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Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Posted by lalyfa @lalyfa, Feb 24, 2018

I am curious to know if anyone has had success with CBD or Hemp oil helping with depression/anxiety? I’ve been reading a lot about it and am curious.
I've been reading about this and am very interested but would like thoughts/opinions from anyone who has actually tried it or knows someone who has. TIA

Thank you,
Laura

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nane63 | @nane63 | Sep 25, 2023
In reply to @marjou "My experience is that CBD oil can help lessen a bit of the challenges if one..." + (show)
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My experience is that CBD oil can help lessen a bit of the challenges if one is going through an episode, but it is not a cure all. Definitely work with your mental health professional.

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Hi. I understand that, but according to my psychiatrist I’m already being treated for depression and anxiety. CBD would be to help with the episodes. Nothing else seems to work Thanks

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con123 | @con123 | Sep 26, 2023
In reply to @tka0722 "I have had good luck with microdosing of THC gummies with CBD. I have been on..." + (show)
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I have had good luck with microdosing of THC gummies with CBD. I have been on Prozac for 25 years for depression and anxiety. I was having chronic insomnia with sleep anxiety. I stopped taking Ambien and am now taking microdoses of THC gummies. I am sleeping so much better and anxiety is gone. I live in IL so can purchase recreation at dispensary. My physician is on board. Best of luck!

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How much THC do you consider a micro dose?

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tka0722 | @tka0722 | Sep 26, 2023

I started at 1 mg and am now taking 5 mg.

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messi1929 | @messi1929 | Sep 28, 2023
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Nothing works for everyone all the time. I have found there are no quick fixes. In all my research, which has been nauseatingly extensive. There are only three certain treatments for most mental health disorders; good sleep, clean diet and regular exercise. These three simple but not easy treatments are always, I repeat always recommended and almost as often ignored.

Don’t get me wrong, I tried everything (including CBD) rather than make these three simple changes.

If I could change mental healthcare, lifestyle changes and therapy would be required to be eligible for medications.

Fifteen years ago I went looking for a pill that could change my life for me. I got a bunch of them, they changed my life alright. I lost everything. My family, my fortune and my freedom.

I wish someone had given me the choice!

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Some folks have inoperable conditions that keep them from having a normal sleep pattern.
That is why they are on medication.

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dfb | @dfb | Sep 28, 2023

I want to be one hundred percent clear. Anything I write is my experience only. My hope for everyone is that they can find relief from their suffering. If I have suggested otherwise please forgive me.

May we all find a path that that eases our travels!

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alexdavid | @alexdavid | Mar 29, 2024

I've tried CBD oil for my anxiety, and it's been a game-changer for me. I used to struggle a lot with racing thoughts and panic attacks, but since incorporating CBD into my routine, I've noticed a significant reduction in my symptoms.

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con123 | @con123 | Mar 29, 2024
In reply to @alexdavid "I've tried CBD oil for my anxiety, and it's been a game-changer for me. I used..." + (show)
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I've tried CBD oil for my anxiety, and it's been a game-changer for me. I used to struggle a lot with racing thoughts and panic attacks, but since incorporating CBD into my routine, I've noticed a significant reduction in my symptoms.

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Do you take only CBD or with THC as well?

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nvs | @nvs | Mar 30, 2024
In reply to @alexdavid "I've tried CBD oil for my anxiety, and it's been a game-changer for me. I used..." + (show)
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I've tried CBD oil for my anxiety, and it's been a game-changer for me. I used to struggle a lot with racing thoughts and panic attacks, but since incorporating CBD into my routine, I've noticed a significant reduction in my symptoms.

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Hi. Do you take it at night only?

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denise | @trnrmom1 | Mar 31, 2024

i'm hypomanic on the bipolar spectrum with anxiety and have been on low doses of benzos for years; i live in az where marijuana is legal and for me, any cbd product with thc is activating. i take cbd oil during the day for anxiety (or cbd gummies) . at bedtime along with other rx to sleep and stop the anxiety and ruminating thoughts, i've found the brand: healing resources cbd/cbg/cbn to be most effective and this product can be bought online. the 3 cbd combo puts me to sleep and keeps me asleep. i'm also a 3-yr. post covid long hauler which increased my anxiety and every other emotion and created relentless insomnia the 1st year of becoming a long hauler.

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caysie31 | @caysie31 | Jun 18, 2024
In reply to @asdmommy "Hi Stephanie. I have a 16 year old with ASD On poly pharmacy including risperidone and..." + (show)
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Hi Stephanie. I have a 16 year old with ASD On poly pharmacy including risperidone and abilify seroquel and epival. The only thing that is helping with his current aggression is ativan which of course is terrible. Anyway we are just starting Cbd without guidance although I am going to work on his pyschiatrist. So I am very happy to read your posts. I hope it is going well

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Did he have to get off the Benzo first I’m reading you can’t take cbd w a Benzo and that it causes med side effects to worsen I’ve been looking up other ways for anxiety I and having being on colonopin and they won’t take me off of it it’s been year half now and trying to add straterra for anxiety and I just want off all this stuff I am scared of psych meds due to so many reactions I’m scared of changing things around w my anxiety and ocd

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