what natural medicine workd for anxiety?

Question

i was on zoloft and had side effects and i was wondering if any one knows of a good natural remedy that works for anxiety and panic attacks

Answer 1

My Grandma would suggest catnip tea.

St. John's Wort, in theory, may have effects similar to SSRI's (Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, etc.), so would be similar to what you were on but milder.

Valerian and melatonin are supposed to help with sleep, but valerian doesn't work for me and melatonin can cause depression in some people.

GABA is the neurotransmitter enhanced by Valium and Xanax, but I don't know if GABA supplements are natural or how well they get into the brain from the stomach.

Exercises and self-hypnosis (or similar things like progressive relaxation, meditation, yoga, chi kung, or tai chi) are very helpful -- and don't forget to include some non-stressful, relaxed time for yourself.

Answer 2

There are a number of herbs and supplements that have been shown to help with stress and anxiety. St John's Wort, Kava Kava and Lithium Orotate just to name a few. I found thru personal experience that not all supplements work for all people. I would try also adding a good multi-vitamin supplement to your regimen. The one that I use is called Intramax, this multi-vitamin is an 100% organic vitamin and mineral supplement. The next thing that you should look into is a high quality B complex as well. I would also look into a good cleansing program. I know that this probably sounds strange. However, if you are suffering from stress and anxiety, the body most likely is very toxic. Which means that your liver is not able to filter all your toxins.

Answer 3

St John's Wort and Valerian can effectively help but it should be better to try Passionflower and Chamomile. A combination of these two natural herbs are currently used to decrease stress and anxiety. They usually help peope to get control of themself in different situations.
However if you do know your source of anxiety it is obviously urgent to look for a solution inside instead of trying lots of medecine.
A positive attitude, meditation and relaxation could be the best natural medecine for anxiety.

Answer 4

Valerian is a pretty good choice for short term use.

Long term, you should look at eliminating caffeine/nicotine, and some sort of stress-reduction techniques, like yoga or meditation. These are techniques that have been used successfully for thousands of years. Worth giving them a try.

You could also try to eliminate the source of the anxiety. There usually *is* a source.

Answer 5

I have had awesome results with people using 5-HTP, which is the precursor for seratonin in your brain. Usually 300 mg daily will do the trick. I had a client that was anxious to the point of not leaving the house, and now she's fine. Also, as mentioned, you should find out the source of the anxiety. Flower essences can be incredibly effective at helping you identify and eliminate sources of anxiety.

Answer 6

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.

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Answer 7

The most popular things for general stress and relaxation are St. John's Wort, SAMe, some B-Vitamins, GABA, Ashwagandha, and L-Theanine.

Answer 8

Valium

Answer 9

Adrenal support capsules and St Johns wort

Answer 10

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless you.