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Has anyone tried natural/alternative supplements with success for Anxiety or Depression?

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Posted 3/14/2016 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I get quite a bit of help from some homeopathics... but wondering if any of you have tried other things like "Sunny Mood"...and had success with it.
I started taking that supplement on the 10th and it just seems like I feel a strangeness... However, I am SO aware of what effect the mind can play on us taking ANY medication, Rx or Natural...
Have any of you had any real help from alternative/natural meds? I would really appreciate hearing from you. (Thanks!) wink
Posted 3/14/2016 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Some of my family members and myself have tried the following with good success

Melatonin...for relaxation/sleep

L-Theanine...for calm

St.John's Wort...for mood elevation

Phenibut...for panic relief/calm

Supplements, like medications must be approved through your doctor as interactions are still a concern...

...but otherwise, best wishes, and I hope you find something helpful to your management plan.:)

S.C.
Posted 3/15/2016 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, SC!! I appreciate this... I use Melatonin and L Theanine and St John's Wort...but was not familiar with Phenibut.... That looks worth checking out! Thank you again! :)
Bettsann
Posted 3/15/2016 9:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have tried various alternative meds including all the ones SC mentioned but the one I use the most is Valerian Root.

Hibee
Posted 3/15/2016 12:07 PM (GMT 0)
valerian I have used, but it deceases testosterone levels significantly.

most are mild, st.johns wort is only for mild depression, the one I am interested in and have been doing extensive research on is Kava. the only clinical trial has been done since I last looked was in Australia. it expensive though. (for anxiety / panic)

my shrink is still unclear as it is an unknown value for long term efficacy. kava root.
Posted 3/15/2016 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
Have you ever tried CBD oil? My daughter is Bi-Polar and when she has a fit if I give her some CBD gum I can literally SEE the transition back to my baby girl again (she is 17). I have started taking it (since I am now a distributor) and I tell you, it is like "Peace on Earth"!

I highly recommend it.
Posted 3/19/2016 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
Question- Does CBD show up as POT use in company drug testing?

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Posted 3/20/2016 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
kava was taken off the market here in usa due to liver damage so use with caution -if you can even find it . it worked ok for me but that was 20 years ago that i tried it. my anxiety is much worse now-lol.
Posted 3/20/2016 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
st jons wort works well for me but only if my symptoms are mild
Posted 3/20/2016 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
I use essential oils for aromatherapy and find them really helpful
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