What are some natural remedies that could be recommended to help treat anxiety??

Question

I have had episodes of anxiety off and on for the last couple of years. More so in recent months. I am not too keen on the idea of taking traditional meds.

Answer 1

Herbs like kava-kava, valerian, chamomile tea and passion flower act as a mild sedative
Exercise, yoga, pilates, deep breathing help to calm the mind.
Self-hypnosis and visualization can help you to experience deep relaxation.
Anxiety could be a sign of a hormone imbalance. If you are or have taken birth control bills, and are over 30, you might need to see an endocrinologist.

Answer 2

i get something called relax now, its all natural and keeps you relaxed and anxiety free all day without making you drowsy or sleepy. You can only get it online, I get it from www.myhealthabcmall.com its only $14 and I swear by it. I have not found naything that helps me as much as this, plus its non addictive. I would never go back to usin meds, i carry some with me just in case i start to feel anxious, which is rare these days, but if i do then i take this and it is so good. Its the best investment you can make for anxiety relief in natural form

Answer 3

GABA 250-500mg daily is helpful. I have anxiety issues and have worked to stay away from rx meds too. Also try some Bach flower remedies like rescue remedy. For circular thoughts try white chestnut flower remedy. Another thought is the homeopathic remedy called Aconite. Try it in the 30x or 12c potency.

I've found focus on breath to be helpful. I've just started doing a program call "Heart Math" It has been transformational. They produce a book called "Transforming stress" and also transforming anxiety by Doc Childre. Also you can work with a heart math coach. I'm blown away by how helpful it has been for me. My anxiety attacks landed me in the hospital with symptoms of a heart attack. It wasn't, thankfully, but I have to get this under control so it won't be in the future!!! good luck!!

Answer 4

Hi there,
For the natural approach I suggest St Johns Wort.

You sound like you have walked a similar path as mine, and after many years of doing things the natural way, I slowly got worse.. I fimly believe this is something you need to talk to your doctor about as you may have a chemical imbalance that can be easily altered with prescription medicine... I have been on my medication for 2 years now and I am kicking myself for thinking I could fix the problem myself.. Alternative medicine is great, I am all for it, but I also now see the benefits of prescription medicine.. I haven't had an attack for 2 years and I feel awesome. Good luck and I do hope you are feeling better soon! :)

Answer 5

If you are a natural person you should try cognitive behavioral therapy. It was the only thing that has helped me with my horrible health anxiety. Read here https://tr.im/YoesV

Your thinking determines your quality of life. Your thinking is what causes you these feelings:

Anxious, fearful, stressed or depressed
Constantly worried, or angry about something that is happening in your life
Struggling to overcome obsessive and negative thoughts.

If you change your thinking, you will change your life. This is the basic idea behind CBT for anxiety. The Cognitive part is where you learn nee methods and ways to change your same old habits and thinking patterns. If you keep thinking and expecting the worst – You will continue to suffer.

Answer 6

You might want to do a little homework on the amino acid, 5-HTP. You can find it in the GNC store or the vitamin section of Walgreens or Walmart. I'm treating my daughter with 250-300 mg. dosage total per day for the past month and have definitely seen some improvement. I'm hoping that she will continue to improve, because I'm going to see that she takes it, and some other supplements consistently from now on. She's 17, and I don't want her on traditional meds either.

Answer 7

The downside to homeopathic self-treatment of psychological issues is that you may actually exasperate the problem. You may feel good inwardly but outwardly become worse. While full blown head shrinks are not always necessary, a good therepist will know what is working and what isn't. If modern medicine is a bit of a turn-off, try to find a certified/lisenced practitioner who specializes in natraul/homeopathic treatments. it may be harder to find one but a key in treatment is working with someone you are comfortable with.

Answer 8

I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.

Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life

Answer 9

Ok then. Try exercising. Go to the movies with your friends. Take a walk around the park. Play games. How about baby-sitting? There are a number of things you can do. What are you anxious about? Relax, take deep breaths.

Answer 10

Try food pharmacy to start with. Eat right. Potatoes are good sedatives since they help with production of dopamine. Just watch your calorie quota. Drink chamomile tea. Try yoga.