I have a very stressful life & job so I feel anxious a lot of the time, always snippy, on edge, everything is a "10!" My Dr wants me to try .5 mg of ativan as needed, but I have read about it and it scares the heck out of me. The last thing I need is to become worse or addicted to something. Is there any natural medicines other than exercise (I already do that & yoga daily) that actually work?? There are many on the internet but I do not want to waste my time or money on them, HELP ME!!!!! please...
2006-11-06 11:16:15 · 16 answers · asked by startin_over 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I would suggest that you take what your doctor has prescribed. 0.5 mg of Ativan is not a high dose. Don't let it frighten you.A good doctor will not allow you to become addicted. You could take the Ativan at bedtime only and see what happens.
I tried St. John's Wort but did not work for me, but might for you. Just don't take it with any other medication without consulting your doctor first.
2006-11-06 11:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one since you are talking natural medicines. Vitamin B-12 & Folic acid supplements are thought to be very successful. I have tried St John's Wort and am not convinced at all (I have been on Clonazepam for about 5 yrs). Honestly, and no kidding, the most popular cure for high level anxiety is a cold shower--- some people swear by it.Hope this helps a bit. As far as Ativan goes, the withdrawals when u run out are horrific. Klonopin is much safer, and more effective in my experiences. But you must be weened off of it also. Since cold showers in the workplace arent an option, explore the idea of Clonazepam (Klonopin) starting also with the low dose .5 mg.
2006-11-06 11:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, avoid the Ativan and try Clonopin or Seroquel instead, as they are more effective and less addictive.
For natural remedies, the most popular (not necessarily the most effective) are St. John's Wort, Valerian Root Extract, Melatonin, Lavender Oil, and Bach's Rescue Remedies.
Take each of them for at least a few weeks before quitting them, and if none of these natural remedies work for you, try the medications listed above, starting with small doses and gradually increasing the daily dosage.
May God bless you and make you well.
2006-11-06 11:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by STILL standing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi , I was going through a particularly stressful time late last year. I went to the health food shop and they gave me Schuellers (sp?)
Tissue salts. I think they were called Nerve Salts. You chew one every half hour until you feel better. I usually found 3 were enough. Go to your health food shop and tell them it's for anxiety/stress and they will know which ones to give you. They really DO work!
2006-11-06 11:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by mystique_1959 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMFAO. Your doctor knows more about this than some schmuck on Yahoo! There's no such thing as an OTC anti-anxiety medication.. OTCs are medication for acute pain, sleep aids, cold & cough and allergies that are sold without a prescription. Talk to your doctor!!!!
2016-03-19 04:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you should be talking to your doctor about possible treatment for depression. Or if you are already on an antidepressant, maybe the dose or the drug needs to be changed. Antianxiety medications are usually addictive, and all they do is make you sleep. When you wake up you are still anxious. Personally, I like chamomile tea, but its probably all in my head. Seriously, talk to your doctor about treatment for depression: the symptoms you describe sound more like depression than anxiety.
2006-11-06 11:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Valarie7979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. John's Wort
Seriously i have been on medication for the past 12 years of my life and have recently been off for over 6 months and really couldnt deal with my problems anymore so ive been taking it and it works absolutly GREAT! Its not expensive and its herbal so really what do you have to lose?
2006-11-06 19:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by coffeejitterzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gensing
works
2006-11-06 11:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by CROSS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've taken Suntheanine which I purchased at GNC. It really helped me out. It runs about $19.99 for 30 capsules and your supposed to take 1 daily after each meal.
2006-11-06 11:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by coldvioletfyre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian Root extract. (Available in Europe under the name Baldrian.)
Also, try Nerve Tonic tablets from Hyland Laboratories.
Both should be available at your local health food store.
2006-11-06 11:28:51 · answer #10 · answered by bata4689 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