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Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 12 1:38am | Replies (934)Comment receiving replies
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Yes, I have used CBD tincture and CBD Living Water for anxiety. I haven't used it for depression as I already take an antidepressant. It doesn't seem to interfere with my Citalopram.
I decided to try CBD when I was withdrawing from Tramadol, a synthetic opiate I had been taking for pain (with 2 other medications) for over a year. As I began slowly reducing my use, I experienced a lot of anxiety and muscle tremors in my legs especially. I know that using a marijuana medication meant that my pain doctor would not prescribe for me again, but I was getting off the pain medications one by one anyway, so I don't care.
The CBD Living Water was my favorite as it just was like drinking bottled water and was immediately available in my system. Within a few minutes of drinking one serving, my anxiety began reducing. It was so benign that I thought perhaps it was just my own thoughts that were calming me down--my belief that it would help. So, I bought the CBD tincture as kind of a test to see if I reacted the same. The next time I was having withdrawal anxiety I used the CBD Tincture. I didn't realize at that time that it can take up to 2+ hours to have effect when you take the tincture, but that was actually good for my test purposes. My anxiety continued for another hour until slowly the tincture began taking effect. I decided then that the CBD Living Water worked best for my anxiety.
CBD Living Water is expensive at $5.00 per bottle with 2 servings. It has no flavor (the tincture had a sweet weird flavor I didn't like) and is easy to drink. I only used 4 bottles to help me through my withdrawal. I don't use it now, but I will if I have anxiety in the future. I am impressed with how helpful it was in my withdrawal. I think it would help in withdrawal from cigarettes too. I did that 34 years ago though.
Are you willing to share what you're anxiety is about? I had panic and anxiety attacks for years and used Ativan and later Lorazepam for them, especially when I had to fly in planes. About 6 years ago I started taking Citalopram antidepressant, and all my anxiety/panic attacks went away. I only had it again recently during my withdrawal process. I know my relief from anxiety is from the Citalopram. I even did 7 zip lines in Costa Rica a little over a year ago. My flights there, to Panama and back were anxiety free. That has been so incredible for me! I love traveling now.
Please let me know if you have questions,. I also hope others on Mayo Connect will let you know their experiences with CBD and Marijuana as medical alternative treatments.
Gail B
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@gailb, can you verify these two statements are true? No. 1 - "Tincture" and "Oil" mean the same thing. No. 2 And in States where Medical Marijuana is not legal but CBD is, the maximum amount of THC must be less than .5%. I just want to make sure I'm playing by the rules. Thanks so very much. @cognac
May I ask why you were on tramadol ? I’ve been taking it for years for my back but I also take antidepressants too . It really doesn’t do much for pain
Sorry, I just saw your questions for me. Tincture and oil are usually the same thing. I say usually because I can't guarantee that all manufacturers use the same terminology. I don't know about the less than 5% THC included to be legal in states where marijuana is not yet legal. I think you need to check in the state where you live to be sure. Most CBD does have a small amount of THC that helps it get going in your body. I hope this is helpful for you. Thanks for asking.
Gailb
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If Gary gave you an answer about where he buys CBD, I really appreciate your sharing it. There are even more sellers now in 2018. Thanks.
I posted this information much further in this thread. I've copied it here for you and others. I recommend reading all or most of the posts on this thread as others have provided important information as well as at least one other website for purchasing CBD. They are not necessarily in chronological order of posting.
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Posted by @gailb, Mon, May 21 3:29pm
For those who are interested in using CBD as a pain or anxiety reliever, here are two websites that provide excellent quality products and one has an extensive educational programs that are free. One series of the education programs helps each person determine their own dosage for their problems.
1. http://www.cbdlivingwater.org — has good products. I used the Living Water to help me withdraw from Tramadol.
2. https://mjstherapeutics.org — this is where I purchased my CBD Daily tincture. It's an excellent quality product and they have others you can order online.
3. https://healer.com/about-us/ educational programs. I need to take their education programs and determine the correct dosage for my arthritis and radiculopathy pain.
These are good sites with reliable products and information. I have tested these links now and they work.
Gailb
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I just noticed you are new to the Mayo Connect community. Welcome! I am a Volunteer Mentor and am not a medical professional. I can't offer medical diagnosis or medical solutions, but I do offer my experience, knowledge and support for members of the community.
Please help us know you better by sharing as much information about yourself as you are comfortable doing. Are you currently using CBD or marijuana for relief of pain, anxiety, etc? Please share the issue you are trying to find relief for if you're comfortable. The more we know about you/your situation, the better able the members will be to assist you, recognizing that we are all different in our results with various medications and methods of pain relief.
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Gailb
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Hi I’ve had back pain for around 5 years had to retire after 50 yrs of hairdresser because of it. Guess it was time anyway, Dr said I needed rods and I smoke so he won’t operate until I guit , yeah I know not good at all lol . So I take cocktail of meds tramadol gabapentin arthritis med wet heating pad in the mornings and usually ice packs in the afternoons several times depending on how much I move around . I also take antidepressant it’s very depressing you know. I use a pain relief oil called outback pain relief that I order from amazon it has worked better than anything else I’ve tried. Some days are better than others but I usually can’t leave my house until at least 2:00 the mornings are pretty rough. Even if I were to stop smoking I am Leary of back surgery st my age of 73 I’ve heard so many failed back surgeries.so I’m just living with it, but I know that I’m not near as bad off as some people, my sister is a lot worst than I am . I just thank God I can still get around and not in some nursing home somewhere lol
Hi - I have had severe panic/anxiety attacks for some time now. I los my daughter to ALS who was also my best friend. I work four days a week, which helps keep my mind busy, but whenever I have a doctors visit or I get sick I flip out. I also have problems traveling long distances. I am currently taking Xanax. My doctor has tried me on every SSRI, but my system cannot tolerate the drugs. I wear a medic alert and am allergic to many drugs. The morning is the worst for me, but as the day wears on and I get busy it seems to help
I have your problems plus depression. I am taking lexapro and it seems to help. Have you tried antidepressants?
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Hi, I ve been taking cbd oil (0,03% THC) and it has been perfect then it helps me to have a good and profound sleep. My mood seem better and I am more relax than on anything before. I live in Ecuador, and need aproval from my family for my health decisions, specially then i am unemployed and need their financial support at this moment. I take zoloft and seroquel (for sleep), and autoinmune medications. I dont want to add more meds to my cocktail, so cbd is a perfect option. Sadly, the psychiatrist is very skeptical then he is really aware of all the cases he managed that take the marihuana for recreational purposes. So, he is reluctant to any form of marihuana and doesnt believe that there are isolate products. At the end, he agreed that if it really just have 0,04%thc I am free to take it. I need to prove that, and sent him the 3rd part lab tests for the specific brand and product i am taking and scientific information about cbd. He is looking for more scientific reliable information from wellknown sources as Mayo Clinic. I wrote to my reumathologist at Mayo Clinic and he answer me that he doesnt know that much about cbd but he will ask his colleagues at the complementary integrative department of Mayo C. The point is that a reliable source tell that cbd is safe to take. thats all I need. Wondering where can I find this sources. Thanks,
Lorena