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Mental Health LEGALISATION Public health and user-driven social media campaigns have encouraged
more of us to open up about our mental health in recent years. We talk to one man who conf ronted his mental health issues with CBD. Words by Gordon Stribling.
for the office.
“
ACTIVE OVER LOCK-DOWN The Centre for Mental Health estimates that around 10 million of us will experience long term mental health problems as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those will likely be men who, true to the stereotype, avoid confronting the issue and suffer in silence.
Running was the absolute key to keeping myself on a good path.
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Some of our favourites to boost your mood With little experience of training others, Will brought running
coach Lloyd Kempson on board. Lloyd was inspired by his own experiences in a commercial
run club environment. He found
Confronting mental health issues with CBD
Despite the barriers to discussing
the club-based system could
this taboo subject being slowly
foster a sense of elitism while the
eroded, suicide remains the
commercial world was a lot more accepting. All you need to do is get
biggest killer of men aged under
there, leave your ego at the door
45. There’s still a long way to go.
and have a good time, however
Matthew Whittaker, 29, is a project
hard you go or fast you are.
manager and founder of the
“When anyone is welcome, you gain benef its in physical, mental
MENTAL HEALTH
Aryeetey uses it, triathletes like
go to the next level while keeping
and social areas, it unlocks doors
the Brownlee Brothers, too. So, the
that spirit of inclusivity and giving
to so many parts of your life
diversity it has is insane. And to be
new runners the social experience
that you may never have come
able to sleep and recover well is
that Lloyd has found so valuable.
across before. So social health
good for anyone.”
“A lot of them may never have had
CBD_UK subreddit from Leeds. He
in a world of my own,” he says. “Then all of a sudden a wave of anxiety just hit me like a tonne of
The Run Club is bringing out
this social side of the sport before
people who haven’t run in a long
and I know how amazing it is,” he
met before. Mentally, you may
time. There are various reasons for
says. “To have that opportunity
f ind so much more conf idence in
this, Lloyd says. Some were bored
to bring it to their doorsteps is
your ability to apply yourself to an
of running, others got injured
the door.
bricks out of nowhere.” He describes the experience as
a condition. To him, it was just an
a ‘chainsaw’ of overwhelming
brain deals with thoughts as they
understandable and short-lived
negative and aggressive thoughts
come in. But eventually, that door
reaction to a stressful event. Until a
and dark subject matter. A
is going to burst open.”
few years ago.
therapist would later use an
Matthew’s natural inclination to
Produced in association with
improvement, you may meet f riends that you would have never
in the right place. You’re just shoving stuff in them and shutting
admits that, for much of life he ‘didn’t really understand’ anxiety as
“I was working like mad, juggling an app start-up, doing all this
a really exciting thing for me. I
volunteer stuff... basically just
activity that you never thought
or pushed themselves too hard
genuinely think just f rom seeing
ploughing away, doing too much
you could before. And then
and some didn’t train properly.
how quickly this has grown online
analogy to describe how he dealt with his problems. “You’re not folding things up neatly and putting them in the cupboard
“I don’t think we consciously know we’re doing it. It’s just how our
rationalise himself back to mental clarity only made things worse. Trying to think about how not to worry only perpetuated a cycle that
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o, you heard about CBD, and how it comes from cannabis. If you made it past this point, congratulations! You see, many people hear the word ‘cannabis’
and switch off. This is one of the reasons why we, at The CANNAVIST Magazine, teamed up with MAN to bring you this CBD guide. We want to show you why there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to these three little letters, CBD. As the UK & Ireland’s first ever CBD publication (or cannabis publication come to think of it) we have a responsibility to share with you the facts on this cannabis extract. It’s up to you what you make of them, but we can be very convincing! Here are three things you should know about CBD before you engage in a conversation about cannabis.
1.
CBD will NOT get you high. No, just no. Why? The CBD you get in the UK is derived from hemp. It is non-intoxicating
does not change the way our minds behave or alter our self-control.
2.
CBD is NOT a drug. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that humans can become addicted to this.
So, what is it? It’s a nutraceutical, just like the vitamin D supplement you take every morning.
3.
