Using over-the-counter (OTC) medications and natural supplements for anxiety is a relatively new development when compared to using OTC medications for physical symptoms. As many people suffer from anxiety, the appeal of OTC medications is understandable. It’s the convenience of going to the pharmacy and picking an OTC medication to treat any symptom you may have, be it a headache, muscle pain, fever, or cold. In addition, you don’t need a prescription, which requires a doctor’s visit, and that entails calling the office, waiting a few days (or few weeks) for the appointment, and accepting the doctor’s treatment which you only have a minority voice with regards to the decision for treatment. Why not take control of your own mental health and anxiety? Why should you suffer any longer, waiting for someone else’s opinion? We are used to going to the pharmacy to obtain OTC medications for our physical symptoms…but what about for mental symptoms like anxiety? The good news is that there are research studies showing that OTC medications can help for anxiety.
Benadryl For Anxiety
Although most of the medications for anxiety disorder are only available with a prescription, a few OTC medications could be considered for anxiety. Benadryl, or diphenhydramine, can be used to reduce anxiety symptoms. Benadryl dosed at 25mg to 50 mg will help to reduce anxiety, mainly by helping you get rest and sleep, as Benadryl is quite sedating. Because of sedation, Benadryl is usually taken at night. However, if you have anxiety during the day and take Benadryl during the day, it will make you sedated. For temporary relief of anxiety during the day, taking Benadryl will help you to sleep, and this will help to make you less anxious. Benadryl has advantages as it is non-addictive and available as generic diphenhydramine, so the generic form is relatively inexpensive. The disadvantages are that Benadryl can lose its effectiveness with long term use and with regular daily use…this phenomenon is known as tolerance. It is best to use Benadryl on an as needed basis, rather than a daily medication for anxiety. Although Benadryl does not have research studies for effectiveness in anxiety, it is commonly recommended by doctors to their patients with anxiety.
Natural Supplements For Anxiety
Other OTC medications to consider for anxiety include natural supplements, which include dietary and herbal supplements. Natural supplements have research studies showing preliminary effectiveness and safety for anxiety. Natural supplements for anxiety include inositol, lavender, passionflower, L-lysine and L-arginine, valerian, L-theanine, galphimia glauca, omega 3 fatty acids, GABA, ginkgo biloba, chamomile, magnesium, lemon balm, melatonin, and skullcap.
Inositol
Inositol is a carbohydrate which is sweet in taste. Inositol can be found in fruits and lechitins. One study found that inositol was as effective as fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder (Palatnik et al., 2001). Inositol is a natural compound with few side effects, which makes it an attractive alternative to prescription medications for anxiety which have significant side effects.
Lavender
Lavender, also known as lavandula angustifolia, is a flowering plant in the mint family, and is native to the Old World. A study found that lavender oil was more effective than placebo for anxiety, had fewer side effects than paroxetine, and had a side effect profile similar to placebo (Kasper et al., 2014). Another study showed that lavender oil was as effective as lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder, and does not have the sedative or addictive potential of benzodiazepines (Woelk and Schläfke, 2010).
Passiflora
Passiflora, commonly known as passionflower, is a flowering plant, and has a pantropical distribution. One study revealed that Passionflower was as effective as oxazepam for generalized anxiety disorder, and that oxazepam caused impairment in job performance (Akhondzadeh et al., 2001). More studies are needed to confirm these findings.
L-lysine and L-arginine
L-lysine and L-arginine are taken in combination to help with anxiety. L-lysine is an essential amino acid, whereas L-arginine is a conditionally nonessential amino acid. The combination of L-lysine and L-arginine was effective at reducing anxiety symptoms in healthy adults (Smriga et al., 2007), and modified hormonal responses to psychosocial stress in healthy subjects (Jezova et al., 2005). Studies in clinical samples (in subjects with anxiety disorder) are needed.
Valeriana officinalis
Valeriana officinalis, commonly known as valerian, is a flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and introduced into North America. One study showed that valerian was more effective than placebo for obsessive compulsive disorder, and only had somnolence as a side effect (Pakseresht et al., 2011). However, another study revealed valerian was not more effective than diazepam or placebo, but a major limitation was that the study suffered from a small sample size (Andreatini et al., 2002). More studies are needed for valerian in anxiety.
