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Posted 7/12/2017 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Can anyone please tell me what y'all do or take naturally for depression, anxiety, irritability & pain? Been dealing with this a lot with treatment. Sometimes it gets really, really bad. I'm Against taking antidepressants & anxiety meds. (I had reverse reactions last year from them that ended up making me volunteer to go to a mental facility.) So anything for those mental problems? And also what do y'all take and do for pain/Inflammation? I'm not to fond of taking narcotics either. Thank you so much!
Posted 7/12/2017 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Traci, the relief from anxiety for me was treatment, detoxing, deep breathing techniques and getting enough sleep. I also would busy myself with a mind task and that distracted me from the anxiety. My husband had to do physical work to deal with his anxiety.

I really think it is a try this and try that until you find what works. There are many herbs you can try. Google relaxing herbs and just start trying until you find what works for you.

As for inflammation Japanese Knotweed worked for me. Here again, it is a trial and error method to find what works just for you. Don't give up, just keep on trying.

Call an herbalist or herbs shop and ask for suggestions.
Posted 7/12/2017 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Traci, are you detoxing?

Also, make sure the rest of your health is ok, Thyroid, hormones etc. Lyme tends to throw everything off and sometimes we need to address the other systems to stabilize.

for example taking cytomel when your T3 is low etc.

lastly, what helped me a little is Fish oil, and vitamin D (I was low). Fish oil acts as an anti-inflammatory in the brain.

Caramba!
Posted 7/12/2017 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Traci,
Stephen Buhner's Book "Healing Lyme" the 2nd edition has tons of information on treating these issues naturally.

He lists herbals etc. for specific symptoms.

For me I take curcumin and Japanese knot weed for inflammation and when I was first ill and had anxiety and fear issues I started taking Tryptophan.

Continued treatment and detoxing and trying to have less stress has helped me in the long run.

Hope you get some relief soon and I wish you the best of healing. Take care, Jo
Posted 7/13/2017 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
Staying busy is critical, as PeteZa mentions. If I don't keep my mind occupied and on task with something, I tend to place my mind in areas that are no help and counter productive.

As far as herbs, I have not had any luck with the right one and struggle with sleep at might. But I have been told it is hard to medicate me due to sensitivities and reactions. Same with herbs.
That, of course, does not mean you will be.
Posted 7/13/2017 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you to everyone for ya'lls replies and suggestions!

Caramba- Yes I'm drinking Lemon water, detox baths, activated charcoal. I'm also taking liposomal glutathione.

Running wild- How to you treat Lyme/co infections with your sensitivities? If you don't mind me asking.
Posted 7/13/2017 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I good therapist is wonderful. They can give you techniques to help manage the anxiety. I've also found acupuncture has been really helpful for everything you mentioned. My acupuncturist has done more for my healing, mentally and physically, than any doctor.

I've also found that peppermint tea helps a lot too. I think it's a combination of it's anti-inflammatory properties and a bit of aromatherapy. The scent of peppermint is very relaxing.
Posted 7/13/2017 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Mm57553 Yes I need to start going to a therapist again. And I've heard so many things about acupuncture. I really need to try it. Thank you so much I'll give the peppermint tea a try too!
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