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CBD Oil does it work for depression?

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F0wey Sun 19-Jul-20 08:05:53

I have been prescribed Citalopram for anxiety/depression. I have never been a pill fan and am not comfortable taking the anti demos, I guess I am a bit scared. The thought of taking them makes me feel even more anxious. Has anyone taken CBD oil for depression/ anxiety? Or any positive views on Citalopram?

jonatan Thu 16-Sept-21 17:46:49

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Shelbel Fri 17-Sept-21 20:59:20

Cbd oil contains none of the thc which is the component of marihuana that makes people high etc.
I have fibromyalgia and cbd oil is said to help with the pain and muscle stiffness: it didn't. And it's not cheap.

I then read an article by a medical professional who studied its effects and his conclusion was that without the thc component it had no effect.

I think if you are suffering from depression then it's best to go with what the doctor prescribes. Give it a chance to work, but if you don't get on with it then don't be afraid to ask to try another type. Some work better for some people than others.

Shelbel Fri 17-Sept-21 21:11:31

Cookiemonster66 said:

'I attend a monthly chronic pain support group and we had a guy come in talk to us about it, he runs a UK based company. I contacted him and ordered the 10% oil, 2 drops three times per day.'

So, he had a vested Interest. It worries me, all the big business getting in on the cbd thing. But on the Chronic pain group I'm a member of most have had no benefit from it. Like I said previously, it doesn't have any active ingredient. Unless it's the illegal sort ofc grin

But Cookie, if you believe it's helping you then that must be worth it. I wish it had helped me.

Jhony23 Fri 03-Dec-21 15:28:55

According to other threads, I've read, CBD oil has no effect, and for others, it always causes drowsiness when they consume it. It can also depend on the levels of concentration of CBD substance the product has. I'm one of the "lucky" ones since CBD has an excellent effect on me. I started consuming it after my doctor prescribed it to me to fight my anxiety. I don't know if it helps with depression, but you can try it. Make sure not to make conclusions after using a cheap and ineffective product. parsl.co will help you to track the history and ranking of a cannabis brand, and you'll be able to purchase a worthy CBD product.