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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@viking2014

I have just finished tapering from 2 mg daily to 1.5 mg over the past month. The anxiety was rough until the last few days now I want to go down to 1 1/4 mg in the next few days when my order of full spectrum CBD oil arrives. ( it contain no thc) Need suggestions whether to start CBD oil in the morning or the evening?

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Hi Viking..I use mine in the am, 1ml as needed also by Spectrum. Been a life savor for those difficult days that nothing else works

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@megan123

Hi Viking..I use mine in the am, 1ml as needed also by Spectrum. Been a life savor for those difficult days that nothing else works

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Thank you so very much, looking forward to getting started and hoping it will relieve the anxiety at least some what.
Wishing you all the very best !

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@Liebchen50

Hello everyone..
I am totally unknowledgeable when it comes to legal marijuana as far as how it effects you etc..i did experiment for a time with the illegal stuff way back when but have absolutely no real knowedge of this herb used medicinally except the litte i hear here and there. I did find a few “licensed pot doctors” here in New York who supposedely paid in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to obtain those credientials to administer governnment cards to buy it and charge up to $350 per visit to get. Ive also heard the tch which gets you high is removed so you are only using the herb or medicine. If your state has stores that sell it do you need a governmment card? I am liking the sound of the living water used for anxiety and pain but am alittle skeptical about the whole thing and where to buy it.. im sure the good ole fda is having a hissy fit if what they say is true will replace alot of the crap they try to get you on that is ALMOST next to impossible to get off! Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Alaine

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I don't think CBD oil is anything as bad as what Dr's and the Pharmaceutical companies want you to take. All I am hearing about all the prescriptions I have been put on (Benzos, the worst) is the Dr's are in bed with the pharmaceutical companies.

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@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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Where can one get the CBD Living Water? Never heard of it! Thank you for sharing.

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@gman007

@gailb, where did you purchase the CBD. I also have been curious about the product, but there are lots of sellers on Amazon, but I hate to purchase a supplement that I don't know anything about the seller. Most of them you can find some pretty good lists of sellers that have good reputations. If you could give a brand name that you used and liked, I would appreciate it. If that is something that needs to be a PM, that will be fine. Thank you, Gary

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I buy CBD gummies from CBDMD. They are reliable and get the product to me quickly. They have good prices and discounts. I could have all the marijuana I want from a friend that grows it, but I have found it doesn't do much for my anxiety .I take one at night along with melatonin to sleep.

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@erikas

@bravesurvivor Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. 18 years is a long time to take an antidepressant and going off the medication too fast has resulted in your feeling bad most days. You are looking for people that have been in your position and have used CBD oil successfully.

May I ask why you went off of your antidepressant quickly and what your provider has to say about your feeling bad most days?

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Paxil of 25 years stopped working 2years ago….I never questioned the length of time on it :/added Wellbutrin but did not help. Psych had me go off Paxil too fast I found out later, terrible WD. Am 8 months out and depression/anxiety are thru the roof. I believe I need another antidepressant but can’t decide what to try after reading so many terrible things.
Because the SSRI Paxil stopped working, does that mean a different SSRI would not work? The SNRI’s all seem to have so many side effects.

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@rosa66
No, another medication for depression might be helpful but your doctor will be the best judge of that.
You might consider the potential reasons why it could have stopped working.
here’s some information from Mayo Clinic,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressants/faq-20057938

I read a post earlier but don't remember where it's at but if I remember it correctly the person overcame depression. I'll look around more for it. It may be in the Klonopin thread. If I find it I will connected to this person.
Jake

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@jakedduck1

@rosa66
No, another medication for depression might be helpful but your doctor will be the best judge of that.
You might consider the potential reasons why it could have stopped working.
here’s some information from Mayo Clinic,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressants/faq-20057938

I read a post earlier but don't remember where it's at but if I remember it correctly the person overcame depression. I'll look around more for it. It may be in the Klonopin thread. If I find it I will connected to this person.
Jake

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So hoping I can pull through this

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@raebaby

I buy CBD gummies from CBDMD. They are reliable and get the product to me quickly. They have good prices and discounts. I could have all the marijuana I want from a friend that grows it, but I have found it doesn't do much for my anxiety .I take one at night along with melatonin to sleep.

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I tried some CBD gummies in CO on a recent trip there. They had a very low dose of THC , 5mg. I have suffered with depression and anxiety for at least 20 years. I take Cymbalta for my depression, but have never been able to find anything that didn't make me feel crummy for anxiety. This low dose gummy was like a miracle for my anxiety in that it just took the "edge off" for me. I did not feel high , i just felt a little calmer. I wish they were legal in my state. Believe me I do every thing that is recommended for anxiety as far as lots of exercise, preferably outdoors. Listen to fun music, dance,etc. I have been saving them for my worst days. I wish doctors recognized that they really help with anxiety.

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@rosa66

Paxil of 25 years stopped working 2years ago….I never questioned the length of time on it :/added Wellbutrin but did not help. Psych had me go off Paxil too fast I found out later, terrible WD. Am 8 months out and depression/anxiety are thru the roof. I believe I need another antidepressant but can’t decide what to try after reading so many terrible things.
Because the SSRI Paxil stopped working, does that mean a different SSRI would not work? The SNRI’s all seem to have so many side effects.

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I have taken generic Prozac for many years. It didn’t seem like it was helping my depression any more. My psychiatrist switched me to Lexapro which is in same category of drugs. He actually had me just switch drugs, no gradual change. I believe it is helping. It has taken a month and I feel better. I hope this gives you hope for a positive change. Best of luck.

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