How can CBD help you get through Christmas?

If for some, the festive season is the most beautiful, it is undeniable that it can be more difficult for others. Christmas can bring additional stress, anxiety and loneliness when everyone seems to be happily enjoying the festivities.

We will analyse how CBD could help you enter the new year the best way possible.

Can CBD help me overcome my anxiety?

Even without a pandemic, the holiday season can be a time of anxiety. If you're hosting the celebrations this year, it can mean a lot of preparation and planning to make sure everything runs smoothly. Christmas can also mean an increase in social events, both online and offline. This can cause anxiety at the thought of having to be sociable after so much time alone.

A study conducted in 2011 examined the effects of the CDB on people with social anxiety disorder (SAD).

SAD is often seen as a social disorder in which people experience increased panic at the thought of talking to or meeting new people. Isolation during confinement may exacerbate this situation. In the study, participants received 400 mg of CBD or a placebo. The researchers found that people who received CBD reported less anxiety than those who received placebo.

Can CBD help overcome seasonal sadness?

Because COVID-19 has made travel difficult this year, it may be harder for many families to get together for Christmas. It could also mean spending the holidays separated from their loved ones for the first time.

A 2014 study found that CBD has antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. This study focused on rodents rather than humans. The results showed a positive interaction between CBD and the 5-HT1A neuroreceptor. The 5-HT1A neuroreceptor is a receptor in the brain that is closely related to depression and anxiety.

Can CBD help you fall asleep?

Okay, so it's not Christmas Eve yet. But CBD can help prevent the stress and anxiety and help you to get a good night's sleep.

A large case study conducted in 2019 examined whether CBD could help sleep while reducing anxiety. The study involved 72 subjects, 47 of whom suffered primarily from anxiety and 25 from sleep disorders.

Each participant received 25 milligrams of CBD daily and the majority of participants (79.2 %) reported less anxiety while 66.7 % reported better sleep after only the first month.

What's the best way to take CBD to relax?

Why not make your CBD consumption part of your daily routine?

Combining CBD with daily yoga, adding CBD oil to your hot chocolate or relaxing with a bath spray could make it even more relaxing. It's important to take time for yourself when it comes to reducing your stress level. Most people think of oils or vaporizing when talking about CBD, but there are many ways to take it that may be more appropriate when it comes to stress.

It may take some time to find the right dose, brand or method for you, so why not experiment and see what works? In the meantime, we wish you all a Merry Christmas!

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