Any information or advice?

[Alecia6]

I am needing a med change. And honestly, I don't know much about many of the prescription meds, and I am also considering trying natural supplement, but I don't know much about those either.
Can you let me know which has worked best for you, and also, which did not so good, or had not so good side effects.
I want to make the most informed decision as to where I go next.
My anxiety is not good at all right now, and I am hoping for something that really will help me out of this rough patch.
And information or advice you could give me would sure be appreciated.

[insights]

What are you now taking, and have you taken any other anxiety medications in the past?

Ian

[BeatItIn2013]

I think the effectiveness of over the counter aids and herbals depends on how severe your anxiety is.  But, its sure worth a try.  From my own experience none of them did anything:  St Johns Wort, Valerian, Passion Flower, Sublingual B-12, Melatonin, Magnesium, Ginko, Zinc, etc.  I have a cabinet full of this stuff...none of them did anything...which reminds me I should throw them away and clear some shelf space.  I do think eating a healthier diet, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein every few hours has helped my anxiety a bit.  I am now stopping caffiene too.

[Engineerwhisp]

Everybody reacts differently to different meds as I'm sure you know. For me personally citalopram seemed to work the best. I tried lexapro, cymbalta and St. John's wort. Out of the three that's what worked for me at least for a couple years. I had to up the dose about a year in but that's about it.  Currently I am lowering the dose in half hoping I can go back a bit. With the help of this website and some other personal therapy I feel I am able to control my anxiety more. Hope it helps, sorry not much info.