Patient Stories
We believe that the most powerful way we can educate people about medical cannabis is through the voices of our patients. Here you can read stories and watch videos from our Releaf community.
VerifiedMusic and medical cannabis: Regaining control after years of pain and anxiety
I've actually been on this journey since about 12 years old, when I first started getting my period. From my very first period, I experienced more than normal levels of pain, and I was bleeding throughout the month. Read more
Condition Gastroenterological
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedThomas’ Story: Allowing himself the space to relax through the fog of anxiety
Most of us love nothing more than a bit of rest and relaxation. That feeling of letting everything go, and just being in the moment. But for 36-year-old Thomas, finding the mental space to relax can be a bit of an issue. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 3 months
VerifiedInto the Woods: Ryan’s story of pain and perseverance
Ryan’s passion is the outdoors, and there’s nothing he loves more than a long hike through the forest with his trusty dog. For years, Ryan’s pain disconnected him from the natural world. Now, his recent treatment with medical cannabis is finally offering hope. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 7 months
VerifiedLauren’s Story: Freedom from anxiety and arrest
For far too many patients in the UK, finding legal treatment options that are effective and without the burden of heavy side effects can be difficult. To add to the struggle, navigating the complex healthcare and legal systems can often leave patients feeling lost and alone. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 5 months
VerifiedDaisy’s Story: Prejudice, professionalism, and PTSD
As human beings, it's part of our intrinsic, instinctual nature to learn from those around us, and to use the experiences others have had to help guide or inform our own. And in the world of medical cannabis, this is no different. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 7 months
VerifiedMatt's Story: From curly kale to medical cannabis, how Michelin star chef Matt manages his MS
As humans, we like to learn from others because we feel inspired by them, because there is strength in numbers, and that’s something we’re naturally comforted by. And, at Releaf, sharing patient voices and their experiences with medical cannabis is something we’re committed to, for exactly these reasons. We want to champion our patient’s voices to diversity the conversation, covering all sorts of health conditions treatable with medical cannabis, by speaking to patients one on one about how their health, life, and overall wellbeing, has changed since becoming a Releaf patient. Read more
Condition Neurological
Subscriber 5 months
VerifiedBrandon's Comeback: influencer boxing and his fight against chronic anxiety
Brandon is a 27-year-old who has faced the challenges of anxiety, autism, Asperger's syndrome, and ADHD throughout his life. For many years, he felt isolated, and his conditions often prevented him from engaging in social circles and made him a target for bullying. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 4 months
VerifiedFor my kids: A proud dad’s battle against anxiety
Daryl is a young dad who suffers from anxiety and depression. For his kids, he knew he had to find a solution. After conventional medicines only made things worse, Daryl reached out to our clinicians at Releaf and began his journey with medical cannabis. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedRyan’s Story: Taking strides treating sciatica with medical cannabis
One of our core values at Releaf is pushing patient voices to the forefront, and to continue our commitment to doing so, this week we spoke to Ryan, a 31-year-old Brightonian who recently took the plunge, and became a Releaf patient. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 5 months
VerifiedEducating through experience: How Hollie uses medical cannabis to manage her chronic pain
One of our primary goals at Releaf is to remove the stigma associated with medicinal cannabis, and that’s why Hollie’s story is so important. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 5 months
VerifiedRhona's story: From chronic pain to finding strength for gardening and living
Rhona's story is one of resilience and determination. After years of battling through chronic pain and sleeping issues without being able to find a real diagnosis, Rhona was coming to the end of her rope. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedJosh’s story: Fighting back after a surgery gone wrong
Having your health taken away from you, through no fault of your own, is terrible - especially for someone so used to being extremely active. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 7 months
VerifiedMaxim’s Story: A Path Through Chronic Pain
I’m Maxim, a 20-year-old from Haywards Heath, with a passion for sales. I’d say I’m a pretty outgoing, yet, ordinary person. I’m enthusiastic about work, and I love to be sociable and meet up with my friends or go out with my girlfriend, like most twenty-something's do. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedLaura & Harry’s story: How medical cannabis changed Harry's life
For mum Laura, helping her son Harry through a number of health challenges has been a journey filled with ups and downs. Finding the correct diagnoses was a long and frustrating process, as has been managing Harry’s ongoing medical needs. Read more
Condition Neurological
Subscriber 5 months
VerifiedHelen’s Story: Parenting, Police, and a Patient's Rights
Diagnosed with a range of conditions, including fibromyalgia, agoraphobia, and PTSD, Helen faced daily barriers that made even simple tasks daunting. Traditional medications only seemed to exacerbate her struggles, leaving her in a cycle of discomfort that made her unable to engage with the most important thing in her life: her family. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedComing into Focus: How a retired filmmaker found relief for his chronic pain without the use of opioids
The growing evidence of medical cannabis’ effectiveness in treating chronic pain is slowly reshaping how we approach health and wellness. However, many GPs in the UK are still quick to prescribe addictive medications like opioids and benzodiazepines before looking at safe, alternative solutions like medical cannabis. Read more
Condition Pain
Subscriber 6 months
VerifiedJames’ Story: Sleep Solutions - journeying back to calm and clarity
At Releaf, we are dedicated to providing safe, effective treatments that enhance the quality of life for those navigating chronic health conditions. James’ story is an important one, because it draws attention to one of the most common and debilitating conditions faced by many of our patients: severe, chronic insomnia. Read more
Condition Psychiatric
Subscriber 5 months
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