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Can CBD help people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

2022/1/31
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OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a mental and neurological disorder in which patients feel compulsions. Patients suffering from OCD do some certain routine things again and again without noticing and against his/her will. Patient feel obsession also, in which he/she has certain thoughts repeatedly. Anxiety another big symptom of OCD that leads to unwanted thoughts beyond the control of the patient. Some examples of OCD disorder symptoms are washing hands, again and again, locking and checking the lock with uncertainty repeatedly, and unlocking doors several times. The patient has simply no choice with these actions because the brain guides the patient towards these actions telling him/her that these actions are compulsory. It is a very unusual situation for human beings.Check Our Best Products:HHC Gummies)CBD Pain Cream)CBD Topicals)

OCD Can be life-threatening in some cases in which a patient has the fear of not doing repetitive actions. According to an estimate, approximately 1.1% of the people of the USA are suffering from OCD in several forms. The diagnosing process is very difficult for OCD because symptoms are totally hidden.

Can CBD help people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a chemical extract of the cannabis (hemp) plant. CBD is favorable and might be effective in treating many physiological conditions such as pain, inflammation, and insomnia, etc. But our main topic is related to the use of CBD for the treatment of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Recent research studies have shown that CBD has a very positive impact on OCD. It can effectively reduce anxiety which is a major symptom of OCD.

·       Mechanism of working of CBD in OCD:

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter chemical responsible for mood change and emotions. Serotonin has approximately 114 receptors located in different parts of the body. CBD has a very strong attraction for receptors of Serotonin. CBD binds with one of 114 receptors of Serotonin and reduces anxiety which is highly beneficial in the treatment of OCD. There is another chemical hormone that is responsible for the regulation of mood levels and emotions. This chemical is known as Anandamide. The main purpose of Anandamide is to produce happy feelings and reduction of anxiety. CBD enhances the secretion of Anandamide which is very helpful in the reduction of anxiety. Once anxiety is reduced, the treatment of OCD becomes very easy. CBD actually affects the enzyme responsible for the degradation of Anandamide, hence increasing its concentration in the body.

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