Most of the time, I’m not even aware that I’m anxious until it somehow manifests somewhere in my body, most often as chest pains or a sore jaw from clenching my teeth in my sleep. So I just figured it was something I had to learn to deal with. I tried running, reiki, acupuncture, meditation, and breathing exercises, and they all helped. For a few fleeting hours.

“This is the real deal, in its purest form. ”

I don’t like taking medication, and I will always choose a natural option if it’s available. But, unfortunately, nothing else seems to tamp down my anxiety level for very long. So, I started doing a little research after my doctor, of all people, suggested I try CBD. She didn't want me to smoke, of course, but encouraged me to explore a variety of options to see what worked best for me.

The number of varying results you get when you Google CBD Oil can be overwhelming. Don't do it. I'm serious. Hundreds of brands claim to have the best CBD-based products available, with some of them being pretty bold, so it’s hard to know where to start. A friend recommended one brand (that I won’t mention), and the guy at the dispensary another (ditto). So, I started right away and tried both. I tried vaping, tinctures, and gummies. And again, they all gave me a mild sense of relief, but nothing that lasted very long.

I went online to randomly select the next product to try and came across some positive reviews about Blue Gem Hemp Oil. What appealed to me right off the bat was that Blue Gem Hemp Oil uses organic, American-grown hemp. (I’ve read lots of alarming news about the harmful, undisclosed ingredients that sometimes pop up in some CBD products.) They didn’t make any outlandish claims or offer long lists of ingredients that I couldn’t possibly pronounce. Just organic, full-spectrum CBD oil made without any added chemicals, solvents, or artificial flavorings. This is the real deal, in its purest form. I don’t think I’ve ever come across an ingestible product with only one ingredient!

I tried the 1200 mg Blue Gem Hemp Full Spectrum Organic CBD Oil hoping it would help with my anxiety, and I almost immediately felt relaxed. Weird. Following the suggested dosing on the website, I started with .25mL twice on the first day and .50mL twice on the second day. I’m on my third week taking .50mL twice a day and have been able to cut my anxiety meds in half! That's a massive deal for me, and I can’t wait to share the news with my doctor.

“I feel less anxiety, and it's a calm, steady feeling that lasts throughout the day.”

No one should expect Blue Gem Hemp Oil to taste like a sugared-up gummy candy or an artificially flavored tincture. It tastes like what it is, oil. Earthy and fresh, without anything artificial added. It reminds me of my favorite energy drink, the one that comes in a palm-sized plastic bottle. I don’t drink it for the taste. I want the caffeine and taurine, or whatever it is that gives me energy and focus. I want a no-nonsense drink that wakes me up so I can drive home safely.

I would recommend Blue Gem Hemp Oil Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil to anyone who asks. The first people I told, of course, were my equally high-strung siblings. I’m not sure who will try it first, but fingers crossed it can help them too. I made it a routine to take the first dose before breakfast, and the second right before dinner. As a result, I feel less anxiety, and it's a calm, steady feeling that lasts throughout the day. Sometimes I work late into the night, and I used to have to wind down with some mindless television before getting into bed. Not anymore. Now I can close up my laptop, hop right into bed, and get a solid and restful eight hours of sleep. All thanks to Blue Gem’s Hemp Oil.