Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have begun using CBD for the very first time. Whether they were only just able to learn about it or they needed a global pandemic to give the last push to finally try it, the good news is more people are consuming it.

Being “stressed” generally means you feel rundown, worried, overwhelmed, anxious, or some combination of those. The sensation of stress is the physical and mental response to the body and mind feeling attacked. It results in the release of chemicals and hormones including adrenaline, cortisol, and norepinephrine. These chemicals can, in turn, lead to symptoms like agitation, headaches, trouble focusing, upset stomach, low energy, aches, low sexual desire, and trouble sleeping....

Updated April 2026.  Reviewed and refreshed for current accuracy. New: Calm routines for dogs — storms, travel, vet → Can CBD Help your Pet? More and more people are turning to CBD for a variety of their pet’s health ailments—anxiety being one of them. Although there has been limited research and academic study on the effects of CBD on animals, it’s thought that CBD interacts with an animal’s nervous system...