Cannabis could be the key to treating people who have or who are currently going through any form of PTSD, and at the very least, Cannabis may help ease PTSD symptoms.
PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and anyone from children to adults can experience the effects.
Cannabis continues to surge forward in a positive way for both recreational or medicinal use. From smoking to CBD capsules, there are so many ways to support your symptoms naturally. With all of the research, Doctor endorsements, and evidence-based studies, we as a race, have a much better idea of what the Cannabis plant is and how it can promote the well-being of people suffering from different causes, especially PTSD.
Chemical compounds in the Cannabis plant called cannabinoids support and work with your body’s endocannabinoid system – which regulates a smorgasbord of immune functions that you need to live and breathe.
The two main cannabinoids are CBD and THC, both known for their medicinal benefits. THC possesses psychoactive effects, meaning you’ll get ‘high’. CBD does not get you high. Both, however, have beneficial results for treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and even internal inflammation.
As we all learn more about Cannabis, it can be a strong source of treatment and relief from conditions like insomnia, and pain. CBD has also shown effectiveness in easing PTSD symptoms.
PTSD can develop after a traumatic event such as being in combat or experiencing a life-threatening event or circumstance. Even something that you wouldn’t necessarily identify as a major event like a fender bender can be an open invitation to PTSD.
Some of the after-effects of a traumatic experience could be difficulty sleeping as well as functioning normally while at work or in school. Not only that, but an individual may experience major emotional and mental change making it just about impossible to go back to ‘normal’ or maintain a quality of life that you were used to before.
Thankfully, Cannabis has emerged as another way to help anyone suffering from PTSD to cope, not to mention it provides a safer alternative to prescription medication that can have serious side effects and complications for years and years.
CBD and THC are both capable of helping to treat people with PTSD and ease symptoms. Because CBD and THC work with your body’s endocannabinoid system, the cannabinoids ( chemical compounds that merge with your receptors) could effectively nudge your immune system to produce neurotransmitters that help promote happiness, pleasure, and memory.
CBD Oils, capsules, or edibles are all fantastic options for supporting you while you manage and thrive.
These cannabinoids play a critical role in assisting PTSD cases by preventing traumatic memories and nightmares, while also helping your emotional and mental wellbeing. This has made it a popular treatment for PTSD patients.
A study conducted by The NYU Langone Medical Center showed that people suffering from PTSD have much lower levels of a neurotransmitter called anandamide than others.
Anandamide is one of the body’s main endocannabinoids, meaning natural cannabinoids produced by the body. They are responsible for functions such as mood, happiness, fear, and anxiety.
Anandamides are a natural antidepressant and can also impair memory as well. CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the body help turn off traumatic memories so that you’ll stop paying attention to them.
A lack of anandamides can also ramp up symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety and fear making it next to impossible to overcome.
We do know that much more research needs to be collected to have a clear snapshot of how effective Cannabis is in easing PTSD symptoms, but we can share that thousands around the globe are singing it’s praises and benefits, so we encourage you to speak with your health professional and explore using Cannabis and quality Cannabis products if you have or are going through any symptoms of PTSD.
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