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It's EXTREMELY addicting. It WILL mess up your sleep.
You are better off snorting cocaine. Stay away from meds.
http://antipsychiatry.org

2007-03-04 02:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

i agree with udaya k, you really shouldn't trust homeopathic meds you find in the store. it doesn't work like that and you can make yourself worse by taking the wrong things. remember that western meds aren't from no where, they are chemical substitutes for things that occur in nature (aka natural medicine) so even if you're taking herbs, they are still drugs and for something as complicated as anxiety, you need a professional, not just a list of cause and effect. i also have social anxiety and i see a naturopath who practices homeopathy. she's given me a remedy and some supplements that have seriously helped me. i'm like a totally different person today than i was ten months ago. it's really astonishing. my naturopath actually told me not to take valerian. she said that what it does is to focus the mind so that it's not all over the place, which can help some people sleep and chill out, but for someone like me it can amplify the fear and anxiety by focusing my mind on negative things. so i wouldn't recommend it, but this isn't about me, it's about you. you are a totally different person, completely unique with unique life experiences and thoughts and no one can tell you what you should be taking other than a professional who does that for a living. one more thing, you really should get therapy. while my naturopath has helped immensely, i don't believe i would have come this far without doing therapy too. i see a hypno-therapist who does a lot of inner child work and it's really helping me to get to the bottom of things. in western medicine there's a tendency towards focusing on treatment, but that doesn't help if you don't work on prevention as well. your anxieties are coming from somewhere, whether you can see their source or not, you need to address the root. imagine your anxiety as blackberry bush. if you chop off the top you'll think you're okay, maybe for a whole summer, but next year it will be back. the only way to stop it is to dig up the whole plant, root and all, or you'll never be free from it's thorns.

2016-03-16 04:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

As with all meds their are pros and cons. I have been on meds for my anxiety for almost 3 yrs. and I have to say there really aren't any cons. When I first started them it took my body a couple weeks to get use to them...I was a little more sleepy than normal but that wasnt so major to make me stop and like a said only last a couple weeks.
The pros are wonderful i have my anxiety under control and live a much happier life.

Talk with your dr and find that's best for you.

good luck

2007-03-04 03:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Dear Sandy,

Trust me please on this - don't read too much into what the cons are of taking meds. I tripped myself out doing this and waited a year until I tried Wellbutrin. I wish I didn't wait that year! What bothers some doesn't bother all. Just try the meds the doc scripted for you.

2007-03-04 02:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ade 6 · 1 0

I have been on meds for anxiety for 15 yrs now and I can honestly say there are no cons, they have worked wonders for me! = )

2007-03-04 02:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by adamsgrl1123 2 · 1 0

Antidepressants for anxiety, not something like Xanax, are very safe.

2007-03-04 02:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Hi Sandy,

The cons are all of the side affects. Aerobic exercise is one of the best natural prescriptions for anxiety.

Check-out the American Running Association's 12-Week Walk/Run Program.

americanrunning.org

There's a free downloadable PDF file for the 12-Wk Program. I'm on the fifth day of the program and I'm sleeping better than I have in a long time.

I tried taking an SSRI for anxiety and it just made matters worse. Then it takes time to withdraw once you decide to stop and that can be worse than any problems you might have now.

Everyone is different, but I highly recommend stretching, breathing techniques for relaxation, try meditation, yoga, etc. I've tried most of them and aerobic exercise works best for me and besides, it's a necessity for maintaining health.

The Mayo Clinic has a great article about aerobic exercise.

Aerobic exercise: What 30 minutes a day can do
Need inspiration to start a fitness program? Explore the many benefits of aerobic exercise, from increased energy and improved stamina to disease prevention.

Investing 30 minutes a day in aerobic exercise — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live longer and healthier. In fact, aerobic exercise may be the magic bullet you've been looking for.

Take a look at the health benefits associated with aerobic exercise. See how aerobic exercise affects your heart, lungs and blood flow — and get motivated to reap the rewards!

How your body responds to aerobic exercise
During aerobic exercise, you repeatedly move large muscles in your arms, legs and hips. You'll notice your body's responses quickly.

You'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels (capillaries) will widen to deliver more oxygen to your muscles and carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Your body will even release endorphins, natural painkillers that promote an increased sense of well-being.

What aerobic exercise does for your health
Regardless of your age, weight or athletic ability, aerobic exercise is good for you. As your body adapts to regular aerobic exercise, you'll get stronger and more efficient. Consider some of the many ways that aerobic exercise can help you feel better and enjoy life to the fullest.

Regular aerobic exercise can:

Reduce health risks. Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many conditions, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer. Weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as walking, reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Help you manage chronic conditions. Aerobic exercise helps lower high blood pressure, control blood sugar and relieve chronic muscle pain. If you've had a heart attack, aerobic exercise can help prevent subsequent attacks.
Keep excess pounds at bay. Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise can help you lose weight — and keep it off.
Ward off viral illnesses. Aerobic exercise activates your immune system. This leaves you less susceptible to minor viral illnesses, such as colds and flu.
Keep your arteries clear. Aerobic exercise increases the concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol and decreases the concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol in your blood. The potential result? Less buildup of plaques in your arteries.
Strengthen your heart. A stronger heart doesn't need to beat as fast. A stronger heart also pumps blood more efficiently, which improves blood flow to all parts of your body.
Boost your mood. Aerobic exercise can ease the gloominess of depression and reduce the tension associated with anxiety, as well as promote relaxation.
Increase your stamina. Aerobic exercise may make you tired in the short term. But over the long term, you'll enjoy increased stamina and reduced fatigue.
Stay active and independent as you get older. Aerobic exercise keeps your muscles strong, which can help you maintain mobility as you get older. Aerobic exercise also keeps your mind sharp. Researchers say that at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three days a week can reduce cognitive decline in older adults.
Need more convincing? People who engage in regular aerobic exercise appear to live longer than those who don't.

2007-03-04 02:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by personalfitnessguide 1 · 0 0

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