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

Isolate is the purest form of CBD being over 99.9% pure and is recommended for anyone subject to drug testing.

@cdcc I just wanted to tell you that I went through lyrica withdrawal in 2012 and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Truly. I feel for you but am proud that you’re quitting that awful med. you will come back to yourself. Don’t give in.

Katie,
May I ask what type of withdrawal you had, this has been unbelievable. I still suffer with extreme anxiety and I don’t like going anywhere. This has been torture. I’m using CBD oil now to help. It works ok but I just want it all to stop

I personally started taking hemp-derived CBD oil (full spectrum) for many health problems, anxiety/panic attacks being one of them. I used to get panic attacks once in a while and they started to become more frequent as my neck pain got worse over the years. My husband came across a brand of CBD oil back in June of this year that has truly worked for me. I immediately felt energized upon taking it- something I hadn't felt in a long time. It made me realize how pure, potent, and effective this oil really is. (It literally only has 3 ingredients in it. No fillers. No junk.)

Since taking the hemp-derived CBD oil, I haven't had any panic attacks. My anxiety is gone. I don't have racing thoughts. My heart doesn't race. I feel calm. My neck pain has gone away almost completely. It's truly a great, natural alternative for anyone who suffers from anxiety, pain, depression, inflammation, and other health issues to consider. My entire family has benefited from it, too, including our pet!

Which oil do you use and how much? I suffer with severe anxiety and hate to go out anywhere because of it. I’m using Charlottes Web CBD oil right now it seems to help but I’m looking for something a bit better

@debralee, what brand is your oil and where can I get it. Thank you for this information!

My son was taking Treatwell 20:1 for severe anxiety, and irritability. Sadly Treatwell went out of business. He had success with Sweet Jayne 20:1 and he is now taking Myriam's Hope but too soon to tell the efficacy. . It is more concentrated mg of CBD so he takes less of it at a time approximately every 4-6 hours. Everyone is different. I am learning that much of the dosing and timing is very individualized

A question I have. Why did you go off antidepressants if they were working? I should say why do we go off a medication that is working. Several years ago I was taking Zypexia for depression. I took it for at least 3 years and it worked well. The problem was weight gain. alot of weight gain through the years. I weaned off of it, but it was hell.I am not sure if my brain still mourns for it. Again the reason was unhealthy weight gain. I did lose the extra weight plus because I was so sick. I also took Zoloft for until about 2 months ago when the doctors believed the Zoloft to cause hypoglycemia. I am not diabetic. Right now I am taking Effexor 37.5 and Elavil 50mg at night. The elavil was prescribed because of chronic pain from fibromyalgia. I do believe the elavil helps with pain and sleep. I also use Percocet for osteo arthritis . I do not believe I will never have to take an antidepressant and if one works without serious side effects I will stay on. I am just not sure of anything right now. My husband died Jan. 7, 2018 and I am still somewhat of a mess.

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