Natural/herbal treatment of depression, anxiety, cloudiness?
ByI have been on various prescription medications in the last few years for depression, anxiety, and overall cloudiness [almost positive it's depersonalization disorder], but they seem to make me feel like a zombie, on top of numerous unwanted side effects.
What are some remedies, pills, or herbs I can take to help with these illnesses?
Also, I have been off of medication since March.
Some of the most popular natural products for helping with mood are St. John's Wort, SAMe, 5-HTP (or Tryptophan), Rhodiola Rosea, and some stress-relievers like GABA or L-Theanine can help, too.
On the flip side, if you have taken any antidepressant recently, you may want to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see how soon you can safely take these… a lot of antidepressants interact negatively with a lot of supplements, especially mood supporters like these.
Aside from supplements, you can also try going out and doing things you enjoy, spending time with friends, or even having a good cry. If that's not enough to help, maybe talking it out with a trusted friend or an objective third-party person (like a counselor).
Just remember, even though you might feel bad, it's never as bad as it may feel. Everyone goes through tough times and we can all get through it… sometimes we just need a little extra help 
Good luck!
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
marijuana
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Some of the most popular natural products for helping with mood are St. John's Wort, SAMe, 5-HTP (or Tryptophan), Rhodiola Rosea, and some stress-relievers like GABA or L-Theanine can help, too.
On the flip side, if you have taken any antidepressant recently, you may want to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see how soon you can safely take these… a lot of antidepressants interact negatively with a lot of supplements, especially mood supporters like these.
Aside from supplements, you can also try going out and doing things you enjoy, spending time with friends, or even having a good cry. If that's not enough to help, maybe talking it out with a trusted friend or an objective third-party person (like a counselor).
Good luck!
Just remember, even though you might feel bad, it's never as bad as it may feel. Everyone goes through tough times and we can all get through it… sometimes we just need a little extra help
References :
Personal experience and I'm a Product Specialist for a vitamin company
June 9th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Before you go taking anything you should talk to your doctor to see if it's okay to go off your meds or he or she can take you off gradually and they can see if they can be safely taken with supplements if it turns out you can't go off the meds.
Some things that are popular are St. John's Wort, 5-HTP, and SamE but those should not be taken with antidepressents.
If you stay on the meds you'd be better off going with vitamins. B-Complex is a good remedy for depression, as is vitamin C. Calcium-magnesium work too.
Good luck.
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Hi Alice,
I did a little research and included an article about treating depression and anxiety naturally, a site with herbal remedies and a website that offers more information on the topic. See my sources below
Hope this helps
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Chris Green's method for conquering depression and anxiety with additional resources
http://tinyurl.com/altdepression
Herbal Treatment:
http://www.nativeremedies.com/products/mindsoothe-emotional-wellness-info.html?img=17&kbid=3627
Ezine Article on additional herbal remedies
http://ezinearticles.com/?Depression-Natural-Cures—Lift-Your-Mood-Nauturally-and-Quickly-!&id=186700
June 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Depression - Omega 3 Fish Oil, need to get a good brand with high amounts of the omega 3. Start with the recommeneded amounts for three days and then increase until you get a positive change. When you get a positive change, stay at that amount.
Anxiety - this is very often a side effect of the drugs especially if you've switched them. Get some tart cherrry and take it every four hours - you can buy it on line or in your health food store, make sure it is flash pasteaurized or the goodness will be cooked out of it.
Cloudy thinking? Essential fatty acids. There is a remedy called Alert Mind Formula with a specific blend of essential fatty acids. You can find that at http://www.realfoodnutrients.com/amf/home.htm
It sounds like you have nutritional deficiencies as opposed to some disorder. Also note, the drugs you speak of will deplete the body of essential fatty acids.
You can have trouble getting off the drugs as they create a real imbalance in the body. The side effects of getting off them can be mistaken for "return of symptoms". If you have trouble go to http://www.theroadback.org They have a program to help.
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June 10th, 2009 at 7:59 am
There is a good herbal treatment that should help you called Panicyl. I had the same experience with the drugs as you did. Hope this helps!
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personal experience
http://www.panicyl.com
June 10th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Marijuana (legal only in a handful of States, check your local law)
Salvia (kinda tricky to work with, requires some experimentation to hit the right dosage)
Wild Kratom - works for everyone, amazing!
Kava-Kava - works for some, not all
References :
http://www.salviasociety.org/salvia-medicinal-uses.htm
June 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
See this page for an answer:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1801570/the_benefits_of_glycine_on_mental_health.html?cat=71
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