CBD For Anxiety and Stress

CBD for Anxiety. Does it help?

CBD for anxiety treatment is supported by many users – Research  suggests that CBD may have a positive effect on anxiety and could be used to support treatments for a variety conditions. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a chemical compound present in the hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa).

CBD is natural plant extract and producers such as HempWell can combine CBD with an oil, cream or balm. People can purchase CBD oil as a food supplement in the UK and most other countries.

We all experience anxiety at one point or another.

One of the heavily researched areas of CBD is how it may affect anxiety and stress disorders. Several studies point to the potential benefits of CBD for anxiety.

Those who received CBD experienced overall reduced anxiety levels.

Multiple recent studies have shown that CBD can help with PTSD symptoms, such as having nightmares and replaying negative memories.

These studies have looked at CBD as both a standalone PTSD treatment as well as a supplement to traditional treatments like medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Roughly 40 million Americans are diagnosed with clinical anxiety disorders every year, and countless others experience some form of anxiety on a daily or weekly basis. This anxiety can take a toll on our lives — affecting our relationships, performance at work or school, and our overall health and wellbeing.

One of the most popular alternative support options among anxiety sufferers is cannabidiol (CBD) — a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. CBD for anxiety works through two main systems to promote a feeling of calmness and relaxation.

“There is understandable concern about the impact of the pandemic on people’s well-being. Our figures show that the equivalent of 19 million adults in Great Britain report high levels of anxiety.

“One particularly striking finding is that 39% of people who are married or in a civil partnership, reported high levels of anxiety. This compares with 19% pre-pandemic. It may in part be because of the challenges of homeschooling alongside work and other responsibilities. “

Another marked change is in those aged 65 years or older. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic we consistently saw lower anxiety ratings in those aged 65 years and older, but now we are seeing the highest levels of anxiety amongst this group in lockdown”.

Best CBD Oil for Anxiety: How CBD Helps with Stress & Depression

The strength of CBD for anxiety you take depends upon a number of factors – your weight, your age and the extent of your problem.

As a rule for CBD for anxiety, we recommend CBD Oil 1000mg strength, but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to start with 500mg and move up to 1000mg after a month if necessary. However, with our graduated pipettes you are easily able to regulate your dosage accurately.

If you’re not happy about taking the oil you may prefer one of the alternative options such as CBD Chocolate Truffles or CBD Gummies.

Both these alternatives deliver a powerful enough dose to work on your stress or anxiety.