Lavinialuna
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I wanted to start a thread about my experiences with natural remedies and ask others if they have tried any and if they could share their experiences.
I developed severe social anxiety in adulthood over a period of 5 years and believe that there could be a physical medical reason for some of my symptoms.
My anxiety seemed to walk hand in hand with severe acid reflux, diarrhea and severe stomach issues, dramatic weight loss and thyroid fluctuations, not to mention a pregnancy, so fluctuating hormones could have also played a role. I have an autoimmune disease and chronic pain. I have suffered low iron and gastritis, slowly growing more deficient in vitamins and so I am ever seeking the remedy for what my body is trying to tell me.
I started with a large dose of vitamin D. This almost completely erased my depression. For me, it was astonishing how much of a difference D made for me. I live in the North so I don't get nearly enough sun.
I started taking magnesium months ago, and I noticed a difference in my anxiety level. The effect wasn't as impressive as with the D, but I saw some improvement.
I tried Valerian and Skull Cap for anxiety with no positive effects.
I did some research about parasites and how one of the symptoms of parasites is anxiety, depression and even other mental illness symptoms. I started taking diatemaceous earth about a month or more ago to kill parasites and yeast. I think I notice an actual difference in my wellness level. I have been relieved of most of the dread (the feeling that something is wrong, that something bad is about to happen...ALL THE TIME) I have noticed a real decrease in general anxiety. I am not without symptoms, but I am improved.
With the diatematious earth I am also taking 1 T. of apple cider vinegar.
I did some research further and read about pyroluria and mental illness, and how low levels of B6 and zinc are the result which can cause severe mental symptoms. For about 2 weeks I have been taking supplements for this.
Over all I can say it has made a difference in decreasing my anxiety level and I sleep much better at night. I have been taking ambien for sleep for 9 years (at one point I was taking 2 pills a night) and have weened myself down to 3/4 of a pill, and sleeping fine. My goal is to be done with them for good eventually.
I also noticed some weight loss and a much improved stomach. I will keep anyone interested posted on success and failure.
I would love to hear anyone else's experiences, please share your wealth of knowledge
I developed severe social anxiety in adulthood over a period of 5 years and believe that there could be a physical medical reason for some of my symptoms.
My anxiety seemed to walk hand in hand with severe acid reflux, diarrhea and severe stomach issues, dramatic weight loss and thyroid fluctuations, not to mention a pregnancy, so fluctuating hormones could have also played a role. I have an autoimmune disease and chronic pain. I have suffered low iron and gastritis, slowly growing more deficient in vitamins and so I am ever seeking the remedy for what my body is trying to tell me.
I started with a large dose of vitamin D. This almost completely erased my depression. For me, it was astonishing how much of a difference D made for me. I live in the North so I don't get nearly enough sun.
I started taking magnesium months ago, and I noticed a difference in my anxiety level. The effect wasn't as impressive as with the D, but I saw some improvement.
I tried Valerian and Skull Cap for anxiety with no positive effects.
I did some research about parasites and how one of the symptoms of parasites is anxiety, depression and even other mental illness symptoms. I started taking diatemaceous earth about a month or more ago to kill parasites and yeast. I think I notice an actual difference in my wellness level. I have been relieved of most of the dread (the feeling that something is wrong, that something bad is about to happen...ALL THE TIME) I have noticed a real decrease in general anxiety. I am not without symptoms, but I am improved.
With the diatematious earth I am also taking 1 T. of apple cider vinegar.
I did some research further and read about pyroluria and mental illness, and how low levels of B6 and zinc are the result which can cause severe mental symptoms. For about 2 weeks I have been taking supplements for this.
Over all I can say it has made a difference in decreasing my anxiety level and I sleep much better at night. I have been taking ambien for sleep for 9 years (at one point I was taking 2 pills a night) and have weened myself down to 3/4 of a pill, and sleeping fine. My goal is to be done with them for good eventually.
I also noticed some weight loss and a much improved stomach. I will keep anyone interested posted on success and failure.
I would love to hear anyone else's experiences, please share your wealth of knowledge
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