{"id":707,"date":"2021-08-26T20:15:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T20:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=176165"},"modified":"2021-08-26T20:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T20:15:41","slug":"does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=707","title":{"rendered":"Does delta-8 really help you sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>Does delta-8 really help you sleep? | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- Quotes = strings--><!-- No quotes = boolean-->\t   <!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->                  <!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- BEGIN Sailthru Horizon Meta Information --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END Sailthru Horizon Meta Information -->  <!-- Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- End Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- Google Tag Manager --> <!-- End Google Tag Manager --> <!-- Chartbeat --> <!-- End Chartbeat --><br \/>\n <!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <title>Leafly<\/title>     <title>Leafly \u00ae<\/title>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              <title>Loading\u2026<\/title>     <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white fixed flex hidden inset-0 items-start md:h-auto md:items-center overflow-auto\" id=\"age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"bg-white md:h-auto mx-auto p-lg text-sm w-full\" id=\"age-gate\">\n<p><label for=\"select-country\">Where are you from?<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"age-gate__info\">\n<p><button class=\"button\" data-testid=\"age-gate-no-button\" id=\"tou-cancel\">no<\/button><button class=\"button ml-md\" data-testid=\"age-gate-yes-button\" id=\"tou-continue\">yes<\/button><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"checkbox__label my-xl\"><span class=\"text-xs\" id=\"remember-user-label\">Remember me for 30 days. <br \/>I confirm that this is not a shared device.<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<p class=\"error error--underage hidden\">Darn! You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p><em>MOONWLKR\u2019s community of delta-8 devotees tell all.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As delta-8 THC grows in popularity, many early adopters are reporting back on its potential as a sleep aid. But does it live up to the hype?<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re not familiar with delta-8 THC, let\u2019s get you caught up: The THC you\u2019re most familiar with is delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, which is still federally illegal. But hemp-derived CBD\u2014which is what you find in over-the-counter and mail-order CBD products\u2014can be synthesized in a lab to delta-8. It\u2019s very similar chemically to classic THC, but different enough that it\u2019s not regulated the same way. Its effects are still euphoric, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/we-tried-delta-8-thc-with-moonwlkr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">not quite the same<\/a>. Some describe it as the halfway point between CBD and THC.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/science-tech\/what-is-delta8-thc\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What is delta-8?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re learning a lot about delta-8 THC, but scientific research on the cannabinoid is still in its infancy. What we know about its effects is anecdotal, but loyal consumers report that the results are very real. And while some are using delta-8 for the \u201chigh\u201d it produces, many people are reporting relying on it for something more essential: Sleep. Aptly named retailer <a href=\"https:\/\/moonwlkr.com\/?utm_source=LFLY&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=MNW-gummies&amp;utm_content=AV01&amp;utm_term=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">MOONWLKR<\/a> is a big one people turn to for a trip to dreamland, especially those in states still under cannabis prohibition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"delta-8 sleep\" class=\"wp-image-176276 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-1.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-1.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-1.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-1.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of MOONWLKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But is it really working? Like any cannabinoid, the way delta-8 affects your body is going to be unique to you. But for these members of the MOONWLKR community, it\u2019s a resounding yes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-does-delta-8-help-you-fall-asleep\">Does delta-8 help you fall asleep?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFell into a sleep like death, by which I mean I slept and didn\u2019t wake up every hour,\u201d writes Renee Boyet of MOONWLKR\u2019s Watermelon Zkittlez gummies. \u201cI was on a [medication] for ten years\u2026 spent the last six months of 2020 weaning myself off and my previous sleep problems have been haunting me. Sleep paralysis, nightmares, restlessness, unable to fall or stay asleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left\">\n<p>\u201cFell into a sleep like death, by which I mean I slept and didn\u2019t wake up every hour\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>After taking delta-8, Boyet says she finally fell asleep and stayed asleep. She describes the gummies\u2019 effects as \u201cnot unlike a massage,\u201d and adds that an hour after it takes effect, \u201cthere\u2019s no way I can remain awake, which is ideal because this woman needs good sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is emerging as a common theme among delta-8 consumers: They\u2019ve tried everything, and nothing worked until they found delta-8.