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[amydjohns]

Anyone recommed any natural supplments to help with anxiety and depression?

[ElJared91]

Of all the things that I've tried... and I've tried quite a bunch of things these past few months since I relapsed, I'd have to say a nice hot mug of chamomile tea really works at calming me down, at least for a while. In regards to a few supplements/vitamins that you might want to try, my mental health provider suggested L-Theanine, Fish Oil, lavender oil, and Acetyl L Carnitine to name a few. I can't say for sure if any (or all) of them are helping to reduce my anxiety/depression or not, as I'm currently just into my second week of starting Lexapro and feeling slighlty wonky, but they couldn't hurt to try! Best of luck...

[Depressed1996]

I have a friend who says his anxiety was alleviated by 5-htp. I have yet to try it.

[Depressed1996 in reply to Depressed1996]

Please consult your doctor before trying it though.

[Hidden]

All of the above and valarian and st johns wort, although you ask for advice if you are taking anti- depressants and wanting to take st johns at the same time.

[Hidden]

...and magnesium, look up the better absorbed types like Magnesium bisglycinate. Magnesium is supposed to be calming. I'm sleeping better taking it.