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What is the Best CBD for Anxiety in Lockdown?

Lexie Livingston
January 19, 2022

It’s been over 18 months since the coronavirus pandemic all began in Canada (and all over the world). Things were starting to look up as vaccines were gaining momentum and cases were dropping. However, with new variants emerging, harsher restrictions and lockdowns are becoming reality again. According to a study on CBD coronavirus by Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health (SCMH), one in four Canadians (25%) recently screened positive for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Can using CBD for anxiety be the answer?

If the pandemic is giving you stress and anxiety, you’re not alone! Many Canadians are currently experiencing anxiety over the thought of themselves or an elderly/immune-compromised friend/relative falling sick with the virus. Others are grieving after losing a loved one due to the virus. A good amount of people are experiencing stress and symptoms of PTSD over the possibility of losing income and extreme financial hardship should another lockdown occur. There is also the fear of managing forced isolation that coincides with a lockdown. Still, others are anxious over increasing governmental control and uncertainty for the future.

Many Canadians are combining CBD coronavirus and mental health in their quest for relief. In this article, we’ll explore how using CBD for anxiety can help treat even the worse pandemic-influenced stress and panic.

 

What are some Benefits of Taking CBD Coronavirus Pandemic-Related Anxiety?

Regardless of the trigger for your pandemic-related anxiety, CBD has been found to be extremely beneficial for mental health. Arming yourself with a CBD oil product can ease stress, instill calmness, decrease fear, and provide an overall mood boost, even in these chaotic times! With CBD lockdown might even be enjoyable!

 

Here are some of our favorite reasons to take CBD for Anxiety:

 

  • CBD has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Users often report that CBD takes the “edge off,” leaving them relaxed, both mentally and physically. It allows for mind clarity and greater productivity as it helps organize thoughts. Using CBD for anxiety can help ease persistent worry and intrusive thoughts, leaving stillness and focus. In addition, it helps to ease muscle soreness, tightness, and pain, leaving your body less tense and more relaxed.
  • CBD products can ease anxiety-induced insomnia. Using CBD for anxiety before bed can induce relaxation and help you fall asleep fast. It can help you stay asleep by preventing overthinking and alleviating nightmares. With CBD, you will experience a deep, restful sleep, without any tossing and turning. You’ll wake up rejuvenated and ready to conquer the next day.
  • Studies show that using CBD for anxiety can affect serotonin levels, much like commonly used antidepressant medications. Adequate serotonin levels help to regulate mood, sleep, digestion, and behavior. Increasing serotonin with CBD can help ease anxiety and provide a mood boost, without the negative side effects commonly associated with pharmaceutical medications.
  • CBD can help treat panic attacks by interacting with CB1 receptors and 5-HT1A serotonin receptors in several areas of the brain. This anxiolytic mechanism will help ease fear, calm your heartrate, and regulate breathing. According to recent research, CBD not only has anxiolytic properties, but is also antipsychotic and neuroprotective, which are all helpful in the treatment of panic attacks. For a more in-depth look at how CBD can help alleviate panic attack symptoms, click here.

 

With CBD Coronavirus Stress Will Diminish: Which CBD for Anxiety Works Best?

When using CBD for anxiety that is chronic or ongoing due to the pandemic, it is often best to remember that consistency is best. Using a CBD oil tincture or capsule will always be a great choice for this. These two products are more medicinal, allowing for CBD to be taken daily, build up in your system, accumulate over time, and provide lasting benefits.

Taking a CBD oil tincture sublingually (or under the tongue) allows the CBD to be absorbed quickly, avoiding the first-pass metabolism in the liver. You’ll start to feel the effects in as little as 15-30 minutes and will last approximately 4-6 hours. Tinctures are a fantastic way to incorporate CBD for anxiety into your daily routine as it can be taken first thing in the morning with your other vitamins, before bedtime, or basically any other time you need quick relief.

CBD capsules are another option for daily dosing. They are easy and convenient due to having a pre-measured dose. All you need to do is open the bottle and take the capsule. Capsules can be taken just about anywhere, however, the metabolism is a little slower than a tincture. Swallowing a capsule will need to pass through the digestive system first, which takes approximately 30-90 minutes to feel the effects. With CBD being released gradually, the benefits tend to last longer, approximately 8-10 hours (depending on metabolism and the potency of the capsule).

