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Posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
I've been on Klonopin for a long time which has been about 80% helpful. Recently looked into more ideas, and Magnesium has been a huge benefit. Because it has been so great, I've looked at other options. So far the ones that seem most promising are Taurine, Valerian Root and L-Theanine. I don't want to try all 3 at once. One at a time also lets me determine what helps.
Has anybody had any experience with any of these?
Posted by Twinleaf on February 12, 2015, at 16:37:19
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
I have been using l-theanine, and find it has a moderate but definite effect on anxiety. No side effects that I know of - I like it.
I also use Valerian sometimes for sleep, and find it also helpful and benign.
Posted by bxbx19 on February 13, 2015, at 8:06:07
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood » bxbx19, posted by Twinleaf on February 12, 2015, at 16:37:19
Did you notice an immediate impact with L-Theanine? Also, what brand/dosage do you take?
Thanks
Posted by linkadge on February 13, 2015, at 16:11:32
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
I have tried those three. Of the three, theanine probably works best for me. However, I prefer niacin to all of these. It's much cheaper and more effective for me.
Posted by bxbx19 on February 13, 2015, at 16:30:41
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by linkadge on February 13, 2015, at 16:11:32
Interesting, I haven't seen Niacine pop up anywhere when I've done research - I'll have to look into it. Brand/Dosage?
Also that's 2 votes for L-Theanine...Brand/Dosage on that?
Thanks!
Posted by Twinleaf on February 13, 2015, at 17:17:35
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 13, 2015, at 16:30:41
The brand for theanine is Country Life. I noticed a moderate response within about 30 minutes.
Posted by Escapee on February 14, 2015, at 8:51:20
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
> I've been on Klonopin for a long time which has been about 80% helpful. Recently looked into more ideas, and Magnesium has been a huge benefit. Because it has been so great, I've looked at other options. So far the ones that seem most promising are Taurine, Valerian Root and L-Theanine. I don't want to try all 3 at once. One at a time also lets me determine what helps.
>
> Has anybody had any experience with any of these?
>
>Hi. There is a book out co-written by Nutritionist Patrick Holford. In that book they show exactly how to come off of benzodiazepines by using Valerian & Kava Kava. The book is not The Feel Good Factor but another similarly titled book. I'll try and find it.
Others are:
Picamilon
5-HTP
Calcium + Zinc (balanced with your magnesium)
B6 and the whole B-complex generally
Rhodiola
The nootropic Aniracetam. (a recent discovery of mine. Not know what a 'nootropic' is? Wiki it).
Hops (unless you are depressed!)
Ginseng (I find Siberian Ginseng best as its more balancing. Korean can lift mood but can cause anxiety. American Ginseng will chill you out but may make you drowsy).
St.John's WortThere are literally hundreds of otc supplement to choose from for anxiety & mood. Those are what come to mind right this minute. Many good alternatives out there. Only one problem may arise. And that is spending lots of money trying to find one which works! And I will try and find that book title.
Best of luckEscapee
Posted by Escapee on February 14, 2015, at 8:53:05
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
And don't forget to visit the Alternative forum of this site!
Posted by linkadge on February 14, 2015, at 9:11:09
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 13, 2015, at 16:30:41
For niacin, I'm sure any reputable brand is good. I would use 100mg or less a day. Start with 50mg if you can.
Posted by Escapee on February 14, 2015, at 10:00:01
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood » bxbx19, posted by Escapee on February 14, 2015, at 8:53:05
I think its Patrik Holford's book 'Natural Highs' that contains the method of using Valerian & Kava to come off benzos.
Escapee
Posted by Christ_empowered on February 14, 2015, at 10:30:25
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
I take 6 grams/day of niacinamide (1.5 gram time release tablets, 2 AM and 2 PM), 2-4 grams taurine (1-2 doses), 12 grams vitamin C (6 time release 1 gram tablets AM and the same PM), and B-100 complex (2 AM, 2 PM).
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 15, 2015, at 19:42:04
In reply to Re: OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by Escapee on February 14, 2015, at 10:00:01
> I think its Patrik Holford's book 'Natural Highs' that contains the method of using Valerian & Kava to come off benzos.
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
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Posted by phidippus on March 2, 2015, at 13:38:41
In reply to OTC Supplements for Anxiety/Mood, posted by bxbx19 on February 12, 2015, at 8:08:30
Taurine is an NMDA antagonist. Its helpful for things like panic and OCD. I don't know about GAD.
Valerian Root works for anxiety, but it really hits the liver hard - its hepatoxic.
There's also NAC which can help with anxiety.
Glycine can work real well for anxiety.
Eric
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