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Posted by crazychickuk on February 27, 2007, at 16:56:56
hi guys
I havent been here for ages.... hope you remember me..
I am thinking of starting some herbs i am having severe anxiety at the moment i had my daughter 9 weeks ago..
i am so agitated, anxious, racing thoughts, cant calm down, and need some herbs as i dont want to go mind controlling drug way..
i was thinking of relora ? what effects does this have? what about Arsenicum album (Arsenicum, Ars) ?
heres a link whee i found them http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/Anxiety/anx_homeopathy.htm
im pretty nervous but i need help so badly ....
thanks for any advice
Love Donna xx
Posted by nolvas on February 27, 2007, at 17:11:57
In reply to NEED some info on herbs plse LARRY ?, posted by crazychickuk on February 27, 2007, at 16:56:56
I've had periods of intense, extremely horrible agitated anxiety. What did fix it for me was changing my life circumstances, some how I got a job I liked and the anxiety calmed down a lot.
If I had to rate supplements then I would rate the following that worked best for me at calming my anxiety :
Magnesium Citrate
Kava Kava (from raw root)
Taurine (finding the correct dosage the difficult part)Relora, Theanine, Phenibut, Bacopa, Rhodiola, Ashwhaghanda and Inositol were all pretty much useless, I did experiment with different brands as well, and combinations.
I also found a gluten free diet helped a lot in reducing anxiety.
I'm sure there's a genetic disposition to this type of extreme anxiety, diet and lifestyle are very important in reducing the extremity of the anxiety.
Posted by Bryn on March 8, 2007, at 14:18:20
In reply to NEED some info on herbs plse LARRY ?, posted by crazychickuk on February 27, 2007, at 16:56:56
Hey, Donna.
How are you doing? It sounds like you've been through a lot since you've had your baby. It's a huge change and it can wreak havoc with your body, before and after birth.
Anyway, I looked up the supplement Relora you mentioned. The important question is are you breastfeeding? If so, you should avoid Relora. The two active ingredients, Magnolia Bark and Phellodendron Bark, are generally regarded as herbs to avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you've already taken it while breastfeeding, don't worry too much, but do discontinue it. Herbs are generally safer than most over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
As for the second product you described, it might not hurt. It is homeopathic and, as such, should be very safe. Personally, I've not had a lot of luck with homeopathic medicine, but I do not discount the effects it has had on others.
One product that I used while breastfeeding was Bach's Rescue Remedy. This worked well for me and is supposedly safe. Other things I'd recommend for those who are breastfeeding are Chamomile tea, Peppermint or Spearmint Tea (from the herbs, not the essential oils), or Mimosa blossom tea or tincture (do not use the bark).
Try to get out every morning for a brisk walk with your baby. The morning sunlight should help regulate you and your baby's sleep cycles. It might help produce melanin in your body which might also help with your anxiety.
Here are some <duh!> suggestions, but I include them anyway. ;) If you are breastfeeding, are you getting enough water everyday? I found out after several clogged milk ducts that I needed to drink about 1 gallon - 4 Liters of water a day!! Also, are you getting enough calcium to meet your needs? Lactating mothers need a lot of high-density nutrients as well as vit/mineral supplementation. New parent groups can be a wonderful resource to get together with other adults and actually talk to another adult person -- new motherhood can be very isolating. Also, if you feel like you might possibly harm your child, please find a chapter of Parents Anonymous in your community. They are there to help families and want to help prevent child abuse by helping familes who are going through hard times. (Note: they are a nonprofit, not a governmental agency.)
If these things do not work for you, please don't hesitate to make your needs known to your healthcare provider. Sometimes it feels difficult to say, "I feel like I'm REALLY going crazy!" but it is important that we say it for the sake of our own health and that of our children's.
Congratulations to you. I think you are a resourceful person to look for solutions to the problems you are dealing with. I hope you find a resolution to your problems soon.
Best of luck to you, Donna.
Peace,
Bryn
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 21, 2007, at 13:53:53
In reply to NEED some info on herbs plse LARRY ?, posted by crazychickuk on February 27, 2007, at 16:56:56
> hi guys
>
> I havent been here for ages.... hope you remember me..
>
> I am thinking of starting some herbs i am having severe anxiety at the moment i had my daughter 9 weeks ago..
>
> i am so agitated, anxious, racing thoughts, cant calm down, and need some herbs as i dont want to go mind controlling drug way..
>
> i was thinking of relora ? what effects does this have? what about Arsenicum album (Arsenicum, Ars) ?
>
> heres a link whee i found them http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/Anxiety/anx_homeopathy.htm
>
> im pretty nervous but i need help so badly ....
>
> thanks for any advice
>
> Love Donna xxI'm sorry I missed this post. I hope you have notification turned on.
As Bryn indicates, those herbs are not recommended if you're breastfeeding. You'll pass chemicals on to your child. Chamomile is the only one that comes to mind that I know is safe during breastfeeding.
I have no faith in homeopathy, so I cannnot advise you there.
You could try taking some taurine. It's an amino acid that has powerful calming properties for most people, and it would not present any toxicity issues. It's found in beef, for example (thus the name, from taurus). A couple of grams of taurine help me out a great deal, if I'm feeling anxious.
Let us know how you're doing, okay?
Lar
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