Have you ever been invited out to some sort of social gathering, felt like it might be boring, but still decided to go anyway, because you’ve never been to that place before and you just have to see whether or not they really do have the best fish tacos in town? This is probably how I would describe my first ever experience with my first ever CBD-rich strain of cannabis. I very much enjoy strains that are higher in THC; I feel like I need a punch from THC to get my brain to actually focus, and I also very much enjoy the effects that come with medicating with THC. I had not yet experienced a strain dominant in CBD, but these strains were beginning to become the talk of the town, so I just had to have my own experience.
The medical symptoms that I use cannabis for include: pain, loss of appetite, difficulties with attention/focus/motivation, sleep disturbances, and general anxiety. VCDC is a strain that is promised to be an effective one-stop-shop for essentially all of the symptoms on my list, but still I worried that the lower of potency just wouldn’t be effective enough for someone with my tolerance for cannabis. Although, ultimately, I ended up enchanted by all of her effects.
Today was probably one the worst days that I have had in a while, in terms of stomach symptoms. I was awakened a handful of times in the night by a familiar gnawing pain, each time lying awake for what felt like several hour intervals. I arose finally, unrested, uninterested in consuming food, and feeling a general and overall hatred towards almost everything in the world. Therefore, today seemed like the most opportune time to really put this medicinal strain to the test. So far, anytime that I have a good dose of VCDC, I have ended up sitting still, with my head turned up and titled left, while staring off into deep thoughts. I wouldn’t totally describe the feeling as totally dreamlike, however, but more-so a state where I feel alert while drifting. This time, I am able to snap out of the thoughts that I was immersed in, to then realize that all the pain I was feeling in my gut has disappeared, and also notice that my mind has been transformed to a state of blissful happiness. Soon after that, I feel ready to eat some food, the one thing that will finally make my stomach and me completely happy. This basically takes me right here to the present moment, where I am satiated, uplifted, motivated and feeling creative, energized, and most importantly, no longer nauseated or in pain.
With this particular strain, I find that my subjective state of focus will quickly subside, and I will need to dose more frequently to keep from succumbing to mental distractions. Once I finally give in to the state of Zen relaxation that VCDC induces, I can end up quite lazy and couch-locked. With a higher dosage of VCDC, I can find myself overpowered with the urge to sleep, and end up nodding off quite quickly, due to feeling as if I were wrapped up in a giant teddy bear’s hug. I also usually end up awakening from a very restful sleep, with my body still tingling and feeling brand new. Waking up after a night with VCDC is like emerging from a post-coital slumber, rolling over next to the prettiest girl that you’ve ever met, and then realizing that the girl is you.
Just when you think you’ve met close to every type of woman in the world, there is always one that shows up to simply just blow you out of the water, and she makes you forget everything that you thought you knew. VCDC was everything that I didn’t know that I needed, and my experience with this strain has opened up a new world of cannabis for me. This strain has a great balance and usually tests at about 13% CBD and 12% THC. She also carries a delicious flavour palette that reminds me of berries and a bouquet of flowers.
The first element that really captivated me was being able to feel totally free of pain, without feeling heavy, lazy, or unmotivated. A cerebrally uplifting high, with a distinctly pain-free body was a new and very welcomed experience in my life. I had been using this strain solely as a night-time smoke, waiting primarily for the stress relief and relaxation, although, I discovered this cultivar to be pleasant as a social smoke as well. The distinct anxiety-relieving properties of VCDC allow social interactions to be a breeze, and if I’m not too lost in my thoughts, I can feel pretty talkative after using this strain. Although, ultimately, this cultivar is probably most optimal as a medical flower, and one that is great to have on hand during many different kinds of discomfort.
VCDC was the girl at the party that I assumed would be drab and unremarkable, but I was surely proven wrong. By trying something outside of my norm, I became acquainted with an exceptionally pleasant lady, which was able to change my perception of CBD flowers.
2017-09-06