Can Cannabis Gummies Help for Sleep?

Cannabis has long been known as a sleep aid, and one of the most popular ways to consume it is through gummies. THC has sedative effects to help you fall asleep, and if pain, stress or anxiety helps keep you awake, it can help with that as well.

If you’re looking to explore cannabis gummies to help you sleep, here are some ways to get you started.

What is your purpose for using cannabis gummies for sleep?

If you already know that CBD gummies aren’t enough to help and you want to tackle pain or restless thoughts head on, then THC gummies may make sense. 

Determine the right strain

While not all gummies made with indica will help you get ready for bed, it’s often the best place to start. Be sure you’re not exacerbating the problem with an energetic strain that might keep you awake or heighten anxiety. Best to find something that was specifically formulated for sleep.

Understand your tolerance

Since you won’t know at the beginning how your body will react, it’s best to start with weekend sleep. Keep track of how it works for you so you’ll know when you feel comfortable switching to the work or school week. Just make sure to set an alarm. This is when you can also experiment with dosage, but remember that unless it’s nano-infused, it may take a while to act, so don’t get impatient and hurry another gummy. Start with a small amount and then gradually increase it as needed. Many recommend starting with cannabis gummies that contain between 1 and 2.5 mg THC. Then you can move to 2.5 and 15 mg as needed for the desired effect as you find the best cannabis gummy to promote sleep for you. 

Take it right after dinner

This will give you time to relax, settle down, and not oversleep the next morning. If you find that it makes you sleepy earlier than you like, or wake up sooner than you need to, then you can gradually move it to a time that works best for you. Soon you’ll be in a good rhythm that will let you sleep when you want and stay asleep as long as you’d like. 

Keep them on hand

You may find you don’t need them every night, but it’s good to know they’re there if it’s been a stressful day or you need to ensure you have a good night’s sleep before a big day. 

However, it can also be beneficial to get into a sleep cadence by taking them regularly so your body gets into a good sleep routine, if you can be consistent.