Give Yourself a Mental Health Check Up

It's happening...can you feel the most stressful...um we mean magical time of the year coming? At one minute past midnight on Nov. 1st the holidays are plastered on every surface possible. Managing the expectations of others during the holidays can be tricky, but luckily the powerfully calming effects of a pure potent CBD oil can help. 

Does Mental Health Get Worse During the Holidays?

Yes, it's very common to develop depression during the holiday season. If this time of year gives you more than you can take know you're not alone. In fact, 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse with 20% saying the holidays make it "a lot worse" than usual. It's time to check on your strong friends because the holiday blues can affect anyone and a lot of times they don't even realize it's happening. 

We've put together a mental assessment you can share with those you love during one of the hardest times of the year. Rememorize this for the next time you start showing these signs. 

Early Signs of Depression:

• Short mental outbursts which leave you unwilling or unable to do even the most simple tasks. It starts with one little task thing then spirals to everything. You begin zoning out and feeling the weight of everything growing.
• Anxiety or panic attacks that leave you dizzy, short of breath or your heart pounding. These attacks are usually felt coming in your mid to lower back first before surfacing so pay attention to that backache. 
• Lack of General Self Care. You begin skipping meals or participating in risky behaviors like binge eating/drinking/drugs, no urge to shower or clean your home. 

If you or a loved one seems off this holiday ask the 4 Are’s of Mental Health.

When our CBD customers are having trouble with their dosing and figuring out how much to use they can call into Pure Hemp's amazing customer service and we typically give this assessment to help distinguish if it's a moment of stress or if they are in a prolonged period of depression. We always recommend anyone going through a prolonged period of depression to immediately seek help through a mental health care professional. 

Are You Snacking More?

Many people’s go-to stress reliever involves food, especially around the holidays when everything is so extra. Consuming junk food can actually make you feel worse as it causes bloating, fatigue and added stress hormones. An afternoon sugar high is becoming more common in adults but can lead to issues such as heart disease in the future. Avoid the rush and still enjoy a flavorful afternoon treat with Pure Hemp CBD’s Banana Split liquid. Vape CBD to help decompress and rebalance yourself. Make sure you’re consuming more H2O than sugary drinks.

Are You Stuck Avoiding?

Avoidance happens when you’re overwhelmed with the current state of a situation, especially when you do not have control of the general outcome. In these cases you often cycle the thing you need to accomplish in your head without actually doing it. This is not only tiresome but usually turns to negative self-doubt. The moment you find yourself slipping into avoidance get your mental health back aligns by whatever tactic works best for you.

We highly recommend our customers experiencing avoidance end their day with Pure Hemp CBD Honey with a caffeine free tea. During this time make your to-do list for the next day and go to sleep prepared to take on your most dreaded task first. This will free up mental space, and slow the cycle of anxiety. It will also leave you feeling extremely accomplished. 

Are Your Sleep Patterns Off?

Many people suffering from mild to moderate depression go through extreme periods of overthinking. You can lay in bed for hours without the release of sleep. You can also sleep for long periods of time without feeling restful at all. These are signs to the general exhaustion that comes with poor mental. This often leads to poor physical health. Need for little sleep without the use of external medications is one of the first signs of mania for anyone with bipolar disorders. If your brain is constantly running a marathon you will never have downtime for just you. CBD has been shown to help improve sleep patterns and many users report deeper more restful sleep each night.

Are You Lashing Out?

If you begin pushing others away or feeling your paranoia rising it’s time to work on your mental health. The patterns also include unusual moments of niceness where you give to the point of the other person becoming uncomfortable and extreme levels of random confidence followed by lows of self-doubt. If your family members are showing concern for behaviors they are not used to seeing. These are symptoms of a possible mental cold coming on. 

Is It Time to Increase Your CBD Usage? 

If you’re answering yes for any of these major symptoms you need to discover the root cause and find tactics to help nurture stronger thought processes. Work on tactics for your mind and adjust the mg usage of your CBD. Journal both daily for optimal results. The more you’re able to work with your mind the better your results from any CBD or cannabis products. Once you recognize a slip with your mental health, immediately develop an action plan to bring you out of the jam.  

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Reference:

https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression/symptoms

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoidant_personality_disorder