How Does CBD or Cannabidiol Help Reduce Anxiety?
The CBD is a Cannabinoid that helps to enhance the ability to relax. The effect of reducing anxiety appears to be related to Cannabidiol (CBD) activity in the limbic and paralimbic systems of the brain.
This component of Cannabis, despite being a cannabinoid, does not act on the Endocannabinoid System, but through serotonin receptors, which causes anxiety to be reduced, feelings of relaxation to increase, mood to improve, and sleep to be facilitated.
Drops with high CBD content sublingually can be very effective in reducing chronic anxiety, treating temporary stress, and protecting the body from the physiological effects of both.
Effectiveness of CBD on Anxiety.
When a series of international studies were evaluated in 2012, it was concluded that CBD had been shown to reduce anxiety, particularly social anxiety.
In 2020, researchers tested the effects of CBD Oil at varying doses in 397 patients with various ailments. Participants with mental health-related symptoms experienced significant improvement in anxiety and depression, as well as in their ability to perform their usual activities. The use of CBD oil also suggested significant pain relief in these groups.
The optimal use of CBD Drops for anxiety, varies from person to person. The user may find that one concentration, schedule, or method, works better for them than another.
How much CBD to take for Anxiety?
It’s important to find the right CBD dosage for each person’s anxiety. Experts suggest starting small and progressing depending on how your body reacts.
One study involving hundreds of patients noted success with a dosage of 40 milligrams to 300 milligrams per day, further supporting the idea that CBD dosage varies significantly, depending on each person’s symptoms and body physiology.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety-provoking reactions, such as fear, dread, or distress, have their beginning in brain mechanisms. The human brain integrates very well the information of the past (memories) with the information of the present (situation) to anticipate and foresee the future (consequences).
The information of the past or memories is formed by the lived experiences linked to the emotions and bodily sensations felt in that situation. Remembering the past brings back to life the emotions and sensations felt at the time and this, for some people, can be overwhelming.
What are the types of Anxiety disorders?
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Specific phobia
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Agoraphobia
