Fighting through bumper to bumper traffic on your way to the airport, constantly checking your watch to make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get your boarding pass and check your bags, standing in a never-ending line of impatient travelers as you slowly make your way through security; it all contributes to making the experience of flying way more stressful than it needs to be. Not to mention the biggest concern of them all – actually getting on an airplane and flying through the sky.

According to some estimates, as many as 25 percent of all Americans suffer some form of nervousness or anxiety about flying.

We can’t recommend anything to get rid of the traffic, security, or the occasional delay or canceled flight, but we can strongly recommend something to help put your mind at ease while you prepare to embark on your flight.

Enter CBD.

CBD for travel anxiety

CBD has been used successfully to treat anxiety and depression in individuals suffering from social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other forms of anxiety.

But can CBD ease travel anxiety and help you relax on your flight?

At the moment, there are no conclusive studies to determine the effectiveness of CBD for flight or travel anxiety, but with the overwhelming positive results associated with CBD and other forms of anxiety, the outcome seems inevitable.

Traveling, especially flying, can cause you to be irritable and on edge. Thankfully, your endocannabinoid system (ECS) has receptors in the brain that help to elevate your mood and promote a sense of calm. Activating those receptors by taking CBD may help take the edge off and potentially reduce irritability. The type of irritability you may have listening to that crying baby one row behind you.

Relaxing can also be a challenge when you travel. The stress of getting to the airport on time, taking off from the runway, and being sedentary in an uncomfortable seat for hours can be a nerve racking experience for many travelers. Again, CBD’s interaction with your ECS can cause the body to relax enough to ease into a more restful state and maybe even find sleep during your flight.

Best CBD products to use for travel

The legalization of hemp-derived CBD products has made it easier than ever to travel with this powerful organic remedy. Infact, in some US cities you can even purchase CBD products before your flight at the airport. Although CBD itself is legal and completely safe to fly with, make sure the container size is TSA approved before tossing it in your carry-on bag.

There are several CBD options available to travelers suffering from flight anxiety, but we recommend choosing an edible like gummies to avoid unwanted looks from other passengers.

For longer trips, apply a CBD transdermal patch to feel a more sustained delivery of tranquility as you fly. If you normally take CBD oil in a traditional tincture, consider taking your dose within an hour of your flight. This way the effects of the CBD oil should kick in right around the time of take off and last for the duration of your flight.

Lastly, the physical stress from sitting can cause poor circulation in your legs, discomfort and soreness in your body. Consider a CBD topical to help with neck, back or leg pains. Topical roll-ons are a good choice. They can be easily brought in your carry on and inconspicuously applied even while in flight.

Traveling, especially flying, is a stressful event for anyone and sure, you could use one of the many pharmaceutical remedies available to cloud your brain and make you feel like a zombie, but why not choose something that is completely organic, safe, and will leave you feeling blissful instead of foggy?

Next time you fly, try CBD to make flying feel like a walk in the park.

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