Natural Help For Anxiety?

VeganIma · 11-24-2014, 06:47 AM

I am a natural worrier. On top of that, I suffer from social anxiety. Being at a crowded place is the worst!

I know several people who are on anxiety meds and speak very highly about their effectiveness. But I don't like the thought of being on any prescription meds. Is there anything natural I can take or do?

I've never been formally diagnosed, and this has been a lifelong battle.

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KarenBoo · 11-24-2014, 09:00 AM

Do some google research on:

magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, inositol, lavender EO, 5-htp, ashwaganda

See if any of that resonates with you.

I also like to read customer reviews on Vitacost about various products to see if they have/have not helped in certain situations.

flowermama · 11-24-2014, 10:20 AM

Yoga, aerobic exercise (swimming, cycling, running), getting enough sleep, eating often enough, and GABA are some things that help me.

WanderingJuniper · 11-24-2014, 11:49 AM

I make a lemonbalm, valerian and chamomile tea.

Hopetobe · 11-24-2014, 12:55 PM

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lucie · 11-24-2014, 01:42 PM

I take GABA, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin D, a prenatal, and inositol. The GABA especially helps at nighttime so I don't lay there awake forever, worrying about stuff. During the day I noticed it's taken an edge off the anxiety, but I'm still not totally happy with the results.
I took the 5htp for a few days and felt more noticeable effect on my mood (more chill and easy going), but I stopped taking in because Isaac's still nursing and the worrying about it made it not worth it to me for now.

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NovaG · 12-18-2014, 08:49 AM

When I feel anxious I take Motherwort or Kava herbal tincture. I also drink Chamomile tea to help.

MissusLeata · 12-18-2014, 09:53 AM

Ashwagandah and Holy Basil are the herbs I use. Also, getting outside exercise helps a lot. Making sure I get enough sleep is key. When I was first researching anxiety, I read that a lot of people with anxiety are missing an enzyme needed to process caffeine and alcohol. Cutting those two out can also help.

mommychem · 12-18-2014, 10:24 AM

Taedareth · 12-20-2014, 11:05 AM

I second the kava tincture

It's the only herbthat I can feel working right away. But there's a big variance between brands, so try two or three until you find one that is really potent.

Tulsi and lemonbalm are good for the very long term, but may not seemto be helping right away.

I just read an article that said hawthorn is relaxing to the nervous system and good for cases of anxiety or insomnia. I don't know how quickly it takes effect though, maybe not right away. You can get hawthorn leaf and berry from MRH.

Katigre · 12-20-2014, 11:11 AM

My diet has a HUGE impact on my anxiety - the more whole foods, healthy fats, vegetables, and low/no grain I eat the better my brain feels

.

Lady TS · 12-20-2014, 05:23 PM

MrsHutch · 12-20-2014, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katigre

My diet has a HUGE impact on my anxiety - the more whole foods, healthy fats, vegetables, and low/no grain I eat the better my brain feels

.

Yes, that. I see you're vegan, but how's your sugar/grain consumption? I used to have really bad anxiety until I cut out sugar and gluten.

lisa · 12-31-2014, 09:57 AM

Thank you for starting this great thread on natural remedies for anxiety. I found that 5HTP was helpful and calmed my mind. I like to use essential oils like lavender and a blend called Citrus Bliss (from doTerra) that are calming and soothing. I put them on my wrists and body in the morning. Sometimes I carry them in my purse so that I can apply another drop on my body, later in the day.

I am curious what you have tried that has been suggested and to hear about your results.

~Lisa

mellifera · 12-31-2014, 10:38 AM

Cognitive behavioral therapy is great for anxiety. You can work with a therapist, or you can try using a self-help type book.

11-24-2014, 06:47 AM	#1
VeganIma Rose Blossom Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 133	Natural Help For Anxiety? I am a natural worrier. On top of that, I suffer from social anxiety. Being at a crowded place is the worst! I know several people who are on anxiety meds and speak very highly about their effectiveness. But I don't like the thought of being on any prescription meds. Is there anything natural I can take or do? I've never been formally diagnosed, and this has been a lifelong battle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Single Mama to Little Bear ~ 7/18/12 and Baby Bean 7/22/15 ISFJ

