Ash, in this instance, CBD stands for cannabidol. CBD and THC are the two main components of camnabis, but like we both were saying there are about 70 other cannabinoids just in smaller amounts.

I've done some research online and from what I can gather, a few studies support what Mark was saying about THC regarding psychosis. THC can make those who are predisposed to psychotic conditions worse.

Again I have to credit Mark with his knowledge of CBD (cannabidol) oil. Studies suggest that this is the neuroprotective component in cannabis. It is interesting that nature seems to pair compounds that have contradictory actions together often. Still, the other cannabinoids may have benefits that haven't been studied as exclusively. The OP and Ash may be benefiting from these compounds. I think Mark has a good point about the anxiety caused by THC though.

I think I am gonna order some CBD oil and see what benefits I notice from it.

Hope that works well, DannyT. You'll have to forgive the little mistakes (though do feel free to correct them) still a bit frazzled by nounage and communicating info. An old weakness that has turned into a faultline at times.

Just been having a mull about this, thought I'd chat.

I belive that the function of the comined cannabaniods depends upon the staus of the brain. That those whose brain is regular/regulation undamaged by injury/swelling have simply less use for the chemicals, excess prolongs phycoactive affect and reaches a state of reverse antagonism sooner. In an injured brain there is greater need, the endocannabanoid system already activated as the body tries to repair. The phycoactive agent functions as a numbing agent, relaxing systems. Forming anti inflamotory compounds via cb2 receptors/immune system.

cb2 recpetors are also found in the nervous system, motor functions.

Others promote neurogenisis via hippocampus/cb1 receptors/neurones. TH interacts on this level, preserving whilst matter responds.

The two work together. CB1 a synaptic backup and repair centre, cb2 fixing communiations channels.

Perhaps this is why intaking canabis provides relief when injured: the endocannabanoid system is already under stress, our bodies aftigued providing energy for this repair, depression and anxiety occur as natural uppers are being used elsewhere.

So targeted combined use would depend on need. Cancer patients with irrigation would want cb1 neuroprotecters/repair. As would those with epilepsy for the elictral impulse control. Those with muscle spasms cb2 anti-inflammatory.

In instances of head injury, like ourselves, then on what region/s or processes of the brain are affected, occuring in symptoms.

You know, ideally.

Regarding gentetic pre-disposition: I would argue that each person would need to make an assessment. How do the symtoms manifest and how much stress are you under? If this stress has already led to feelings of anxiety and/or depression than the risk has already been realised. Bringing down that level of stress may help. It depends on what groups of genes you have and how they interact, and perhaps the way you have come to think. I have not read enough into the latest studies to feel confidant in any certain point here.
Some studies do tend to lack a qualatative veracity: the circumstances of intake and depressive episodes are presented as problem not symptom.

Though this article is very interesting:

http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v3.../0803272a.html

ash,

You might want to do some comparative study of your information. Some scientists believe endocannabinoids reduce healing/neurogenesis. In my research, the pro-cannabis sites tend to say things in opposition to the strictly science/medicine sites except regarding the neuroprotective effect of cannabidiol, which they both agree on. They sometimes use weak logic as they try to connect the dots. They also appear to make assumptions based on a pro-cannabis bias.

Fortunately, both recognize the need for more qualitative research. I agree than more and better research is needed. Unfortunately, drug research is primarily funded by drug companies as they work to develop patentable drugs. They are not interested in cannabis research since there is not a patentable drug to be developed from such expensive research.

Plus, as you comment about genetic predisposition, patient experiences are varied. This is evident as cannabis is used to moderate epilepsy with varied results.

Plus, these effects can be negated by excitotoxins like caffeine and other commonly ingested chemicals.

I am surprised that nobody has given a diagnosis around your headaches and prescribed medication for same.

I have found Cymbalta very helpful for mood and pain, but I ultimately need Anticonvulsants for the Neuralgia I have. Without these drugs I wouldn't be able to function and work full time.

Did your symptoms increase after smoking?

Going to Denver soon.

Stay away from high potency pot. Especially the skunk strains. They are dangerous. A new study came out last week that is scary. The anxiety and psychosis they can cause would be very counter to recovering from PCS.

Yeah just read it. Wow.

Do you think it would be bad for me even if I smoked it on one day?

The study was for people who do it regularly

As I stated before....I have had great success with the whole MM...

With so many strains, what works for me may not work for you....?

High CBDs great for pain and inflammation....

I ballance between a high CBD for pain, and at night a indica strain..

I used to get 2 to 3 hours of sleep, with night terrors.....

Last night I got 8 hours rest!.....I function better all day and feel better, and slight memory improvements (due to sleep)

Now I started this in June and Im still learning....and Im less than a month away from my 9 year anniversary date....

davOD,

You should read the articles I posted links to in the sticky "Links" above. The research is not looking good, especially for indica/sativa strains.

Yep well aware of those....There are some also that swing the other way....

I can read your posts and know you are anti-MM...thats cool I have no problem with that....

I also know that there are many neurotic people hear...

I put this off for 4 years....It was my shrink that this needed to be tried, as nothing else was working....

So it is my right and choice to due as I wish......This is what I am doing for relief....

And I highly suggest everyone here on prescription meds to look also!!!

200,000 people die a year from legally prescribed meds....

I look at the glass half full.....not the glass is poison.....