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Incredibly peaceful: may be perfect for less extreme anxiety/PTSD (and still helpful in extreme cases). I mean, wow. It's been at least a decade since I got "entranced by the smoke clouding around me" stoned. This stuff kicks like a bull. I keep getting lost in thought, and even after a long day, I'm so comfortable that it's taking focus not to nod off for a bit. I'm actively trying to think of things that would normally trigger my anxiety or PTSD, and... it's all nothing. Frankly, it's a little surreal how chill I am; they ought to pass this stuff out before therapy lmao The physical effects aren't heavy - I doubt someone with a moderate tolerance would feel any body buzz - but I'm not feeling any pain in my back (chronic) or shoulder (temporary) and my tinnitus is at a low enough level that it's easy to ignore. I think I found my new favorite evening strain.

I made the mistake of assuming the "Waui" to be a branding thing. Nope. It definitely earns a "wowee." Having spent a lot of my childhood in Keanae, I was stunned speechless by how nostalgic the smell was - it almost smells exactly like walking through a grove of wild fruit trees, with a sweet tropical punch that you'll taste in the back of your throat when you stick your nose in it. The taste, again, floored me, with notes of papaya (first time I'd tasted it in years lol) and pineapple surprising me. As for the effects, Maui Waui gave me a very stimulating high. I immediately felt the fog of depression start to clear on the first hit, and minutes later I was focused, motivated, and sure of myself. I got my to-do list, which had been growing larger all week, done in a few hours. When the stimulating effect wore off a bit, I kicked back and devoured youtube videos on philosophy and art history while getting stuff done online.

This strain is the embodiment of "stoned" after it hit the gym every day for 5 years. Without treating my sleep issues, I'd have about 2 days a week that I'd get more than 0-3hrs of sleep. GDP knocked me out cold: already feeling relaxed and pain-free, I got into bed, closed my eyes, then opened them to find that I felt wonderful and the room was brighter.

Fun. This strain is what I want the less educated public to think of when they think "being high." It's giggly and talkative and uplifting, with just a dash of body buzz to knock the fatigue out of you, perfect for socializing (is there a petition to add "autism" to the wellness list?). I didn't experience any effect on appetite, which I'm sure some would appreciate.

I'll start by saying that the bud I got was pretty high in THC, so this may be too much for infrequent users. Conversely, it should be phenomenal for medical treatment of chronic conditions (and was for me). I have clinical insomnia and would only sleep every other night without treatment. This. Strain. Is. My. Shit. If you've ever experienced the comfort of going to sleep on morphine, Abusive OG is close enough that I'd recommend it wholesale to anyone who's trying to replace opiates. Also like opiates, this strain pairs a deep, stony body high with limonene's uplifting, cerebral mood enhancement. Want to melt into your bed, carefree, as tingling waves flow through your body? Abusive OG's got you. In fact, I spent 3 hours laying awake listening to music last night because it was so blissful, then fell asleep almost immediately when I wanted to. Need full-body pain relief but a clear mind for work? I can't promise anything, but I'd wager this strain could do some work for cancer patients, so hopefully most chronic pain sufferers should find as much (incredible) functional relief as I did. I fully expect this to be a staple in my rotation whenever I can get it.