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Why I post this: I am trying to sleep but can’t (on my phone to not wake anyone). I was wondering whether CBD might help. The study is simply a discussion prom

Why I post this: I am trying to sleep but can’t (on my phone to not wake anyone). I was wondering whether CBD might help. The study is simply a discussion prompt. My query also found [1]. I wonder who else has some insight into CBD. Edit: since this comment is quite down the discussion thread I would like to promote another topic [2]. It is about creating wearables that are able to measure stress. Measuring stress [2] and controlling stress (this topic) are underlooked things, in my opinion. [1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-... [2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340989 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340989

greywolf 7y ago
have you tried to get help from a doctor?
50656E6973 7y ago
Why don't you try it for yourself? In my experience the effects are very mild, but does seem to help silence that "internal chatter" which causes anxiety and prevents one from getting to sleep. I've also found turning off all you devices ~2 hours before bed and reading a book until my eyes get tired to be of even greater help with getting to sleep quickly and feeling well rested the next day.
jaequery 7y ago
I’ve had chronic insomnia for over 3 years. The day I started CBD, was about 4 months ago. Right before that, my option was to try Ambien that I had to pry off from the doctors hands. I’ve not had the guts to try it after hearing it messes with your brain and causes you to have suicidal thoughts. So I tried CBD after a quick research. First night, I didn’t feel a difference. I did feel a bit sleepier but I thought that was just my mind wanting to think that way. But after weeks of using it, I now can notice a calming effect that happens within 30 mins to an hour. And after I sleep, I wake up actually feeling refreshed. Some nights, I feel like I slept for days. It various night to night. But compared to when I did not take CBd, I am sleeping way better now with cbd. I used to be on the fence about it’s effectiveness but the effects are so noticeable to me now that I’m incredibly thankful for CBD. And for those that say just take a puff of the real thing, I never got a good night sleep with thc, I may get knocked out but I feel tired waking up. On the contrary, CBD actually increases your deep sleep cycle where as THC shortens it, similar to Ambien. This is a big factor you can’t ignore.
- nikkwong 7y ago
  Where have you read that CBD increases the amount of deep sleep? I have looked into this quite extensively, and never found any information that suggested that.
  - jaequery 7y ago
    Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/Pjeb9kOSJ2M https://youtu.be/Pjeb9kOSJ2M I think it was this but it could’ve also been some online article.
    - nikkwong 7y ago
      It would have been nice if he would have included a citation for that claim. I have wanted this to be true for a long time!
    - driverdan 7y ago
      Joe Rogan is not a primary source.
- JibJabDab 7y ago
  What method did you take cbd (pill, etc..)?
  - jaequery 7y ago
    It was the tinctures
swest 7y ago
This is definitely anecdotal, but I also have a hard time getting to sleep. I tried CBD just on a whim to see if how it would affect me. I didn't really read up on it's affects, I was just curious. The only thing I noticed was when I laid in bed at night, I fell asleep super quickly.
78dfshj4 7y ago
https://honestmarijuana.com/cbd-vs-cbn/ https://honestmarijuana.com/cbd-vs-cbn/

greywolf 7y ago

have you tried to get help from a doctor?

50656E6973 7y ago

Why don't you try it for yourself? In my experience the effects are very mild, but does seem to help silence that "internal chatter" which causes anxiety and prevents one from getting to sleep. I've also found turning off all you devices ~2 hours before bed and reading a book until my eyes get tired to be of even greater help with getting to sleep quickly and feeling well rested the next day.

jaequery 7y ago

I’ve had chronic insomnia for over 3 years. The day I started CBD, was about 4 months ago. Right before that, my option was to try Ambien that I had to pry off from the doctors hands. I’ve not had the guts to try it after hearing it messes with your brain and causes you to have suicidal thoughts. So I tried CBD after a quick research. First night, I didn’t feel a difference. I did feel a bit sleepier but I thought that was just my mind wanting to think that way. But after weeks of using it, I now can notice a calming effect that happens within 30 mins to an hour. And after I sleep, I wake up actually feeling refreshed. Some nights, I feel like I slept for days. It various night to night. But compared to when I did not take CBd, I am sleeping way better now with cbd. I used to be on the fence about it’s effectiveness but the effects are so noticeable to me now that I’m incredibly thankful for CBD. And for those that say just take a puff of the real thing, I never got a good night sleep with thc, I may get knocked out but I feel tired waking up. On the contrary, CBD actually increases your deep sleep cycle where as THC shortens it, similar to Ambien. This is a big factor you can’t ignore.

nikkwong 7y ago
Where have you read that CBD increases the amount of deep sleep? I have looked into this quite extensively, and never found any information that suggested that.
- jaequery 7y ago
  Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/Pjeb9kOSJ2M https://youtu.be/Pjeb9kOSJ2M I think it was this but it could’ve also been some online article.
  - nikkwong 7y ago
    It would have been nice if he would have included a citation for that claim. I have wanted this to be true for a long time!
  - driverdan 7y ago
    Joe Rogan is not a primary source.
JibJabDab 7y ago
What method did you take cbd (pill, etc..)?
- jaequery 7y ago
  It was the tinctures

swest 7y ago

This is definitely anecdotal, but I also have a hard time getting to sleep. I tried CBD just on a whim to see if how it would affect me. I didn't really read up on it's affects, I was just curious. The only thing I noticed was when I laid in bed at night, I fell asleep super quickly.

78dfshj4 7y ago

https://honestmarijuana.com/cbd-vs-cbn/ https://honestmarijuana.com/cbd-vs-cbn/