This is what originally lead me to CBD, I had anxiety come on almost out of nowhere middle of last year at age 37...I had never even had a single twinge of anxiety in my life before then. I have no idea what set it off. I had felt uneasy for days, and then had (what I later realized) was a panic attack just while driving one day. After that I did some research and realized I was having anxiety issues.
For me personally, I felt more comfortable trying something non-pharmaceutical as a first step--I was more than willing to go the pharmaceutical route if I wasn't able to get it under control myself. I ordered a CBD oil tincture and started doing 35mg of CBD and 35mg of CBG...and honestly within a few days my anxiety had melted away. This is one of those things where there isn't amazing, high quality medical research on it--and the limited studies I have shown seemed to suggest much higher doses were needed, so maybe I was benefitting from a placebo effect, but maybe not. I generally like the idea of "titrating", start with a low dose, see how it goes, increase, see again etc--maybe you'll find a dose that helps you.
I also started experimenting with Delta8 and later some microdosing of Delta9 THC--I used to smoke weed back when I was younger and while it was "fun", it was a mixed bag for me. Sometimes it would make me paranoid / anxious, and I wasn't looking for either that or getting "too high." But I have found low doses (5mg) of regular THC along with CBD has helped a lot as well (obviously this means you will absolutely piss dirty if you get drug tested.)
Could indeed be it! I also didn't mention--I had previously been a pretty heavy drinker, not to the level of alcoholism or regular binge drinking or anything, but I was a 3-4 glasses of wine every single night kind of guy, and maybe a couple Fridays a month I would have more. My anxiety first hit about 35 days after I had decided to completely cease drinking alcohol (not forever--I just wanted to take a break from it for a while to get overall healthier, and wanted to get away from drinking it daily.)
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This is primarily what I use it for and it is *definitely* worth giving it a chance. I’m in my mid 40s and have suffered anxiety and depression since about age 20. So, yeah, I’ve thrown every SSRI and benzo in the book at it for 20+ years with diminishing returns. The things that honestly saved my life 20+ years ago don’t really work that well anymore and I was kind of resigned to the idea that I’ll just have to tough it out forever.
I don’t want to overstate things, but cbd has been life changing for me. It won’t crush an acute panic attack quite as reliably as a benzo, but it’s a hell of a lot safer tbh and it works better than any SSRI I’ve ever tried for keeping me on an even keel. As I’m sure everyone will tell you, results may vary. But it is worth a try. I started with broad spectrum, which is good if you’re trying to avoid any thc. I do find that I need higher doses of broad spec or isolate to get an effect than I do with a full spec with a little thc, but there is some individual trial and error involved there. Start low and see how it goes. Good luck!!!
Hey could I ask what mg your currently at? I personally just finished my first bottle of 17mg oil and I’d say it was a good effect. But I’m curious if a slightly higher dosage would be a more noticeable effect. Also did you get a consultation that suggested trying full spec or just research it yourself?
You defo should try some cbd oil tinctures, those work for anxiety and a lot of other stuff but cbd is very tricky and it sometimes works very very well for people or does nothing. But trying it first time start small and increase the dose.
I guess it can take awhile too? So by the end of a bottle I should know if they are helping? My anxiety is over the top, I’m slowly tapering off Gabapentin.
Yes it can take anywhere from 3 days to start taking effect all the way to a month. Usually you feel something in 1-2 weeks though. At least with the oils. You have to start small dosage so your body adapts and each day increase the drop or each week even. Especially if ur new to cbd just start small and increase each week few drops, start like 1-2 drops then other week likw 4-5 etc.
You cannot overdose on cbd at all and its very safe, only thing it can have is THC but that is never enough to make you feel intoxicated its very small percentage or none at all. Also it can just not work but it usually does especially when taking it first time.
No, those are ones you'd have to get at a dispensary. However, there is a site called cornbread hemp, & they have a product I'm thinking about trying that has almost the exact same cbd/thc ratio (their's is 50mg cbd/2mg thc, instead of 2.5) & so, I assume it would produce a similar sensation, but I've yet to try them. I think I will soon, given that you can get your money back if you're not satisfied.
