Cbd oil for anxiety

[Jessica456]

Hello I stopped all medication prescribed by my gp last week I couldn't cope with the side affects any more I've gained a lot of weight and was getting memory loss sweating uncontrollably I was wondering if anyone has tried cbd or any other natural anxiety relief and what was your experience

[LifeIsThePitts]

Yes. I quit antidepressants in Oct '18 and never went back. I'm a TMS patient and that is the only treatment option that keeps my depression and anxiety and motivation aligned and in remission. I've been paying for my TMS treatment out of pocket since Jan '22, as it's not covered by my insurance. So my treatment is on an as needed basis and I require frequent, sometimes monthly, ongoing maintenance.

I have spinal fusions in my neck and lower back, with a Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator implant for nerve pain due to not being able to take prescription meds.

I use Charlotte's Web CBD oil. It's the best quality on the market and produced in Colorado.

trycharlottesweb.com/

I use medical marijuana daily, I'm in a recreational state so it's legal to buy from any dispensary. I microdose psilocybin 🍄 mushrooms from time to time, too. The psychedelic movement in mental health is currently exploding with research. I've done clinical ketamine infusions for severe depression and the experience was amazing.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that there are a ton of options for depression and anxiety that are outside the box and not just another pill that will make life harder in the long run than better.

I'll never return to mainstream antidepressant prescriptions. That's my personal choice and came from my personal experience. However, many people require life long medication for their conditions. I certainly don't expect a diabetic to stop taking their insulin because they suddenly believe they no longer need it. That's not what I'm trying to convey.

If you're suffering more from the side effects of the prescriptions that are supposed to make you feel better....then it is definitely time to reevaluate what your body needs, mental and physical.

Good for you for taking your health seriously and making choices to improve yourself instead of blindly eating pills that may not be the best option for you moving forward. I'm sure they were helpful at one point but nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable. Giving ourselves what we need now may be completely different than when you were originally prescribed this medicine.

[Jessica456 in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

Thank you for your reply I'm definitely going to look into more natural things I can use for my anxiety and depression I'm from the united Kingdom so I've got to do some research but Ive heard many good things about cbd oil and how it helps with many conditions I really feel I can't do prescription drugs any more I've been on and off them for 9 years and they do work for a few months but then they stop and the side effects end up making me more miserable I'm glad you've managed to find a natural solution that works for you it gives me hope that I can

[Nothing_but_books in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

I asked my neurologist about medical marijuana, and she said it was linked to memory problems, not a good idea for me since I already have those. Does CBD oil have that same issue?

[LifeIsThePitts in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I don't know. I'd have to research it but Gracie gets CBD supplements daily and she's doing great on them! 👍

[Nothing_but_books in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

💜Gracie💜🦴

Hey... Your "Gracie" just made me think of George Burns and Gracie Allen. (Are you too young to know what I'm talking about? Old vaudeville team.) Gracie was always the dodo whose loony logic left poor George befuddled. It just struck me: your girl is living up to her name.

Hope your Dad, and all of you, continue to improve.

[LifeIsThePitts in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Nope. I know about them 😄 we're taking it a day at a time. Try the CBD oil. I use Charlotte's web trycharlottesweb.com/

[Nothing_but_books in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

What does CBD do for you? All I've seen is with sleep problems and epilepsy. Is there more than one kind of oil on the site you shared?

[LifeIsThePitts in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Different potencies and 2 flavors. But it's essentially the same product.

health.harvard.edu/blog/why...

[Nothing_but_books in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

Thank you.

[Jessica456 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I've been reading about cbd oil as long as its thc free it's completely fine it's the thc in cannabis that can cause memory loss and even psychosis that's why people who smoke cannabis for long periods get paranoia and can even develop mental health issues

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Jessica456]

Thank you!

[Amiwrong]

Jessica456 if you do try cbd can you let us know how it goes for you?