I hate taking perscription drugs and often forget. Are there any natural or even herbal methods to treating dpression and generalized anxiety disorder?
2006-07-18 16:39:29 · 4 answers · asked by Diamond Freak :) 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Please no mean answers, Depression is serious and anything can trigger an attack.
2006-07-18 16:40:37 · update #1
Read Brain Allergies by William Philpott. Read about B vitamins and St. Johns Wort. That should be a start.
2006-07-18 16:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
For depression that has lasted some time, your best bet is a combination of therapy and anti depressants. IGNORE all the people on this site who have responded to your question by telling you not to take medication - half of them also admit to never having tried them, so they can't give you an informed answer. For severe depression, and also anxiety, anti depressants can make a real difference. That said, it can be tricky finding the right one, and many people have to try a few. You need to speak to a specialist; get your doctor to refer you. Nobody can tell you which specific medicine will work best for you - individual responses to all these medications vary tremendously, so to a certain extent, it's trial and error! If you'd prefer to try more 'natural' methods, then try homeopathy or a course of chinese herbs. Be warned that the latter are very powerful and you must go to a reputable chain; in the UK, Herbal Inn seem good. And never mix either homeopathy, chinese herbs, or St John's Wort with anti depressants.
2016-03-16 01:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with herbs they can have side effects you don't want. Be sure to do the research. I have found homeopathic medication that help for anxiety. Try Hyland's Calms, get it at a nutrition store or organic grocery.
You really ought to check out support groups, too. I got a lot of help from Recovery, Inc. They teach you tools you can use to reduce the symptoms to a manageable level. It really does help a lot! It's kind of a cognitive therapy with their own language. Check your local paper for meetings in your area.
2006-07-18 16:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by niteowl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor recommended St. John's Wort for me. It worked fairly well for many years.
2006-07-18 16:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by sandysstyles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray--HARD!
2006-07-18 17:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by ms_ggirl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