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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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 23, 2019

@wigreenthumb - Usually a dose is a dropper full. The dropper is 10mg. You could reduce it to half a dose too. I'm not sure what a drop is in doses
There are many posts on this discussion that I encourage you to read to familiarize yourself with more information. This way you can get the most benefit from the oil. Did a doctor recommend this dosage?

wigreenthumb | @wigreenthumb | Mar 23, 2019

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I am starting at 1 drop 2 times per day under the tongue, one at noon, and 1 at an hour before bed, to provide time between CBD and my blood pressure meds, which include a beta blocker. My cardiologist said it would be OK to try the CBD oil. My BP has dropped about 10 points, while heartrate stayed steady. The brand I am using is Pure Kind Botanicals, and is called Wellness Nectar. The website provides fact sheet showing very low THC in this oil. Praying this works well for me!

wigreenthumb | @wigreenthumb | Mar 23, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@wigreenthumb - Usually a dose is a dropper full. The dropper is 10mg. You could reduce..." + (show)

The manufacturer recommends on the website to use only 1 to 3 drops 2 times per day for anxiety. I am sure different manufacturers have different potency in their product, so think it is best to follow their recommendation. Doctor allowed, but gave no advice.

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Mar 23, 2019

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Thank you for your reply and the very best to you!

lioness | @lioness | Mar 23, 2019

@merpreb trying the golden milk recipie good thanks

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Mar 23, 2019

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What’s Golden milk?

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 23, 2019

@rascal1 . It's turmeric milk. Turmeric is yellow.

granny55 | @granny55 | Mar 23, 2019

In reply to @gailb "@lalyfa Welcome to Mayo Connect. I am a Volunteer Mentor and not a medical professional. As..." + (show)

@gailb

@lalyfa

Welcome to Mayo Connect. I am a Volunteer Mentor and not a medical professional. As such I can offer the benefit of my personal experience, as can others on this site, but not medical diagnoses nor medical opinions. We strive to help each other with the understanding that we are all different and what works for me may not work for you. I have gotten so much good from participating in Mayo Connect that I love it.

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
Volunteer Mentor

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Hi Lalyfa or Gail, your information regarding Cbd oil has me excited. I’m on celexa 20 mg for 4 weeks now and am still having trouble sleeping all night. How long does the celexa take to work? What dosage do you take? Can you do Cbd oil with being on celexa. Thanks for the info....

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Mar 23, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@rascal1 . It's turmeric milk. Turmeric is yellow." + (show)

I take Tumeric capsules. Is there a benefit in the milk?

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Mar 23, 2019

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I’m weaning off Klonopin and also taking Effexor and Remeron.
I cannot find info nor can my dr or pharmacist advise if ok to take CBD oil with these medications.