A Guide to Understanding What CBD Oil Feels Like

The question on everyone’s mind is “What does CBD oil feel like?”. We’ve all heard rumors about CBD’s great health benefits, but the actual feelings, or changes in feelings, that it produces aren’t as well documented. Here are five ways that CBD oil can make you feel, and some bonus information on how you can alter or influence those feelings.

5 Ways That CBD Oil Can Make You Feel

Relaxed

Experiencing a feeling of relaxation is one of the main attractions reported by CBD users. But, unlike marijuana, your CBD-induced relaxation won’t leave you intoxicated and glued to your couch. Instead, users report feeling a subtle blanket of relaxation. Now, just how noticeable this relaxation becomes will depend on your existing state of mind. If you are currently anxious or very excitable, then the relaxing effects of CBD may be more noticeable. But if you were already fairly relaxed, then this benefit will likely be more subtle.

Remember, CBD is not going to have as significant an impact on your current mood or state of mind as THC. This ties into how the two cannabinoids interact with your body’s internal endocannabinoid system (ECS), which regulates your mood, sleep, and pain experience, among other systems. CBD’s effects are more subtle than those you experience when you consume THC simply because THC has a greater impact on your ECS.

More Focused

Can you be relaxed and focused at the same time? Absolutely. But you may have never realized that if you haven’t tried CBD oil since users report both benefits are part of their CBD experience. When you can reduce or eliminate stress factors like anxiety, the result is a clear mind. A clear mind delivers relaxation as well as an opportunity for better focus. And CBD may help with each of the steps in this chain. 

In fact, this sequence of events is one of the reasons that CBD is so popular in the current work-at-home environment. Taking CBD regularly before heading to your home office may help clear your mind and banish the temptation of procrastination. 

Less Pain

No one should be forced to struggle with pain on a daily basis. Yet, so many people across the globe live with chronic pain. Worse still, so many people can’t find relief with traditional medications and painkillers. Or, if they do, they face the very real possibility of addiction. For those people, CBD oil may offer much-needed help. Research suggests that CBD has analgesic properties, making it a natural painkiller that may address your discomfort without the risk of dependency.

Plus, you can enjoy CBD in many different forms. Some people apply CBD topically to sore muscles to enjoy targeted pain relief. Others, especially those living with daily pain, may prefer to ingest CBD so it can interact with your endocannabinoid system, producing effects throughout your entire body. 

Improved Sleep

If you ingest CBD oil at night, around 15 or 20 minutes before heading to bed, your body may relax, your pain may diminish, and your mind can be clear, as we mentioned earlier. Of course, all of these potential benefits make it easier to slide into a comfortable and lasting sleep.  

When you experience these CBD effects, you’re more likely to wake up fully refreshed and ready for the new day. Now, one of the major benefits of getting a good night’s rest is stress severe reduction. And, since stress is one of the leading risk factors associated with a number of harmful health conditions, taking CBD could help you get back on the track towards healthier living. 

Improved Appetite

Now, don’t confuse this CBD effect with “the munchies” many marijuana users experience. Instead, consider this: many people suffer from an unhealthy loss of appetite. This can be a result of nausea or GI tract problems. Fortunately, we’ve seen many CBD users report reduced nausea and a healthier digestive tract after trying cannabidiol. 

Of course, when you alleviate painful symptoms, this makes it easier for your natural appetite to return. Now, you may not notice a difference in your appetite if you do not suffer from GI or appetite issues, but those who do will likely appreciate how CBD makes them feel.

The Difference Between Full-Spectrum and CBD Isolate

It’s important to know that not all CBD products will make you feel the same. There are several factors that can influence a product and its ultimate effects on your body. One major factor is whether or not any additional cannabinoids, terpenes, or phytochemicals from the cannabis plant are included in your CBD oil. After all, the cannabis plant contains over 100 different cannabinoids, as well as other naturally occurring substances, many of which carry their own unique benefits.

So, what does this mean for the average consumer? It means that CBD will make you feel different depending on whether you take a pure CBD isolate or a full-spectrum CBD oil. Let’s take a quick look at the difference between the two products so you can better understand how and why they may make you feel different.

CBD Isolate

First, let’s cover CBD isolate. This is a refined product that contains at least 99 percent pure CBD. That means it will include almost none of the additional cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. It also will not contain any of the terpenes, phytochemicals, or other plant particulates that exist in traditionally extracted CBD. 

The process of producing CBD isolate requires more work than full-spectrum CBD. Rather than extracting the CBD from the hemp plant, the manufacturer extracts all other possible chemicals. It leaves behind only the CBD, which will be in a crystalline form. You may purchase CBD isolate in crystal form, as a powder, or after further refinement to transform this form of CBD into a wax or glass-like substance.

Full Spectrum CBD

In comparison, full-spectrum CBD will contain all of the other cannabinoids that exist in the cannabis plant. That includes THC, to a very small extent (the law requires that hemp plants grown for CBD contain no more than 0.3 percent THC concentrations). This completely eliminates the psychoactive effect of THC and ensures that you won’t experience psychoactive effects when taking full-spectrum CBD, 

That doesn’t mean, however, that the trace amounts of THC in full-spectrum CBD won’t benefit your body. In fact, the THC and other cannabinoids work together to produce something known as the “entourage effect”. In layman’s terms, this simply means that each cannabinoid works together synergistically to boost the health benefits associated with CBD. 

But how does all of this make you feel different? With a CBD isolate, you will notice a smaller change in how you feel, since the CBD is working all alone. However, with a full-spectrum CBD, you will notice a more significant change in how you feel. 

One possible alternative worth mentioning is known as broad-spectrum CBD. This is a form of CBD very similar to a full-spectrum product, but with a single glaring difference. All traces of THC have been removed from the final broad-spectrum CBD product. This is the ideal solution for people who want to feel as much as possible from their CBD without any of the risks of THC. However, many experts believe there are important health benefits linked to THC, and eliminating it entirely may yield an inferior product. 

Other Factors That Influence How You Feel with CBD

You may notice that you and a friend both take the same CBD product, yet you don’t experience the same results. This is because there are still other factors that influence how CBD makes you feel. Here is a quick rundown of some of those factors.

Body Chemistry and Lifestyle

This is a broad category that includes all the unique attributes that could alter the impact of CBD. These include your genetic makeup, your body fat percentage, your age, your sex, and your lifestyle, especially your fitness levels. Some of these factors can be controlled to an extent, thus allowing you to feel more benefits from your CBD. Others, like genetic factors, cannot be controlled but should be accounted for when selecting your ideal CBD dose.

How Much You Take

This may seem obvious, yet many people overlook the impact of a slight change in dosage. If you aren’t noticing any benefit or change from your CBD consumption, then you may consider increasing your dosage. And keep in mind: a person with a high body fat percentage will unavoidably need to take more CBD than a person with a lower percentage of body fat, simply because of how your body digests and processes new supplements.

CBD Delivery Methods

Finally, how you consume your CBD is going to influence how you feel. Your most common options are as a tincture, a topical application, in an edible format, or inhaled as a vapor. Each of these methods has its own unique benefits and needs to be considered carefully when you are planning your CBD routine. If you notice one product isn’t delivering its desired results, then consider changing your consumption method to a different form of CBD.

Feel It For Yourself

The best way to find out how CBD oil feels is to try it for yourself. If you have no serious health conditions or CBD allergies, then there’s nothing stopping you from trying today (as long as you’ve discussed your CBD use with a trusted healthcare provider.) After trying CBD, you may feel more relaxed, ready to eat a good meal, and in far less pain. Ready to dive in? Browse the range of full-spectrum CBD products in our online CBD store.