Recently, ashwagandha has become the go-to numbing way to freeze your feelings. Especially with teens who are looking for a way to handle their stress, anxiety, and sleeping problems at an easier and faster rate. But the question that everyone is wondering is, does it really work or is it another dumb TikTok trend? Ashwagandha is a herb that is also used in Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is supposed to be beneficial for most people, with it resulting in reducing stress and anxiety, boosting energy levels, and helping with focus, but not everyone has the same results with taking it.
When I tried ashwagandha with the hope that it would help me manage my stress better. But unfortunately instead of it helping, it did the complete opposite. I felt more stressed out and emotional.
While many people have said it had helped them feel calmer after taking it, for me, it didn’t deliver any of those emotions or feelings. The results were disappointing and I just didn’t feel like myself anymore. A lot of young adults have also mentioned having mixed reactions with ashwagandha. Many individuals are facing positive effects and others see no change in their moods.
Ashwagandha works differently for everyone since each person’s body chemistry varies. And the quality of the ashwagandha also matters largely since all the different brands can have their own effect. A lot of teens use this medicine regularly, thinking it is a natural way to deal with highschool stress. With pressure from school, sports, social media, and also personal issues. It’s understandable why teens need something to take the edge off. However, ashwagandha might help for some but for those who it has had no effect on, there are other replacements like exercise, getting a goodnight of sleep, and spending time with your loved ones.
Ashwagandha can have good benefits for your health and well-being but they are not guaranteed. If you’re thinking about trying it, the “life changing” treatment that is advertised, it might not be that life changing. For many, the hype doesn’t match the reality.
