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Posted 6/18/2017 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Who has taken them and do they work on us? I am at my wit's end. I vowed I would never take them again but it is better than having suicidal thoughts to end this madness. Have any of you taken more than one natural supplement to decrease the anxiety? Avena Sativa doesn't touch it. Motherwort helps a tinge. I take 35 drops but maybe I should up it? How much L-theanine would work? There is 200 mg in my calm formula. Any help would be appreciated.

Patty
Posted 6/18/2017 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Patty I emailed you
Posted 6/18/2017 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I've used benzo's - I had to wean off of them too, which is incredibly difficult for some - and was for me too - took me 8 months of weaning and then for the final bit, I had to jump to a different one (at low dose) and then I tritated down further, then switched to natural. But, like you said, it's better than suffering with suicidal thoughts and other things!

I'm so sorry the avena sativa didn't help any!

Buhner's suggestions in his "Healing Lyme" (2nd edition) for anxiety/hysteria/extreme fear:
Pasque flower
Motherwort
Coral root
Baical skullcap (Chinese Skullcap)
Vervain
uncaria rhynchophylla (one of the Cat's claw herbs)
Tryptophan
Elder flower

He states "and, or" with each of those herbs, so you could mix and match until you find the right combination for you.
Posted 6/18/2017 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
After my fathers life altering experience with benzodiazepines - I doubt if I will ever touch one in my lifetime (or anyone close to me) -it would have to be a very last resort.

I would try marijuana first....

My father never recovered.

If you are thinking of a once in a while solution - maybe - but daily? I wouldn't go there.
Posted 6/18/2017 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
I am on Xanax for many years which I find very effective for anxiety, but only anxiety. It doesnt stop negative thinking nor does it promote productivity.

It is no secret that benzodiazapines are very addictive and you may wish to review the withdrawal process here:
http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/

The caveat is when the body wants more it will cause anxiety and at this point you risk addiction.

Since I already have to deal, quitting has become low on my priority list. Getting well is my top priority.

Passion Flower helps anxiety and I could make a tea and increase the dose by each teaspoon to increase intensity. Too strong and I get tired. 2 tsp seems good.

I have also used Valarean Root teas and capsules which are mild.

Some find THC useful but with me this increases anxiety.
Posted 6/18/2017 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
When all this first started years ago, years before I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, tinnitus began. The ENT put me on a low dose on Clonopin, which I still use, to slow down electrical activity in the brain. At least that's how he described it.

It has helped a lot with anxiety. However, I have never gone up in amount taken (less than 1 mg a day) and even got down to less than 0.5 milligram before the recent relapse of Lyme.

With that said, I have never had a problem becoming dependent on a medicine. In fact, I am very medication leery and am careful with whatever I take.

Right now, it does help keep my anxiety down, which is critical. I also do neurofeedback to help with that. Whoever takes a benzo, just need to know yourself and whether you would risk becoming dependent and want to keep raising dose.

Naturals have never helped me in that area, though I do use herbs for Lyme and co-infections now.
Posted 6/18/2017 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
I think I will order Pasque Flower and add that to the 2 things I am taking now. I was in a desperate place when I posted. I know all about benzos......been there.....done that. Thank you all so much.

Patty
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