LOS ANGELES — Compared to just five years ago, two-thirds of Americans (67%) find themselves getting stressed easier, according to a new survey. Among the highest stressors are increased prices (47%), running late when stuck in traffic (40%), and simple miscommunications (39%).
The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CBDfx between April 30 and May 8, also identified the Top 10 Smallest Things/Sounds That Cause Americans Stress:
- When I see someone that I don’t want to talk to – 46%
- A knock on the front door when I’m not prepared for guests – 44%
- People talking to me when I want silence – 43%
- When my Wi-Fi is lagging or cuts out – 40%
- Listening to someone chewing loudly – 40%
- Phone calls when I’m not expecting one – 34%
- Someone near me heavy breathing – 25%
- My alarm clock/alarm – 21%
- Text message alerts – 16%
- My phone/notifications going off during a meeting – 15%
The survey found 20% of respondents take CBD gummies and 30% use THC products on a daily basis in order to combat their stress. Users reported their stress levels are decreased by an average of 54% after taking a CBD gummy, while THC users find that their stress drops by more than two-thirds (68%). This may be why another two-thirds (67%) agree Americans would be less stressed if they all indulged in some CBD or THC.
On a related note, nearly three in five (58%) respondents believe that there’s less stigma surrounding CBD and THC products today, compared to 10 years ago.
“One of the benefits of CBD’s interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system is a calming effect that works great for dialing down stress,” said Jameson Rodgers, CBDfx co-founder. “THC can have similar positive effects—enhanced by the compound’s natural mood elevation benefits—making it another great choice for stress relief.”
Seventy-three percent of Americans surveyed said stress has an impact on their quality of life, and an even larger number (77%) said it has an impact on their quality of sleep. To combat this, the average respondent takes CBD gummies an average of three nights a week, while 16% use CBD gummies nightly. Respondents also average using THC products four nights each week, with 29% doing so on a nightly basis.
“Over time, lack of sleep can have a negative effect on many areas of a person’s overall health, including stress. When you’re tired, stress can be more difficult to manage and, potentially, can do more long-term damage,” said Rodgers. “CBD sleep products can be an effective natural sleep aid. Those same calming effects that make CBD great for stress relief also make it an effective base ingredient for sleep aids, along with compounds like CBN (cannabinol), melatonin, chamomile, and other natural ingredients. THC works well with those same natural sleep ingredients, helping to elevate one’s mood and help them relax before bedtime.”
About CBDfx
CBDfx is a U.S.-based company founded in 2014 on providing high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products in a wide variety of formats from tinctures and topicals to gummies and capsules. CBDfx products are sold in more than 25,000 points of distribution in 21 countries and online.