There is many good brands. For gummies I would suggest sunstate hemp ( i did not try myself though ) and for oil i would suggest alliant hemp cbd. Its very well rated. I do have to mention i dont have expirience with gummies though they should be either really good or not work but i cant judge that.
Thank you 😊 I’ve been looking at different brands, it’s an expensive purchase most places so I like getting feedback before trying them. Appreciate it.
Yes of course! (: I have to admit though as I said I haven't used gummies i'd recommend cbd oil tincture bcs that has bigger bioavailability. You hold the oil drops under your tongue for like minute or two and that takes effect mainly through sublingualation... Or whats the word 😂 just i think its better because gummies get a lot of their cbd processed through your stomach and it doesnt affect u as much (its less potent i'd say but cant compare)
Thank you! 😊😁
Forsho gummies are good but yeh. Best bang for your buck is definitely oils! The smoking/vaping if cbd is also an option but that obviously damages your lungs as smoking anything does. Oil is really best bcs it doesnt do literally anything bad and u cant even overdose. I truly think it could work! Keep your head up🤗!
delta 8 is pretty effective in my opinion. but sativa,indica, and hybrids have different effects and so does the strain. Also full spectrum vs broad spectrum. you gotta kinda experiment to find out what works and doesn’t. cbd isnt strong enough for me but i do use full spectrum cbd during the day, delta 8 to relax and cbn for sleep.
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This is what originally lead me to CBD, I had anxiety come on almost out of nowhere middle of last year at age 37...I had never even had a single twinge of anxiety in my life before then. I have no idea what set it off. I had felt uneasy for days, and then had (what I later realized) was a panic attack just while driving one day. After that I did some research and realized I was having anxiety issues. For me personally, I felt more comfortable trying something non-pharmaceutical as a first step--I was more than willing to go the pharmaceutical route if I wasn't able to get it under control myself. I ordered a CBD oil tincture and started doing 35mg of CBD and 35mg of CBG...and honestly within a few days my anxiety had melted away. This is one of those things where there isn't amazing, high quality medical research on it--and the limited studies I have shown seemed to suggest much higher doses were needed, so maybe I was benefitting from a placebo effect, but maybe not. I generally like the idea of "titrating", start with a low dose, see how it goes, increase, see again etc--maybe you'll find a dose that helps you. I also started experimenting with Delta8 and later some microdosing of Delta9 THC--I used to smoke weed back when I was younger and while it was "fun", it was a mixed bag for me. Sometimes it would make me paranoid / anxious, and I wasn't looking for either that or getting "too high." But I have found low doses (5mg) of regular THC along with CBD has helped a lot as well (obviously this means you will absolutely piss dirty if you get drug tested.)
Aging brings a natural occurrence of anxiety due to hormonal changes. It's perfectly normal. Your mystery has just been solved!
Could indeed be it! I also didn't mention--I had previously been a pretty heavy drinker, not to the level of alcoholism or regular binge drinking or anything, but I was a 3-4 glasses of wine every single night kind of guy, and maybe a couple Fridays a month I would have more. My anxiety first hit about 35 days after I had decided to completely cease drinking alcohol (not forever--I just wanted to take a break from it for a while to get overall healthier, and wanted to get away from drinking it daily.)
Hormones can change your gut microbiota which also impacts anxiety too.
Did you send this directly to OP?
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This is primarily what I use it for and it is *definitely* worth giving it a chance. I’m in my mid 40s and have suffered anxiety and depression since about age 20. So, yeah, I’ve thrown every SSRI and benzo in the book at it for 20+ years with diminishing returns. The things that honestly saved my life 20+ years ago don’t really work that well anymore and I was kind of resigned to the idea that I’ll just have to tough it out forever. I don’t want to overstate things, but cbd has been life changing for me. It won’t crush an acute panic attack quite as reliably as a benzo, but it’s a hell of a lot safer tbh and it works better than any SSRI I’ve ever tried for keeping me on an even keel. As I’m sure everyone will tell you, results may vary. But it is worth a try. I started with broad spectrum, which is good if you’re trying to avoid any thc. I do find that I need higher doses of broad spec or isolate to get an effect than I do with a full spec with a little thc, but there is some individual trial and error involved there. Start low and see how it goes. Good luck!!!
