L-Theanine for anxiety

Anyone have any luck useing l-theanine to battle theire anxiety? I'v heard great things of it.

Yes, I used to use this suppliment. It is a derivitive of green tea, and is said to have a calming effect of the body and mind. I believe it also has some antioxidant qualities which is good.:)

Give it a try, and see if it is useful for you. (always check w/ your doctor regarding suppliments before you start and ask about possible interactions w/ current meds)

Let us know what you think,

S.C.

Here is an article/link to check out...

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-using-l-theanine-4731.html

 

Stkitt I'm not on any medication, but I will def ask my dr first. Scardy I'm glad to hear it helps!! How come you stopped using it? Is it a temp relaxation or does it help for the day? Richaf I looked into the two and they are close to the same, but not quit, but it says both help with stress so that's good. I'm looking forward to getting some. Wonder if ill need it daily or if its more of a during a panic attack kind of thing.

Scarady cat have the cbt and other techniques lead you to live a normal life? Is there hope? Or will I be battling this everyday for the rest of my life? Iv had anxiety since I was 12. I went years between episodes where I was fully functional. But this last episode has lasted two years now. The longest stint. :(. Had a major attack at work today. Stopped in my way home and got the l thenine. Took 100 mg feel okay. Thinking of taking it in the morning to ward off worrying thoughts. Dr emailed me back and said its a okay.

Interesting. L-theanine is in my Chinese Herbal Mix for calming me down. It works very very well with the mix, though I haven't taken it by itself. I do NOT take Prescription meds for my anxiety. Tried them a few years ago, and I could not live with myself on them. So I will ONLY take holistic natural to heart. And while it took some time for it all to start working, it's a WAY better system for me. Simple diet stuff, very little exercise, some stretching, and natural organic supplements have completely changed my life. Sorry, got a little off topic.

L-theanine is working as part of my supplemental regimen. But it is mixed with other stuff specifically for anxiety. And it works.

Jess,

You can do it! A lot of it does have to do with acceptance of the occasional bad day(s).

I still have them! I don't let them bother me though...I know that setbacks happen, and it does not take away from my progress...it does just the opposite actually! Everytime I get through a tough day, I consider myself that much stronger!

Keep at it, and yes, like you said...you need to be consistent and practice those coping mechanisms daily, so that things don't build up and blindside you.

Peace and progress.:)

S.C.

Thanks Scaredy Cat, love the name BTW. I'm Abbey!!! Taa-daaaa! I have recently discovered that Chinese Medicinal Tonic Herbs ARE MY TICKET!!! And I will talk about them as much as I possibly can, as I KNOW they will help others. I am NOT a herbalist, or a doctor, I do have a degree in Psychology, lol, for whatever thats worth. I have taken Lexapro for about 6 months and I felt like crap, it was not something I could live on/with. So I got off of it, which was complete hell. Now I do the chinese herbs, a superfood supplement and I'm working on a very small exercise program (running around my block for 10 minutes is the entire program, lol), stretching before bed. My next very very big endeavor will be learning to meditate. I have a very hard time staying in one spot, that's why Yoga does not work for me very well. But my Nutritionists's's's, I have several, some are close friends that swear by it. And I have to give it some more effort. Anxiety is the worst! It's just miserable. I hated it. I am glad to say that I have few bouts of it, and they only happen in extreme situations when too much just piles up on me. I am hoping the exercising and meditation (once I start it) will make me stronger. What it comes down to for me is just getting that sleep at night. If I sleep, then I know deep inside I am not stressed.

Thanks Scaredy Cat. I do have a question for you. I like to push my way, and I like it when someone pushes me to try something new also. I use several different products from different companies. Am I out of line for even mentioning them? I have tried a LOT of crap and a lot of good stuff out there. And I want to know from others what exactly they are doing also? I want to learn if someone has tried a different brand of herb other than the ones I use, of a different meditation app, or book.

I noticed that its ok for people to mention their brand of SSRI. Is this forum governed by a pharmaceutical company? Not trying to be smart. But I want to share and I want to know what people are using to help me and to help them. Just seems fair. Thoughts?

P.S. I am very conscious of your terms, and my job has nothing to do with marketing a product or making money off of a product. I don't write on Forums for pay, and I would report anybody I suspected of doing the same. I am a passionate person that likes to talk about it all.

Jessc said...
Absbornal. Meditating took me a bit of playing around with. I had to download quit a few before I found what I liked. I choose Deepak. Iv heard mindfull meditation is great for stress. Once I found what I liked I was hooked!! Ill admit I need to do it consistantly and I'm on my way. Remember its not about not letting thoughts in its about realizing your thoughts and letting them pass. Even if you do that the entire session its okay. You'll see less thoughts as time passes. Im very very pleased i with meditation. Scardy cat you once again made my day. I'm going to get strict on my routine and hopefully have great news coming soon. I did meditate at lunch and felt refreshed to face the rest of my work day. Came home took a l Thanine and worked out. Maybe a .25 Xanax to sleep.

I am going to try the Deepak, is this an app for Iphone? Where can I get it? Meditation is very hard for me, but I am very curious.

Scaredy Cat. Thank you. Very nice reply! I am impressed you can do it with just coping mechanisms. I found that very tough. But i am happy to not be on meds anymore.

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