We're all under a lot of pressure, no matter how you slice it — and here at Equilibria, our mission is to bring strength and balance to women all across the country through our premium, organic CBD products.
Why Isn't CBD Working For Me…But It's Working For My Friend?
We've seen a huge influx of folks turning to CBD. And it's the job of our Member Education Team to make their CBD journey comfortable and answer questions along the way. We offer unlimited wellness support via email + a 30-minute phone call with a Certified Wellness Coach when you purchase any product.
We truly want to help support folks as much as we can — women especially. I talk with women who are truly doing it all: they're working from home or homeschooling their kids; they are handling doctor visits; they're making sure their friends and family are cared for…the list goes on and on.
And when we're under such constant, extreme stress — that stress can take its toll on our body.
You might be noticing more stress in your own life:
- Maybe you get an afternoon headache from working on your laptop so much during the day
- Maybe you notice that by evening time, you're feeling irritable and exhausted, and snap at your family or loved ones
- Maybe you notice that you can't fall asleep easily — your mind is just going a thousand miles a minute and keeps planning what needs to be done the next day
- Maybe you can fall asleep (because you're exhausted), but you get up at 3 am and just can't go back to sleep
Do any of these sound familiar? If this sounds like you, it might be worth considering a consistent CBD routine. And our team of Certified Wellness Coaches is here to help. When you combine CBD with a healthy lifestyle, people often report that many of these issues are alleviated.
But what about people who try CBD and don't get their desired results? Does that mean CBD just isn't their thing?
This is a question we get asked often. CBD takes time to build up in the body and show its effects. When we're talking with our members, we often get asked "When will CBD start working for me? I've tried it for a couple of nights and nothing has happened." If this sounds like you, don't stress!
Getting CBD Support is a marathon, not a sprint!
It's very normal for CBD to take a few weeks to show its effects. So if you've been trying CBD for about a week and aren't seeing what you want, that's OK! We typically recommend trying your CBD products for the first 5–7 days with the starting instructions. Then meet with your Certified Wellness Coach to talk about your experience so far and make any changes. If you're not seeing your desired results with CBD, oftentimes the missing ingredient is more time.
Here at Equilibria, we've talked with thousands of women and have metrics to track when these desired results typically show up. Many women start to see their desired results around Week 3 or 4 when they've been consistently using CBD for a little while. We often see the full picture with CBD around 3 months of consistent use — so consistency is key!
Did you know that you make a compound almost exactly like CBD in your body?
All mammals do! This compound is called an "Endo-cannabinoid," meaning that it's made "within the body." It works alongside the Endocannabinoid System (or the ECS for short).
The Endocannabinoid System is our main regulatory system whose job is to maintain balance across every other system in the body. It manages everything from our stress response, our immune response, our wake-and-sleep cycle, even our hormones, and our menstrual cycle!
The problem is — the Endocannabinoid System can be affected by stress and exposure to cortisol, the stress hormone. We can deplete our body's endocannabinoids so that there aren't enough left to do their balancing work.
When our Endocannabinoid System becomes depleted, this is when we start to notice physical effects of stress on our body: feeling stressed and overwhelmed during the day, not getting good quality rest, dealing with issues like stomach aches, headaches, or sore joints.
CBD Supports Your Biology
CBD is considered a "Phyto-cannabinoid," meaning that it's from a plant. When you take CBD, your body treats it like an endocannabinoid and allows it to be used by the Endocannabinoid System. Now your body can begin balancing out its systems again.
CBD's role here is to fill in the gaps — to be used by the Endocannabinoid System to balance out whatever system is in the most need of repair. If you and 5 friends all start taking CBD on the same day, you all might start to notice different effects, depending on what system needs balancing out the most.
You might start to notice that you aren't triggered so easily and have a "longer fuse" for dealing with stress, while your friend might notice that her headaches are going away. And another friend may report that her periods are more manageable. While another friend may find that her aches have vanished. The variance is due to the fact that we all have unique bodies, unique Endocannabinoid Systems — and different systems in need of repair.
It's very common for us to talk with women who buy CBD for one reason (maybe to feel calmer at work or get better rest at night) — and then find that another benefit shows up later down the road!
If you've tried CBD in the past and felt it just didn't work for you — we'd love to talk with you and help you through the process. CBD is very nuanced, and often the smallest changes can add up to a big effect. Reach out to us at wellness@myeq.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for CBD to start working?
CBD takes time to build up in the body, and it's normal not to notice effects in the first few days. Most people begin to see initial signs of improvement around weeks 3–4 of consistent daily use. The full picture of how CBD is working for your body is most often visible around 3 months of consistent use — which is why thinking of CBD as a long-term wellness practice, rather than a quick fix, tends to produce the best outcomes.
Why does CBD seem to work differently for different people?
The short answer is that everyone has a unique endocannabinoid system (ECS), and CBD works by supporting whatever system in the body is most in need of rebalancing. Two people using the same product may notice completely different benefits — one might experience improved sleep, another may find their stress response is calmer, and a third may notice less physical discomfort. This variation reflects how the ECS functions as your body's main regulatory system, prioritizing the areas of most need.
Can chronic stress deplete the endocannabinoid system?
Yes — chronic stress and ongoing exposure to cortisol (the stress hormone) may deplete your body's natural endocannabinoids over time. When the ECS is under-supported, it becomes harder for the body to maintain balance across multiple systems: stress response, sleep, mood, hormonal regulation, and physical comfort. This is one reason why people under sustained stress may need more time with CBD before noticing results, and why consistent daily use is so important.
Do I need to take CBD every day for it to work?
Daily, consistent use is strongly associated with better results. CBD accumulates gradually in the body, and many of its effects operate through slow biological processes — receptor modulation, enzyme activity, cellular signaling — that build over time rather than producing an immediate single-dose effect. Taking CBD every day (rather than occasionally) gives your endocannabinoid system the most consistent support and is the foundation of any effective routine.
What should I do if I've been taking CBD for a few weeks and don't notice anything?
First, know that this is common and doesn't mean CBD isn't working. Some people notice subtle shifts before they notice the effects they were originally looking for. Small things — sleeping slightly more soundly, feeling a bit less reactive, having a lower baseline tension — are often signs the CBD is doing its job. If you're not sure, scheduling a check-in with a Certified Wellness Coach can help assess whether any dosage or timing adjustments might make a difference.
