PTSD isn't a narrative; it's an experience
The narrative around PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is evolving, and with good reason. Emerging therapies to treat it offer holistic avenues for managing PTSD—especially in cohorts such as military veterans, where PTSD rates are alarmingly high. Amid the potential treatments, CBD stands out, not only for its polarizing debates but also for the scientific intrigue it incites.
Symptoms aren’t confined to flashbacks and nightmares; they can sprawl into a myriad of responses—hyper-vigilance, persistent re-experiencing, avoidance, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and beyond. It's a disorder that doesn’t solely inflict the individual; it impacts families, friends, and their wider support network.
How CBD impacts PTSD
- CBD impacts the Endocannabinoid system which helps the regulation of mood and anxiety
- According to research, CBD may help extinguish traumatic memories
- The National Library of Medicine states that The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that 91% of the patients treated with CBD showed an improvement in symptoms
- PTSD is a mental health condition that affects millions of people, not just veterans
- CBD, without THC, can help by reducing anxiety, disrupt fear memories and help REM sleep
- The mantra for all medical CBD treatment is ‘start low and go slow’.
