herbal supplements

Annie07 · Post by **Annie07** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:47 pm

hellow I saw a well known nutrition specialist out her in california so anyways i was going through a hole lot with anxiety she put me on gaba pluse and holy basil and dont for get that if your thyroid is out of line that will caouse a lot of problems as well there is other few thangs that she put me on I got off of them and havent started the program and nine months later i had a small anxiety tack got back on them and it helped so they do work still waiting for my program.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:46 pm

Originally posted by Scrapalini:
What great advice. I'm writing all this down. Has anyone taken SAM-e? I bought some, but I think it might make me feel a little sick to my stomach. But then again that could be the anxiety. I'll try it again this weekend. Anyone take this??

I tried it...didn't seem to notice any improvement. I think I remember the directions said you should take it 30 minutes before a meal. Maybe that's what made you feel queazy?

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:57 pm

A product called Vilift replaced effexor for me. Works twice as well. Its a blend of St. Johns, Htp5,vitamin B complex and a couple more herbs. I feel a hell of alot better.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:52 pm

i am glad that works for you spike1 i am glad there is herbs out there that people can take to help them and not be taking med that doc just hand out like no big deal

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:43 am

There are some really good supplements that DO work for anxiety and depression. It really is about finding something you like. I have had my own experiences with certain supplements.
The following link is where I share some of the most commonly used supplements along with my favorite website for alternative health care information.
<A HREF="http://sound-mind.org/naturalsupplements.html" TARGET=_blank>Natural Supplement Info</A>

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:03 am

Scrapalini

I tried SAM-e back in the day. It did cause me some digestive upset and I stopped taking it.
I also read something that said that it could cause a relapse into mania for people who had depression and I remember that idea scared me.
I would "what if" it to to death. It just wasn't for me but I have heard of some that really like it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:10 am

Hi Spike:
Where do you get that? Tell me more about it.
I've got some 5-htp. But I'd like that mix.
Thanks.
MJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:07 pm

Yes, Yes, Supplements are the next answer! I started this program and at the same time I started using supplements, kicked the SRIs,(Celexa) that didn't work anyway, cold turkey.(that was a very scary thing to do, I do not recommend the cold turkey part)
I got and use the book "Depression Free, Naturally" by Dr. Joan Mathews Larson, P.H.D. Her book explains the how, whys, and what you need depending on your self tests.
It has been a very ruff road to ride.
Also, please look up all Prescription drugs.
My doctor gave me one for nausea that almost did me in. The "side effects" I found out about amongst others are depression and suicide!