Natural Supplements

[Beautifulgirl01]

Have anyone tried any natural supplements for anxiety? If so, what kind and have you noticed any changes?

[Hidden]

Tried Gaba, not bad but chemical meds made me much better

[ChicagoGirl1961]

Supplementing alcohol always lifts my spirits! Pun intended! Just kidding, I have found valerian root helpful for both anxiety and improving sleep.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to ChicagoGirl1961]

Lol, I just can not get in the swing of alcohol... to me it makes the symptoms worse. I will definitely look into valerian root!

[ChicagoGirl1961 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

Actually, very rarely do I have a drink, it's more fun being the sober one who gets to take in the behavior of those that are intoxicated. For me valerian root is the only natural supplement to make a significant difference.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to ChicagoGirl1961]

I looked it up & it also target other areas that I need help in such as muscle relaxant, pain relief, & heart health! I will definitely give it a try. Do it make you sleepy?

[ChicagoGirl1961 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

Yes, definitely helps me with sleep.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to ChicagoGirl1961]

Ok so I’m assuming you take it at night. Do you still feel the affects when you wake up?

[ChicagoGirl1961 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

At first but not for long. I take 1000 mg at night. For anxiety during day take just 150-200 mg. This support works best once taken for a couple weeks.

[hadoe]

I'm trying magnesium supplement and fish oil as well. It really helps.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to hadoe]

I have the prescribed magnesium supplements but been scared to take them since my magnesium levels are pretty good... I didn’t know if it’ll throw things outta wack or not.

[JAYnLA]

I think turmeric helped with my mild depression a little bit.

[marheart]

Rescue Remedy for stress. I like the spray bottle the best. Takes about 15-20 min. to calm me down, just about the same time as most meds.

Buy at a Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon, natural food store.

It's not a cure. It is a helper.

[Want2BHappy3]

I haven't, I just bought guava tea, I saw this on a reputable tv show The Today show (Google the show). A doctor talked about this tea on the show. I'm Not looking for a cure just something that will Help? I've read that some are Bad for You, so becareful?

[Hidden]

I tried many suplements, but no result, the only drugs with results for me is rivotril.

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

how many hours do you sleep with rivotril and how about your dosage?

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

Hello,

I take rivotril only when I am in anxios crisis, not all the time, I take half of pill and sleep normal, about 8 hours. What I want to say is the fact that rivotril create dependence, it is good only for short term, for long term only antidepresant could be used.

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I'm also taking rivotril but 1/4 of the pill. Then only sleep for 2-3 hours.

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

I see ,probably 1\4 is not enough. I also take on long term remeron and 1/4 solian and sleep is coming from remeron also

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

ohhh. I'll ask my doctor about it. I'm planning to go to her tomorrow.

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

Yes, you could ask for remeron, it is a good antidepresant, especially is good for sleep

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

thank you for your help. I'll ask my doctor about it. is there no side effects to. it? I take juvia and rivotril

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

You wellcome. The only side effect that I have had from remeron is weight incresed.. From 58 kg at the begining of tratement a have after 3 years 67 kg,

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

you've been taking anti depressants for that long?

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

Yes, and probably I will take it for ever acording with my doctor. If I stop to take it, the depresion and anxiety simpoms return. At least now I function like a normal person, i can work, I can sleep I'm normal.

[tinkerbel19 in reply to Hidden]

do you have panic attacks sometimes?

[Hidden in reply to tinkerbel19]

Yes, indeed i had before

[rsherma]

St Johns Wort has helped me in the past w anxiety. Don’t take St Johns along with prescription drugs. Research has proven that 350 mg a day can reduce depression and anxiety.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to rsherma]

What about with OTC meds?

[rsherma in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

St. John's Wort is OTC. You can find it a Kroger or Whole Foods, plus most Drug Stores. I also take a multi-vitamin as well as magnesium.

Best thing to work for me is Journaling and meditation.

[Beachcomber75]

I've tried lots of things + diet & excercise. Nothing has really wowed me. Not to say nothing works but you never know what kind of quality you're getting with individual brands. I'm on day 2 of giving up my beloved coffee😳😉. I don't want to get too excited but I didn't get the physical " about to get hit by a truck" feeling yesterday even though it was a pretty stressful day at work. We'll see, I'll post if I really see a difference. Good luck.

[car103]

I've read this but never tried her stuff. It might appeal to you: antianxietyfoodsolution.com

She uses amino acids for anxiety.

[Downandout123]

St. John's Wort definitely helped me many, many years ago, until it just didn't anymore. That's when I had to go on anti-depressants.

[TrappedByANarcissist]

Tried L-theanine, I feel pretty good actually. Second day on it and I slept, very well and all through the night which is rare for me! I’m trying green tea because it’s found naturally in it and I’ll make it into iced tea for while I’m at work. I also have been somewhat following a ketogenic diet (less than 30 grams of carbs per day) I honestly think giving up the sugar was a great move! It’s just hard at night because I love ice cream, but I make my own now from a KETO recipe. Completely off gabapentin, lexapro, and trileptal. Which I feel has been a big victory for me. I push through my days and I know it’s hard, really really hard, when you just want to bury your head and not be around people. I just want to say it IS possible, I’ve come back from “the edge”/literally and I want others to have hope ☮️🌞🍀😀

[Lovekh in reply to TrappedByANarcissist]

What kind of L-theanine did you buy? I was looking into this. Is it ok to take with Buspar?

[marheart]

Since my old jalopy of a body rejects all the categories of anxiety/panic meds, two Psychs suggested Rescue Remedy. It is totally safe and can be used whenever the creepy crawlers invade the body!

Check it out on Google.

Sold in Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon and local health food stores.

I like the spray the best. It comes in drops, etc.

Like all meds, it takes 15-20 min. for the full calming affect.

[tinkerbel19]

Try L-theanine it reduces depression and helps you sleep.

[Lazy_dog_lover]

Supplements are not regulated for purity. Recommended doses vary widely. Research well.