About GABA??

Hi,
I have taken GABA in the past, but don't recall it doing much for me. However, for some it does help. My two fave supplements for anxiety are TAURINE which is an amino acid and Kava Kava. Taurine has really helped me and is safe. Read this here:
http://www.thewayup.com/newsletters/011500.htm

And Kava Kava can work well, although it has gotten some negative press in the past due to some flawed research. Taken responsibly, it can be a safe alternative as well.

You may also want to start taking a good form of magnesium everyday and your B vitamins. Lacking in these can cause anxiety. Fish oil is also known to be a good mood stabilizer.

There are many different things that can be helpful to you, but according to how bad your anxiety is, it is unknown to what extent they will help. For myself, I do not think I would've made it this long without my prescription meds. But to each his own.

Hoping the best for you!
jl

I do agree that you have to be careful in taking supplements, especially if you're going to take them in addition to prescribed meds and/or you have certain medical conditions. That is one of the reasons that I always say a person needs to be responsible and sensible in taking any supplement. I personally believe in researching anything/everything VERY CAREFULLY rather than take it at face value. And although it is good to check with a health professional, such as your doctor, do keep in mind that many doctors are totally prejudiced against anything natural or alternative. I think it is just as foolish to accept everything that "big pharmacy" says as it is to accept everything that these alternative health products, practitioners, etc. say or claim. Check and re-check again!
That's my view and everyone else has a right to agree or disagree, but whatever a person decides, please be careful either way.
janet