Anxiety
Anxiety can disrupt your life, but you don’t have to face it alone. Affecting millions, anxiety disorders are common yet highly treatable. Research shows that medical marijuana can significantly reduce anxiety by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system to promote calmness and relief.
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Public speaking, final exams, IRS audits. These are just a few of the many things that can evoke a sense of anxiety. The Cambridge Dictionary defines anxiety as “an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.” Most people have anxieties from time to time. These feelings usually pass, but when they don’t and worsen over time, it might be a sign of a more serious disorder.
WHAT ARE ANXIETY DISORDERS?
Feelings of anxiety that don’t go away or get worse over time may be considered a mental health disorder. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the country’s most common mental health issue, affecting more than 40 million adults. These disorders are highly treatable, but only one in three suffering from this affliction seeks help.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY DISORDERS?
The World Health Organization lists common symptoms of an anxiety disorder as:
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions
- Feeling irritable, tense or restless
- Experiencing nausea or abdominal distress
- Increased heart rate or heart palpitations
- Sweating, trembling or shaking
- Shortness of breath
- Trouble sleeping
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
EXAMPLES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
The American Psychiatric Association describes some of the most common types of anxiety disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): People with this condition worry excessively about everyday issues such as money, health, work, and relationships, and may constantly feel overwhelmed.
- Panic Disorders: Sufferers may experience sudden and intense bouts of fear, when there is no actual danger.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: A strong and ongoing fear of being judged or watched by others.
- Phobias: Fear of something that poses little or no actual danger.
- Agoraphobia: Dread and avoidance of new places and unfamiliar situations that might cause panic or sensations of being trapped, helpless, or embarrassed.
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WHAT CAUSES ANXIETY DISORDERS?
Factors that contribute to these conditions include stressful environments and negative life events. Some people may be genetically predisposed to these disorders, and certain heart, lung, and thyroid conditions may cause or worsen symptoms.
According to a University of Toronto study, anxiety disorders may be triggered by deficiencies in the human endocannabinoid system.
As CannaMD has reported, the cannabinoids in cannabis have a proven ability to bind and interact with the endocannabinoid system.
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HOW DOES MEDICAL MARIJUANA HELP WITH ANXIETY
Recent research shows that medical cannabis may provide effective anxiety relief. A study from Washington State University found cannabis “significantly” reduces ratings of depression, anxiety, and stress. A separate clinical trial confirmed that certain cannabinoids found in marijuana have measurable anti-anxiety effects.
IS MEDICAL MARIJUANA APPROVED FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS?
Anxiety is one of many conditions that may be approved for treatment with medical marijuana under Florida’s Amendment 2. Qualifying begins with a consultation with one of CannaMD’s certified medical doctors, who will assess the nature and severity of the condition. Patients who qualify for treatment can obtain a medical marijuana card allowing for the legal purchase of cannabis products at state-licensed dispensaries.