Anxiety

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Brown on February 1, 2008 at 6:39pm

My name is Dawn and I too suffer from both depression and anxiety. I was hospitalized 2 times in 2001 for a nervous breakdown due to depression and suicidality of unknown cause. Since that time I finally found a great doctor-who took the time to get to know me and my needs. He has helped me to get on a medication that was better suited for my specific needs and now we are working on weaning me off of them completly. Since January 3, 2008 I have gone completely organic with a couple of slips. I've released 17 pounds and don't want them back. But most recently I have begun taking herbs and supplements along with the Phase 1 protocol. For anxiety and stress reduction I take Passion Flower and a three part combo that has Chamomile, hops; and Valarian Root in it. Within 30 -45 minutes of taking them I am very drowsy if not fast asleep, a feat not easily accomplished before. I have been able to eliminate my prescription sleeping meds and go only herbal. I feel more rested and less hung over the next day too. Good luck, I hope this was helpful for you.. I appreciate you boldness about your belief in God and His hand in all this. I believe He doesn't take us anywhere he can't guide us. Jeremiah 29:11

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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on February 1, 2008 at 7:44pm

Dawn my name is Tim and i left a very lengthy message on here before but was horrified when i read it and took it off. I have gone through the first half of your story. I just started this and i am confused about what to take for my problems. People have suggested some things but it seems that i am getting multiple reactions on what i should be doing.

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Permalink Reply by sherry on February 3, 2008 at 4:35pm

hello dawn thanks for your reply i too want to go off the antianxiety drug i am taking ativan is a addictive drug and i have been on it for some time now i would like to go natural myself what do you think would be good just for the anxiety i fear the withdrawl i may have going off this stuff but i am welling to give it go if i can take something natural that isnt harmful to your body..

have a great day all.

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Permalink Reply by candy and mark on February 3, 2008 at 11:20pm

I have been on zoloft for years. I am also coming off of it now. I haven't taken any for about a week now. I have always suffered from depression and taken various meds for it. I would like to get off of all medications now. I am kind of irritable, but so far, no melt downs. Hope all goes well, I am tired of always having to depend on some sort of medication for my well being. Hope I can get off of this with no problems. Has anyone else come off of this sort of drug?What can I expect??
Candy

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on June 29, 2008 at 3:46pm

To ativan sufferers: this is a very addictive, controlled substance. I am addicted to it but I am not abusing it. I have tried to stop many times, but have taken it for over 15 years because my doctor wanted me to. Now they are having a hard time finding a substitute and I am tolerant to it working. A person cannot go "cold turkey". I am an RN and it could be dangerous stopping anything cold turkey. People need to be weaned off of it slowly with a doctor's help. Every drug causes side effects. We are all putting toxins into our bodies that get filtered through the liver. Eventually the liver will get tired and break down as well as everything else.....thus our goals should all be to detoxify our bodies and eat properly by not polluting it continuously with more toxins. Good luck everyone in accomplishing your goals.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on June 30, 2008 at 8:52am

Just an FYI:

It did not last long, i was back on something within a week. Now i am taking two different ones and hate it! I am tired all the time and not wanting to do anything. I have trouble getting to sleep at night. The thoughts have subsided some but at what cost. Funny, i never had this problem when i was a kid. I was not well liked and picked on allot when i was younger just because i was so skinny. Even with that i did not have those thoughts.

I have been trying to eat better, especially in the morning instead of getting a muffin i have been getting fruit for breakfast. The rest of the day i am trying to cut back and not eat so many deserts. I have seen little or no impact from this so far.

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Permalink Reply by sharon feiler on March 20, 2008 at 9:31am

Sherry, I've been off lexapro for 2 weeks now. You are right. I feel more anxious than before and I have headaches. I don't feel as depressed anymore. I'm taking b-complex & oscal for my bones & a multivitamin. I wish I could get rid of this anxiety. sharon

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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on March 20, 2008 at 12:54pm

Hello, I think you both know that i was also on a generic lexapro and took myself off two weeks ago. WOW Sharon did we start at the same time?? :-)

I feel much better now and no suicidal thoughts (well just enough to write <-----that down :-).

Now i just need to find something that will help with my IBS and Acid Reflux. I know first a cleanse, then look into other things. I have had many people say that ACV (apple,cider,vinegar) works for the reflux (but that sounds really GROSS!).

GO NATURE!!

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Permalink Reply by sharon feiler on March 21, 2008 at 4:08pm

February 29th is when i started. I quit taking lexapro march 4th,2008. But today I noticed I feel depressed and anxiety again. The anxiety feels like something that you can't control.like something is taking over you. I feel like I get irritated easily. By the way I can drink apple cidar but don't know about the vinegar. How does it taste? sharon

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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on March 21, 2008 at 10:05pm

Don't know have not tried it yet!! To afraid it sounds gross!

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Permalink Reply by sherry on March 21, 2008 at 1:38pm

well hello everyone
i hate to say this but i have had to go back on a antidepressiant i am having so many issues with my health it has become overwelming to me but i still have my faith to hold on to some days that is all that keeps me going he still is going to keep me on the ativan for the anxiety and he put me on zoloft 50mg to sart for 2 weeks then up to 100mg after that..i really didnt want to go back on an antidepressant but sometimes we got to do what we got to do..it doesnt mean i have lost my faith in god though i know he is more then able to heal me from all this..well i hope all is doing well..have a happy easter weekend everyone..

god bless us all

hugs sherry

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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on March 21, 2008 at 10:05pm

Sorry to hear that Sherry, but if you have to and it helps then i say go ahead. It is good you have some faith because i don't never did. I hope that i can find that someday.

Again if it helps don't worry, the important thing is that you feel good for yourself and your family. Let me know if i can help in any way.

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