How CBD Can Help Support Mental Health

If there is a single year we can describe as a roller coaster ride, it’s safe to say 2020 has taken the cake. There’s no denying that the highs and lows associated with these past months have taken a toll on our well-being and mental state. From sleepless nights to long overwhelming days, this kind of stress on the mind and body can be too much to handle. To help manage stress, people have begun turning to natural remedies like CBD for immediate comfort. So what exactly is the relationship between CBD and anxiety? How can CBD relieve stress? Let’s discuss.

CBD and the Stress Response

As we continue to do our best maneuvering through this year of uncertainty, how we deal with stress and uneasiness is crucial to maintaining our well-being. When a person becomes overwhelmed or stressed, our body has a stress reaction known as the “fight or flight” response. This is used as a safety net for when we feel threatened or overwhelmed.

Research has shown that CBD may act as an anti-stress compound that can quickly put our minds at ease. A primary hormone involved in the stress response is cortisol. Although cortisol is a much needed hormone located in our adrenal glands, too much can be released during extended periods of stress. An excessive amount of cortisol can negatively impact our body, resulting in increased heart rate and a feeling of distress. Fortunately, preliminary research has suggested that CBD may have the potential to minimize the release of excess cortisol. The interaction between CBD and cortisol work together to calm any feelings of uneasiness.

It has also been found that CBD is a modest affinity agonist at our serotonin receptors. In other words, CBD has the potential to mimic serotonin, our happy chemical. Further research is required to understand just how well CBD can bind and how potent it can be. 

Lack of sleep is another huge factor that has been affecting mental health. CBD may help support sleep quality by lengthening our time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and allowing our bodies to recover better from the day’s stresses.

CBD and Anxiety

There are some situations in life when fear and worry can get the best of us. Feelings of anxiousness are one of the most common, yet only a small number of those who experience it have found solutions to help cope with it.

Taking CBD for anxiety is still being studied, but research appears to be promising! It was found that 80% of people’s feelings of fear and anxiousness were improved after taking CBD. Additionally, it has been shown that CBD may also be able to change blood flow in the regions of the brain and body that regulate hormones associated with feeling anxious. We’ll have to wait for more research to find the right CBD dosage for anxiety. 

CBD and Social Anxiety

It’s no secret that we now live in a world where we can, at times, be harshly criticized. While some may be able to handle the critique, it can take a toll on our overall well-being and affect how we socialize with others or perform at work.

Thankfully, social anxiety is also something CBD has the potential to improve. While research is still being conducted every day, it has been shown in small sample sizes that taking CBD for social stress may reduce the level of anxiousness and discomfort you feel in the short term. A study performed on participants who took CBD before public speaking showed a significant decrease in anxiety during the speech. 

Natural Ways to Combat Stress

\To replace stress with happiness, we suggest our Happiness Soft Gels that we like to call a “smile in a pill.” Our CBD pills are uniquely formulated with hemp-derived CBD, evening primrose oil, L-dopa, 5-HTP, chaste tree berry, and black cohosh extracts to support women with the mood boost they deserve while also aiding hormonal balance and supporting the production of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.

We recommend taking one CBD capsule a day with a meal. If you desire a higher sense of relief you may gradually increase your dosage as needed. We always recommend consulting your doctor before starting any new supplement.

Here’s to harnessing more happiness for confident women!