If you’re familiar with the world of hemp THC products, you’ve probably heard reports of customers using Delta 9 for anxiety. Indeed, researchers suggest that with the right dose, hemp THC can reduce stress and its associated drawbacks for body and mind.

Proleve customers report using our Delta 9 gummies, baked goods, drinks, and other products in order to take the edge off, relax, and unwind. But you may be wondering: how is Delta 9 used for stress and anxiety? And what does research say about Delta 9’s therapeutic potential to provide anxiety relief? 

Read on to learn everything you need to know about Delta 9 THC and anxiety, from stress-relieving effects to the types of products and doses that can help you combat the anxieties of everyday life.

Delta 9 for Anxiety: What Does the Research Say? 

According to researchers, Delta 9’s potential to impact anxiety is dose-dependent. At the proper dose--either a low dose, for beginners, or a medium dose for more experienced consumers--Delta 9 has been suggested to relieve stress. 

However, dose is key to harnessing Delta 9’s effects for stress. Though smaller doses of Delta 9 may provide anxiety relief, larger doses--especially for unexperienced customers--are thought to heighten anxiety. That’s why it’s crucial, when using Delta 9 for stress, to start with a low dose, and gradually work your way up over time. 

A recent study on Delta 9 for anxiety showed that participants who consumed 7.5mg experienced a reduction in anxiety and stress. However, those who consumed a higher dose of 12.5mg experienced increased anxiety due to more intense psychoactive effects

Delta 9 THC for Anxiety: Dosing Guidelines

Fortunately, Proleve’s THC ingestibles are the perfect way to keep control of your Delta 9 THC dose. Whereas inhalable Delta 9 products, like flower and vapes, are almost impossible to dose precisely, our Delta 9 gummies, baked goods, and drinks contain precise, pre-measured doses of Delta 9. This  lets you know exactly how much THC you’re working with. Our edible and drinkable product formats also make it easy to split your Delta 9 intake into smaller servings. If you’re using Delta 9 gummies for anxiety, for instance, you may want to start with a half of our 12mg options; if you’re using our THC brownies or cookies for stress, consider starting with a half or a quarter of a piece; and if you’re hoping to unwind with one of our THC syrups, consider consuming just a half or a quarter of a drink or shot. 

Next, give your product plenty of time to kick in. This is especially important for THC edibles, such as gummies and baked goods, which take longer to produce stress-reducing effects because they have to travel through the digestive tract before entering the bloodstream. If you’re using Delta 9 edibles for anxiety, consider waiting between 1-2 hours after your initial dose to determine whether you’d like to take more. If you’re using our Delta 9 drinks, we still recommend at least an hour’s wait to determine whether a higher dose is right for you. 

Remember: You can always take more Delta 9, but you can’t go back once you’ve taken a higher dose.

Combining Delta 9 THC and CBD for Anxiety

CBD, when combined with Delta 9, lessens psychoactive intensity, making it a perfect add-on for those who want to relax and unwind with hemp THC, but who are looking for a little extra support when it comes to stress prevention and relief.

If you find that the effects of Delta 9 become too strong, you can always add one of our CBD products. 

Or, if you’re seeking to prevent anxiety from becoming an issue while enjoying our Delta 9 gummies and other products, try taking CBD at the same time. This will lessen the psychoactive intensity of your cannabis experience, but it can also prevent negative side effects such as paranoia and stress. For a stress-reducing complement to your Delta 9 routine, try our CBD gummies, tinctures, powder, or capsules.

Delta 9: Therapeutic Properties for Body and Mind

By combatting anxiety and stress, Delta 9 may improve aspects of your health that are negatively impacted by mental tension, such as sleep. Likewise, Delta 9’s ability to improve mood and other aspects of mental health can indirectly reduce anxiety. Ultimately, Delta 9 is suggested to reduce anxiety directly, as well as indirectly, by supporting other, related aspects of your mental health, including: 

• Mood
• Sleep
• Focus
• Physical Pain and Tension
• Muscle Relaxation

And more.

Proleve’s Delta 9 THC Products for Anxiety

Interested in trying Delta 9 for anxiety relief? Our THC product offerings include: 

• Delta 9 Baked Goods, with THC-infused cookies, brownies, and cereal bars.
• Delta 9 Syrups and Shots, for THC drinks that you can sip alone or mix into your favorite drink for a way to unwind.
• Delta 9 Gummies, available in various strengths for a precise, premeasured dosing experience.

No matter which product you choose, you can count on carefully measured, transparently labeled products that make it easy to track your dose, and to determine the best amount of Delta 9 to relieve your stress.