CBD is legal. As an uncontrolled substance, it is free to sell and purchase as an over-the-counter consumer
product just like any other food supplement. In the pages to follow, we’ll teach you about the benefits of CBD on mental health, fitness and leading an alcohol-free lifestyle. You will hear from qualified experts and first-hand accounts of how this powerful plant extract has changed so many lives. And that’s all it is, a plant extract. See? Nothing to be afraid of. For more on all things CBD and medical cannabis, check out the Cannavist website and social media: Cannavistmag.com & @cannavistmag
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THE ABCs OF CBD A glossary of key terms and phrases you need to know to grow your understanding of CBD
CBN Cannabinol is often the result of THC. After exposure to oxygen, UV light, or heat, THC can break down into CBN, which is less psychoactive. There is debate over the legality of CBN as a controlled or uncontrolled substance. Emerging research out of the US appears to show exciting results of CBN in cases of insomnia.
COA Certificate of Analysis. This is a document certified by an independent laboratory which depicts the cannabinoid profile of a CBD product. All CBD products on sale should have an easy to locate COA on their website.
ECS The Endocannabinoid System works
Bioavailability
CBD
with CBD to help the body find homeostasis. The ECS consists of a chain of two types of receptors;
The proportion or amount of a
Cannabidiol – this major
CB1 found in the brain and many
substance, in this case CBD, that
cannabinoid is known for its
peripheral tissues while CB2 is
reaches circulation in the body’s
anti-inflammatory properties and
primarily found in immune cells.
bloodstream and has an active
plays a role in working with the
The ECS has been shown to play a
effect. Some products claim to have
endocannabinoid system.
role in mood, memory, appetite, pain
a higher bioavailability than others.
Cannabinoid
and fertility.
CBDa
The Entourage Effect This is said to happen when a group
A naturally occurring chemical
Cannabidiolic acid is another
of cannabinoids are found together,
found in cannabis plants. There
compound produced by the
enhancing their efficacy and
are more than 100 confirmed
cannabis plant. It is abundantly
absorption by acting in synergy with
cannabinoids identified by scientists
present in live hemp plants.
other compounds of the cannabis
so far, with CBD and THC the most
CBDa is the acid form of CBD, it is
plant. Full spectrum and broad
widely recognised.
decarboxylated as heat expedites
spectrum CBD extracts give the
the conversion of CBDa into CBD.
average end user the best possibility
CBC
CBG
of experiencing the entourage effect. Medical cannabis patients who take a prescribed whole plant
Cannabichromene
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with marijuana. While some full spectrum CBD products may contain micro traces of this taboo cannabinoid, even having trace amounts of THC in a CBD product is forbidden. Hemp plants contain significantly lower proportions of THC than marijuana plants.
Tincture The common name given to CBD oils taken under the tongue. Traditionally, in holistic medicine, benefit from this effect. The term
the effectiveness of CBD-infused
a tincture is a plant extract that
was coined by Israeli scientists Dr
skincare products.
has been soaked in ethanol. A CBD tincture usually comes as a small
Raphael Mechoulam and Dr Shimon Ben-Shabat in the 1990s.
Psychoactive
glass bottle in a spray cap or with a glass dropper, known as a pipette.
Hemp
Usually used in referring to drug substances affecting the mind. THC
A form of cannabis plant, hemp is
is psychoactive.
cultivated to contain very low THC levels, making it the perfect source
Sublingual
Psychotropic This is a term you will often find
of CBD. Until recent years and the rise of CBD, hemp was primarily
An umbrella term for any substance
on the packaging of a tincture.
cultivated for its fibres.
which affects behaviour, mood,
Stemming from the Latin for
thoughts, or perception.
‘under the tongue’, the word refers
Homeostasis
to the pharmacological route of
Terpene
administration by which the active components of a substance are
You may remember this one from biology class. Homeostasis is the
A terpene is an aromatic compound
delivered to the blood stream, via
ability to maintain a relatively
found in leafy green plants. Terpenes
the thin tissue under the tongue.
stable internal state in the body
are organic compounds, produced
that persists despite changes in
by a variety of plants. Christmas trees
the world outside. This is optimal
give off a smell of pine through the
functioning, when everything is
terpene pinene. This is a solvent used in the common
working just as it should, despite external factors.
Supercritical CO2
THC
extraction process where cultivators extract CBD from the hemp plant.
