When CBD doesn't work
CBD is an incredible cannabinoid that holds the power to soothe, heal and deliver relief to millions of consumers, but it’s not something that works predictably for everyone. Sometimes consumers fail to see the results they desire due to a lack of patience, as experimentation is key to finding the ideal dose for each unique situation, while others are just unlucky in either how their body processes cannabinoids or their situation is too severe to notice the positive difference it’s making.
There are all kinds of reasons CBD doesn’t work for everyone, but what you really need to know is how to tell when it isn’t working.
How do you know if CBD is working or not?
This list of helpful tips may guide you through the process of determining whether or not CBD is working for you.
CBD is not working if:
- You’ve been on a consistent schedule for a while with no noticeable differences.
- You’ve tried upping your dose multiple times without success.
- You feel like you’re wasting money on CBD products for no reason.
- You’ve not found a single CBD product that leaves you feeling satisfied, after trying several different options.
CBD is working if:
- You have a CBD product you crave.
- You’re feeling a noticeable level of relief from pain.
- You notice a boost in energy and appetite.
- You’re able to get a better night's sleep.
Patience is key
One of the most important things to remember is that CBD takes time to deliver those great results, as it takes weeks and sometimes even months for the compound to build up enough in the body to see a consistent and noticeable difference in how you feel. This means that you could be trying different CBD products for several months before finding that sweet spot, and to get that far takes dedication and patience.
Have you tried higher doses?
If you don’t think CBD is working well, then you might want to consider higher doses, and though it’s typically recommended to start low and progress slowly, some people need a large amount to get relief. While one person might be great after taking a meagre 10mg of CBD, others may need hundreds or even thousands of milligrams of this compound to see the same results. Unlike THC, there really isn’t such a thing as too much CBD, aside from the occasional situation where a person reacts badly to its effects.
What about combinations that include other cannabis elements?
Cannabis terpenes are known for boasting powerful effects that aren’t as strong as THC while tending to be more potent than CBD, and when combined with the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, some users find that relief is much easier to achieve. For this reason, we highly recommend trying full-spectrum CBD products, so that you can harness the potential of several cannabis elements all at once.
CBD and THC often work best together
When you’ve exhausted all options and CBD still isn’t working, the next step is testing a combination of CBD and THC, which is often far more effective than CBD alone, especially in cases where symptoms are severe. Though the idea might scare some users, low doses of this psychoactive cannabinoid aren’t likely to induce a stereotypical high. Instead, they work in synergy with CBD to boost its benefits in a way that’s much more obvious and pronounced.
