Natural medicine

[Dtox]

Hi i don't now if this post belong here

My intention is that any of us post natural medicines that we take to deal with depression or anxiety or panic attacks

So i start my self

I take

3 times a day vitamin b
3 times a day omega 3
3 times a day  San John worth herb
500 mg of vitamin C

Hope we can help each other

Sorry for my english :-)

[tinam7]

Am definitely into a holistic approach for all that can make its presence known to me mainly depression, phobias, loss of confidence, anxiety. Do take supplements but not as many as you mention. No St. John's Wart herb. Am big into Vit. C. Take 1000 and sometimes more.

Along with supplements and healthy eating, am big into meditation, yoga, other exercise, walking every day. It is not always easy to stick to all I assign myself, but it feels so good when I do most everything I want to. Music helps to get me motivated. Nice thread, hope others join in.

[Dtox]

Nice thanks for share hope more people share too

Hugs

[insights]

Be aware that St Johns Wort (SJW) interacts with many prescription drugs (partial list) so consult your doctor or pharmacist before trying SJW while taking medication, and especially antidepressants, some cardiovascular drugs and oral contraceptives.

Ian

[it is well]

vitamin c
garlic supplement
calcium/vitamin d
acidopholus
vitamin b12
vitamin b6

i've wondered about magnesium and melatonin...any experience with those would be interesting to me.


i also take 100mg of sertraline.

thanks for starting this!

[stevo1111]

I have found the following to have some effect, while not profound, very real:

1. Valerian root acts as a mild sedative, a high dose of Valerian feels very similar to low dose Xanax. The only natural supplement I can really recommend aside from fish oil. It puts me to sleep.
2. A high dose of SJW gives me a bit of an energy boost.
3. Passion flower makes me a bit drowsy. 

I wish I could say that any of the above have helped me with long term/ lingering low level anxiety. Although, Valerian is decent when it comes to combating a panic attack, you just have to stay awake long enough for it to work. I wouldn't make a habit of dosing Valerian long term either, it may or may not act as a bit of a benzodiazapine.