Penetrability
Tetrahydrocannabinol – the primary
Wine makers use Supercritical CO2
psychoactive, mind altering aspect
extraction methods to remove the
Similar to bioavailability but more
of the cannabis plant. THC is
musty taste from cork, for a cork
appropriate for use in explaining
responsible for the high associated
taint-free bottle of vino.
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Reduction of pain and
to their dreams and have a hard
inflammation caused by arthritis
time sleeping. With CBD use, the
The possible shrinkage of
symptoms dramatically improved. In
cancerous tumours
line with the study conducted with
A reduction in cancer-related
RBD, further research published in
pain
Springer Nature concluded that CBD
The prevention of migraines and
intake might help treat the disorder,
headaches
as well as daytime sleepiness.
Mood & Drug Dependence The Endocannabinoid System
CBD and Sleep CB1 receptor blockade might be
The endocannabinoid system
Research suggests that CBD can also
associated with anti-depressant
(ECS) is involved in a wide variety
help treat anxiety, which contributes
and anti-stress effects. A potential
of processes, including pain,
to sleeplessness. A study conducted
anti-depressant drug class based on
memory, mood, appetite, stress,
by Scott Shannon, MD et al. involved
this mechanism is supported by the
sleep, metabolism, immune
72 patients, with 47 subjects
neuroanatomical localization of CB1
function and reproductive function.
reporting with anxiety while the
receptors and signal transduction
Endocannabinoids are arguably one
remaining 25 said they experienced
pathways involved in emotional
of the most widespread and versatile
sleep problems.
responses, together with the anti-
signalling molecules known to man.
79.2% of all the participants said that
depressant-like neurochemical and
a 25mg CBD pill resulted in lower
behavioural effects induced by CB1
anxiety levels within a month; and
receptor antagonists.
66.7% of all the participants said
Selective CB1 receptor antagonists
that CBD gave them a better sleep
in development for the treatment of
experience.
obesity and tobacco smoking could
Homeostasis Homeostasis is any self-regulating
be tested for anti-depressant efficacy.
process of maintaining an internal balance in an ever-changing external
A study conducted by Frontiers
Research suggests that they would
environment. Recent research has
in Pharmacology reported that
also treat comorbid depression
highlighted the complexity of the
CBD helps to decrease pain, which
symptoms such as cognitive
ECS and suggests it is involved in
ultimately reduces the discomfort felt
deficiencies, weight gain and
managing various homeostatic
when sleeping. In a 2014 University
dependence disorders. CB1 receptor
processes. What’s unique about
of São Paulo study, the subjects had
antagonism might constitute an
CBD is how it interacts with the ECS.
Parkinson’s Disease, which involved a
integrated pharmacotherapeutic
Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.
disorder in the rapid eye movement
approach that impacts the affective,
Instead, users prefer using CBD
(REM) during sleep. The patients had
cognitive, appetitive and motivational
because of the different health
REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD)
neuronal networks involved in mood
benefits such as:
wherein they act out in response
disorders.
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MAJORITY OF BRITONS SUPPORT
Legalisation
Most British adults would support cannabis being legalised in the UK, according to a new YouGov survey. The poll was commissioned after London mayor Sadiq Khan announced his plans to review decriminalisation in the capital. Words by Gordon Stribling
‘prosecuted many, many cases involving drugs and drug gangs and the criminality that sits behind, and it causes huge issues to vulnerable people across the country.’ This is a view shared by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. The greatest gulf in opinion from this latest poll can be seen at the two ends of the age spectrum. A total of 66% of 18-24-year-old voters supported legalisation, compared to 40% of those aged 65 and above. Meanwhile, 20% in the youngest age group were opposed with 44% in the oldest group also opposed. The survey results reflect a small
T
increase in public support for he majority of adults in
and Wales had the most opposition.
cannabis legalisation over the
the UK would support
Support for reform is highly divided
past two years, since the law was
cannabis legalisation,
according to political affiliation,
changed with respect to medicinal
according to a new poll from
with two-thirds of Labour voters
cannabis in November 2018.
