I wrote about my panic attack when it happened..I guess it was a little over a month ago now. The doctor once again put me on medications that I dont necessarily want to be on. I am very much against SSRI’s (anti depressants) and I refuse to take them. They also gave me Benzos which are miracle cures for anxiety but I also do not want to be reliant on a narcotic, even in situations where I am having a panic attack and I need it to STOP.
So, tonight a friend of mine and I were talking about natural medicines, she told me that shes going to start taking something for depression or whatever and it got me to wondering if there are any natural medications for anxiety. Now, I knew of Valerian root and how it was compared to Valium. I have taken Valerian root before but its been so long I cant remember the effects. After some studying, ive decided to pick some up tomorrow and start taking it daily to see if it aids my anxiety. Hopefully it will. Ive got a lot of hope for natural remedies, I think they are the way to go.
Ill be tracking my progress.
September 21st, 2007 at 11:01 am
I saw on Oprah the other day that the Omega 3 in fish is good for anxiety. I don’t know how well it works for someone with severe anxiety, such as someone who has panic attacks. Is there even a supplement? If not you’d just have to eat a shit load of fish.
September 21st, 2007 at 12:48 pm
I was put on anti depressants back when I was in high school. They just make me worse. They just made me feel like I was on crack, and I didn’t like it so I just stopped taking them. I do wish though that I could be put on something for my anxiety. But something “gentle”, something that wouldn’t make me feel as if I was on crack. Hope the natural way works for you! That would be so much better than taking something made in a lab.
September 23rd, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Thats awesome Leslie. Let me know how it goes.
Some other natural ways to reduce anxiety-
Adequate sleep..exercise… deep breathing techigues..and this is a good way too. (Was taught in my Stress Management class)http://www.lessons4living.com/progressive_muscle_relaxation.htm
Anyways, wish ya the best. Anxiety and panic attacks suck. Oh yeah and limit stimulants too- chocolate, coffee, tea, soda, caffinee, etc..
Liz
September 24th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Again, I found some valerian root in the cabinet… not sure what the young and the restless had it for… but its there! aha