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Kimmiepooh

Updated 10mo ago

What is CBD and Does it Help with Anxiety?

Can anyone give me any advice about CBD? I heard it helps with anxiety. I've never tried it. How does it make you feel? And does it really help like others says it does?

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willownie

2y

I tried it before getting my medical card for weed. It's ok. For day to day anxiety it helps, but it didn't do anything for me at least with panic attacks.
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Crowley24

2y

Do lots of research first but it can be very helpful. Not as well with panic attacks but I've found it very helpful
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AnxiousLady

2y

I used it for a few years before finally getting on Lexapro. I agree with what others say that it can help with day to day anxiety and I found success with it for the majority. Just don’t expect it to be a miracle cure. I’m happy I got on meds finally and learning coping mechanisms to deal with it. I do every once in awhile take cbd on my bad days. As for how it can help you fell it just makes you feel a little more relaxed - some people do get a little sleepy but there is zero high feeling like you’d feel with weed. I do suggest tho if you decide to try it to make sure you use it at least once a day so you can get used to it too even if it’s in smaller doses
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Ena_Silvoc

2y

Yes! Smaller doses is better to start for sure. I was new to CBD and took 20mg and it made me fall asleep real quick. It's better to start with a smaller amount just to get the feel for it then increasing the amount to where it feels most helpful. I also usually just take it on really bad days just to ease my nerves. That way I don't really build a tolerance.
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wise

2y

It works better for chronic/general anxiety than for acute anxiety, but it works well enough for me and usually just helps me sleep (which goes a LONG way when you have anxiety lol)
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Kimmiepooh

2y

Thank you y'all! I think I'm gonna try it soon. With the anxiety I have, I'm willing to try almost anything.
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wise

2y

I had the most success with edibles, esp CBD pops. using straight oil always made me super nauseous, idk if it was the texture or if I just dosed too fast, but the slow, steady dosing was a lot more effective for me
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Leelee47

2y

I've used hemp oil for two years now..not cbd..its helped with minor pain, anxiety, pms and big increase in energy...no known side effects for me.
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Elizalo

2y

CBD is most effective when there’s a small amount of THC. If you can get a medical card, most dispensaries have a 20:1 high CBD, low THC option or something similar. Some dispensaries only have pure CBD which I found to be less effective for me. I will say you need to take it consistently for 1-2 weeks for it to build in your system and be truly effective. Many try for a few days and quit prematurely because they think it’s not working. I have PTSD with anxiety and it does help me a lot. I also worked on a lot of other tools with my therapist.

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