Manage Your Anxiety and Get Better Sleep with CBD Edibles

In today’s fast-paced world, it is no surprise that many feel very stressed, anxious, and worried about their jobs and at-home life. Anxiety is super common among Americans. It is estimated that over 3 million people have this disorder or periods of anxiousness.  This can ultimately affect the way you go about your day and can even mess up your sleep schedule.

Yes, you can probably stick to over-the-counter medications, but people fear the lengthy list of side effects these medications claim to have. CBD edibles have become increasingly popular over the years, especially after the ban of vapes or electronic cigarettes. We’ll take a look at some of the causes and triggers of anxiety and ways that CBD edibles can aid in calming your anxious feelings and even help get you deep, proper sleep.

Types of Anxiety Disorder

Some who suffer from anxiety and who don’t know much about it, are surprised to hear that there are different types of anxiety. Let’s take a look at the three general anxiety disorders that affect you or others you may know, according to official health sources. 

The first one is a generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD. People with this anxiety worry excessively about everyday issues, like work and money. Most of us feel anxiety about those topics and even about our families. But, those with GAD worry about these things every day for months and it becomes overwhelmingly focused on them to the point that it interrupts their day-to-day life routine. 

The second type is panic disorder. As is mentioned, this anxiety causes panic attacks. If you don’t know what a panic attack is exactly, it’s generally a sudden and overbearing fear during a time of no danger or threat. It can come out of nowhere and some even hyperventilate and have feelings of not being able to catch their breath. It can be scary, as your body essentially goes into “fight or flight mode”.

The third type of anxiety disorder is phobias. These intense fears are typically attached to seemingly harmless things that most likely are not a serious danger. Many people have fears, like being in the dark, but these can be more extreme feelings of fright for those who have these phobias. It can occur from having a traumatic experience that relates to that fear or phobia.

It can be good to know what anxiety you may be facing, so you can have a better understanding on how to cope. People with anxiety may experience just one of these, or all three.

What are Some Symptoms and Causes of Anxiety?

So, what causes anxiety? The root cause of anxiety is unknown, but some medical professionals believe that it can be related to an underlying health issue or an experience of a traumatic event. There can be certain triggers that amp up the anxiety. One of these can be coming into contact with a phobia, experiencing the passing of a close family member or friend, or getting laid off. These are just some of the few examples of countless triggers that may increase feelings of anxiety and fear. 

Some symptoms of anxiety can include anxious thoughts that can’t be “turned off”, physically tense feelings, increased or pounding heartbeat, aches and pains, shortness of breath, and changes in mood. It can really prevent you from doing certain daily activities and keep you from enjoying friends and family members. 

Anxiety Can Affect Your Sleep

When feeling super anxious, it can be really hard to fall and stay asleep. I’ve had instances where I feel so worried about a project or my job, that my mind runs rampant throughout the night. It can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when you feel restless from an array of fearful thoughts and worry. 

Not getting enough sleep can mess up your performance at work, make you feel fatigued, and can affect your mental state of mind. Some people even feel depressed from not getting enough shut-eye as they feel drained. The mind can become “fuzzy” and you may not feel motivated to try out something new you’ve been to do, or even do what you love. It can be a real downer and, in some cases, make you physically susceptible to getting sick easily.

How Some Cope with Anxiety 

There are many ways people deal with and cope with anxiety. Some get on doctor-prescribed or over-the-counter medications, but there are those who want to stay away from them because they can have side effects and become addicting.

Another way people may cope is through breathing techniques or distractions, but this may not work for everyone. Seeing a therapist or psychologist can be really great as well, however, it can be really expensive and sometimes you need help right at the moment you’re experiencing feelings of anxiousness. 

People have been turning to herbal and natural supplements, such as cannabinoids, because of the benefits it can provide. It can be quite inexpensive and effective, which is why it has been extremely popular and highly used among millions of people worldwide.

What is CBD?

CBD, short for cannabinoids, has been used for hundreds and thousands of years. It is found in cannabis plants such as hemp and marijuana. CBD is most potent in hemp plants. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains very low amounts of THC, which is what is known to get people “high”. However, don’t be alarmed. Small amounts of THC won’t get you high and you can expect to feel medicinal-like effects from it. You can actually find many hemp and CBD products in stores and are typically bought as lotions, topical uses, and beauty-related products. It can come in many different forms.

For consumption purposes, you can buy tinctures of it, capsules, “flowers”, and much more. But, one of the popular ways has become to eat it in the form of edibles, or gummies. Some people don’t like the taste of the extracts or juices, so the gummies are a lot more tolerable in regard to taste.

How CBD Edibles Can Help You

There are many benefits to consuming CBD edibles. Here is a list of some of the effects that can help you when it comes to calming your anxiety, reducing pain, and getting better sleep:

●      CBD interacts with the body’s neurotransmitters by reducing inflammation, numbing pain and so much more.

●      Acts on the brain’s serotonin, allowing for the regulation of your mood

●      Relaxes your body and mind

●      Some stronger, more potent edibles can help you sleep if taken an hour before bedtime.

CBD edibles are a more natural approach to relieving certain ailments and calming your overall body and mind. The great thing about CBD edibles is that it provides faster effects because the body breaks them down a lot easier in the digestive tract.  It actually lasts a lot longer than vaping methods. Since CBD edibles have very few side effects and are generally safe, it has become more widely accepted in our society. Coping with anxiety through CBD edibles can be a great way to conquer your day, feel good about yourself, and help promote the restful sleep you so deserve.