YouGov. Of the 3,300 Britons polled,
for legalisation and almost half
In July 2019 another YouGov poll
52% showed their support for
of Conservative voters against.
found that 48% of adults supported
cannabis law reform. The survey
However, Labour leader Keir Starmer
legalisation while 24% opposed it.
was published after London mayor
said in February that he ‘never
In the US, New York’s law makers
Sadiq Khan announced his intent to
subscribed to [the] view’ that the
have signed off on cannabis reform
launch a review into decriminalising
party should pursue a liberalisation
to create a legal adult use market.
the drug. The strongest support for
of drug laws.
In Europe, Luxembourg plans to
the move was in Scotland, followed
The former director of public
become the first nation to roll out
by London itself, while the Midlands
prosecutions said that he
recreational cannabis.
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CBD is absorbed through the skin
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Boost CBD Oil, £79.99, Pure Sport CBD Pure Sport Boost CBD oil is designed to wake you up. It combines CBD with lion’s mane, ginseng and vitamin C. Ginseng is thought to combat fatigue and stimulate
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Vaping offers a fast and effective way
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lion’s mane is said to have strong
cannabigerol (CBG) alongside CBD.
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
This non-intoxicating cannabinoid is
CBD chocolate bars are convenient
properties.
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CBD Patches (4 x 10mg),
Pure CBD Vegan Gummies
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£9.99, Cannacares
(20mg), £21.99, Iconic CBD
Active is a range of oils that have
Cannacares patches look like a
Iconic CBD gummies come in a
added vitamins and extracts to
plaster but are infused with CBD.
variety of fruit flavours including
uphold performance, focus, recovery
Apply the patch to a venous part of
orange, strawberry and pineapple.
and relaxation as part of your fitness
the body like the top of your arm,
These vegan sweets provide a
routine. The lime flavour also contains
inside of wrist or ankle. The patch
consistent dose of CBD. They are
vitamin A which could help with iron
works by reacting to your body
perfect for anyone who dislikes the
metabolism management. Other
heat, releasing a small amount
‘hempy’ taste that you often get
flavours in the range include
of CBD through the skin and into
with oils and tinctures.
vitamins D3 and B12 which are
the bloodstream. Patches provide
thought to reduce tiredness and aid
a continuous release of CBD
muscle recovery.
throughout the day and are perfect for the office.
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Up to 1.4 million people were self-medicating with cannabis in the UK in 2019, according to a YouGov survey. The f indings were published a year after medical cannabis was legalised, shining a light on the fact that only a handful of patients were benef iting at the time f rom the milestone. More than a year on and things are looking a lot more hopeful. Medical cannabis costs have dropped signif icantly, making it more accessible than ever. But how can you prove that you have a valid prescription, and what if you don’t? There are a number of cannabis card schemes in the UK with MedCannID and Cancard leading the charge. Whether you have a prescription or not, signing up to a medical cannabis card scheme can provide you with some level of protection should you be stopped by the police or be involved in a dispute. However, it is important to remember that these are not ‘get out of jail f ree’ cards.
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MedCannID
Cancard
MedCannID is a tamper-proof cannabis card for patients who have been legally
Cancard is a holographic ID card for individuals who self-medicate with
prescribed medical cannabis.
cannabis. Possession of a valid Cancard demonstrates that the cardholder uses cannabis for a medical reason.
The card validates the holder’s prescription status and can be used in interactions
Cancard does not grant the holder a
with the police, as well as in communication with landlords, employers and so on.
legal right to possess cannabis. Rather, it proves that they are entitled to receive a medical cannabis prescription but are unable to afford one. This can
MedCannID cardholders also have access to pre-legal advice to support them in
be used as a mitigating factor when the Crown Prosecution Service decides
case of unlawful arrest, as well as access to a medical cannabis patient group, the largest of its kind for legal patients.
whether to prosecute an individual for possession of a controlled drug.
An accompanying app acts as a ‘central hub’ for patients and holders where they can upload copies of their prescription documents to further validate their legal status.
