Hi! Has CBD oil helped anyone here? Looking for alternatives beyond pharmaceuticals to help with focus and overactive thinking. Thanks!

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Yeah, it calms me down and helps with anxiety and sleep, but not with my ADHD symptoms. I’d say it makes focus “worse”

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I take it to sleep, but it doesn't do much for focusing!

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CBD + coffee for me

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