Eli5: Why does weed make many adults feel paranoid, overwhelmed, etc. while it acts like an escape or stress relief for others?

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Why is it so polarizing?

Even people who used to smoke a lot just can t anymore, myself included: I used to exclusively smoke until my early 20s; Now even a couple tokes make me either feel self conscious or totally overwhelmed and „braindead“.

Others have the exact opposite effect, where it makes them super relaxed or even forget all their worries to a point that they need to stop to confront their problems.

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It’s super weird, and science doesn’t know exactly why. My anedoctal evidence is that it has to do with your personality and state of mind. My brother has ADHD, autism, and is a somewhat agressive and reactive person. He has real bad effects from weed, such as paranoia and anxiety. I’m bipolar but overall very chill person, and I helps me immensily, even when I’m going through high amounts of stress. Even when I have “bad” trips, it can be cathartic and help with my state of mind.

Also different strains and dosage can have varying effects. It’s worth experimenting with if it’s safe for you.

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