How To Talk To Your Doctor About Trying CBD

After discovering the amazing benefits of CBD, we understand your enthusiasm about trying this compound. While CBD has a very light side effect profile, it is preferable to speak with your doctor before trying it.

Some of you may already had the urge to speak with a doctor about trying CBD but couldn’t do it because you felt embarrassed, scared, or intimated.

In this article, we will cover some tips to help you talk with your doctor about trying CBD.

          1. Take the topic seriously

Before speaking with your doctor about CBD, ask yourself the following questions:

• Why do you want to use it?
• What are your expectations from using CBD?
• For how long do you plan to use CBD?

Be serious about your decision and avoid bringing up the topic as a joke at the end of your appointment. This is an important topic that needs your focus. Therefore, bring up the subject at the start of the appointment and take your time to work things out.

For those living in a country/region where CBD use is still prohibited, talking to your doctor about this topic can be distressing. This is why you need to take it seriously and present your case.

          2. Make sure to research CBD beforehand

Doing your research about CBD benefits, uses, and side effects will help you carry on the conversation with your doctor. 

Being as informed as possible is extremely important. While it’s okay to ask your doctor about CBD, it is best to know what you’re talking about if you want to try the product.

The most important aspects to keep in mind are the difference between CBD and THC, as well as the endocannabinoid system. 

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          3. Learn about the local regulations of CBD usage

The laws that regulate the use of cannabis and CBD vary from one country to another. In fact, each state in the USA has unique laws related to cannabis use. 

This is why you need to learn about the local regulations of CBD before speaking with your doctor. In areas where CBD is illicit, doctors may not view it as medicine, which will clearly make their opinion biased.

          4. Be honest with your doctor

Being transparent with your doctor is crucial. Know well that doctors are obliged to protect your sensitive information under the HIPAA Act. Therefore, you can tell them everything you are thinking. Whether that be your review of cannabis, concerns, or expectations.

          5. Listen to your doctor

After reading a few articles on the benefits of CBD, it can be tempting to undermine your doctor’s opinion. Everything seems straightforward, so why complicate things? 

In reality, your doctor’s concerns are important. He/she knows your medical history and current conditions. If they warn you about using CBD, keep an open mind and listen to their point of view.

          6. Consider asking for a second opinion

After listening to your doctor’s opinion, you may not be convinced. Remember that cannabis is only getting mainstreamed lately. For this reason, not all healthcare professionals are up to date with the use of CBD.

If this is the case, it doesn’t hurt to seek a second opinion from a doctor who has experience in the field of herbal medicine and cannabis.

          7. Detail your experience with CBD

If you tried CBD before, make sure to write down how it made you feel and whether you noticed any improvement in your symptoms. Writing a journal about your past experiences with CBD can help your doctor assess your response to it and any potential side effects.

Takeaway message

CBD offers incredible benefits to the body. Talking to your doctor about trying CBD can give you the confidence and reassurance you need to start your healing journey. Just make sure to be transparent with your doctor.

We hope that this article will serve as a mini guideline to help you speak with your doctor about trying CBD.