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In the last couple of years in France, anxiety has steadily increased. In January 2021, IPSOS shared a study showing that a third of 18 to 24 years old in France suffered from anxiety. Anxiety isn’t “just” an unpleasant sensation but an actual debilitating feeling. Its effects on personal and professional life can be devastating as it impacts sleep, appetite, social relations and health. In such cases, it can be hard to find natural and effective solutions. Cannabidiol, a natural molecule found in hemp, looks like a potential remedy since it has anxiolytic properties. But is it effective ? What does science actually say about it ? How can CBD be used to deal with stress and anxiety ?

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CBD can positively impact stress and anxiety with its anxiolytic properties.

Anxiety and stress : understanding what it is

Stress : a definition

First of all, before understanding CBD’s properties, it is important to look at what stress and anxiety is. Stress is a natural reaction in your body to a shock, trauma or situation. Shortness of breath, sweat, stomach contractions, weak legs… the body signals it is threatened. Generally, these symptoms last a few moments but others can last for several days. Sleep and appetite troubles, tiredness, irritability, etc. Less basic than the first type of symptoms, this stress is linked to personal, social and professional life, difficult situations and traumatic events.

Difference between stress and anxiety

Anxiety shares the same symptoms, the difference being that the causes of such feelings are not evident. When you leave for holidays, work doesn’t cause stress. After a breakup, stress-related feelings soften as time goes by. But when the body feels stress when there are no precise or identifiable stimulus, it is called anxiety. It can be “pathological” anxiety when it is daily and painful. In French, we speak of spasmophilia when violent symptoms of shivers, tachycardia and headaches occur regularly.

In these times of stress and in certain cases of anxiety, CBD seems like a good natural remedy. Among its benefits, it is natural and without risk of abuse, considering CBD’s dangers or side-effects are rare : drowsiness, nauseas, headaches. There are still a few precautions, detailed further in the article.

Stress occurs in daily life but anxiety only happens when you feel stressed and don't know why. CBD can help with anxiety and stress.

CBD, stress and anxiety : how effective is it ?

Promising early scientific studies :

To begin with, among cannabinoids, CBD is probably the most studied molecule for its anxiolytic properties. Active through the endocannabinoid system, an essential part of the nervous system, the early studies are promising. Here are a few interesting ones on the topic :

  • A 2016 study looks at CBD’s anxiolytic properties by studying its interaction with different receptors.
  • A study with 72 adults suffering from anxiety and sleep issues was done in 2019. After a month of 25mg of CBD everyday, 57 participants reported a decrease of anxiety, which represents 79% of the sample.
  • Lastly, a study in 2020 found interesting results for CBD use to manage cortisol levels in psychotic patients.

The endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role by harmonising cyclical bodily processes such as mood, sleep, appetite and stress. Thus, for common cases of stress and anxiety, CBD consumption may help you lead a calmer everyday life. The best CBD for anxiety should help you deal with anxiety in a subtle and comfortable way. Our 15% CBD oil, in 15ml, improved with essential oils of sweet orange, marjoram and roman chamomille, is designed to help you deal with anxiety and stress.

CBD in other countries

In France, even if it’s growing in popularity, CBD isn’t known by all. Only 10% of French regularly use CBD. Between the matters of legality and France’s preconceptions on hemp, CBD has bad press. Yet, the molecule is famous in many countries : USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, etc. In the US, an FDA-approved medication is used to treat rare forms of epilepsy. Some advise to try CBD for cases of spasmophilia. Yet, CBD products, including ours, can’t be considered as and can’t replace any form of medication.

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CBD and anxiety : testimonies

CBD’s effects on anxiety are discussed by many online and it is really easy to find reviews online. In fact, you can also find athletes discussing CBD use for their routine : Mike Tyson, Nate Diaz or Klay Thompson are all advocates from different sports for the molecule. Megan Rapinoe expressed herself in an interview with Forbes :

CBD has become part of my all-natural recovery system that I use throughout the day to help with pain and inflammation, stabilize my mood and get better sleep. Instead of taking Advil or other pain management meds, I’ve almost exclusively substituted with Mendi CBD products.

Megan Rapinoe – interview on Forbes

Precautions

Nevertheless, cannabidiol isn’t for everyone. Some people are indifferent to CBD. There are also a few things to know and watch out for, mostly to be cautions :

  • CBD should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, teenagers or anyone with specific medical conditions / following a medical treatment. Always ask a doctor before trying CBD.
  • If you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery, do not use CBD.
  • CBD doesn’t replace any medical treatment. If you suffer from severe cases of anxiety, see a doctor as soon as possible.


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How to improve anxiety and stress with CBD ?

What CBD for anxiety ?

Purchasing CBD for anxiety is easy : choose a way to take CBD, look at a few reviews on the best ways to use CBD for your need, identify a brand and order it online. We recommend you look at CBD oil since it’s easy to use, it can have immediate effects and is a healthy way to consume.

We recommend our 15% CBD oil with sweet orange, roman chamomille and marjoram. Put 6 to 8 drops under the tongue for at least one minute, mix it with your saliva and swallow. This product can also help you with sweet slumber if you feel anxious at night.


Anxiety and CBD : a tutorial

  1. Choose and order your CBD : we advise against Amazon since French law is strict and we don’t know about Amazon’s way of controlling quality. Instead, pick a french CBD brand that sells quality products and french CBD flower.
  2. Try to stick to one given time you take your CBD oil. There are different moments you can take CBD, but try to be regular. Creating a rendez-vous will help you take advantage fully of you CBD. Choosing a time during or after a meal is ideal.
  3. CBD dosage for anxiety : the 2019 study gave 25mg of CBD to participants. With our égérie oil, it is about 8 drops.
  4. Make your own soothing routine. Take some time for yourself by reading, stretching, cooking or drinking a hot beverage. There are many ways to use CBD and creating a calm environment before your starting your day or before sleeping is easy.
  5. Try a one month CBD cure and observe how you feel. Start the first week with 6 drops of our égérie. Increase to 8 the week after that and 10 drops the last 2 weeks. We made sure our clients had enough ml in our bottles !

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CBD and anxiety ; TLDR

Today, CBD is studied by many scientists and doctors, partly for its anxiolytic properties. The early studies are positive and encouraging. It’s a promising plant since stress and anxiety is increasingly part of our lives. If you want to try managing your stress with CBD, try our 15% CBD oil, made in france, with real glass and no plastic. There are complimentary ingredients known for their soothing effects. In short, CBD for anxiety seems pretty effective!

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