 

The Best CBD Lockdown Products Found Only at Birch + Fog

 

1 CALM CBD Capsules | Birch + Fog

When it comes to anxiety and panic attacks, you'll need a product known for it’s ability to provide relaxation in even the worst situations. This product is just that. Birch + Fog’s CALM is designed specifically to help alleviate stress, anxiety, anxiety-induced insomnia, and even symptoms of PTSD. These capsules contain 25mg of pure, high-quality full-spectrum CBD for anxiety, which allows for maximum benefits with the entourage effect. Due to containing a small amount of THC, you’ll receive the most benefits without any psychoactive effects. You’ll also receive anti-inflammatory benefits from MCT oil, which is included in each capsule.

Being in capsule form allows easy and precise dosing, each and every day. The child-resistant, spill-proof bottle can be taken with you just about anywhere. There are several buying options as you can purchase one bottle individually or sign up for various subscription lengths. Buying this product on subscription allows for automatic delivery with huge savings. Having it delivered straight to your door with no hassle will help ease anxiety on its own!

Pros:

  • Natural anti-inflammatory
  • Easy & consistent daily dosing
  • Child-resistant, spill-proof bottle

Cons:

  • Only available in 25mg capsules currently

Highlights:

  • Designed specifically for anxiety/stress
  • High-quality full-spectrum CBD for anxiety
  • Savings/subscription program

 

2 10:1 Ratio Tincture | Now + Then

If you suffer from panic attacks or overwhelming fear, stress, or anxiety, you’ll need to check out this tincture. Now + Then has crafted a 10:1 ratio tincture, combining THC with full-spectrum CBD for anxiety. This means that you’ll receive a high dose of CBD with a low dose of THC (10 times the CBD to THC), allowing for intense relief through the entourage effect. Taken sublingually, you’ll receive powerful results almost instantaneously, a blessing for those suffering from debilitating anxiety. For those inexperienced with THC, it may give a slight buzz. It is always recommended to start with a small dose and work your way up depending on your needs and how your body reacts.

This tincture is fantastic for those seeking extra help with sleep and anxiety relief. Ingredients include MCT oil, CBD oil, and cannabis oil. It’s as simple as that!

Pros:

  • High dose CBD with low dose THC provide intense relief
  • Full-spectrum CBD oil
  • THC combined with CBD for anxiety relief

Cons:

  • May cause a slight buzz for inexperienced THC users

Highlights:

  • Simple and pure: 3 ingredients total
  • Almost instant relief with sublingual use

 

3 Isolate CBD Tincture: Daytime | Birch + Fog

This product is for those who suffer from anxiety but are sensitive to THC or concerned about THC increasing their anxiety. This CBD isolate tincture contains CO2 extracted CBD from all-natural hemp, without the presence of any THC. Designed for daytime use, you’ll receive anxiety relief without any drowsiness or fatigue.

This tincture is unflavored and can be taken sublingually, whenever you need relief. You can feel confident in the ingredients as it contains no colorings, flavorings, or unnecessary ingredients. It only contains MCT oil and CBD for anxiety. It may be purchased in a 500mg bottle, a 1,000mg bottle, and a 1,500mg bottle, as well as on subscription with additional discounts.

Pros:

  • All-natural hemp sourced CBD for anxiety
  • No added flavorings, colorings, or unnecessary ingredients

Cons:

  • Will not experience the entourage effect

Highlights:

  • No drowsiness or fatigue: designed for daytime use
  • No risk for any psychoactive effects or increased anxiety

 

Final Thoughts

Experiencing an unhealthy level of stress and anxiety has become extremely common lately with a global pandemic, tightening restrictions, and potential for lockdowns. From additional daily stress to panic attacks, everyone has experienced the negative effects to some degree. Luckily, there is plenty of research done on CBD for anxiety (including CBD lockdown) which has shown to effectively alleviate symptoms of even the worst anxiety, such as panic attacks, anxiety-induced insomnia, and nightmares. It’s important to be kind to yourself, take one day at a time, and give yourself time to relax and reset with CBD. With CBD coronavirus fear and stress may diminish so that you can get back to living an enjoyable life. If you’re interested in other CBD/THC products for anxiety, you can browse our entire collection by clicking here.

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