Hi! My name is Carolyn, and 6 months ago, if you would have told me where I would be today, I wouldn't have believed you.
I work in a high-stress industry, and I was ready to just give up. My anxiety was making my life a literal hell.
I was exhausted.
I was burnt-out.
I was ready to walk out on my beloved career!
Listen, everyone talks about how this is normal when you have a stressful career....but I knew this was NOT NORMAL.
I've always been someone who is in tune to their body, and I knew something was just...missing.
I tried pricey supplements that promised a lot but delivered nothing.
I tried more self care, spa days, and relaxation - but it just felt like another chore to feel guilty about if I didn't accomplish it or do "enough".
I've always been active, and tried to spend more time in the gym - but I was ready for bed after dinner. And the mornings? Forget it!
I even went to a doctor to get a prescription, but the side effects just made me groggy and forgetful - which made my anxiety WORSE.
Everyone who is employed knows the dread of your boss asking for "just a quick chat" at 4:30PM.
I knew what was coming. I was already on a performance improvement plan...and well? The performance had NOT improved.
My boss, Jennifer, called me into her office, and I'll never forget what she said to me.
"Carolyn...I know you think this is about your performance, but you're more than performance to me; you're a person. I've noticed a change in you - are you okay?"
I broke down, and started telling her all about my anxiety, how it was affecting me at work, and how I'd tried almost EVERYTHING...
Jennifer started crying as I peeled back the layers....then she said it.
CBD?
Was my straight-laced boss really recommending this?
She must have seen the questioning look in my eyes and immediately answered the questions swimming in my head.
"It's legal, it doesn't get you high - and it works."
I've never given CBD a second thought. I've heard about it a lot in the media...but I thought it was some sort of crunchy conspiracy.
"Look Carolyn," she said, "I have been where you are, and I see a lot of myself in you. You're bright, you work hard, but when you're fighting your own mind - it makes everything else harder."
I'd never felt more seen or supportive in my life.
Jennifer had a website pulled up on her screen - after a quick glance, I could see it was a CBD website.
To be honest, I found it a bit absurd. I was just crying to my boss and now she was trying to get me to try CBD?!
"Look Carolyn, I've been using the Releaf CBD Brand for years to help with my anxiety. I've tried everything you've tried and...had the same effects.
We chatted for a bit and she told me all about the different brands she's tried, what I could expect to feel, and the reasons she preferred Releaf.
She told me that their company had excellent customer service, which made her feel safe trying their brand. After the results, she said she'd never change brands.
We actually made my first purchase after her recommendation - the AntiAnxiety High Potency CBD + CBG Sublingual Drops & ANX Anxiety Blend Rechargeable Vape Pen about 5:30PM that Friday.
I left work feeling calm, confident, and more optimistic for the future than I had been in a LONG time.
Tuesday came and I went back into Jennifers office.
My drops and vape pen are here!
It came with instructions and Jennifer explained to me how she uses them. Because it was my first time I also reached out to their customer service and they were sooo helpful.
To be honest, I noticed effects almost immediately.
I definitely did NOT feel high...but the tasks of the day just seemed so much less daunting. I was able to complete my tasks on time, and I didn't even have the feeling of a looming panic attack or cry once.
I even ended up completely giving up nicotine in the next few days.
I continued to take the drops every day and it just seemed so perfect I thought, could this just be a placebo? I found out soon, it was not.
I had switched cars with my husband for an out of town trip, and left my drops and vape inside a bag in the car.
After just a few days, that creepy, crawling familiar anxiety started gnawing at my chest. It was then when I realized that Releaf was my anxiety solution, and ordered another bottle.
Exactly 30 days later, I got another dreaded 4:30PM meeting with Jennifer (why do bosses do this?!}
But yet again, the meeting went better than expected. She said she had noticed a major change in my confidence, stamina, and energy levels! Actually, enough that I was getting promoted to the position I had always wanted. I was shocked!
Thanks for reading my story!
Carolyn