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Pineapple Express gummies have been helping me and my wife sleep,\u201d writes Richard Christensen. \u201cNo more sleeping pills.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI tried melatonin and prescriptions, and they didn\u2019t work,\u201d says Telesforo Galvan. \u201cI took one gummy maybe 30 or 45 minutes before bed and BOOM, I was out like a light!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"delta-8 sleep\" class=\"wp-image-176278 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-2.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-2.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-2.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-2.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of MOONWLKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For some delta-8 devotees, it even worked better than other cannabis products.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-right\">\n<p>\u201cI took one gummy maybe 30 or 45 minutes before bed and BOOM, I was out like a light!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a medical patient but I just haven\u2019t found what I need to help me sleep,\u201d writes Jamie Viars, who recommends starting with small doses to see how you feel. \u201cI tried these on a desperate whim and have now brought five family members and friends to the MOONWLKR side.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve had bad anxiety and sleep problems for as long as I can remember,\u201d writes Sumayo Hussein. \u201cI started taking CBD products last summer which sorta helped\u2026 and then I tried delta-8 and I know this would be [a] game changer.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-intersection-of-sleeplessness-and-discomfort\">The intersection of sleeplessness and discomfort<\/h2>\n<p>We know as much about delta-8 for sleep as we know about delta-8 for anything, with only anecdotal evidence for its effects on chronic pain. But many in the MOONWLKR community with chronic pain also have trouble sleeping\u2014and have noticed that delta-8 is a uniquely good fit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI suffer from a spine disease and have difficulty getting comfortable, falling asleep, and having a restful night,\u201d explains Joseph Vernice. \u201cOne half to a whole MOONWLKR Pineapple Express D8 gummy an hour or so before I\u2019m ready to turn in for the night is a lifesaver.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left\">\n<p>\u201cI ate one gummy an hour before bedtime and subsequently had one of the best night\u2019s sleep I\u2019ve had in 20 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kenneth Burritt says he has debilitating spine arthritis, along with other conditions that make sleep difficult. He says when his sample pack arrived, \u201cI ate one gummy an hour before bedtime and subsequently had one of the best night\u2019s sleep I\u2019ve had in 20 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some delta-8 enthusiasts come back with deeply emotional stories about a life-changing experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy mom suffered from two aneurysms and a [stroke] in the span of two years,\u201d writes Skyler Byrd. Her mother also has abdominal migraines, which make it difficult for her to eat. \u201cI gave her a [MOONWLKR] sample pack and not only did she feel like she was on cloud 9 [that] she was able to eat, but [she said] she got the best sleep of her life.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"delta-8 sleep\" class=\"wp-image-176279 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-3.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-3.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-3.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep-3.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of MOONWLKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-integrate-moonwlkr-delta-8-gummies-into-your-bedtime-routine\">How to integrate MOONWLKR delta-8 gummies into your bedtime routine<\/h2>\n<p>To get started, hit up MOONWLKR for a <a href=\"https:\/\/try.moonwlkr.com\/?utm_source=LFLY&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=MNW-gummies&amp;utm_content=V01&amp;utm_term\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">free sample pack<\/a>. Then it\u2019s time to get cozy.<\/p>\n<p>Delta-8 will affect different bodies in different ways, so start slow and leave a lot of buffer timing-wise, since like other cannabis edibles, they could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to settle in for the night, take a quarter or half of a 25mg gummy in your desired strain. Wait a couple of hours before increasing your dose that night\u2014although it\u2019s possible you\u2019ll be asleep by then!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right now, MOONWLKR is giving sample packs away for free with no commitment to buy. <a href=\"https:\/\/try.moonwlkr.com\/?utm_source=LFLY&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=MNW-gummies&amp;utm_content=AV02&amp;utm_term=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Snag your free gummies today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/does-delta-8-really-help-you-sleep.png\" alt=\"MOONWLKR Logo\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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