Natural Remedies?

[teenabeen]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to see if any one had any recommendations for natural remedies for panic attacks. I'm not big on medications (plus I'm broke and don't have health insurance lol). I read about Passion Flower a couple weeks ago and decided to give it a try. I really love it! I take it twice a day, but I noticed it really only seems to work if I take it before any sort of panic sets in. If I'm already panicking and I take it, it has no effect.

I've also tried some calming teas. I tried a Kava root tea, but that just made me feel like I was going to fall asleep and never wake up. lol really scary.

Does anyone else have any sort of herb or tea they use that helps?

Thanks!

[Liana]

I use a product called Rescue Remedy.  It's a mixture of a few calming ingredients.  It's just 2 sprays on the tongue and can be used pretty much as often as needed.  Yoga also helps me a lot.  When I feel a bad panic attack coming on out comes the yoga mat!  Also, start eating GABA rich foods.  Lots of whole grains, brown rice, spinach, nuts etc. 

[anxiouskathie]

Teena, everyone is going to have a lot of different things that work for them....my suggestions are staying completely away from anything with caffeine, and also a good vitamin including Vitamin B12.  Exercise is Key!!!! 

[heatherqb]

If Kava is too strong, you might want to try Chamomile tea.  It's relaxing but won't knock your socks off:)

[teenabeen]

Liana, I just bought the Rescue Remedy! Thanks for the suggestion! We'll see how it work.s :)

Thanks, Kathie! I've been taking a B Complex recently, but I don't know that all of it is getting absorbed (TMI: my urine is bright yellow after I take it...unless that is normal lol). I also have to try to stay motivated to work out...I'm getting there though!

I'll try Chamomile, Heather. Thanks! :)

[worrywort87]

I find that meditation and long hot baths help me with my anxiety.  As far as herbs etc I have heard that Gaba, Kava, and Valerian also help; I am in the process of obtaining these herbs and doing more research.  Just like with any medication, it is recommended to do research about the side effects and interactions with other medications.

[pauly j]

There are several companies that bottle up the best of all the mentioned ingredients and sell them with great success.  Not going to mention any in particular, but I have tried a couple, and they did work okay, at best, for me.  I think it was a placebo effect.  I needed science to help me through my last severe episode!

I feel that natural remedies, along with proper diet and exercise, and having a positive attitude may be enough to help one that suffers mild to moderately.

pauly j

[Perfectly_Imperfect]

The bright yellow urine is common if you're taking a B Complex. Basically, you're body is getting too much B's and has to excrete them and they do this through your urine.

Exercise is # 1 - and many others have already stated that but I wanted to stress it more. Exercise, enough of it, can act like an anti-depressant meaning it can help with the chemicals in your brain that an AD would help with. I always aim for a 30 min work-out everyday, even if it's a brisk walk with the dog. Def. is helpful and I've lost some weight too 

Positive thinking, relaxation techniques and some herbal supplements like the B's and Calcium/Magnesium can be helpful too, along with Vit. D. Before taking anything though it's best to talk to your dr.

[tinam7]

Exercise and meditation, as mentioned, are tops. It is a matter of incorporating them into your daily routine. Music is the starter for me. I get at least one hour exercise daily and 15 minutes am and pm meditation every day. Exercise became my hobby as I learned most every kind.

In addition, am almost all vegetarian which again turned into a hobby dreaming up dishes. Drink lots of green tea. Don't forget plain water.

[teenabeen]

Thanks everyone! Great advice, as always.