WITHOUT DRUGS

[milo1]

i am allergic to a lot of drugs please can anyone tell me if they are trying to fight anxiety without meds if so how

[mum4]

Hi ,

yes I am, I have been anxious for years but for the last two years really badly after a huge panic attack.( to the point where I have not left the village I live in ) However ,despite all that I have always been determined that I will not take drugs , probably just because I would also worry about that too !! I've let it all go on for too long this time and am using all the avoidance techniques I possibly can , which of course isn't helpful at all. Then a month ago someone suggested hypnotherapy and so I am giving that a try. Its expensive, but so far after two sessions I'm already feeling a whole lot less anxious and for the first time in years feel that I might have a chance of fighting this dam thing !! I've also decided that alongside this ( even if it is just mind over matter) I am going to break some of the habits which I know feed the anxiety , by stopping myself and getting up and going for a walk every now and then, or trying some of those relaxation exercises I never see to get around to using !

I know it won't be for everyone and I was very cynical , but sometimes anything is worth a go .

[Hidden]

hi i dont take prescription medication, i take st johns wort, omega 3 fish oil and i use a rescue remedy when im out and about all of which i feel help me i get them all from holland and barrett, i also learned how to use breathing techniques which helps as breath control plays a big part og calming down anxiety x

[seashell18]

Hi yes I am trying to get by with taking Kalms (herbal remedy) I am really not sure that they do anything or if it is just psychological that I feel slightly better, I also try the breathing techinque and as a last resort diazapem, but I tend to try and cope without these (as I do not want to become dependant on them)x

[Hidden]

Hi i also am doing without them i do have diazapam here for emergencies .I take fish oil pyridoxine and drink lots and lots of tea

[milo1]

thanks to all i have tried kalms but not much effect sharoniou what tea do you drink is it herbal

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

Hi i have been drinking chamomile and swear by it it has really calmed me down have 3 or 4 cups a day at least

[Boo1983 in reply to milo1]

Oh i have tried kalms too, didn't really work for me! x

[milo1]

thanks i will get some tomorrow let you know thanks so much to all who are trying to help there are people out there who understand

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

its defo worked for me and the pyridoxine was recommended by a group of ladies who are going through the menopause and where getting anxiety they have been a godsend they are a vitamin B supplement

[milo1]

i get a terrible feeling of pressure in my ears it is not ringing does any one else feel this

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

my ears are so sensitive I can hear a pin drop

[Scooby1234 in reply to milo1]

I suffer from this too, my ears feel uncomfortable all the time full of pressure and they feel blocked alotof the time, when I feel anxious they feel echoey x

[milo1]

sharoniou can you take pyridoxine with omega 3

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

yes you can take it with the omega 3 I asked my pharmacist.

[milo1]

i get a terrible feeling of pressure in my ears it is not ringing does any one else feel this

[Boo1983 in reply to milo1]

Yes i get that, but i also get the ringing too. I think it may be tension. x

[milo1]

thanks i will be in the health shop tomorrow again thanks to all speak soon i will keep in touch hopefully with good news

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

hope you find something that suits you x

[aberkaz]

Hi, I take 5HTP supplement & Omega3 daily. Have a decaf diet, try & keep junk food & alcohol to a min. Run 3 times a wk & aerobics once. Drink chamonmile tea for night time anxiety & use meditation & self soothing techniques for panic attacks. & finally a good cuddle off someone you love also helps : D. Hope you find some of this useful. xx

[Boo1983]

Hi Milo1,

I have never taken anything to help with my Anxiety. But i do try to get plenty of exercise and take vitamins. I also try not to drink to much caffeine drinks. It is hard at times, last night i felt incredibly Anxious, with the butterflies and dizziness, so i just sat down and breathed until it passed. It wasn't very nice like! But I myself would refuse med's if I was offered them anyway. x

[milo1]

HI ALL BEEN TO HEALTH SHOP BOUGHT B 6 AND OMEGA 3 IT SAYS TAKE 3 OMEGA 3 CAPSULES DAILY WITH FOOD DO YOU TAKE THEM ALL TOGETHER OR SPACE THEM OUT THROUGH THE DAY

[Hidden]

I take one a day mine are 1000mg though,I would take one in the morning one afternoon and one at night

[milo1]

MINE ARE 1200 IT SAYS TAKE THREE A DAY DO YOU THINK THAT IS TOO MUCH

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

I wouldnt like to say but I only take 1 a day on a morning

[Hidden]

if it says take 3 a day it must be ok x

[milo1]

CAN YOU JUST HAVE PRESSURE IN YOUR EARS AND PINS AND NEEDLES IN YOUR FACE AND NO OTHER SYMTOMS AT TIMES

[milo1]

CAN YOU JUST HAVE PRESSURE IN YOUR EARS AND PINS AND NEEDLES IN YOUR FACE AND NO OTHER SYMTOMS AT TIMES

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

Hi how are you finding the herbal medication ?? x

[milo1]

hi sharoniou i dont know if its mind over matter but today i have felt a bit better more motivation do you think that it could work that quickly thanks for asking hope you are having a good day too x

[Hidden in reply to milo1]

hi well the tea worked for me straight away ,Im having a good day thanks still having moments of anxiety but not letting it beat me x

[milo1]

i am drinking the tea as well thanks for all the good advice it is easier to fight when you have something positive to work with like best day for weeks i will try hard like you and try to remain positive x

[gasman]

i cant take any meds id have a panick attack if i did

[milo1]

hi gasman have you ever taken meds how do you manage