Cancard and the accompanying app also come with a stop and search guide, helpline and resources to support your defence if you are stopped by police. Cancard is backed by the Police Federation of England and Wales and
In March, the scheme received the backing of digital prescription service, Dispensary Green. Dispensary Green patients are supported
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‘SPIRITED EUPHORIA’ We sampled this exciting new CBD-infused alcohol-f ree spirit Tried & tested by Gordon Stribling
The UK is emerging out of lockdown and many of us are embracing the idea of physical, Zoom-f ree socialising. Throw in some unseasonably warm weather and outdoor drinks with f riends just has to be done.
def initely had its benef its on my
Spirited Euphoria also contains
physical and mental wellbeing.
adaptogens and nootropics, including vitamin B12, mood-
But I do miss the calming ritual
booster 5-HTP, and stimulants
of kicking back with a drink
guarana and Tyrosine to create the
after a hard day. Could Spirited
‘Edi Effect’.
Euphoria take the mantle?
I’m a notoriously light sleeper and avoid even caffeine after midday,
The recommended daily
so I enjoyed my drink in the early
But what if you want to do
consumption suggests that I drink
evening after I f inished work. This
the ‘drinks’ part without the
one or two 50ml serves a day over
routine def initely worked for me
hangover?
the course of a week to get the
as it gave me something to look
full functional benef its. I gave it a
forward to as I wound down my
Spirited Euphoria is an alcohol-
test run, neat at f irst, before trying
workday.
f ree spirit blended with CBD
their serving suggestion.
Unfortunately, I didn’t experience
isolate and hemp terpenes. The
The label on the beautiful, f rosted
any of the functional effects. I’m
f irst release f rom the Endorphin
glass bottle describes the spirit as
not sure if I gave it enough time
Dealer Institute (Edi), the drink is
‘dry’ and ‘bittersweet’ and I would
in a week to do its thing. But it’s
the brainchild of Formula-E racing
have to agree with both adjectives.
also likely that the effects will vary
development pioneer Alexander
There’s that unmistakable ‘hempy’
considerably person-to-person. As
Jakobi and two-time champion
taste offset by a bittersweet tang,
we know with CBD, no two people
Jean-Éric Vergne.
the latter reminding me of cloudy
are known to experience the exact
The duo came up with the idea
lemonade.
same effect.
while they relaxed by the pool the
Spirited Euphoria def initely works
I really enjoyed making Spirited
night before a race in Santiago,
much better blended with tonic
Euphoria part of my daily routine.
Chile. They wanted to relax but be
water and orange peel or bitters
The taste won’t be for everyone,
at their best the next day. And so,
(I tried both with similar results).
but there are a lot of flavours to
the (hemp) seed was planted.
The tonic helps neutralise the
work with as mixers if you want
I f ind myself in a similar position
peppery hemp flavour and the
to get creative. I look forward to
as the co-founders today, albeit
orange synergises with the green
trying some of these cocktail ideas
without the pool, Chilean sunshine
citrus. But there’s no doubt that
out on my f riends and testing
and glittering motorsport career.
neat or mixed, this will divide a
their feeling of the Edi Effect.
Having neglected my self-care
room.
This is certainly a novel idea for an
during Lockdown 2.0, I spent the
I found that I enjoyed the drink
alcohol-f ree alternative as the bars
last lockdown on a health kick
more and more over the course of
reopen and we get some sense of
trying to undo the damage.
the week as I familiarised myself
a social life back.
Pizza, boxset-bingeing and daily
with the flavours. There was
drinking are out. In their place,
probably some positive association
healthy food, a thrice weekly 5K
too as it began to f ill that role as a
run and tee-total lifestyle, bar
wind-down elixir.
Spirited Euphoria; 70cl;
Zoom drinks with f riends a couple
It’s important here to note that
Edispirits.com; £39.99
of times a month.
there’s more going on than
10mg CBD isolate per 25ml serving
Steering clear of alcohol has
CBD isolate and hemp terpenes.
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A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT The Pure Sport CBD virtual Run Club has helped more than 800 people stay active over lockdown while readying Will Goodge for an epic ultra-running challenge.
Words by Gordon Stribling
T
he intermittent lockdowns
End to John O’Groats that he saw
like Ultra X involve serious, intense
of the past year have
what it could do.
training. To help him prepare, Will
led millions of people to
“I was taking codeine at the
created the virtual Pure Sport Run
dramatically change their exercise
time which was a terrible idea. I
Club. The club has helped more
routine or take one on for the f irst
redef ined ‘runner's high.’ I started
than 800 people keep f it and
time.
hallucinating, not sleeping at
motivated though lockdown as
Among the legions to have relied
night and seeing a lot of things
they take on challenges and track
upon running for their physical
that weren't there. Swapping f rom
their progress using the popular
and mental health during
codeine to CBD saved my entire
Strava app.
lockdown is 26-year-old model
challenge.”
