Hey All..

Its been a long 5 month battle with severe anxiety and moderate depression, but I think I am actually beating it now..and its not with those horrible, dangerous chemical drugs, its with natural supplements. Not saying that this would work for anyone else, I am saying it is working GREAT for me.

Its only been two weeks but I feel 90% better than what I was with both anxiety and depression, using the following:-

Mukta Vati (Indian herb for Stress Disorders (Hypertension, Anxiety etc..) - twice a day.

Amoryn (contains Hyperforin from St. Johns wort, mixed with B vitamins, selenium etc..) - twice a day.

Omega 3's - Once a day

L-theanine (Essential Amino Acid) - 3 times a day.

Unbelievable how this mixture is working for me, I have tried all of these by themselves, but don't seem to help AS MUCH, but together, they have really helped my over the last 2 weeks and I feel I will get better and better from here on.

Thats so great you have a positive attitude! Every person is different. I first tried herbal remedies and it did nothing for me. If anything I was a wreck worse than before. Believe me, I was taking everything right and still...did nothing for me. I am accepting the fact that antidepressants work well for me. Realizing each person is unique, I am just glad when people truly find what works best for them. Thats great you have found what works for you!

Hi,
I'm a new member and I need some advice. I think I'm craxzy I have such mood swings and I at times feel so alone, abandoned and worthless. My mom passed away 3yrs3months ago and during and since that time it's been a great challenge. I got real sick about the time my mom past & doctors diagnosed depression. I was in major denial about it and did my own search to beat this overwhelming feeling of abandonment and low-self esteem. I am very paranoid about taking AD meds and was wondering how is st john's wort? At tihis point, I feel like no one likes me I take my issues out on my hubby and kids big time and I isolate myself because I feel no good to anyone. What can I do? Thanks.

Needanear...YOUR NOT CRAZY!! You will get thru this. {REMOVED}I have been where you are!!

St. John's wort worked GREAT for my depression, but I had to stop it because it was raising my blood presure too high. You should definately try it though as it affects everyone differently. But try the Perika by Nature's way brand..this is the gold standard for St. John's wort, most of the other brands are not near as good.

Try reading books by Lucinda Bassett. I think that is how to spell her name. I got my anxiety under control with positive self talk, bio-feedback, reading good books about it and by watching for the things that triggered the anxiety. I couldn't take the regular medications either. It is good that you found another solution. Just be careful with the mixtures of even the natural herbs, etc. because some shouldn't be mixed with others. You could find a good homeopath in your area and see what he/she would prescribe. They would also make sure you are getting pure and correct dosages.

Sunny :)

Hi!
Thanks for the information about stjohn's wort... I will look into the Perika by Natures way brand... I will also check into books by Lucinda Bassett.... I have a another question... would taking vitamins interfer with taking any herbal mood uplifter? I am concerned now about taking st john wort if it does contribute to elevated high blood pressure. I've done so well to maintain my blood pressure. Today I thought about taking st john's wort as with any med I have to psyc myself up to take them and fight myself not panick about it harming me in some way or another.... I worked out today and I did feel a little better. I am realizing that when I experience this swing is when in-laws are in town or if pms is around or if I just don't like myself and loathe on my failures. This mode indicates I need something to control my moods... I need to be regulated. I was talking to a coworker and in honesty she told me I am such a moody person. Some days I am high and most days low and other days whatever. I took it from her as insulting and disrespecting. I totally disagree to a lesseer degree. Is it my pride tryiong to prtect what's left of me? However after much observance. I just realized I have a fear to socializing with fear I don't talk right, I don't convey my thoughts properly without being overlooked for not knowing what or how to respond in conversation. I have't always been this way or lets say when you younger you are more adaptable and as we grow older the set in mind becomes apparent? Need advise and information. Thanks.