L-theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea. Theanine reduced anxiety symptoms more than placebo in healthy subjects (Unno et al., 2013). In another study, L-theanine was effective at reducing anxiety symptoms in those with psychosis (Ritsner et al., 2011). More studies are needed for L-theanine for anxiety.
Galphimia glauca
Galphimia glauca is a flowering plant, and it grows in Latin and South America. One study showed that galphimia glauca was as effective as lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder, and it was well tolerated and safe (Herrera-Arellano et al., 2012). More studies are needed regarding galphimia glauca for anxiety.
Omega 3 fatty acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids and important for normal metabolism. One study showed that omega 3 fatty acids reduced anxiety in healthy subjects (Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2011). Another study showed that omega 3 fatty acids were effective at reducing anxiety in a group with a diagnosis of substance abuse (Buydens-Branchey et al., 2006). But another study showed it was not effective for obsessive compulsive disorder (Fux et al., 2004). More studies in clinical samples are needed.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the central nervous system. One study showed that GABA may have a physiologic anxiety effect when one is in a phobic situation (Abdou et al., 2006). More studies are needed.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is native to China. Ginkgo showed effectiveness for anxiety when compared to placebo for generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with anxiety. In addition, it was safe and well tolerated (Woelk et al., 2007). More studies are needed.
Chamomile
Chamomile, a daisy-like plant, is in the family Asteraceae. One study revealed that chamomile was effective when compared to placebo for generalized anxiety disorder (Amsterdam et al., 2009). More studies are needed to replicate these findings.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a chemical element, an alkaline earth metal. Preliminary studies have revealed a possible role for magnesium in the treatment of anxiety (Hanus et al., 2004; De Souza et al., 2000). More studies are needed.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm, also known as melissa officinalis, is an herb in the mint family. It is native to Europe and the Mediterranean. One study showed that lemon balm combined with valerian led to decreased anxiety in healthy subjects when compared to placebo (Kennedy et al., 2006). Studies in clinical samples are needed.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone, and the chemical name is N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine. Melatonin has a few studies showing it is effective for anxiety (Acil et al., 2004; Khezri and Merate, 2013; Khezri et al., 2013). However, studies in clinical samples are needed.
Scullcap
Scullcap is a flowering plant also known as Scutellaria and is distributed worldwide. One study found that scullcap decreased anxiety in healthy subjects (Wolfson and Hoffmann, 2003). Studies in clinical samples are needed.
Natural Supplements Not Recommended For Anxiety
Kava
Although kava has been used extensively in Polynesian cultures for anxiety, it is not recommended due to side effects. Kava is made from the roots of the plant piper methysticum and originates from the western Pacific. A recent study revealed that kava was effective for generalized anxiety disorder when compared to placebo (Sarris et al., 2013). However, there have been reports of liver failure and toxicity with taking kava (Yang and Salminen, 2011). At this time, kava is not recommended for anxiety due to the potential for liver damage.
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is another natural supplement that has been used for anxiety, but is not recommended due to side effects. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid in the human diet. Tryptophan has a couple of studies showing it is effective for social anxiety disorder (Hudson et al., 2007; Pecknold et al., 1982). However, pharmaceutical-grade tryptophan use declined significantly in 1989 after it was found to be associated with eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS). However, when tryptophan is given as an intact protein (such as deoiled gourd seed), there is no risk of EMS. In addition, when protein-source tryptophan is given with a high glycemic carbohydrate, it is effective for reducing anxiety (Hudson et al., 2007). At this time, tryptophan is not recommended until more studies confirm the safety of tryptophan for anxiety.
St. John’s wort; Hops
St. John’s wort and hops are natural supplements that have been used for anxiety treatment, but are currently not recommended for anxiety. St. John’s wort has negative studies for anxiety (Kobak et al., 2005). No studies for anxiety treatment in human subjects were found for hops.
Summary
OTC medications such as Benadryl and natural supplements for anxiety are viable treatment options, generally have fewer side effects, and are generally less expensive than prescription medications for anxiety. In the near future, OTC medications for anxiety will be as common as the OTC medications for physical symptoms, given the high prevalence of anxiety in the general population. With more research studies and clinical experience, these OTC medications will have an important role in the treatment of anxiety.
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Fortunately, there is an OTC natural anxiety supplement which was developed based on research studies and decades of clinical experience- KalmPro. I formulated KalmPro to be natural, effective, safe, and convenient- without all the side effects and costs of prescription medications for anxiety.
