Posted by willyee on August 16, 2005, at 18:46:09
In reply to Permanent Anxiety, posted by JACJ on August 16, 2005, at 17:47:32
> Wanted to know if some of you have opinions or have done research about AP's/Benzos. 17 months off all drugs and I still have moderate to severe anxiety. Granted, I would say out of a month, I experience this maybe 5-8 days per month. When I first came off the drugs, it was 24/7. I am scared if I need future procedures and they give me meds what this will do to my CNS. I know people can go into protracted w/d which lasts for years and I hope I am not one. What natural methods can I do to make myself better. I am also pregnant.
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> Thanks,
> JACJ
There are TONS of natural remedies for anxiety,as to how well they work,well that is a strong question,some swear on it,others consider anything natural snake oil,my personal exper is theres truth to both opinions.
Thing to consider for anxiety :
L-theanine affects gaba/dopamine blood levels and also aplha calming waves in the brain.L-Taurine, affects gaba levels,acts like a mood stablizer,stablizes nerve activity in the spine and brain.
Kava Kava , hits 15 sites in the brain,including gaba recpetors and can be a BIG help to some.
L Glycine, is a inhibitory amino and can produce calming effects.
Picamilion, A natural product that effects gaba and i believe also stimulates,so its used as anxiety//depression.
5htp affects serotionion,if u did well on ssris this might be a way to shoot.
St. johns wort.......eh love it or hate it.
Valerian root, Very popular for sleep,affects gaba,MIGHT carry over the next day with anti anxiety effects.
There are prob more,but this is the major jiff,DR bob will prob re direct this to babble ALTERNATIVE where people will gladly answer this question for u,many people dabble only in NATRUAL methods.
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