Alternative Medicines/Treatments

Does anyone have any or believe in natural treatments, medicines, remedies for anxiety? Though I am seeing the doctor tomorrow for a prescription to deal with my anxiety I would rather turn to something that is a non-prescription treatment.

For example, tonight I was at the mall and had a minor anxiety attack, I felt like I was going to pass out, my chest hurt. So I stopped at Urban Outfitters to look around, distract myself, and came across "Healing Stones" so I bought a pack. I thought "why not? lets try it." My boyfriend thinks I'm wacky but it's not the first time.

Please read the answers in the post by Andwes here entitled:
" What natural supplements are REALLY good for anxiety/panic"


janet

Sometimes we need help from outside sources to build up our confidence to fully apply ourselves to be able to do the coping skills. Most of the skills listed in our Resources are pretty simple and straight forward, they all work, they all take practice, and....they all need to be practiced every day (not just 'during' an event) for maximum benefit.

Depending on what (name and type) of "natural supplement" you're looking for....remember, just because it's natural does not mean it's safe. Poison ivy is natural too....

So do tread with caution.

Ask your doc about some of those that have been around a lot longer, such as Rescue Remedy, Calms Forte, the powdered magnesium you make into a tea.....

Be wary of herbs as they can interact with meds you're on and a number of other functions within your body.

I think there's a balance to be had between mind-body connection, between Western-Eastern medicine.

Perhaps consider visiting a D.O. or a Naturopath?





M.

thank you everyone for the comments.
I actually saw the doctor today and got prescription for Lorazapen. Hopefully once my anxiety is a little bit under control I'll turn to something like Rescue Remedy but for right now I really needed something to take the edge off. I just hope it works and that I won't need something stronger.