You may experience anxiety prior to making critical decisions, dealing with challenges at work, or taking tests. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, are considerably more than a passing feeling of fear or worry. Anxiety disorders rapidly deteriorate and do not go away and come in many forms. Recent studies showed that the use of CBD for anxiety is very effective.
Let’s take a look at the different anxiety disorders that can be easily managed with CBD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by undesired, recurring repetitive behaviors and thoughts. In order to prevent or eliminate intrusive thoughts, people engage in repetitive tasks such as counting, personal hygiene, or cleaning. These acts, however, provide only momentary respite. CBD has been shown to help modify behavior in studies. It aids in the reduction of anxiety and the improvement of overall well-being. In rats tested in psychotic and compulsive behaviors, CBD also has anti-compulsive and antidepressant-like effects, according to research.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
You have a generalized anxiety disorder if you have excessive worry or anxiety about a variety of things for at least six months, including work, wellbeing, daily routine, and socializing. Anxiety and dread can cause significant problems in various aspects of your life. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, CBD helps lower stress in rats with GAD. The rats showed fewer anxiety-related behavioral indications, while physiological symptoms such as elevated heart rate and other anxiety-related symptoms improved.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is an anxiety condition that develops after being exposed to a distressing situation in which grave physical damage was threatened or occurred. PTSD can be triggered by traumatic events such as military warfare, car accidents, personal assault, and so on. CBD can activate the endocannabinoid system of your body, supporting restful sleep, avoiding traumatic memories from surfacing, and restoring physical and emotional well-being to help you manage your PTSD symptoms and reclaim control of your life.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by periods of severe fear that occur repeatedly and unexpectedly, as well as physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath. CBD reduced anxiety in people who were afraid of public speaking, according to a 2001 study. In 2004, researchers in Hungary examined mice and concluded that endocannabinoids impact mood and stress responses via cannabinoid receptors in your brain. Many anxiety disorders, including panic disorders, appear to be relieved by acute CBD administration.