Today anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States affecting around 40 million adults, almost 1 in 5 people. Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

Anxiety is characterized by fast heart rate, rapid breathing and sweating. A Panic attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes. Panic attacks are characterized by palpitations, fast heart rate, sweating, trembling or shaking and shortness of breath or smothering. Treatment for anxiety and panic attacks include psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and prescribed medications.

Medications used to treat anxiety and panic attacks include Sertraline, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Buspirone, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Pregabalin, Alprazolam and Clonazepam. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include dizziness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, sweating, tremors, sexual problems, headaches, constipation, vison changes, anxiety, weakness, vomiting, depression, hallucinations, aggression and skin rash.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Studies show that CBD may be effective in alleviating anxiety and could help prevent panic attacks without the negative side effects of prescribed medications.

Researchers concluded that endocannabinoids influence stress and emotion responses, because there are cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Studies currently suggest that CBD counters anxiety by stimulating neurotransmitter systems and neural regeneration. CBD specifically binds to 5-HT1A which is thought to have the strongest role in anxiety disorders.

Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, which are used throughout your body and brain in the endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system can become dysregulated under chronic stress. However, CBD could help restore balance to the ECS by preventing over stimulation of your CB1 receptors and by boosting your body’s production of endocannabinoids.

CBD may also help to counterbalance the brain damage caused by chronic stress. Numerous studies have proved that CBD encourages neural regeneration, particularly in the hippocampus. In fact, its ability to reduce anxiety in those who are chronically stressed comes from CBD’s power to simulate the growth of new neurons.

There are a few products that could help alleviate anxiety and prevent or ease panic attacks. Our 500mg CBD Vape can be inhaled for immediate relief.

300mg CBD infused Gummies can be taken along with 100mg CBD topical patches that can be applied to the middle of your chest to alleviate anxiety and panic attacks.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment. Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.