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CBD for stress

Stress makes it difficult to calm down and switch off, making relaxation seem a distant promise. This also means that it becomes harder to focus, and performance might suffer.

Cannabidiol (CBD) can relieve stress symptoms and give a new zest for life! Users of our CBD products and research alike confirm it. Enjoy more serenity in everyday life with the high-quality CBD products from enecta!

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Definition of stress

Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to external stimuli. These can be very different: an enormous workload, arguments with your partner, or life projects that you need to complete. From an evolutionary perspective, a certain amount of stress is important and even necessary because it helps to adapt to new situations.

However, those who are constantly under stress tend not to progress, but rather their performance decreases. A negative stress spiral is set in motion: you have a lot to do, you can't switch off after work, therefore you get into conflict with your partner, and your thoughts go round and round in your mind and won't stop nagging you.

So, you don't sleep well and wake up unrested. A vicious cycle that CBD oil or CBD capsules can help to break. Scientists distinguish between positive and negative stress. Positive stress is healthy and increases performance. It pushes our body and mind to achieve peak performance. Negative stress, on the other hand, overloads the body and causes illnesses in the long term.

Causes of stress

According to a recent survey, around 50 % of Italian, Britons, and Germans experience stress in everyday life. And in other European countries, the situation isn't much different. Stress has many causes, which are frequently interwoven. Two of the most frequent stress factors are time and performance pressure, both in professional and private life.

Common stress triggers also include:

  • High demands on oneself
  • Difficult relationships with partners, family, or friends
  • Health problems of a beloved person
  • Being always reachable for work purposes
  • Financial worries

Stress can also be caused by lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, insufficient sleep, and abuse of alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. But also environmental stressors like noise, light, or pollution can also play a role in this regard. Finally, stress is also a consequence of physical conditions such as chronic pain.

Symptoms of stress

The symptoms of stress can be divided into two categories: physical and psychological.



Physical symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Nausea
  • Tension
  • Sleep disorders
  • High blood pressure

Psychological symptoms:

  • Irritability
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Forgetfulness
  • Low self-esteem and insecurity
  • Mood swings
  • Listlessness
  • Hopelessness

Stress also leads to a change in behavior. A stressed person tends to be aggressive, hypersensitive, and suspicious. This often leads to conflicts that cause additional stress.

Diagnosis of stress

To diagnose stress, the health care provider begins with the medical history. This allows them to gather information about the patient's lifestyle, diet, and activities.

In addition, the patient is asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire, based on which it is possible to determine the degree of stress and its consequences. If these are particularly severe, a Mental State Examination (MSE) is recommended.

CBD for stress

CBD can be used as a natural remedy for stress. Many people swear by this cannabinoid and are convinced it relieves stress and overwork symptoms. But why is this so? How can CBD help the body deal with stress?

The effects of CBD are complex and not yet fully explored.

  1. If you are under stress, the body secretes hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, as well as certain neurotransmitters.

  2. When this happens, the ECS is overstimulated and gets out of balance. There is too much adrenaline and cortisol in your body. The results are negative feelings, tension, and a sense of overload typical of stress.

  3. CBD helps to bring the nervous system back to balance, binding with the receptors in the ECS and regulating its functions. As a result, fewer stress hormones (especially adrenaline) are released, and stress transmission comes to a halt.

In addition, CBD can contribute to increasing serotonin, thus favoring relaxation and boosting general well-being. CBD can also help with symptoms of stress, such as increased blood pressure and a high heart rate. While CBD can fend off stress, increase well-being, and provide relaxation, it cannot solve your personal problems.

So, you should not rely on cannabidiol alone to get rid of stress, but take action yourself.

We recommend supplementing CBD intake with:

  • Regular healthy activities such as walking or playing sports
  • A balanced diet
  • A regular, planned, and structured daily routine
  • Enough relaxation
  • sleep, breaks, and vacations

Those who sleep regularly and eat healthy create the basis for dealing positively with stressful situations. These factors also have an impact on the secretion of neurotransmitters and hormones that strongly influence our mood and well-being. When the body is overloaded, it doesn't release enough of these substances, and you enter a downward spiral.

CBD is not a panacea that allows you to work day and night because you no longer feel stressed. CBD oil and CBD capsules rather offer a healthy, natural means to get back to balance when faced with stress. This ensures that you can better deal with it and live lastingly more relaxed.

Benefits of CBD for stress

  • You can actively support cannabinoid balance.
  • Stress and distress can be alleviated.
  • You can sleep better and relax more.
  • Symptoms of stress can be reduced.
  • You generally feel more vital and healthy.

How to take CBD for stress

Stress often occurs when tasks pile up in our everyday lives, and we need to deal with heaps of issues in a short time. Even in the evening, many people find it difficult to switch off and direct their thoughts to pleasant aspects of life. As a rule, we distinguish between chronic and acute stress.

Acute stress is the result of specific situations and fades away as soon as the trigger disappears. Chronic stress is permanent and seems to prevail regardless of concrete triggers. Both types are very distressing and require quick action. To help you rapidly flatten the stress curve enecta offers suitable CBD products.

You have the choice between:

  1. CBD oil in different strengths (please note the percentage)
  2. CBD capsules with a fixed CBD content per capsule (33.3 mg CBD).

CBD oil has the advantage of being easy to dose. It also kicks in somewhat faster than CBD capsules. You can especially benefit from the positive effects of CBD if you take it daily over a longer period of time. When you take CBD daily, a certain level of active ingredient builds up in the blood over time, which can constantly provide relaxation and keep stress at bay. There are no obstacles to regular CBD intake since this plant compound is not addictive.

