How does CBD help fight anxiety?

Last update: January 25th, 2024

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Anxiety and fear are natural states that are counter-intuitively very useful. If we had never felt fear, it is likely that our survival would have been doomed early in our lives! Anxiety affects every person. Some cope with it better, others worse, which is conditioned by natural predisposition and often the environment in which we grew up. When fears and anxieties are strong, do not pass and significantly affect our daily lives, we can talk about anxiety disorders.

In some cases, a simple change in lifestyle, the introduction of a certain routine and a healthy diet are enough. Meditation, yoga or breathing exercises can help, especially in controlling anxiety. In some cases, however, drug treatment is necessary.

Today, anxiety disorders are already seen as a disease of our time. They can occur on their own, but unfortunately they are often “accompanied” by alcoholism, drug addiction or post-traumatic stress disorder. Long-term exposure to stress can manifest itself in anxiety.

Why can CBD help?

Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is one of the 100 ingredients in hemp. Unlike THC, it is not a psychoactive ingredient, which is very important in the fight against mental disorders. It does not alter the workings of the mind in a way that takes away a person’s control. By interacting with the human endocannabinoid system, it helps to lower stress levels and has a relaxing effect.

Short-term clinical studies, the results of which were published in the European Journal of Pain, demonstrated CBD’s properties in alleviating inflammation in the body, improving the quality of sleep, and thus increasing the recovery process [1]. Long-term clinical trials on the effects of CBD on mental illness are still ongoing, but the results so far seem very promising.

So far, the results of the tests conducted point rather to an indirect effect of cannabidiol. In addition to leveling stress and increasing recovery, CBD has anti-inflammatory, relaxing and soothing effects. In addition, it is a source of omega 3, 6 and 9 acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of the body. CBD has no side effects. It is not characterized by addictive effects.

All these properties support the body to function properly. CBD provides the right ingredients and helps you relax, which is very important for anxiety disorders.

Is CBD a drug?

Despite many great stories about CBD shared by people around the world, it is imperative to remember that CBD is not a drug. Its use for anxiety disorders and other conditions should be consulted with a doctor and in no way can it replace recommended treatment.

CBD is a dietary supplement that, when combined with a healthy diet and physical activity, improves the human body.

Bibliography

1. Esther M Blessing, Maria M Steenkamp, Jorge Manzanares, Charles R Marmar „Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26341731/
2. Scott Shannon, Nicole Lewis, Heather Lee, Shannon Hughes „Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30624194/