Anxiety Support Group

Some people use Valerian Root, but you have to make sure it doesn't interfere with any meds you are on. Also, try drinking decaf Chamomille Tea in the evening. Good luck. I have to take meds.

5-HTP and L-Theanine are off the shelf supplements. 5HTP increases serotonin levels in the brain as it is a direct precursor to seserotonin. L-Theanine helps with GABA.

However they seem not to work as well as the meds. Although Diazepam is addictive it used appropriately it would provide significant relief to the point where you could function. I use Xanax when needed and have not had trouble with addiction. It helps me think clearly and calms me. I have tried the antidepressants, yet they caused me worse Panic than I had. I tried Lexapro and I thought I was going to be hospitalized. I tried Prozac and it made me cry for about 3 days straigh. My psych gave me a perscription for Paxil and I am scared to try it. Plus I heard the withdrawal is terrible.

I hope you find some relief soon.

I am taking Lorazepam for the anxiety (1/2 a 5 mg). That dose takes the edge off enough that my breathing and heart rate settles; my mind also slows down some, but not so much that I can't function. I only take it when I need it; hope that helps.
Also, I find that doing Yoga (which focuses on breathing) helps me alot. Days that I start out with Yoga seem to be less anxious days for me.

You should talk with your doctor on the best route for you. No one here can tell you meds you should take as they work diffrently on everyone. I think your doctor can best anwser what could help you.

I think everyone has touched on what I was going to offer my profound advice on! lol
valerian root , passion flower, theanine, 5
HTP

some mild meds for anxiety

hydroxyzine an anti histamine with anti anxiety properties

Buspar for generalized anxiety disorder, has some anti deprresant action non addictive, does not interact with alcohol

I agree with the email about diazepam and Xanax Xanax and clonazepam are good anti panic drugs

I have been taking Xanax for a long time but have not increased the dose

Jerry

"You should talk with your doctor on the best route for you. No one here can tell you meds you should take as they work diffrently on everyone. I think your doctor can best anwser what could help you"

QFT.

Be careful with the benzos. They can have serious side effects, like possibly causing intelligence damage, circa http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009...

Rescue remedy is herbal and you get that in pharmacy s and also something that has fish oil in it . Exercise is another good alternative and of course breathing . I'm not sure what else there is but do avoid if possible sugar , caffeine and chocolate which i found out cause excess anxiety