CBD oils and bipolar affective disorder (ChAD)

CBD oils have recently become extremely popular and are used as adjuncts to therapies and treatments for many diseases and ailments. Some might say it is a fad, but the truth is that people use them because they are effective. On top of that, they are natural preparations whose side effects of use are basically negligible. OK, but why do CBD oils work on so many levels? This seems to be due to their complex effects on the cannabinoid system. The system's receptors are spread throughout the body, from the bones, internal organs, other systems (immune, immune, digestive, nervous, etc.) to the brain. Hence the versatile possibilities.

Does cannabidiol (CBD) help bipolar disorder sufferers? To some extent, it is possible.

What is bipolar affective disorder (ChAD)

The illness is also referred to as bipolar affective disorder. However, it is probably easier to realise what this ailment is when you quote its former name, namely: manic-depressive psychosis. It was also known as cyclophrenia.

The characteristic symptoms of ChAD are the occurrence of episodes of depression, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes appear. There are periods of remission between attacks, meaning that the symptoms disappear completely or almost completely. The illness most often affects people around the age of 35 and changes lives beyond recognition. The consequences of contracting the disease are severe for both the patient and those around them. The patient very often loses the ability to function at work, in the community and even among loved ones.

Rapid and accurate diagnosis is also a problem. This is because if adequate medical procedures are not implemented quickly, the illness quickly worsens. This is not easy, as there are quite a few types of bipolar disorder, they occur at different intensities and there are also periods of remission. All this makes it not an easy disease to diagnose. 

Cannabinoids and bipolar affective disorder

Research into the effects of CBD oils on bipolar disorder began with an attempt to prove that THC (the psychoactive component of cannabis) increases the risk of depressive and even manic states. However, studies conducted in this direction have not confirmed this thesis. As for cannabidiol, it has a positive effect in soothing many of the symptoms that often accompany bipolar disorder, such as insomnia, feelings of anxiety, nervousness and so on. Scientists believe that cannabinoids are able to significantly reduce the ailment of many of the symptoms of the illness. When a depressive episode occurs, the patient does not have to be condemned to lie in bed, and when manic, it is much easier to control emotions and excess energy with the help of cannabis.

Can CBD oils effectively support patients with ChAD?