Common Misconceptions About Cbd, According to Personal Experience
CBD is often misunderstood, and these misconceptions can lead to confusion for many. To clear up the air, insights from a Managing Director and a CEO offer clarity based on personal experiences. Discover why CBD does not cause a high and learn how starting low and increasing gradually yields the best results. This article presents three expert insights to help you better understand CBD.
- CBD Does Not Cause a High
- CBD Promotes Balance, Not Mind-Altering Effects
- Start Low, Increase Gradually for Best Results
CBD Does Not Cause a High
People thought I was in the business of drugs with CBD gummies, capsules, and oils that support sleep, pain, and relaxation. I most often ingest CBD for sleep support and use topicals for post-workout muscle relief. I fully believe in the effectiveness of the products, so I have researched and tested numerous brands and products. Yet, I have friends and family who are unfamiliar with CBD that often associate it with marijuana or even a drug and that CBD will make you "high" and be addictive. This misconception was even worse when I lived in Taiwan, where THC is considered a highly illegal drug. People automatically associated CBD = THC, so people thought I was in the business of selling drugs.
Whether ingesting or using CBD as a topical, CBD does not make me "high" but can help me relax and achieve restful sleep. Furthermore, I do not necessarily need to take CBD every day to sleep - it is not a sleeping pill, which can cause dependencies. I usually choose to take CBD when I have a stressful day and need something to help wind down my busy mind or to help counter jetlag and fall asleep or stay asleep. Sticking to reputable brands with third-party testing can allow us to find products with greater confidence that they are natural and safe for our bodies,
As for the stigma about CBD, it takes considerable education on the difference between the uses of marijuana and CBD. The most straightforward metaphor I tell people is that you can get CBD at CVS like you get melatonin to help with your sleep.
CBD Promotes Balance, Not Mind-Altering Effects
I often encounter is the belief that CBD will make you feel "high" like THC does. From personal experience, I can confidently say this isn't true. CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn't have the mind-altering effects associated with THC. Many customers walk into our shop worried that trying CBD products might interfere with their daily responsibilities or leave them feeling out of control. The truth is, CBD is more about promoting balance in your body. For example, I have seen individuals use it to manage stress or discomfort while staying completely clear-headed and focused. Helping people understand this distinction has been one of the most rewarding parts of my role.
Start Low, Increase Gradually for Best Results
I remember the first time I used a legal CBD product, a salve that was rubbed on my body. I definitely had a different experience with the plant at that point, so I thought it would either work really well for helping me relax, do nothing at all, or at best make me feel just a little bit better. My whole body finally felt more relaxed almost instantly. The plant has so many applications, and I've found over the years that it's best to start out on low doses and try different mediums of ingestion, gradually increasing as needed to determine your preferences and tolerance.
