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Natural Supplements for anxiety??

enlsolis
enlsolis
Hello everyone. Has anyone tried any natural supplements for their anxiety? I hate taking drugs and worry that the side effects will do more harm than good. Any suggestions?? I just need something to help relax me.
enigmaticloner
enigmaticloner
Marijuana can either calm you down or make you more paranoid, it really depends on the person. I don't really know about much else. I've seen mentions of certain kinds of tea though if that's more what you're looking for.
idiosyncraticrose
idiosyncraticrose
I use an oral spray by Brauer that works fairly well. Nice little homeopathic stuff :) Lavender oil does a treat too!
wildflowers44
wildflowers44
L-theanine really helps me. It works on the GABA receptors in your brain, similar to how drugs like Xanax and Klonopin do. L-theanine is a natural compound that is found in small amounts in green tea, but you'd have to drink a lot of green tea to see any benefits. I take a 100mg capsule and usually within an hour, it induces a calming effect, but I am not tired and drowsy. In fact, I feel it helps increase my focus. I'd definitely consider giving it a try,

The other thing that helps me, which isn't really a supplement, is chamomile tea. I swear it helps calm me down.

I hope you find something that helps!