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Kava for depression?

Ozzyfan121

Pretentious, Wannabe Philosopher
Is there anyone on the forum who has a favorite strain of kava for depression? One of the best friends a person could ask for—more like a brother— was just killed in a car crash on his way to school. He was probably the one person I know who was least deserving of death. Anyway, I'm having a fair amount of depression-related cravings, which I've satisfied with kava and K@ thus far. I'm on some anti-depressants, but I'm not doing so well, and neither are some other friends. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great, and I apologize for the little self-pitiful rant.
 

Vekta

Notorious Lightweight
Review Maestro
I'm sorry for your loss Ozzy. I don't have depression but I've used kava to help with some really rough patches. I find kava that is very mentally sedating works well for things involving emotional stress but it's not the only option. I think Paradise Kava's Hawaiian Grown Kava powder would work well. (tested it today) It's not going to knock you out or anything heavy like that. It's very well balanced between mind and body with an excellent ability to clear the mind and that's the main reason why I think it'd be a good option for you. Its got some authority  but its not overpowering.
 

Ed!

Kava Enthusiast
Sorry to hear that Ozzy. My prayers and best wishes to all those suffering from the loss.



I've tried a limited sample of kavas, but if I were to pick from them I would go with Fu'u. Vekta's recommendation is no doubt more informed. I've been told that Paradise Kava's Fijian is a pretty good batch too. I'm going to try that myself when I find a few dollars laying around.
 

kl.CarolinaBC

Kava Enthusiast
Wow, I'm sorry to hear about your friend.  I lost a good friend when I was about your age but to a jet ski accident so I kinda know how you are feeling.  I'd get some strong Vanuatu kava and commiserate with your friends.  When you think of your friend think of his great attributes and try to emulate them to honor and remember him.

If I can help let me know
 

mos3z

Kava Enthusiast
Sorry ozzy, that sucks man.

Stone from N@h works best for me. For me gets rid of anxiety stress and depression.

You might want to research though, I thought I read u shouldn't mix kava with prescription anti depressants.
 

kl.NDG

Kava Enthusiast
I would say to be a little cautious, kava can worsen depression, I would suggest that High DHM strains would have this property so a high kavain kava like fu, awa or van3 would be of use.



K@ should be alot stronger then kava in this regard but again the addiction issues are there.
 

kl.Modernaught

Kava Curious
What awful news, I'm grieved to hear that you're dealing with the loss of such a close friend. I personally would recommend using a kava that isn't high in DHM because it is important to process the matter and not get away from the feelings with a strain that would put you into a stupor. My heart very much goes out to you.
 
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