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Been pulling my hair out for the past2 years.with chronic anxiety that began 20 years ago.have taken everything but the kitchen sink.have trouble.tolerating drugs that don’t work anyway.found your info helpful.john
Dear John,
I’m sorry to hear about your suffering. But I’m glad you find the information helpful. Good luck on your recovery.
Best Regards,
Dr. Carlo
Hi John,
I too have dealt with anxiety issues for years. All the popular go-to meds give me terrible side effects.The only one that I have ever tollerated and its works without making you a zombie is Tranxene T Tab…I only have to take the 3.75 mg as needed, not like others that you take every day at the same time to keep the med level equal. If I feelna panic attack coming on, I take 2 and it usually stops it in its tracks. It is and older medication that most people aren’t familar with, but has been a miracle for me for 25 years and yet I have never become addicted to it. Worth asking your Doctor if you can try it. Best of luck to you.
Dr. Carlo,
Do you have an oppion on the older Tranxene T Tabs as opposed to the stronger more addictive go to meds that are most often prescribed. It is the only one I tollerate well.
Michelle, I haven’t heard about Tranxene (clorazepate) ever since I was a psychiatry resident back in the 1990’s, where we prescribed it on the detox unit for people withdrawing from alcohol. The positive about Tranxene is that it is long acting, and you only have to take it once or twice daily to reduce anxiety. But the negative is that it is highly addictive. But you have managed to take this as needed for a couple of decades, but many people would not be able to take it for so long, as most would develop tolerance and dependence. Thanks for sharing.
Magnesium helps a lot trust me
That’s great that magnesium helps you. But more studies are needed in anxiety before it can be recommended by medical professionals.
Thank you! I’m gonna try some of these while I taper off Xanax.
I’m glad the article was helpful. But please make sure to consult with your doctor before making changes to your medications.
Since I have been sick with sinus infection and bronchitis when I start cough I start burping like 4 or times then break out to the panic attacks I usually get them when someone stresses me out but now it is constantly when I start coughing
I’m sorry to hear about your distress. Please see your doctor for an examination, as you may have developed a breathing problem, such as asthma, which can present with coughing and shortness of breath.
I went to thailand 4 months ago and got food poisoning which gave me stomach cramps and diarhea. Ever since than i get pretty extreme anxiety when stuck in traffic or any situation where i am not in control and not able to get to a bathroom at will. Thus bringing on stomach cramps which causes me to panic even more even tho my stool is now fine. Any any advice? Seen my doctor several times and cant seem to find a fix
Sounds like you are getting anticipatory anxiety about the possibility of getting food poisoning again, and that you may not be able to get help for it. So certain situations trigger your thoughts that you may not get help in the event you have food poisoning. These thoughts then lead to anxiety, which also includes physical symptoms of anxiety, and you may even get a panic attack. The anxiety then makes you want to avoid situations where you are not in control, or you don’t go anywhere without having a bathroom nearby. But this avoidance only maintains the belief that you will not get help should you have food poisoning again. Thus, the negative cycle of anxiety continues and maintains your anxiety. If this is your scenario, then you need to break this negative cycle of anxiety. My self-help book, Anxiety Protocol, shows you how to break this cycle. And if you need immediate relief from anxiety, then consider taking KalmPro, a natural anxiety supplement.
Theanine is fantastic, as it actually crosses the brain-blood barrier (aka you will feel it working). Unfortunately, tolerance builds incredibly fast and thus it absolutely will not work as a daily supplement.
Kava is wonderful as well. The studies relating to its liver toxicity were a bit overboard; certain parts of the plant can harbor more toxicity, but overall the “Kava Scare” as I have called it is an overreaction.
Kratom, which was not mentioned, is absolutely incredible for anxiety. I would advise you to check into it as it has been proven time and time again to work and has an extremely long history of use, most notably in Thailand and surrounding countries.
Thanks for your insights. With regards to theanine, it modulates the GABA neurotransmitter in the anxiety circuits, so it acts like a benzodiazepine. As such, theanine works fast, but you quickly lose effect with continued use, as you may build tolerance to its effects, just like with benzodiazepines. As for kava, the scare is real, and as such, the warnings about kava are justified. No medical professional would endorse kava, given all the research studies showing it can cause liver damage. With regards to Kratom for anxiety, no research studies exist that shows it is effective, although there are several research studies showing that Kratom causes liver toxicity and can be addictive. With these side effects, Kratom would not be on the list for natural agents that are both safe and effective for anxiety.
