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Posted 3/28/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone have any suggestions on natural/herbal remedies for anxiety?

On top of having Lyme, I'm going through some pretty stressful crap in my personal life. Normally I can handle the stresses of every day life and it isn't a huge issue for me. Lately, with everything that's going on, I'm feeling more anxious, depressed and have an overwhelming sense of doom. I think Lyme makes this worse, especially the fatigue part of it.

I was given a B12 shot last month, and I don't feel a huge difference. I think if the fatigue issue was even slightly resolved, I'd be able to deal better. But being so tired all the time makes me overly emotional, irritable and just adds to my stress.

I truly appreciate any advice that can be offered. Not sure how much more I can take...

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Posted 3/28/2014 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Mrs Pallas, I was on Lyme medication that was making me very depressed. At one point i was so depressed that didn't care how I looked, if I ate or not, and at one point, I didn't even cared if I defecated in bed.

I went to the LLMD and he changed my prescription. Within days of being off the old medication the depression and anxiety lifted. A few days after stopping the old medication I even caught myself singing in the shower! How crazy is that? When I came out of the shower my wife asked me if I was singing and I say "I guess I was" and she gave me this big hug and said "Honey, you ARE getting better"!

So I tell you this story to ask if maybe your medication is making you depressed? Did you check the list of symptoms that I posted earlier to see if maybe you suffer from Thyroid or adrenal issues? That will definitely make you depressed.

As for natural herbs, the following herbs are known to help with fatigue and depression: Licorice root, Licorice Root, Aswaganda, Maca, Siberian ginseng (eleuthero), Ginger root, Gingko
Posted 3/28/2014 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Healing,

Thanks for the reply. I've believe the current stresses are making me anxious and depressed. I say this because prior to this situation. (A really long story involving my husband's crazy ex wife) I wasn't depressed or anxious at all. I had my moments, but not like this.

I've been a very bad Lyme patient in the last few weeks, haven't been good about even taking my meds, so I definitely don't think it's the medicine causing the problem.

I do have sub-optimal adrenal and thyroid function and am was given supplements for both, but again, I've been really forgetful. And it's because of everything that we're dealing with.

As if having Lyme isn't crappy enough!
Posted 3/28/2014 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
MrsPallas, I completely understand your situation. Although I don't have an ex-anything to deal with, my kids lives are full of drama and at work, there are people who it seems, enjoy making others miserable.

I hope you find the time to take your meds because few people get better without them. If you own a smartphone, there are apps available for free that will remind you to take your medicines. Maybe you can find one of those helpful.

Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
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