Posted by morgan miller on August 7, 2011, at 15:30:17
In reply to Any other recommendations for Anxiety?, posted by displaced9 on August 3, 2011, at 14:41:06
Did you try lowering the lexapro dose? I have to believe that with a more paleo diet and regular intense exercise, the weight issues you experienced may have gone away. Whatever medication you are on, you probably should be going paleo/primal and exercising regularly followed by a thorough meditative stretch(especially given the manifestations you experience in the muscle).
How about Zoloft or Prozac? Ever tried those?
I found both Cymbalta and Wellbutrin to worsen axiety, but that's just me. Maybe try to go a little lower with one or both to see if you can maintain most of the relief you are experiencing as far as dysthymia is concerned? You may get some relief from axiety through lowering doses, just taking a shot in the dark.
If I were you, I would try doubling the daily dose of magnesium and see what happens. I think magnesium glycinate would be a good choice. The Peter Gilham product is good, but at least for me, it irritated my gut. You will also save money with magnesium glycinate.
Have you ever tried Taurine? What about New Chapter supercritical Holy Basil? I know holy basil is in Perfect Calm, but it is not going to be nearly as potent as their CO2 extract in the softgel form. My friend at work chews on them just enough to get some of the oil out and lets in set in her mouth around her cheeks and under her toungue. She says she feels the effects within 5 or 10 minutes. That's just her though. I feel the effects too, but have not tried her method yet. You may feel nothing, guess you never know till you try.
Buspar did not turn out to be the medication for anxiety they had hoped for.
Hmm, I wonder if you would respond well to the new antidepressant out there, Viibryd(Valdoxan).
I know I mentioned this before, but I think it's very important that you exercise regularly, and try to reach a point where you can do it intensely for a 15 to 20 minute period 3 times a week, and always follow exercise with a meditative stretch, breathing properly throughout(proper breathing is also important to reap the benfits of exercise).
Morgan
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