How Will CBD Make Me Feel? Hint It Won't Make You 'High'

What To Expect When Taking CBD

The age-old question: what is CBD really, and how will it make me feel? While the effects can vary from person to person, many report that it's what CBD helps them not feel that's the real reason they take it. Studies have shown that CBD may help with everything from reducing anxiety and aches and pains, to potentially aiding in restful sleep and perhaps even improving focus during the workday. So, how is it that the same product could provide so many different benefits?  

What is CBD?

To fully understand how CBD works, we need to understand better what it is. Short for Cannabidiol, CBD is a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant, otherwise known as marijuana or hemp. Although derived from the cannabis plant, CBD does not have psychoactive properties and will not give you the "high" feeling typically associated with THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.

While scientists are still researching exactly how CBD works, it appears to act within the endocannabinoid system, a network of cannabinoid receptors in the body that influences functions such as sleep cycles, mood, memory, and appetite. While THC binds to certain receptors, creating the feeling of being "high", CBD seems to work by preventing the breakdown of these receptors, which contributes to the general feeling of well-being.

If it doesn't get me high, what does it feel like?

Because CDB works in your endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for so many functions, your body can use it in the way that it needs it the most. This might explain why, if you take CBD at night, you may notice a better night's sleep, but if you take it in the morning, it can help you to stay more alert and focused. Two seemingly contradictory outcomes are coming from the same source.

As with most things, the effects of CBD vary from person to person, but generally, users report an overall sense of calm and well-being. In addition to simply "feeling better," other reasons people are turning to CBD include: potentially.

• Improving sleep quality
• Reducing inflammation in the body
• Reducing anxiety
• Reducing general aches and pains
• Increase alertness and attention during the workday

Another factor that affects how CBD makes you feel is the method you use. Many find that taking a tincture sublingually, or under your tongue, is the easiest and fastest method of consumption. When the tincture is placed under the tongue, the CBD Oil is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, allowing for quicker results. Others prefer to take it in capsule form, eat it as gummies, add it to tea, coffee, or other foods, or use topical balms.

Research regarding CBD is ongoing, and more is being discovered daily, but there is still a lot to learn! What we do know is that the use of CBD is more than just a trend, and it isn't going anywhere any time soon.