What does CBD feel like? Effects explained

If you are trying CBD for the first time, you’re probably wondering “what does CBD feel like?” Given the connotations around it’s cannabis cousin, THC, it’s an important question. However first, and foremost, it’s important to note that CBD will never make you high. The effects are much more subtle, more like a vitamin or a supplement. Rather than experiencing a strong sensation, many users report feeling:

• Calmer
• More relaxed
• Less stressed
• More balanced
• Less physical tension

For some these effects are noticeable within an hour, for others CBD feels so subtle that they only realise it’s helping when they stop taking it. In fact, this is something we’ve heard from users in our physical store pretty much every week since we started back in 2018.

Does CBD get you high?

No, CBD is a non-intoxicating constituent of the hemp plant and unlike THC, CBD does not create:

• Euphoria
• Alterned perception
• Impaired thinking
• Feeling “stoned”

You’ll remain fully functinal and aware. This is one of the biggest reasons CBD has become so popular. You can now effectively most of the benefits associated with the cannabis plant without the high.

How most people describe CBD

Firstly, we all have our own unique body chemistry and everyone’s experience with CBD is different. With that said however, certain themes appear repeatedly when users describe the feeling of CBD.

A sense of calm

The most common effected reported by CBD users is a feeling of calm. Not sedation, or intoxication but a distinct reduction in mental noise. Moreover many users describe feeling less overwhelmed, less affected by stress and finding it easier to unwind. Think of CBD as a dimmer switch turning down the volume rather than switching it off completely.

Physical Relaxation

Others notice more of the physical effects before the mental ones such as less tension in the shoulders, reduced body tightness and improved recovery from exercise. Many users describe the anti-spasmodic effects of CBD on your muscles as making them feel more comfortable in their own body.

Better Sleep

Additionally users report improved sleep with CBD. While it doesn’t act like a sleeping pill and won’t switch any parts of your brain off, the physical and mental relaxation effects typically result in improved sleep. A calmed nervous system helps your body transition into deep sleep and stay there.

How does CBD feel like compared to THC?

CBD	THC
Clear-headed	Intoxicating
Doesn’t produce a high	Produces a high
At peace	Euphoric
Subtle effects	Strong effects
Everyday wellness use	Recreational and medicinal use

Why some people feel nothing at first

It’s not unusual for people to feel nothing when they first try CBD. Some users need time to discover a dosage that works for them, others are expecting CBD to feel a little like THC. They are expecting the dramatic effects or the high but CBD effects are much more benign. The effects are more noticeable when you have been using it consistently for a few weeks. Especially in lower doses.

Factors that affect how CBD feels

Your experience with CBD can depend on many different factors. Factors such as how much you take, how it is administered, which extract is used and the body chemistry of the user.

Dosage

When it comes to CBD dosage, it is unique to the individual. What works for one, may not necessarily work for another. This often means having to experiment with different doses before achieving your desired effects. Taking too little CBD at first is the main reason why people don’t notice any effects.

Route of administration

CBD is absorbed differently depending on how it is administered which can also determine how CBD feels. For example, edible CBD provides a longer lasting Whereas CBD vaping and dabbing products offer almost immediate more tangible effects however.

CBD Extract

Most users report the most tangible effects from full spectrum CBD extracts, especially cold pressed or whole plant extracts.

Individual Body Chemistry

Finally, factors like weight, metabolism, diet and sleep can all influence how CBD is absorbed and subsequently your experience.

Common Beginner Mistakes

When you’re beginning your CBD journey, it’s inevitable that you’ll make a few mistakes. Here’s what we’ve found most people get wrong, when starting out, from talking to our customers.

• Expecting to feel high
• Taking too little CBD
• Giving up too soon
• Inconsistent use
• Buying poor quality CBD

FAQs

Final Thoughts

Ultimately if you are trying CBD for the first time there’s a few things you should keep in mind with regards to its effects. It is not cannabis and it’ll always feel more than taking a vitamin or a supplement than a drug. For many people it feels like:

• Less stress
• Body and mind relaxation
• Released tension
• Clearer thoughts
• Like “a hug”

Ensure you purchase a high quality product and be ready to play with the dose to achieve the above effects.

Any questions?

We would love to help if you have any questions around this topic. Let us know by dropping a comment below. We will endeavour to get back to you asap but while you wait the answer to your query may lie in our CBD FAQs.

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