see whether that will be something she might consider – any suggestions of which to buy?

[bt1978]

Hey denise thank you for replying.

Firstly what tough situation – I feel for you.

I’m certainly not a shrink, and have to abide by forum rules and all that – in my experience the skunk will probably end up making her other condition (whatever that may be) worse long term – I say this out of caution and care only.

Is there anyway you could consult a doctor and review the medicine? Sometimes meds take a long time to work (2-4 weeks) and can have some unpleasant side effects – the concern being that if its left untreated it could get worse.

In terms of CBD – as mentioned it’s legal as it doesn’t contain any THC, or levels that are so minor that its insignificant. However the THC is probably the active ingredient making her feel better….

If you wanted to try it make sure you research. There are lots of different ones and ranging from complete garbage to very good, it can be expensive. You have a choice of drops (holland and barratt do these) oils, juice which you can vape and even edibles such as sweets.

Again plenty if research and reviews – dont be tempted by cheap ones.

Also dont overlook yourself and make sure you have plenty of support otherwise it’s easy to burn out and make yourself unwell.

Could you speak to the Gp first and perhaps on your own to see if there is anything they can for for treatment like alternative meds?

I wish you the very best of luck whatever you do and stay strong

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