Can marijuana help you build self-confidence?

Everyone gets nervous and loses confidence at some point – can marijuana help rebuild it?

Data shows that about 85% of the world's population will experience a crisis of confidence or low self-esteem at some point. Loss of confidence can cause or exacerbate feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt. Experiencing it for long periods of time or focusing too much on it can lead to depression and anxiety. But can marijuana help you build confidence?

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Causes of low self-esteem range from an unhappy childhood in which parents (or significant others like teachers) were extremely critical, to poor school performance, a breakup, financial problems, or other reasons. But there are ways to actively combat it, and marijuana could be an option in that toolbox.

Studies have shown that participants with low self-esteem are more likely than participants with high self-esteem to report being less inhibited and more sociable when high. In the right dosage, as with microdosing, it can mitigate situations that may affect your self-esteem.

The main component of cannabis – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – has been linked to potential therapeutic effects against anxiety. THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis that makes you feel “high” when you smoke weed, for example. In the right dose, THC is associated with feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and sociability. This helps relieve anxiety and allows for short-term lifestyle changes, such as attending an event, chatting casually with new people, public speaking, and trying new things. This could be part of a larger pattern that helps you build strong self-awareness and confidence.

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Marijuana tends to release endorphins that make you happy, relaxed and high. This can help bring about positive changes in attitude and lifestyle. The change can pave the way for a better future. It is always good to see it as a tool for a new way of thinking rather than a single crutch because there is rarely, if ever, a panacea that makes everything better.