Using CBD oil for bipolar disorder

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The cannabis compound can help provide better mental balance

Anyone who has ever had a friend or family member with bipolar disorder knows very well that it is nothing to be laughed at. They are not acting. They are hurting. A person with bipolar disorder is subject to sharp changes in moods, behavior patterns and energy levels. The people around them are also subject to those changes by association with the affected person. More and more caregivers are turning to CBD (cannabidiol) oils to help alleviate some of the stronger effects of the disorder and to bring some much-needed peace to the bipolar person.

Bipolar disorder is rare, but it still affects perhaps 70 million persons worldwide. It seems to have no regard for race, color or creed. Nor age or wealth makes any difference. Unfortunately, the available treatments being prescribed by physicians are mostly just some form of “downer” to help bring the patient under control when things are going badly for them. Most of these drugs have all sorts of addictive side effects, which eventually will make the patients’ conditions worse overall.

Studies have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) supports healthy neurotransmitter activity and protects the brain from damage. CBD is believed to lower the severity of bipolar disorder through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system and also to help stabilize mood throughout the day in a safe way.

Researchers seeking to define the underlying causes of the bipolar condition believe there to be an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Chemical messengers such as dopamine, glutamate, GABA, and serotonin all work in their own fashion to regulate our moods throughout the day.