CBD Oil for Panic Attacks

DOPA updated on February 23, 2020

Panic attacks can occur against the background of all anxiety disorders.  They can also occur in people with other conditions (such as depression). Some panic attacks occur in response to a specific situation. For example, a person who suffers from a fear of crowds may panic if the number of people she is with and outside is too large, triggering an attack. Other crises occur without apparent cause. Many people now use CBD oil for panic attacks, as a significant number of scientific studies have shown CBD’s effectiveness at reducing and ameliorating their related disorders.

What is CBD, and where does it come from?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the primary cannabinoid present and second most abundant natural compound in the cannabis plant, the first being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Following the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — more commonly known as “the Farm Bill” — most CBD product manufacturers have opted to source their CBD from hemp instead of cannabis, to avoid regulatory red tape in non-cannabis legal states.

As of this writing, pharmaceutical-grade CBD from private companies and medical dispensaries is already commonly prescribed for patients suffering from a range of disorders, from Dravets syndrome to the leading conditions associated with panic attacks. Individuals diagnosed with anxiety and mood disorders also use CBD products available online.

There is encouraging evidence for the medicinal and therapeutic potential of CBD in clinical trials and studies, as well as individual and anecdotal testimony from those self-medicating with CBD oils or isolates. CBD has become immensely popular through social media and celebrity endorsements, invigorating interest and energizing medical research efforts across the country.

Panic attacks are common, affecting at least 11% of adults each year. Most people recover from their panic attacks without any treatment, but some people develop panic disorder. We talk about panic disorder when a person is worried about the idea of making new panic attacks and/or when he modifies his behavior to try to avoid crises. Panic disorder affects 2 to 3% of the population over a 12-month period. Women are twice as prone as men to panic attacks. Panic attacks usually occur in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Panic Symptoms and How CBD Can Ease Attacks

The panic attack is characterized by the sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by at least four of the following physical and emotional symptoms:

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Feeling of suffocation
• Dizziness, imbalance or fainting
• Fear of death
• Fear of going crazy or losing control
• Sense of unreality, strangeness or detachment from one’s environment
• Flushing or chills
• Nausea, stomach pain or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath or feeling of suffocation
• Sweats
• Feeling numb or tingling
• Palpitations or increased heart rate

CBD’s modulatory effects on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) are key in its ability to ameliorate the most common symptoms of panic attacks. For instance, the production of the endogenous compound anandamide suppresses feelings of dizziness, nausea and the urge to vomit. However, anandamide degrades very quickly in the body due to fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), whose production is increased during the onset of panic attacks. CBD proactively inhibits the production of FAAH in the body, which in turn increases the overall presence of anandamide and slows its degradation during panic attacks.

CBD also modulates the production of vital neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin, the latter of which is the chief stabilizer of mood and well-being. Acute sensations of terror or the imminent loss of control are fundamentally caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters and hormones. By binding to and inhibiting serotonin-releasing receptors, CBD acts as a natural alternative to SSRIs and maintains a healthy balance of vital neurotransmitters when administered in the correct dosage.

CBD’s ability to attune the ECS with health-positive implications can be increased further by its interaction with terpenoids, in a proposed mechanism known as the Entourage Effect. Terpenes hold unique therapeutic properties of their own and have been shown to produce powerful effects when functioning in tandem with CBD. A very good example of this is terpenes like Limonene, which when combined with CBD’s impressive ability to lower blood pressure is highly effective at reducing palpitations or sensations of a racing heart.

Contemporary Research

There’s an impressive amount of data in current research that substantiates the case for developing CBD-based anxiolytic medication to treat or reduce the effects of panic attacks. A 2020 comprehensive review by Professor Mortimer Mamelak from the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry found that cannabinoids are uniquely effective at interposing and suppressing somatic manifestations of acute anxiety, such as panic attacks that can occur with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A 2020 systematic review by Lancet Psychiatry’s Black, Stockings, Campbell et al also acknowledged CBD’s early and effective onset of anxiolytic action when compared to commonly-prescribed drugs such as antidepressants – which have a much longer latency period of response – and benzodiazepines, which carry a caveat of dangerous side effects. CBD has no potential to induce motor impairment, sedation, dependency or withdrawal and is thus a prime candidate for extensive study.

Perhaps it is time for you to try CBD for your panic attacks!

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