CBD for Anxiety

Do you ever wake up feeling anxious, nervous, or depressed? You are not alone.

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, in accordance with reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO).

“Almost 75% of people with mental disorders remain untreated in developing countries with almost 1 million people taking their lives each year. As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 13 globally suffers from anxiety. The WHO reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide with specific phobia, major depressive disorder and social phobia being the most common anxiety disorders.”

The world has a mental health issue that needs to be addressed. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.”  Not only does the global population need to take action to address mental health issues, but America does as well.

Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment, according to the ADAA. One must ask the question, if these disorders are so prevalent in today’s society, why are people not seeking treatment? 

The ADAA states that “there are many forms of treatment, several approaches have proven to be effective in addressing anxiety disorders and depression. These approaches are prescription medication, residential treatment, complementary and integrative health, and finally Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” 

Anxiety disorders and depression are treatable. Many people experience meaningful symptom relief and improvement in their quality of life with professional care and therapy . However, treatment success varies and individuals can benefit from personalized treatment plans. Therapy and seeing a health care professional are wonderful and necessary options for many.

Additionally, there are lots of holistic options that can provide relief when added to a mental health regimen. Meditation, yoga, acupuncture and cannabidiol (CBD) can be helpful tools in combating anxiety and depression. CBD, although non-psychoactive, still packs a potent medicinal punch in terms of relieving stress and anxiety. 

The results of a 2019 double-blind study indicated that “CBD could be a useful option to treat social anxiety.” After four weeks of treatment with CBD oil, the researchers recorded “significantly decreased anxiety” in teenagers with social anxiety disorder.

If you’re interested in experimenting with CBD to manage your anxiety symptoms, aim for an informed and cautious approach to dosing. Here at Four Green Fields, we recommend talking to a medical cannabis expert. Our patient advocates are ready to answer all of your questions about taking CBD or any type of medical cannabis for symptoms related to anxiety or depression.

If you are curious about our CBD products and how they could alleviate inflammation, please schedule a consultation with one of our patient advocates. And don’t hesitate to give us a call or send an email to info@fourgreenfieldsllc.com. We are always more than happy to point you in the right direction!