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

@asdmommy and @stephanieann - if you've not yet checked it out, you might take a look at the Connect Adults on the Autism Spectrum discussion https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/seniors-on-the-spectrum. I know you said that your son is 16, @asdmommy, but I think it would still be fine and of interest to you to look at and participate. The discussion, you will see from the link, originally started with seniors on the autism spectrum and has grown and broadened to include a wider group of people. Lots of very caring members there who have autism and lots of experience with it, and also big hearts.

Checking in...Right now I can hardly smile. I also realize that minute by minute, I can feel my body sinking into depression. My brain, muscles, there is no life in me...no vibrancy. I am feeling an incredible weight.
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Now realize, I am incredibly attuned to my body, mind and spirit, much more so than a usual person.
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I moved in December, just 37 miles but out of the wilderness to the biggest city of the area. Southern Missouri...almost 4,000 folks here in this big city. Giggling, I used to be a Chicago girl.
I caught that giggle, did you?
My life instantly turned around from a secretly sad lonely 68 year old woman who isolated to being the Darling of the Senior Center and now also the local legion hall of Vets...
I was singing, telling jokes to the entire room alot, back to the extrovert I was raised to be, touching folks...why? Cuz no body touches old people...just saying...
Anyway, I was having the time of my life...I came alive, it was wonderful. Wow, look I am writing in past tense...interesting...as if that new life is gone. (Bear with me, not exactly rambling cuz there is intent in what I am doing...)
Singing is a gift that was just returned to me around valentines day after almost dying...I lost my ability to sing and play my mandolin because my multiple sclerosis took it in 2006. The biggest loss of my life.
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So back to this wonderful life I had...
Monday I went to lunch at the senior center, and just didn't want to go to Monday nite music. Same as last week.
Tuesday, went to the Vets breakfast, but had not baked anything for it. Lunch as usual...home...
Today I chose not to go for coffee with the vets, even though I am told each time to sit at the Commanders table and the jokes do fly. Lunch, barely ate 1/3 of my lunch. Feeling so depressed. Not going to Thursday night music and did not bake for it.
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Ok now the rest of the story.
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The only thing that is different in my life is since December, I used to take 2,400 mg CBD each month. Because of lack of availability I was cut down to 600mg for this month.
The CBD allowed me to become the extrovert I am and the loss of the CBD sent me right back to the secretly sad, lonely depressed woman who is again starting to cut things out of my life that gave me thrills to participate in last month.
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As I read this, I realize I don't care either. I can't believe I am saying all this and don't even care. Life with out CBD is no life for me.
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Wow
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CBD is being ordered first thing in the am, payday...
I WANT MY LIFE BACK.
Bright Wings
@merry, is there any way you can copy this and post it in withdrawing from Effexor? Thanks..BW

@brightwings It seems our system will learn to lean on certain aids more than we realize. I am glad you wrote all you did, as it shows you sussed out what the cause of your despondency was, for you. Will you be able to keep an adequate supply of the CBD oil that works for you, on hand? Remember to be kind to yourself. Since you have figured out the issues, please take time to wait for the return of your "up' feelings, and be okay that you might feel more introverted for a few days. Remember, you do not owe an apology to anyone.
Please let us know how you are doing in a couple of days.
Ginger

I am interested in learning more about CBD oil. Would anyone be willing to be a guest on my podcast, educating about cbd oil and how it helps

@ginger
Yes, I will be able to maintain my supply because I am now ordering directly from the company...no middleman.
I have a bit of money coming the end of the month, so will be ordering an extra months supply to keep on hand.
Its amazing, writing all that has hope flaring alive in me. It's been missed so much.
I am a nurse and have about 50 years mental health experience under my belt, so seeing the progression back to health and then the same loss of that wonderful life, wow, it startles me that CBD can made this much difference. I was just introduced to CBD last summer and have been gradually increasing the dosage. Found the right dose in Dec.
I will use this product for the rest of my life.
Bright Wings

Yes, I would. I have so much public speaking under my belt.
Bright Wings.

@brightwings Good for you! It's a fine line we walk on our health path. An important lesson for you, and all of us!
Ginger

@ginger
Now finding all that was mega important and it helped me feel better, but this depression is not going away until I take an action.
So my action to feel better will bring me my much needed CBD.
Ginger, I had a 33 year journey back from tremendous child abuse. I took my life back one step at a time, one action at a time.
I remember what helped and teach it.
BW

Hi bright wings what dose are you on? How many drops ? I just started taking it so it’s only been a couple days. I’m on 500 mg

Dosage depends on what is going on in my body.
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I am in a severe relapse of multiple sclerosis, I have had 2 brain events, TIA? In the last 6 months. I got off my antidepressant and the result is high anxiety at times. COPD
Other illnesses but those are the major ones.
When I have enough supply, I have been taking 50 mg 3 times a day. It has turned my life Around getting on it and again not having enough...
Listen to your body....it it's uncomfortable try some more.
What health challenges do you have if you would like to share...
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Be sure to Google to see if your medications are compatible with CBD.
BW