11-24-2014, 09:00 AM	#2
KarenBoo Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central FL Posts: 6,022	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Do some google research on: magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, inositol, lavender EO, 5-htp, ashwaganda See if any of that resonates with you. I also like to read customer reviews on Vitacost about various products to see if they have/have not helped in certain situations. __________________ Married to DH for 29 years! Mama to very sweet DD1 "Kitten" 5/03 and our very sweet DD2 "Monkey" 1/08 crunchy, homeschooling, and focused on healing with diet, homeopathy, and QRI cold laser reflex integration

11-24-2014, 10:20 AM	#3
flowermama Owner/Founder of GCM Administrator Run with endurance the race that is set before you. . . Heb. 12:1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30,571	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Yoga, aerobic exercise (swimming, cycling, running), getting enough sleep, eating often enough, and GABA are some things that help me. __________________ ~ Jeri Vegan mom to my vegan kiddos DD1 (24), DS1 (21), DD2 (18), and DS2 (15) And wife to my gentle DH for 26 years and counting Instagram: gentleveganrunner gentlechristianmothers

11-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#4
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? I make a lemonbalm, valerian and chamomile tea.

11-24-2014, 12:55 PM	#5
Hopetobe Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: "Sun, sun, sun, sunny day" Posts: 3,844	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Probably on my phone, and Andrea INTP, DYT 4/1 Wife to B ~9yrs Mom to E 3yo & L 1yo 10/13/09

11-24-2014, 01:42 PM	#6
lucie Climbing Rose Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,157	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? I take GABA, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin D, a prenatal, and inositol. The GABA especially helps at nighttime so I don't lay there awake forever, worrying about stuff. During the day I noticed it's taken an edge off the anxiety, but I'm still not totally happy with the results. I took the 5htp for a few days and felt more noticeable effect on my mood (more chill and easy going), but I stopped taking in because Isaac's still nursing and the worrying about it made it not worth it to me for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lucie a Czech married to an American since December 2001 mommy to Anna (April 2009) and Isaac (September 2012)

12-18-2014, 08:49 AM	#7
NovaG Seedling Rose Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 10	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? When I feel anxious I take Motherwort or Kava herbal tincture. I also drink Chamomile tea to help.

12-18-2014, 09:53 AM	#8
MissusLeata Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 520	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Ashwagandah and Holy Basil are the herbs I use. Also, getting outside exercise helps a lot. Making sure I get enough sleep is key. When I was first researching anxiety, I read that a lot of people with anxiety are missing an enzyme needed to process caffeine and alcohol. Cutting those two out can also help. __________________ Wife to my man since 2005. Mommy to 3 boys and 1 little girl.

12-18-2014, 10:24 AM	#9
mommychem Rose Garden Butterfly on my face :) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,955	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? __________________ Wife with 5 DC Former Chemist

12-20-2014, 11:05 AM	#10
Taedareth Rose Garden The Doctor: If there's one thing I can't stand it's an unpunctual alien attack! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,895	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? I second the kava tincture It's the only herbthat I can feel working right away. But there's a big variance between brands, so try two or three until you find one that is really potent. Tulsi and lemonbalm are good for the very long term, but may not seemto be helping right away. I just read an article that said hawthorn is relaxing to the nervous system and good for cases of anxiety or insomnia. I don't know how quickly it takes effect though, maybe not right away. You can get hawthorn leaf and berry from MRH. __________________ Sarah - INFJ - DYT 4/2 Soapmaker. Sourdough baker. Seed sower. Duck grower. Hungarian speaker. Torah seeker. Keep within me / a stillness / deeper and sweeter / than a forest's / in mid of winter. ~Hebridean Altars

12-20-2014, 11:11 AM	#11
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,278	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? My diet has a HUGE impact on my anxiety - the more whole foods, healthy fats, vegetables, and low/no grain I eat the better my brain feels .

12-20-2014, 05:23 PM	#12
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

12-31-2014, 09:57 AM	#14
lisa Rosebud Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 50	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Thank you for starting this great thread on natural remedies for anxiety. I found that 5HTP was helpful and calmed my mind. I like to use essential oils like lavender and a blend called Citrus Bliss (from doTerra) that are calming and soothing. I put them on my wrists and body in the morning. Sometimes I carry them in my purse so that I can apply another drop on my body, later in the day. I am curious what you have tried that has been suggested and to hear about your results. ~Lisa

12-31-2014, 10:38 AM	#15
mellifera Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,590	Re: Natural Help For Anxiety? Cognitive behavioral therapy is great for anxiety. You can work with a therapist, or you can try using a self-help type book.

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