I need some advice please

So I'm a little confused, lol which doesn't take much for me these days. But what exactly is your question? Are you looking for feedback on medications? or What to say to the doctor?

As far as medication goes I've been on so many, some work and some don't but it all so different for each person so one that works for me might not work for you. Which AD's have you been on in the past?

As far as what to tell the doctor, well what kind of doctor is it? A regular MD, or a psychiatrist? of course regardless of what kind you just want to be totally open and honest about how you are feeling, tell them how much anxiety affects your life, things you can't do because of it, and so forth.

I'm not sure if I answered your question or not, let me know lol

Well NO one can make you take medication if you don't want too. There are natural ways to deal with anxiety, if you would like a list let me know and I'll find them and post for you.

Yes, I do highly recommend either CBT or Mindfulness therapies and I would tell the psychiatrist that is where you would like to start, I have done both and find both really useful. I do tend to like mindfulness better but that is just my experience. With CBT you should get homework after each session, it is important to complete it each time in order to really work on the therapy. There are other types of therapies too, schema therapy(sp?) is what Hibee is doing atm and is finding it works better for him then the CBT and mindfulness therapies he has done in the past. I don't know anything about it so you'll have to ask Hibee.

You have every right to ask for therapy instead of taking meds, so speak up and ask for what you want! We are standing beside you what ever you decide. Keep us updated.

Here is the information I was talking about..........Remember it always best to talk to your doctor before taking supplements and vitamins.


Kava is by far the most common and most scientifically successful anxiety supplement available. It is one of the only that has received substantial research and compared favorably to common anxiety medications. It is definitely worth considering for your anxiety, but you should note that it is believed to interact with alcohol and other medications, and has been linked to liver damage - especially when taken by those that drink alcohol regularly.

Passionflower is like kava-lite without the alcohol interaction. Passionflower isn't believed to be powerful enough for severe anxiety or even anxiety disorders, but may be useful for those with daily, manageable
Valerian root is actually an herb for sleep, but its effects are largely related to relaxation. Currently there is some evidence that valerian root can improve anxiety symptoms, although the benefits are more likely to be physical than mental, and it is probably not as effective on panic attacks.

Magnesium
The use of magnesium for anxiety has caught on recently, as studies have shown that millions of people are deficient as a result of magnesium getting stripped from diets. Since magnesium affects nerve health, blood health, and more, there is reason to believe that low magnesium levels may be responsible for some anxiety symptoms - especially with panic disorder.

- GABA is an amino acid that is believed to help anxiety. It is also a neurotransmitter, and there is strong evidence that there are relaxation benefits to taking GABA. Unfortunately, it is not currently believed that GABA supplements can pass the blood-brain barrier, so it is unlikely to have a strong effect, but there is some reason to believe that GABA related supplements can help with anxiety symptoms.

B12 is the most common, but all B vitamins may have an effect on anxiety. B-vitamins play a strong role in the nervous system, so studies indicate that supplementing B vitamins could also improve anxiety outlook.

5-HTP has been a popular amino acid supplement for both anxiety and depression, because it helps synthesize both serotonin and melatonin. While many studies have shown benefits of 5-HTP, most have been poorly completed, so there isn't much evidence supporting or denying the benefits of the supplement.

- Melatonin is a hormone that helps promote sleep, and it is also available as a dietary supplement. Some countries require a prescription before disseminating melatonin. Very few studies have looked at melatonin as a potential tool for anxiety, but it is widely regarded in supplement circles.

Thank you AL and SC.

I appreciate the help and I will keep y'all up to date.