4 Ways CBD May Help You Get Rid Of Work Stress
Stress and work often go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s an office, a retail job, or the service industry that’s stressing you out, CBD could be just the thing to cure it.
CBD is a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike what is commonly known about cannabis, CBD is non-intoxicating. It’s the THC in cannabis that creates the “high” sensation. Research indicates that CBD, on the other hand, has an abundance of medical benefits, including stress relief.
Specifically, here are four ways CBD can help you get rid of your work stress and leaving you feeling calm as a clam.
CBD May Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety is a common reaction to stress. Getting rid of stress means you’re all the more likely to stop feeling anxiety. Regardless of what you’re stressed about, be it a deadlines or a bad relationship with a boss or coworker, CBD can help to eliminate your feelings of stress about the situation even if the situation itself does not go away.
Feeling stress only makes a problem worse, as it clouds your mind and make you less capable of being productive. Luckily, that’s where CBD comes in.
Among the studies out there that have looked into the therapeutic benefits of CBD, this 2011 study published in Neuropsychopharmacology found that CBD was able to reduce the fear of public speaking in participants with social anxiety. The participants who received CBD during the study were better at coping than those who received a placebo.
CBD May Help Fight Off Depression
Continued stress can easily lead to overwhelming negativity flooding the brain, which can then cause depressed feelings. Depression makes it hard to get motivated to do the work or deal with the situation that caused the stress in the first place.
Studies have shown that CBD has the ability to enhance a person’s mood, in turn fighting off depression. One 2014 study showed that CBD activates specific receptors in the brain that help to fight off depression. While this study used an animal model, the results are promising and will likely lead to human research.
CBD May Help You Sleep Better At Night
There is a vicious cycle between stress and lack of sleep. Stress is a common contributor to losing sleep, which then causes more stress, which then continues the sleepless nights. So, not getting enough sleep is not really a viable option if you want to get rid of all the work stress you are feeling.
CBD works doubly in this way. By relieving anxiety, CBD can help people sleep better, allowing the brain to calm down those racing thoughts so that they can easily drift off to sleep and stay asleep.
Additionally, CBD may be directly linked to sleeping better. Research has shown that CBD could improve REM sleep, reduce sleepiness during the day, and increase total sleep time.
CBD May Help To Boost Your Mental Clarity
Mental clarity is needed to properly cope with stress. When the brain is overwhelmed, which often happens with work-related stress, it sends a “stress signal” to the body. However, it is less likely that the brain will feel overwhelmed if the mind is calm and clear to begin with.
One of the most notable attributes of CBD is its ability to calm the brain. That way, all the stress-causing situations don’t actually lead to internal stress. Several studies have indicated that neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells, occurs when taking CBD, thus leading to more clarity and tranquility in the mind.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or prior to using any CBD products.
