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I'm so sorry I didn't see this sooner, Patty! Anytime that your anxiety is overwhelming, take the tincture in hot water - this acts to make it more of an immediate effect.

I did start off on lower doses (5 drops I think? It's been years!), but did ramp up pretty quickly. For me, I need two droppers full every morning, and I take 3 droppers full every evening to keep things going smoothly for me. If I have issues with anxiety at any other point in the day, I take another dose. I know that for me, I can take up to 4 doses a day if needed. As with all things, you need to find your own dosage, but that should help guide you some.

Using too much will possibly increase malaise - you seem to not care or have the energy to do much of anything, but I've not had anything more than that happen.

Thank you, Traveler. xo

I'm sorry I didn't see this either. summer. I just want to add that I too started at just one drop, but was able to increase fairly fast and was full dose in a week. I don't count drops any more, I do one dropper squeeze full (maybe 1/4 tsp) maintenance, another good squirt on top when I feel I need it, and as Traveler suggested in hot water when I REALLY need it.

The first time I did the hot water dose it felt like I was getting a gentle, warm hug. It's a wonderful product! Good luck with it!