Understanding Anxiety Disorders and CBD #anxiety #cbd

A fairly common anxiety disorder that is characterized by a sudden episode of intense fear that is associated with a variety of physiological reactions including rapid heartbeat, sweating and shortness of breath is known as a panic attack. Annually, up to 11% of the population in the United States experience a panic attack. While prescription medications including anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications may reduce frequency and intensity, they generally have side effects which can be either short- or long-term. A natural remedy that may be used as an adjunct to these medications or as a stand-alone, is CBD. This short article explains why.