“I used to be the lonely runner
and head of Running Relations at
On day nine, he was told that
and I never had anyone to look up
Pure Sport CBD, Will Goodge. After
he couldn’t take the codeine
to for guidance and I know how
his mother Amanda sadly passed
anymore. Then he woke up the
much more it would help if I had
away in 2018, running helped him
next morning after having taken
a shared common goal. But now
cope.
CBD after his f irst deep, ref reshing
there's something we created that
“I could have gone on a very
sleep of the challenge.
I'm super proud of. Even if it's just
different path. But fortunately, I
“From that point on, I ran 60 plus
a little goal like a 5K, you might
found running-based therapy,”
miles a day, which was more than
f ind it easy, but if you didn't have
Will says.
I had been running other than the
that community there, you might
“Any time I was feeling angry, sad,
f irst day. And I did my best day,
not have done it. So as much
depressed, day or night, I'd go out
which was 72 miles, so I decided to
of a big push that could be for
for a run. And while it wouldn't f ix
get up at 2am to do another 12.”
someone, it could also be a real
my problems, I would feel better
The months leading up to an event
micro-push.”
about things afterwards. And I felt a bigger sense of connection to Mum when I was out there.” Every year, Will sets himself gruelling challenges to honour his Mum and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. He also competes in brutal running competitions, such as the Ultra X World Championships. In June, he’s set to fly out to Slovenia to take on the 250km mountain course. CBD will be helping him along the way. It was on an 850-mile run f rom Land’s
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Running was the absolute key to keeping myself on a good path.
With little experience of training others, Will brought running coach Lloyd Kempson on board. Lloyd was inspired by his own experiences in a commercial run club environment. He found the club-based system could foster a sense of elitism while the commercial world was a lot more accepting. All you need to do is get there, leave your ego at the door and have a good time, however hard you go or fast you are. “When anyone is welcome, you gain benef its in physical, mental
Aryeetey uses it, triathletes like
go to the next level while keeping
and social areas, it unlocks doors
the Brownlee Brothers, too. So, the
that spirit of inclusivity and giving
to so many parts of your life
diversity it has is insane. And to be
new runners the social experience
that you may never have come
able to sleep and recover well is
that Lloyd has found so valuable.
across before. So social health
good for anyone.”
“A lot of them may never have had
improvement, you may meet
The Run Club is bringing out
this social side of the sport before
f riends that you would have never
people who haven’t run in a long
and I know how amazing it is,” he
met before. Mentally, you may
time. There are various reasons for
says. “To have that opportunity
f ind so much more conf idence in
this, Lloyd says. Some were bored
to bring it to their doorsteps is
your ability to apply yourself to an
of running, others got injured
a really exciting thing for me. I
activity that you never thought
or pushed themselves too hard
genuinely think just f rom seeing
you could before. And then
and some didn’t train properly.
how quickly this has grown online
physically, you may f ind yourself
But the Run Club welcomes all
that this will be the biggest run
getting f itter, becoming healthier,
newcomers.
club in London by the end of the
improving your weight.”
“We realise that it doesn't actually
year.
CBD has become a holistic
matter how terrible we are, that
“I'm excited about bringing it
treatment for an increasing
we're all doing the same common
outside,” Will says.
number of athletes, Will explains.
thing and getting the same
“To be honest, I'm sick of virtual
From treating aches and pains
benef its f rom it. That's all that
races, but I still get excited when
with a balm post-race, to drops
is important. We want you to be
I see other people running on
in the morning or at night to aid
able to leave this session and say, ‘I
Strava and you see the outline
recovery or encourage sleep.
really enjoyed that. And I can't wait
of their map. To do it in person
“We work with people across the
for next week.’”
around a park or something… I'm
board and not just in the running
Now the country is starting to
going to be on top of the world.”
world,” Will says. “Harry Aikines-
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The Men in Mental Health
Public health and user-driven social media campaigns have encouraged more of us to open up about our mental health in recent years. We talk to one man who conf ronted his mental health issues with CBD. Words by Gordon Stribling.
