I've been off of here for a few months, getting used to my new job as a Sped paraeducator in an elementary school.
Job stress has caused my anxiety and depression to kick up again.
Been med free for many months, and would like to stay that way, so I'm taking lavender capsules for anxiety (not great, but I do notice an effect), and trying to do a daily Qigong practice, which helps my sleep.
I'm considering acupuncture too.
What natural or homeopathic methods do you use for stress, anxiety, and/or depression?
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I've heard acupuncture works. I have a friend that fell and has migranes from the fall and see an acupuncturist. Seems to work but does go see them every so often. Said pretty reasonably priced.
Please also let me know how it goes. I've had ribs pains for 6 to 7 years that medical people haven't been able to figure out. I've everything done except surgery and acupuncture done to it. They want to opene up to see what's going on. I've refused to have it that drastic done.
One of the most simple natural things that has helped me is learning and practicing mindfulness. My version is not structured but just sitting and letting the thoughts come and go and focusing on the breath if needed. I don't worry or analyze the thoughts but just let them flow. I do it for however long I feel I need it. It's a great way to calm and center myself and I can even do it for moments when i'm walking or doing things throughout the day.
There is a good book on natural treatments for anxiety called "The anti-anxiety food solution" by Trudy Scott that has a lot of information about natural supplements, diet and treatments for anxiety.
You're welcome. One of the things I do in bed when I'm trying to go to sleep is mentally start at 100 and start counting backwards, if I reach 1 then I start over. I usually never make it to 1 though.
I also take Ashwaghanda, Phosphatidyl Serine and Magnesium Glycinate to help lower cortisol and inflammation before bed along with Melatonin. Together, it all has helped and improved my sleep.
I also found how much caffeine affects my sleep so I have switched to decaf most of the time.
Yes, breathing through the belly (diaphragm) and through the nostrils with the mouth closed helps slow the breathing down and lower our stress and anxiety.
Good for you, sounds like you are doing some good, constructive things. I use a functional medicine person for my meds and she said to not worry about using melatonin long term, there is conflicting information about it and she doesn't think there is a problem. She is very knowledgeable and I trust her.
Hey there! Congrats on your job and being back here. This forum is something that helps keep my stress to more of a minimum. The suggestions you said in your post seem interesting and based on the responses I would love to try them too!! I recommend stomach settle drops from Target. They seem to help when I don't eat much and i'm nauseous. They are all natural
Acupuncture works well for me. I also take St. John's Wort for depression and CBD for anxiety. I might try to drink chamomile tea again. I don't like the taste of it that much, but maybe I can get used to it.
St. John's Wort works well for me. A couple of times I tried to go off it thinking I didn't need it anymore, and my depression got worse. I haven't noticed sensitivity to the sun. Maybe it depends on the individual.
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Mental break
Short break
After a one-month internet break...
Thought I had a break
After a long break, why am I struggling with so much depression and anxiety?
