How I "cured" my anxiety without antidepressants

Hi everyone!

I don't post here much but I really feel the need to help out anyone I can who struggles with panic attacks/anxiety disorder because I know how hard it truly is.

To make a long story short I've struggled with panic attacks, anxiety and slight depression for about 5 years. I've been to the ER multiple times for panic attacks, tried plenty of antidepressants & medications (which had too many side effects for me), and have seen therapists. Therapy helped for me, but I never felt like I was "normal" again.

Eventually a naturopathic doctor suggested that I try L5HTP. After a few weeks I started noticing some changes. It even helps me sleep because I've always had trouble falling/staying asleep. And after a few months, I have decreased my dose from 100mg to 50mg.

I have really noticed that I don't get "rushes" of panic feeling for no reason. My ability to deal with heights, bridges, airplanes, elevators and everything that I was afraid of has really improved. Basically to an anxiety that any person without anxiety disorder would have.

I used to even just be sitting in a room and "out of nowhere" would feel terrified, like I need to escape. This does not happen anymore. And when I do feel the slightest bit of panic, I am able to brush it off without going into a full blown panic attack.

Just a suggestion for anyone who feels like they have tried everything else, look into it! The side effects are very minimal…it can make you tired so take before bed & not on an empty stomach.

Feel free to ask me any questions here too. Have a good day!

Hello! If you do not mind me asking what exactly is it that you are taking? Is it an herbal supplement? I've heard of people doing well with those, but I take anxiety meds so wouldn't want to mix it!

Thanks

Lacey