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Anxiety and Depression
I bought this oil because I've been researching hemp oil for anxiety and depression. I received it about 4 days ago and have been taking a teaspoon- a teaspoon and a half every night for 4 days. (Everything I've read up on suggests starting in small doses and working up to a tablespoon every day to see how it affects you.)
Taste wise, it's certainly not a bad taste, but it is STRONG! It's a very herbal, earthy, nutty taste that definitely lingers. On the flip side, it's very easily disguised and covered up by other foods.
I am on 50 mg of Zoloft for anxiety and depression and wasn't sure how this would react with the Zoloft, so far no bad effects. The first night, after taking a tsp, about 30 minutes later, my self-deprecating thoughts seemed to lighten greatly. Maybe it was a placebo effect, maybe not.
Now, 4 days later, I definitely have more energy, and while still depressed, I feel like I can get up and accomplish things better than I could before. I feel like some of my brain fog has lifted and it's much easier to push away the self-deprecating thoughts. Perhaps this is working in tandem with my Zoloft? I just know I feel better, like I can deal with my depression better, and I'm only 4 days into taking this.
It's not going to cause any ill effects, so why not buy a bottle and try? I don't regret this purchase at all.
Oh, also, my anxiety seems to have lessened a bit as well.
January 2015 · Grocery and Gourmet Food · verified purchase