Ingestion of CBD oil:

Many CBD users record the greatest success with the so-called sublingual administration. This is the fastest way for CBD to be absorbed by the body.

Adhere to the following steps and enjoy all the power of nature:

  1. Determine a suitable dosage and find out how many drops of CBD oil you need.
  2. Use the dropper to draw up the hemp oil.

  3. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, place the dropper under your tongue, and drip the desired number of hemp drops into your mouth.

  4. Don't swallow the CBD oil right away but keep it in your mouth for one to two minutes.

  5. Once enough time has elapsed, you can swallow the CBD oil with your saliva.

  6. Refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking for another ten minutes.

The advantage of sublingual administration is that the oral mucosa already absorbs part of the CBD. Thus, it kicks in rapidly, and you can experience positive effects accordingly fast.

How long it takes for the effect to kick in also depends on whether you take it on an empty stomach or not.

CBD for stress dosage

How to dose CBD optimally depends on different factors, and there is no general recommendation. We can only give you guidelines to help you determine the ideal dosage. Especially CBD oil is very easy to dose, drop by drop. Use the precious hemp oil sparingly and start with the lowest possible dose to avoid overloading the body.

That said, medical studies have shown that even 1,500 milligrams of CBD daily - which is more than a whole bottle of 10% CBD oil - do not cause an overdose.

  • For mild stress: 10-20 mg of CBD per intake
  • For moderate stress: 20-40 mg CBD per intake
  • For extreme stress: at least 50 mg CBD per intake

Less is more. Feel your way to your optimal CBD dosage milligram by milligram. While doing so, listen intently to your body's reaction to determine if the cannabidiol has already alleviated stress symptoms or if you need to increase the dosage.

Factors that influence CBD dosage

The following factors influence CBD dosage and effects:

  • The more you weigh, the more CBD you should take.
  • On average, a man needs a higher dose of CBD than a woman.
  • ach body mody metabolizes cannabidiol in its own way
  • The less frequently you take CBD, the lower you can dose it.
  • The more intense the stress, the more CBD should be taken for relief.
  • CBD is absorbed more quickly by the body if it's taken on an empty stomach

CBD can also be used as a healthy supplement or alternative to classic medications prescribed for stress.

Side effects of CBD for stress

CBD is considered to have few side effects. Studies have shown that even 1,500 milligrams of CBD do not trigger strong side effects in the human body. Nevertheless, some people may not tolerate cannabidiol. CBD side effects are generally mild and disappear on their own after a few hours.

The most common include:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue or even restlessness (paradoxical reaction)
  • Low blood pressure
  • temporary and normally not dangerous
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
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Testimonials and studies on CBD for stress

Nevertheless, research is in its infancy, representative studies are comparatively rare, and knowledge about CBD still needs to be expanded significantly. Although there are still many unanswered questions, numerous scientific studies indicate that CBD can be effective against stress.

In a study by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, CBD has been shown to reduce stress in animals(Nora D. Volkow (2015): The Biology and Potential Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol. NIH.).

According to a 2019 study, CBD can also help with stress-related sleep disorders. As early as the 1990s, CBD was shown to inhibit the release of the stress hormone cortisol. A double-blind study with 11 participants tested the effectiveness of CBD on stress. It remains to look forward to the results of future studies

CBD for stress FAQ

At first glance, stress seems to be an abstract concept. But anyone who has ever experienced stress knows that physical symptoms can accompany it. This can alleviate or eliminate restlessness, anxiety, and racing thoughts.

Since CBD is capable of improving general well-being, ensuring that you are less irritable and more satisfied. Thanks to these positive effects, many people find it easier to take up a sport and thus boost the additional production of happy hormones.

Various scientific studies and investigations have proven that CBD does cause neither psychological nor physical addiction. Also, in 2016, the World Health Organization declared that CBD is not addictive. Therefore, you can safely take CBD to fend off stress without the risk of experiencing withdrawal symptoms as soon as you stop taking it.

Consequently, you can purchase it without hesitating. THC - another cannabinoid found in hemp or cannabis - can cause psychological dependence. Usually, cannabis containing THC can't be purchased without a medical prescription.

The experiences of CBD users are varied and mostly positive. Many people have already managed to reduce stress symptoms with the help of this active ingredient. A majority of users report that already after the first intake, they experienced a reduction of the accompanying symptoms of stress.

Better sleep and less tension are other benefits mentioned. The positive effects are stronger the longer you take CBD, which is said to be most effective when taken daily. The proof of the pudding is in the eating: test for yourself how CBD affects your body during stress.

Not only against stress is CBD helpful. It is scientifically proven that CBD can positively affect our body and mind through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system.

For example, CBD can support the body's reaction to inflammation, anxiety, nausea, and even psychotic episodes. Also, CBD can improve sleep quality and help manage pain.

This question comes up again and again, and unfortunately, it cannot be answered in a general way. The symptoms of too much stress are very similar to those of physical exhaustion. You feel worn out, experience anxiety, don't get enough sleep, can hardly focus, and your head hurts. In such cases, the body gives clear signals - all you have to do is listen.

How long it takes to recover from stress depends on the following factors:

  • Your general mental state
  • The intensity of the stress you've experienced
  • Duration of the stress
  • Ability to relax, cope with stress, and implement healthy habits into your daily routine (exercise, diet, sleep, the ability to manage anxiety and performance pressure)

For mild stress and short-term health problems, a cozy evening with a cup of tea and a few drops of CBD oil can already work wonders.

If you are on the verge of burnout, it will take you days or weeks to experience the first signs of recovery.

CBD is considered to be a safe substance with very few side effects. In addition, it does not lead to addiction. If you are not taking any medication, it isn't generally necessary to discuss the use of CBD with a doctor.

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