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What Is CBD?
CBD is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Long before, the cannabis plant was used as holistic medicine. It does not have any less important in the field of medicine in the current era as well.
The plant is known to possess many compounds that can be very beneficial for the human body. CBD is one such compound. CBD products can be used to help with several different medical issues.
What Is PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a form of anxiety that is caused by frightening events, stressful experiences, and distressing occurrences. It is an exhausting disorder that can drain the person mentally and affect their everyday lives.
Who Suffers From PTSD?
Generally, anyone can suffer from PTSD, however, certain social groups suffer more than the others. Military veterans are known to suffer from PTSD. This is because they go through gruesome and brutal incidents and scenarios that damage their mental psyche.
Studies have shown that more than 100000 of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD since 2002. 31% of Vietnam veterans are known to suffer from PTSD. The military has introduced special initiatives to take care of their veterans who suffer from PTSD.
Anyone Who Has Gone Through Trauma
We all go through some tough times in life. We all face traumas and tragedies. No matter who you are and where you live, if you can’t cope with the stress built up due to the trauma then you are bound to suffer from PTSD.
Examples can include people who have recently lost someone, people who don’t have any mental support, people who drink a lot, have any other medical issue, and many more.
How Can CBD Help With PTSD?
PTSD can be a mentally exhausting issue, however, certain treatments can help you cope with PTSD. To help with PTSD symptoms, first, we need to understand the symptoms. Some of the common symptoms of PTSD include:
- Nightmares
- Negative thoughts
- Flashbacks to the trauma and other events that happened in your past
- Sweating, pain, shivering, and nausea
CBD can be very therapeutic. CBD is used in producing products that can help with issues like insomnia, anxiety, pain, and relieving stress. It is also known to stimulate the body’s endocannabinoid system.
People who use CBD are known to sleep better and cope with stress and trauma in a better way. All these things help in alleviating after-effects from bad and traumatic memories from haunting the person.
What Is CBD?, What Is PTSD?, Who Suffers From PTSD?, Anyone Who Has Gone Through Trauma
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