Why I Chose CBD
Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably heard the controversy surrounding marijuana legalization for medical purposes.
At the advice of my doctor, I recently started CBD. In my early twenties, I experimented with recreational marijuana. Because of this brief flirtation, I was hesitant to talk to my doctor about the possibility.
I have a chronic illness that causes constant inability to move, and a host of many other unpleasant physical and mental side effects. A few weeks ago, I went to my doctor for a checkup and, through tears of frustration, explained that my pain was becoming too much for me to handle anymore. My muscle spasms were keeping me awake at night and severely impairing my ability to function through the day.
I take my life as a college student very seriously, but due to my health issues, it was becoming tough to be the kind of student and intern that I knew I could be.
I have always been a good student and punctual worker. However, over the last few months, my grades have dropped drastically. And all I wanted to do was spend the day lying in bed, crying into my pillow.
I was told I could take addictive pain meds or pills that caused severe depression when I had taken them before. After explaining all this to my trusted health care professional, I asked if medical marijuana was possible. As a citizen of the state of New York, I would be required to have an approved diagnosis, and insurance does not cover medical marijuana. My illness, while incredibly painful and debilitating, was not on the list of approved illnesses and even with an approved illness, patients have to pay for their medication out of pocket.
CBD can be expensive at first. However, it cost a lot less than buying marijuana at an approved dispensary.
It has only been a week since I began using CBD every day. I feel much better. This is not a cure-all; I still have a chronic illness. I still have muscle issues, which can be very painful.
The first time I took it, I ate three gummies and fell asleep. I woke up the next day and was able to get down on the floor and play with my dogs. It is crazy how many things that a non-disabled person takes for granted. I have been able to do many things lately, which, under normal circumstances, would leave me fatigue and in extreme pain.
My sister just turned 21, and we were able to go to the wineries and spend the day together. I have been able to do little things like play with my dogs and get a complete night sleep. No one deserves to be in pain, but I do believe that everyone who is suffering has a purpose, and maybe I can help improve someone’s life by giving them information they might be overlooking.
Never take anything for granted. You have no idea how good it feels to get a whole eight hours of sleep until you have not gotten a decent night’s sleep in over three months.
As always, talk to a medical professional before consuming anything that may alter your physical/mental state.