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What do you take that works for anxiety?

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betty47942
betty47942

I take a number of different homepathics: Argentum Nitricum, Ignatia Amara, Kali Phos... plus I have some liquid KavaKava extract...

Anxiety extra bad this week...sometimes almost tempted to ask for 'regular Rx meds' but do NOT want to do that... I have taken them and quit them all after a few weeks. Last couple of days I've found that Valerian seems to work pretty well... I take the vitamin, etc, different supplement, too...

I see a great therapist once a wk and that IS helping me a lot... Thank you for any responses you might have in what you take that works well for you. I appreciate it.

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  • GoGreenQueen
    GoGreenQueen betty47942

    Posted

    Anxiety can be caused by many deficincies in the body. I started taking Magnesium Glycinate to help about a week ago and have already seen a signifigant improvement over the past week, Be sure and pair it with Vitamin D3 and Calcium. I take 200mg Mag in the morning with 400 IU D3 (( because my multivitamin also has D3)) and 600mg of Calcium. Then i take another 200mg at night. I also do Epsom Salt Foot/Bath Soaks as well. I also take Psyllium Husk because the Mag has a very relaxing effect on the Bowels, and actually helps as night as a natural muscle relaxer smile

    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 GoGreenQueen

      Posted

      The multivitamin needs to be in liquid or powder form for better absorption. I use magnessium glycinate myself by pure encapsulates. 
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS lisalisa67

      Posted

      I use magnesium and vitamin c in transdermal spray form. That's especially good if you have digestive problems because they get absorbed very well by through the skin.

  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS betty47942

    Posted

    Passion Flower is a lovely, light herb that's good for anxiety.

  • laura48798
    laura48798 betty47942

    Posted

    I take Kalms tablets and they seem to keep my anxiety at bay but recently it's come back with vengeance and I'm currently training for a new job and it's getting me down as I can't focus sad

  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS betty47942

    Posted

    Here are some herbs that will help with your anxiety levels: Passion Flower is especially good, Chamomile's relaxing and it also helps to produce endorphins (happy hormones), and St John's Wort's excellent for the moods.

    You might also want to consider a SAD light therapy box; it has some quite amazing effects on my well-being.

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS

      Posted

      I didn't realise I'd already mentioned Passion Flower 7 months ago! Thought this was a new post. Did you try it? How are you doing now regarding anxiety?

  • Guest
    Guest betty47942

    Posted

    Hi Betty,

    There is evidence that Lemon Balm may also be good for anxiety/stress.

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