Story
Dabs Help Me Superstar At Everything
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Location: Canada
Occupation: Esthetician
Patient History
Conditions
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Back & Neck Problems
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Insomnia
- Muscle Spasms
Additional Conditions
Bipolar 2, carpal tunnel syndrome, painful periods
Ethnic Background
Overall health, well-being and quality of life before medical cannabis
The mood swings from being bipolar were bad enough that my marriage nearly ended. I didn’t get enough sleep and I was incredibly unhappy every minute of my life. I was using strong painkillers for my period pain and there was nothing to be done about the hormones affecting my mood disorder even worse. I tried every Rx drug they gave me and they all either made things worse or just made me feel flat. Plus I was constantly worried about what those pills were doing to my organs.
Overall health and well-being before being introduced to medical cannabis:
3
Overall quality of life before being introduced to medical cannabis: 4
Patient Process
Path to cannabis
I’d always tried cannabis for pain relief whenever I could but I didn’t start using it to regulate my moods until my friend introduced me to a portable dabbing pen and concentrates.
Products Tried
I’ve tried smoking it, edibles, and concentrates
Patient Experience
How Cannabis has had an impact on patient's day to day life
I’m so much more balanced and a contributing member of society with a career and a family and hobbies. I’m participating in yoga and dance instead of mindlessly getting high on prescription pills and dozing off on the couch.
Under Doctor's Supervision?
No
Discontinued Medication
Yes
Additional info about discontinued medication
I no longer take mood stabilizers or antidepressants. I only took pain relievers immediately following surgery then went strictly to cannabis.
Cannabis has changed the use of other controlled substances
Not Applicable
Other lifestyle changes adopted along with medical Cannabis
Yes
Additional info about lifestyle changes
Yoga, dance, general self care
Overall health and well-being after being introduced to medical
cannabis: 7
Overall quality of life after being introduced to medical cannabis: 8
