Depression is a very common disease. According to official statistics, almost 4% of the population suffers from some form of this disease. Although some downplay it, this condition significantly affects the quality of social, work and family life of those who have it.
In this article we will show how efficient CBD can be in the treatment of depressed patients, as well as the reasons to affirm this.
What is depression and what are its symptoms?
We have all heard the word depression at some point, but what does it really mean to suffer from it? This evil is a mental disorder. Therefore, it directly affects both the emotional state and the behavior of the person.
Someone with chronic depression cannot have a normal quality of life, as this condition affects many of their activities. The symptoms of this disease are very obvious in some cases and more discreet in others. Among the highlights of a depressive episode are the following.
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Deep sadness. This is usually uncontrollable.
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Negative feelings. Pessimism and feelings of worthlessness are very common.
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Lack of interest in his surroundings. It is difficult to show interest when you have a bad perception of things.
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Irritability, frustration and despair. Feeling that emotions and thoughts cannot be controlled, it is normal for the level of stress to increase.
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Decreased vitality. This is caused by mental and bodily discomfort. It may also be due to the effect of antidepressant drugs.
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Inability to concentrate. Because you're usually lost in thought, it's hard to focus on other things.
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Loss of pleasure in activities. Due to the factors mentioned, it is difficult to find and share the enjoyment of a pleasant moment.
Side effects of antidepressants
Depression can be caused by addiction problems, chronic pain, insomnia, among other factors. Antidepressants, although they help treat this problem, do not attack the main causes of it. In addition, most of them have significant side effects and contraindications.
Nausea, sleep loss, and weight gain are common in the first few weeks of depression treatment. And when this is prolonged, it can have more lasting side effects such as constipation, cardiac arrhythmias, sexual dysfunction and dependence on the drug.
That is why CBD oil is so useful in this case. It is very positive because it has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that help relieve pain. It also regulates stress levels and, at bedtime, allows you to enjoy a deeper and longer sleep.
CBD and the Endocannabinoid System
The Endocannabinoid System is responsible for maintaining a regulatory balance in the body and its functions. CBD acts on cannabinoid receptors, being of great help. Serotonin, better known as the happiness hormone, is a neuromodulator of the nervous system. Therefore, it plays an important role in the responses sent by the central nervous system, affecting mood.
Stress decreases serotonin levels. But, CBD could manage to activate the serotonin receptor, acting as an efficient antidepressant. These and other properties make CBD oil an ally not only against depression, but also against various factors that cause this and other mental illnesses.
How to take CBD oil?
CBD can be found in multiple presentations. However, the most natural, accepted and marketed is in oil. The recommended dose will depend on weight, age, and the level of concentration of the product, among other factors. It is always important that the suggested dose is indicated by a health professional.
It is understandable that the dose given to avoid insomnia is lower compared to that used for chronic pain, but it is always possible to find a reliable guide to choosing the right amount to relieve discomfort.
CBD and reaction to other antidepressants
In the United States, surveys have been carried out that show that approximately 25 million people use, or have used, antidepressant treatments at some point. For those who suffer from this disease, and want to use CBD to treat it, it is important to take into account the effect produced by the interaction of this with other drugs.
CBD oil does not cause noticeable negative side effects, but by interacting with other medications, the situation can change. Some scientists hold the idea that CBD slows down the Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System, this causes the antidepressant to prevent or decrease the action of CBD in the body, or vice versa.
It could be said that the side effects of mixing CBD with antidepressants are very rare, but it is best to go to a specialist and consult him before combining and using them. He can inform if it is necessary to reduce the dose of the antidepressant and the dose of CBD to use, in order to enjoy the benefits that both report.
If you suffer from depression and are looking for a natural option to control your symptoms, or at least alleviate them, CBD oil is a good alternative to consider. Because the negative points are few, so it can be used with complete peace of mind, always following the aforementioned recommendations.
research sources
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