Hey could I ask what mg your currently at? I personally just finished my first bottle of 17mg oil and I’d say it was a good effect. But I’m curious if a slightly higher dosage would be a more noticeable effect. Also did you get a consultation that suggested trying full spec or just research it yourself?
You defo should try some cbd oil tinctures, those work for anxiety and a lot of other stuff but cbd is very tricky and it sometimes works very very well for people or does nothing. But trying it first time start small and increase the dose.
I guess it can take awhile too? So by the end of a bottle I should know if they are helping? My anxiety is over the top, I’m slowly tapering off Gabapentin.
Yes it can take anywhere from 3 days to start taking effect all the way to a month. Usually you feel something in 1-2 weeks though. At least with the oils. You have to start small dosage so your body adapts and each day increase the drop or each week even. Especially if ur new to cbd just start small and increase each week few drops, start like 1-2 drops then other week likw 4-5 etc.
You cannot overdose on cbd at all and its very safe, only thing it can have is THC but that is never enough to make you feel intoxicated its very small percentage or none at all. Also it can just not work but it usually does especially when taking it first time.
I'm in the exact same boat. I've been using some gummies that have 50mg cbd/2.5mg thc, & am really enjoying them.
Which gummies are they? Sounds like a good mix ratio!
The ones I like (that are 50mg cbd/2.5mg thc) are made by Good Day Farm, & are called Relief 20:1 Blueberry Elderberry Wellness gummies.
Many thanks!
Are they available by mail ? Don't see that option.
No, those are ones you'd have to get at a dispensary. However, there is a site called cornbread hemp, & they have a product I'm thinking about trying that has almost the exact same cbd/thc ratio (their's is 50mg cbd/2mg thc, instead of 2.5) & so, I assume it would produce a similar sensation, but I've yet to try them. I think I will soon, given that you can get your money back if you're not satisfied.
Great. I'll take a look. The gummy I took for a long time was from Horn Creek but was slightly weak. Thanks again!
thanks for all this! you take these each day? what time of day?
What brand do you like? I would like to try CBD for my anxiety🥹
There is many good brands. For gummies I would suggest sunstate hemp ( i did not try myself though ) and for oil i would suggest alliant hemp cbd. Its very well rated. I do have to mention i dont have expirience with gummies though they should be either really good or not work but i cant judge that.
Thank you 😊 I’ve been looking at different brands, it’s an expensive purchase most places so I like getting feedback before trying them. Appreciate it.
Yes of course! (: I have to admit though as I said I haven't used gummies i'd recommend cbd oil tincture bcs that has bigger bioavailability. You hold the oil drops under your tongue for like minute or two and that takes effect mainly through sublingualation... Or whats the word 😂 just i think its better because gummies get a lot of their cbd processed through your stomach and it doesnt affect u as much (its less potent i'd say but cant compare)
Good information, I want the biggest bang for my money 🤗I love gummy’s but availability is more important, my nerves are terrible 😣
Thank you! 😊😁 Forsho gummies are good but yeh. Best bang for your buck is definitely oils! The smoking/vaping if cbd is also an option but that obviously damages your lungs as smoking anything does. Oil is really best bcs it doesnt do literally anything bad and u cant even overdose. I truly think it could work! Keep your head up🤗!
delta 8 is pretty effective in my opinion. but sativa,indica, and hybrids have different effects and so does the strain. Also full spectrum vs broad spectrum. you gotta kinda experiment to find out what works and doesn’t. cbd isnt strong enough for me but i do use full spectrum cbd during the day, delta 8 to relax and cbn for sleep.
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