Posted by JGalt on November 6, 2001, at 22:20:54
In reply to GABA, posted by Shelley on November 6, 2001, at 6:47:29
GABA doesn't cross the brain barrier much, if at all. I wouldn't bother with it myself. I've heard of some people saying it put them to sleep in very high doses, but in dosages just a ways lower it did nothing. As an aside, GHB was made by a scientist trying to get GABA past the blood brain barrier. Much more pleasant than a benzo I might add...till it was used in the wrong way and eventually banned.
The only natural product that immediately comes to mind is magnesium. Take 50-100% of the RDA dissolved in water. For me it feels very similiar to a mild benzo. It supposedly reduces NMDA hyperactivity. Don't exceed 200-300% of the RDA though, or do so at your own risk, high doses can lead to confusion and stupor.
Kava Kava works for some, you may want to give it a run. I didn't have good results with it (dosages that had any effect on anxiety seemed to result in a dumbed down feeling), but others have. If it doesn't work you can keep the capsules around, and open one up when you get a mouthsore (tends to numb the mouth, if you can handle the dandelion type taste).
JGalt
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