Depression/Anxiety help

Symptoms and Treatments Complementary Therapies
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I've been taking a natural product called Natra Sleep that contains Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Valerian, Chamomile, and Suntheanin. It is marketed as a sleep aide, but I have no problem taking it during the day and is has been a TREMENDOUS help. It does nothing to alleviate any of my physical symptoms, but greatly helps in the way that I handle them mentally. Has anyone else found any natural products that have helped with any other symptoms?

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Hii Jenn,

Have you ever tried essential oils?? Peppermint mixed with a carrior oil such as olive oil can be used as a topical rub..be sure to use gloves or wash hands very well b/c if you rub your eyes...stings...google essential oil healing recipes..there are a lot of them..I have used the peppermint mixed with euycolyptis(sp) mixed w/olive oil.....does help me a bit..but not with severe pain...worth a shot, right??

Let us know.

Peace,

Lori

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The only one that I know of is Melatonin for sleep. My husband takes it and it works wonders for him. Personally I have never found any natural supplements that have helped me at all. I have to take Ambien to be able to sleep and I take two different anti-depressants to help with depression and anxiety. I'm glad that you have found a natural substance to take rather than prescriptions. It has to be better for you!

Carla

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I'll definately try that for neck pain that is usually aggrevated by inflammation. Thanks for the idea. Like you said, it's definately worth a shot!


lori said:

Hii Jenn,

Have you ever tried essential oils?? Peppermint mixed with a carrior oil such as olive oil can be used as a topical rub..be sure to use gloves or wash hands very well b/c if you rub your eyes...stings...google essential oil healing recipes..there are a lot of them..I have used the peppermint mixed with euycolyptis(sp) mixed w/olive oil.....does help me a bit..but not with severe pain...worth a shot, right??

Let us know.

Peace,

Lori

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BTW: It does nothing to help me sleep. I have on again/off again insomnia that I sometimes will resort to taking Ambian for. However, like I said, it really helps with anxiety and depression.