I've been getting high virtually every night for the past four years. I think it's pretty well documented that cannabis increases anxiety, and that's my experience (though only slightly). It also has the secondary effect of making you less likely to exercise and be otherwise productive. That said, it has greatly improved my mood (at least when I'm high) and has a few other benefits. As far as E-phobia goes, it's probably not a good idea. Straight CBD may be a different story, however, and I intend to find out...