u/Newfishwhodis

I'm using CBD oil broad spectrum to treat my anxiety. I am on 15mg twice a day, and it feels so strange. Relaxed and warm, but I also feel somewhat distant from my usual self. Is this a case of needing more to break through what could be a little anxiety?

Hi everyone,

I've only been taking CBD isolate for 2 days (around 20–30mg per day), and I'm trying to work out whether what I'm feeling is normal, whether it settles with time, or whether CBD isolate just isn't for me. For context, I've struggled with anxiety and moderate depression for a long time. Before taking CBD, I was definitely anxious, but I still had moments where I could sit in the sun, relax, and get that genuine "ahhh" feeling where life felt good for a moment.

Since starting the CBD, my anxiety does seem lower, but I also feel emotionally muted. The best way I can describe it is like there's a blanket over everything. I feel less motivated, less interested in things, and less able to enjoy simple moments. I don't feel sad exactly, just kind of numb and "meh". Part of me wonders whether the CBD is causing this, or whether it has simply reduced my anxiety and exposed how I was already feeling underneath. Another part of me feels like I've lost some of the spark that makes me feel like myself, even if it wasn't perfect..

One thing worth mentioning is that the isolate I'm currently using was given to me by a friend and is about 2 years past its expiry date. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and will likely be getting a fresh broad-spectrum CBD product, so I'm wondering whether that might feel different as well.

Has anyone else experienced emotional numbness or feeling "flat" on CBD isolate? Reduced motivation or enjoyment of things? Feeling like anxiety went down but so did your enthusiasm for life?

Did it improve after a week or two, or did it stay that way?

I'd be interested to hear from people who are sensitive to CBD, especially if you switched from isolate to broad-spectrum and noticed a difference.

Edit* I don't take THC as it makes me anxious in any quantity.

What's the best value broad spectrum oil to get?

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I was prescribed flower last year but stopped for a while. I've got an appointment this Wednesday and am looking at getting back on it.

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I'm thinking I'll probably start low, around 10–20 mg/day, and go with a broad-spectrum CBD oil. Just curious what people are using these days, as I'm sure things have changed since I was last prescribed.

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What strength/brand are you using? Any recommendations or things to avoid?

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Cheers!

I was prescribed through a cannabis clinic last year but stopped for a while. I've got an appointment this Wednesday and am looking at getting back on it.

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I'm thinking I'll probably start low, around 10–20 mg/day, and go with a broad-spectrum CBD oil. Just curious what people are paying these days, as I'm sure prices have changed since I was last prescribed.

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What are you paying, and what strength/brand are you using? Any recommendations or things to avoid?

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Cheers!