Hi, @clark711 – thanks for sharing your experiences with CBD oil and salve. Sounds like it's been an exciting journey for you.

We are very happy to have you as a member and participating in sharing your experiences. As our Mayo Clinic Connect guidelines do prohibit commercial postings, advertisements or solicitations, though, we'd ask that you refrain from selling/posting links to product sales. I did remove the last bit of your previous post in this discussion for that purpose.

Back to you, @clark711: Do you have a diagnosis of depression or anxiety? If so, what has helped you?

Your remark about feeling worse in mornings is common. I get that too. It begins to get better as the day progresses and by evening I am feeling fine. Docs don’t seem to have an explation for this.

Congratulations on working on ways to improve your health. I also take many supplements to help with bipolar issues and heart issues.

My autistic son has been using 18 to 1 ratio of CBD toTHC for about 9 months now. I have successfully weaned him off of Klonipin, Guanficine, and his dose of atypical antipsychotic has been reduced by more than half. I am tapering him off these psychiatric medications very slowly, one medication at a time. he now takes CBD tincture about every 4-5 hours 1 ml. His psychiatrist and a nurse practitioner very experienced with CBD has provided guidance. It really has helped with anxiety and irritability so far. I Generally he seems happier, and does not exhibit the anxious behaviors he used to have. If you do get CBD tincture make sure you obtain it from a reputable marijuana dispensary or reputable company on line. They should have a lab testing their products. INMHO it is not safe to just go but any hemp product. Quality control is still lacking with many of these products.

Some companies are selling fake CBD make sure you don't fall for their trap. Upset stomach, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal distress are not typically caused by cannabinoid oil itself, but rather by ingredients used to deliver CBD oil into the body or flaws during production.

I've been doing a ton of reading about the vapes(and CBD in general) to help me wean off diazapam and just wanted to share my conclusions in hope that it will help with your vape predicament. Regarding the "stigma" of vaping and the connotations it comes with, this should be the least of your worries. The whole PR campaign of "the war on drugs" against marijuana and it's derivatives(CBD) was heavily supported by the companies that created the drugs we are trying to get off… Now regarding the vaping itself, two things you need to know. 1 – Vaping is BY FAR the fastest way to get the CBD into the bloodstream, taking sometimes less than a min for you to feel, making it ideal for "extreme" moments when symptoms are peaking. It's important to note that it does not last nearly as long as the oils so take that into consideration. I take the oil once a day and have the vape on me if I feel a wave of anxiety coming on. 2 – Not all vape liquids are created equal. Just like food, try and find a vape liquid that has as little ingredients as possible. Anything with "lemonade flavor" or any flavor for that matter is a no-no. Anything with Vitamin E is an absolute NO and can be extremely dangerous.
PG(propylen-glycol) is also an ingredient worth avoiding. I hope this helps 🙂

Can you name it on private email? Is that ok to do?
I have 20 years of treatment resist major depression/PTSD. ALWAYS looking for help.

That sounds so encouraging. I’m researching CBD for Ted/ptsd. I’m hopeful, tired of 20+ years of this untreatable condition. Thanks

@nodepression Does anyone using CBD/THC or just CBD have a headache after use. This happens especially in the morning after sublingual use of CBD or CBD/THC.

wife has been using for about a year and haven't had that problem..

I just started 10 mg. of Celexa (citalopram). I also just started CBD + Stess-Defy. It is a full spectrum hemp extract. I have been suffering from anxiety and depression since I was a teenager. I’m hoping to calm my mind, and also help with sleep at night. The CBD + Stress-Defy helps at night to calm my mind. You can find it on irwinnaturals.com. You have to watch what you order on Amazon because a lot of it is not the real thing. That is why I ordered my CBD on the website. It is expensive but worth it. You also have to make sure it is Full-Spectrum. I’ve tried the water but it did not do a thing for me. What works for one may not work for all, but it’s worth a try.

Expensive, didn’t help!

The reason why CBD oil is more preferable over prescription drugs is because it doesn't have all of the side effects (drowsiness, disoriented, possible nausea, ect). The point of both of them is to help you calm down and function more regularly. CBD depending on how much you take can last longer than medication, and doesn't have side effects (but it does taste like dirt). Essentially, CBD is preferred because it doesn't disorient your mind, and sets you up to function as a human and be more relaxed instead of anxious. With CBD oil, it isn't "instantaneous" like medication, it's something that develops over a period of time. One recommendation is to try THC in combination with CBD for energy. At low levels (5-10 mg) the effects are not debilitating for most people. There are a lot of studies that show synergy with CBD and THC, so you can experiment with ratios of CBD/THC. I've tried CBD alone and with THC and prefer the two together. To me CBD was sedating. You can make your own edibles if you don't want to smoke and pre-made ones are too expensive. I got med card https://dr-weedy.com/medical-marijuana-card-san-diego/ so I tried tons of different products.

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a chemical compound which can be found in the cannabis plant. It’s a natural substance that is often used in products such as oils or edibles to induce a feeling of calm and relaxation.

I have been on anti-depressant medication for a long time. So, I decided to try CBD oil capsules from a reputable company. It wasn't the lowest dosage, but not the highest either. I think about 300 mg if I remember correctly. Tried it for about 8 weeks. I didn't notice enough improvement to justify the price. I wish you the best…..it may be worth trying since everyone is different.