Anxiety and depression are issues that affect many people, and some of the potential therapies involve the use of cannabis. There are many people who prefer not to use antidepressant prescriptions and instead opt to get treated using plant based medicines. Many people are choosing to use CBD to relieve their stress and anxiety and recent studies have indicated that CBD can reduce anxiety in some cases. Anecdotal data from users is also notably convincing. For anxiety disorders, CBD helps regulate mood, sleep, memory, appetite and digestion, not to mention sexual desire and function. Even though CBD works synergistically with THC, CBD does not get a person high the same way THC does.

Here are some of the advantages that can be gained from cannabis vaping for depression and anxiety. 

Good quality of sleep

One of the significant benefits of cannabis vaping is sleep improvement. There are many strains of cannabis that are known to be beneficial to sleep. One of the most effective strains includes Strawberry Cough. It has been shown to improve sleep and when consumed via vape the effects are arguably much safer than smoking and patients report waking feeling well rested.

It is Safer than Smoking

A big benefit of vaping dry herb or oil, is the reduction of heat and smoke in the lungs. Inhaling combusted plant material is never healthy for the lungs. Vaporization, compared to smoking, produces a result that your doctor will probably be much more comfortable with.

Instantaneous effects

A lot of prescribed medication for depression and anxiety may take several days or even weeks before taking effect, but with vaping, the result is instant. CBD vaping is useful for people experiencing severe symptoms who need immediate or in some cases ongoing treatment. However, it must said that you should never attempt to treat yourself without consulting a health care practitioner first.

Safe, compact, and discreet

While CBD oil from hemp is permitted across many states, smoking loose-leaf cannabis the conventional way is illegal at the federal level. Vaping CBD enables patients to get their medicine while reducing the legal risks. Since most CBD vape pens are compact, CBD can be used practically anywhere at any time, discreetly. It also gives off very little odor making it ideal for use in some common or public areas.

Stress Reduction

CBD is said to lessen stress and anxiety, particularly related to specific psychological disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder. Since CBD is not psychoactive, patients can use it throughout the daytime when they may not want to experience the euphoric effects associated with THC.

Plenty of health advantages without the requirement for a prescription

Apart from stress and anxiety, vaping CBD has a lengthy list of extra health benefits. In particular, CBD is recognized as a therapeutic option for prevention of pain and inflammation from rheumatism or other muscle spasms, Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurological disorders.

Control of dosage

Understanding how much cannabis to take is a complicated issue often involving trial and error as you learn how best to use medical cannabis for yourself. A general rule of thumb is to start with low THC levels and to go slowly as you take more. Pay attention to your body’s reaction and try to avoid overdoing it as too much cannabis can, for some, lead to more anxiety.

 About the Author

Natalie Gray is a Biochemical Engineer. She works in the Research and Development team that focuses on the design and construction of unit processes. She is a recreational marijuana supporter and her love for organic chemistry brought her to medical cannabis. She grows her own flowers, working on different projects and study everything above and under cannabis roots.