# Depression/Anxiety help **URL:** \ **Category:** Complementary Therapies\ **Created:** [December 5, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598 "2011-12-05T19:39:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jenn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jenn/32/417_2.png) [@Jenn](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Jenn)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598/1 "2011-12-05T19:39:45Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![lori](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/lori/32/65_2.png) [@lori](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/lori)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598/2 "2011-12-05T20:53:03Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![Zipperhead08](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/977dab/32.png) [@Zipperhead08](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Zipperhead08)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598/3 "2011-12-06T00:25:39Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![Jenn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jenn/32/417_2.png) [@Jenn](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Jenn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598/4 "2011-12-07T01:34:25Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![Jenn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jenn/32/417_2.png) [@Jenn](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Jenn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/depression-anxiety-help/598/5 "2011-12-07T01:41:32Z")
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.