Natural treatment for anxiety symptoms and panic attacks.
I’ve been taking anti-depressants for almost two months, and while I think they’re helping a little, they’re way too expensive (0/month!). I’ve tried St. John’s Wort and that didn’t seem to help. What are some other, inexpensive ways to fight depression and anxiety? (If meditation or yoga, anything specific?)
I am 17 and just looked at all the symptoms for anxiety and they relate to me very much. I am going to see the doctor soon about it and was wondering what they do for that? Do they give you pills? If so are the pills ok healthwise to take? The reason im asking is because my cousin went on anti-depressants and she couldnt get off them after..
i started a few days ago and i have been feeling more out of it and depressed and gringing my teeth .. I always feel anger.. IS this normal when starting anti depressants? Will these go away and how long? How long till i feel like going out and doing things again and feel like i did before i was depressed?
I’ve been taking Lexapro (10 mg) for depression for about a year. I’m doing well, but I plan to stay on this dose for at least a couple months longer. I’d like to start taking birth control pills, preferably a low-dose pill (Loestrin or Yasmin). I’ve heard the low-dose pills have less side effects than the others. Can I take bc pills and anti-depressants, or will Lexapro lower the effectiveness of the bc (or vice-versa)? Is there a particular brand or type of bc pills that are better to take alongside anti-depressants than others?
Like 10 minutes ago I felt like killing myself but now I feel great!
The doctors tried putting me on anti-depressants, why didn’t they just recommend natural ways I can feel better?
I’m 16 and have social anxiety. I’m going to take anti depressants soon but which one works best for social anxiety? I’m thinking of taking Lexapro, is it a good anti depressant?
i’m a teen, not quite sexually active but my boyfriend does finger me and i get great pleasure from it. somehow, though, i just can’t come, even though sometimes i get the feeling i want to. what gives? i’m on a very low dose of lexapro, 5 mg, so would that have anything to do with it? i’ve heard anti depressants make it difficult for women or men to come.
I’ve tried exercise, guided meditation, eliminating caffeine and simple sugars, anti-depressants prescribed by a psychiatrist to no avail.
Any fresh new ideas out there? Holistic meds, diet supplements, etc?
I didn’t like the meds at all so we discontinued their use about 6 months ago.
Anxiety and nervousness are one end of my issue, severe sadness and crying are at the other end.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Can anyone give me some advice on light boxes for SAD? Do I really need to spend 100’s of dollars on an online product that I am not sure will really work? I considered buying a full spectrum bulb that is sold in a pet store that simulates sun light but didn’t want to waste my money on that either…Help…Any advice or suggestions:
I am already on anti depressants and will be contacting the dr to maybe up the dose…I have been struggling with this for several years now and am quite tired of it.
Thanks for any advice
Has anyone had something really work successfully?
Thanks you guys…I kinda did a combo of advice here. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and found an "Ott-Lite." They didn’t have any other brand. I am gonna give it a shot and see if it helps.
It just seems like this has been getting worse each year…once the sun comes out and stays…I feel normal again!
I have tried the tanning bed thing in the winter and really noticed that I feel a lot of energy when I leave. Maybe sunscreen cuz I feel like a dork with a tan in the middle of winter!
I want to ask my doctor about a prescription for it. I’ve tried anti-depressants in the past, and they seemed to only make things worse (made me extremely depressed, suicidal, etc.,). I think Xanax would help me relax and help with my constant muscle tension. Anyone else’s experiences?
I’ve got to do something-just going to Wal-Mart (as I did thirty minutes ago) gives me panic attacks.
ive been extremely anxious lately, sweating, heavy breathing, shaking, tweaking out basically. i also have severe depression and have been on anti depressants for the past 5 weeks (Paxil). My anxiety is so bad but they wont give me medication they want to medicate the depression and treat the anxiety in therapy but its not working and its gotten to the point where im considering just buying some valium from a friend of mine. Besides meds, is there any way i can calm down?
I have general anxiety disorder and social phobia and I just started attending college and I really need something to help me in class. I would like to see someone who is open to benzos for anxiety. I have tried many anti- depressants and they don’t seem to help. If anyone can recommend someone that would be great! Thank You.
im only on my second day of taking Lexapro and I feel better already, I’m not saying I’m completely cured but is that a good sign? Also, I head being on anti depressants makes you gain weight but I asked my doctor to give me the kind that doesnt increase my appetite but ppl are saying that they have gained weight on Lexapro..is it different for every person?
I bought a cheap 27.00 light box and it doesn’t do sh!t. However, the real good ones are so expensive. I was also thinking about getting a dawn simulator.
Thanx, but I’m already on anti depressants (wellbutrin XL 300MG)
I don’t want to go on anti-depressants until I exhaust all other methods. Does anyone have suggestions for homeopathic treatment of depression? I know exercise and proper diet are big factors but I don’t know what kind of diet to be on. Also, I’m in counseling/therapy right now to work on cognitive-behavioral technique, journaling, and starting to meditate. Now I just want to know if there are any supplements that work as hard as the Western medications.
