Mike Walsh

“On February 6th, 2017, I ran out of my philosophy class because I had a severe panic attack. That week I had at least one major panic attack a day, which were only quelled by some leftover Xanax I was prescribed because of my generalized anxiety. With the help of a psychiatrist, I was able to get through the week. Afterwards, I sat in my living room with my family in tears because I felt there was no way I return to school in this condition. But with their love and support, I found the last ounce of strength I had to trust the medication I was prescribed and went back to school. Fast forward a year, I tried 3 other medications but none made me feel “normal” again. My expectations for these antidepressants were far too high, and Klonopin was the only drug that allowed me to function. This led to my physical and emotional dependence on this medication. On April 7th, 2018, I told myself that was the last pill I would ever take. My psychiatrist, family, and friends all told me this was a mistake. I had tried to quit Klonopin once before but was grossly unsuccessful, so they all recommended I should wait until after I graduated college. But I couldn’t follow their advice. I turned to CBD Hemp Oil to get me through the horrible withdrawal. Even with the sleepless nights, physical agony, and continuing all of my responsibilities, I was able to beat the demon that is drug dependence and graduate on-time. I am so thankful for these experiences. They taught me I am powerful beyond measure and how to keep going when my world was crashing down. They taught me we have no idea what others are going through, so we must empathize, be vulnerable with one another, and support others in any and every way we can. To everyone who’s struggling, I promise there is always light at the end of the tunnel. You are strong. You are beautiful in every way. You are powerful beyond measure.”