CBD, Ashwaganga

[Black16]

Hiya I have had anxiety for years. Been on sertraline and amitriptyline. Neither really agreed with me or made much difference. The doctor hasn’t given me Prozac which I’m so reluctant to take as anti depressants really worry me due to the horrible side effects. I am currently taking ashwaganda and have taken CBD oil before I was busy wondering who has tried this instead of prescription meds and what are their thoughts

[kenster1]

I personally haven`t but wish I had done over the years.

[Black16 in reply to kenster1]

I just thought I’d try something different. I do feel the ashwagandha is helping a bit. I haven’t persevered with the CBD so I need to up that a bit. Don’t like the side effects of anti depressants

[Jameshuh]

What have you noticed with ashwaganda? my understanding is that it reduces cortisol? How much are you taking and how long did it take to have an effect? I didn't know what it was until very recently.

[BubbleGumPop]

Hello. I've tried ashwaganda. I'm not sure if it really does anything. I was hoping it would calm my anxiety. If it helped, maybe a little. I only took it as needed, maybe it needs to be taken on a regular basis or maybe I'm not taking enough.

[Black16 in reply to BubbleGumPop]

Hello. I agree. I’m taking it for anxiety. I feel it’s helped a little but not as much as I would like. I have taken it for a month. Think it’s maybe back to the tablets the doctor gave me. Wish me luck x