The Centre for Mental Health estimates that around 10 million of us will experience long term mental health problems as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those will likely be men who, true to the stereotype, avoid confronting the issue and suffer in silence.
Despite the barriers to discussing this taboo subject being slowly eroded, suicide remains the biggest killer of men aged under 45. There’s still a long way to go. Matthew Whittaker, 29, is a project manager and founder of the
in a world of my own,” he says. “Then all of a sudden a wave of
CBD_UK subreddit from Leeds. He
anxiety just hit me like a tonne of
admits that, for much of life he
bricks out of nowhere.”
in the right place. You’re just shoving stuff in them and shutting the door. “I don’t think we consciously know
‘didn’t really understand’ anxiety as
He describes the experience as
we’re doing it. It’s just how our
a condition. To him, it was just an
a ‘chainsaw’ of overwhelming
brain deals with thoughts as they
understandable and short-lived
negative and aggressive thoughts
come in. But eventually, that door
reaction to a stressful event. Until a
and dark subject matter. A
is going to burst open.”
few years ago.
therapist would later use an
Matthew’s natural inclination to
“I was working like mad, juggling an app start-up, doing all this volunteer stuff... basically just ploughing away, doing too much
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analogy to describe how he dealt
rationalise himself back to mental
with his problems.
clarity only made things worse.
“You’re not folding things up neatly and putting them in the cupboard
Trying to think about how not to worry only perpetuated a cycle that
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about how this is
to face all his battles through a
I might just be
mental fog – but CBD helped clear
in a downward spiral sort of went away,
the clouds. “It was just pivotal for me. It’s something that I like to suggest
because I had a
to people who are going through
glimmer of hope.
issues if they don’t know what to
“I saw very clearly
do.”
how useful CBD
The blip which led Matthew to
could be for my
CBD is now thankfully in his past.
own personal
But he still reaches for a tincture
mental health
when he has a stressful event
issues. And
coming up, either as a preventative
it was like a godsend.”
or to mitigate anxiety as it arises. “I want to get the message out
Matthew is
there that I was in a dark place
not alone in
and it really helped me out. It will
experiencing he found increasingly harder to
to address them. He wasn’t trying
permanent, and
something of a psychic shift early
probably help some of the people out there, too. But there may still
escape from.
in his CBD journey.
be stigma preventing people from
But rather than trying to f ight the
As one male Reddit user tells me
fully embracing it.”
thoughts, he eventually realised
privately: “CBD has changed my
that he should take a more
perspective on a lot of things and
mindful approach. “If my brain says to me something
has allowed for more personal growth in that six weeks than I’ve
like, ‘some people get so depressed
managed in what feels like forever.”
and kill themselves, you know,’ it
Research into the use of CBD
doesn’t mean that that’s going to
for anxiety is limited. In a 2019
happen to me.
Brazilian study, a 300-600mg
“It’s just a thought my brain had. And it’s about not taking it seriously and
dose of CBD significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in 57 adult
letting it drift on.”
males.
By now, Matthew had tried just
And a 2015 literature review of
about everything he could to
studies investigating CBD for
quieten his mind, from hypnosis
anxiety disorders concluded that
on YouTube, to running, walking or
the current evidence ‘indicates
sleeping it off.
CBD has considerable potential as
Then he remembered how he’d
a treatment for multiple anxiety
heard that CBD may help some
disorders,’ though further research
If you f ind you are struggling, there are a number of f ree helplines which can
with depression and anxiety. One
is needed.
day, he went to Holland & Barrett
There are also no MHRA or FDA
and picked up a tincture.
approved CBD treatments for
Free phone
anxiety or depression and medical
Samaritans
“I didn’t realise that it helped until hours later. And that’s sort of
cannabis is not currently available
the idea because I wasn’t being
on the NHS for either condition.
bombarded with thoughts.
But it can be prescribed privately.
“So my brain wasn’t going, ‘is the
Matthew is keen to emphasise
CBD helping?’ The CBD was
that CBD didn’t ‘cure’ his problem,
helping. It’s like it gently closed
but it was a starting point that
that door.”
enabled him to see his issues more
“Then all those worrying thoughts
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