Hi have suffered with sevear panic attack’s for a long time. I’m ok now with a lot everyday things, but when it come’s too relationships, I have server panic attack. What can I take too stop that please
Sounds like you may have a problem with relationship anxiety. Read the article and see if it pertains to you. In the meantime, if you are looking for over-the-counter medications for anxiety, I would recommend KalmPro.
Hello,
I have anxiety normally through the day and i get panic attacks at least once every day.I do not know how to tell my doctor that i get stressed out easily and im always anxious without sounding like a teenager wanting drugs. I really am always nervous and anxious and i just get anxiety attacks that make my heart ache and beat really hard and it scares me most of the time but now im at the point where im used to it because whenever i feel my heart or listen to it with my stethoscope i hear it beating hard and fast and just how hard its beating scares me alone. Anyways, since im too nervous to go ask my doctor I was wondering if i can get your suggestion on something i can take over the counter that will not cause me any damage.
I’m sorry to hear about your distress and panic attacks. First of all, you have to minimize the effort you spend in listening and feeling your heart. May I suggest you give your stethoscope to a friend, so that you do not use it- it only serves to trigger your anxiety further. If you are concerned about your heart, then you should go to your doctor to rule-out any physical illness such as cardiac disease. This link also gives more information on panic attacks.
If you want to take something over the counter, then I would suggest you take KalmPro, a natural anxiety supplement with research studies showing it is both effective and safe.
Hi, I found the info helpful. I have had docs recommend anti-anxiety medications that will also help me sleep. I have fibromyalgia and a dislike of taking a bunch of prescription drugs. I tried an OTC and became really I’ll. Turns out that I am allergic to melatonin. This is the second time I have tried it and both times felt terrible with worse sleep issues, deep he aches and multiple growths in my mouth. I have had Anxiocalm suggested by Naturopath at the clinic. I am concerned that I will have another bad reaction but prefer not to take prescription drugs. Is it just trial and error to see what works?
Trial and error is not the best approach. What is in the Anxiocalm? Without knowing the ingredients of the supplement you want to take, I can’t comment. What I do know is that the best anxiety supplement on the market is KalmPro, which contain ingredients that are helpful for anxiety, and are as follows: inositol, passionflower, theanine, lavender, and lemon balm. KalmPro is also helpful for insomnia, as passionflower and lemon balm are helpful for insomnia, in addition to anxiety. Talk to your doctor (medical doctor- MD) to see if KalmPro is right for you.
Thank you for this article. I have been dealing with intense anxiety lately.
Hopefully, the information in the article will help you with your anxiety.
Where can I buy kalmpro here in the Philippines,specifically here in Bacolod city,can I buy it in our local drugstores?is it addictive?a bottle of kalmpro can release my anxiety forever?pls
Do response.thank you
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You can purchase KalmPro online, from eBay– it ships to the Philippines and worldwide. It is not available in drugstores yet, but we are working on getting it stocked at major drug stores. KalmPro is not addictive. Regarding its effect on anxiety, it should be taken for several months until you learn to cope with your anxiety.
I’m 46 and just noticed I have anxiety makes my heart beat faster and my hands are freezing cold everytime we have soccer game at work the thing is
I love doing it but for some weird reason I get this symptoms. Also when I run, I’m a runner and did half marathon already. When I’m on my normal days I’m ok though.
Yes, anxiety can make your heart beat fast, due to the activation of the fight or flight response. This anxiety response also constricts blood vessels throughout your body, diverting the blood flow to your skeletal muscles, and in your case, you feel this constriction of blood vessels in your hands as freezing.
I appreciate the response, just a follow up is there a cure or any advice what should I do. My doctor was aware of this but she didnt said anything at all. Is there something to take before the activity? Should I try taking kalmpro?Thanks again.
If your overall stress level is high, then that needs to be reduced, and there are multiple ways to do this. I recommend that you first take the anxiety test, and this will show your stress levels, and what you can do to reduce it. Once your stress levels are reduced, then you may experience less of these physical symptoms of anxiety. KalmPro is helpful, but it should be taken as part of an overall lifestyle change to reduce stress. If you have further questions, please message me here.
is kalm pro a product that you can take to help you as you are learning other avenues of dealing with and overcoming your anxiety, and then needing no drug/herbal help ?
Yes, KalmPro can help to decrease your anxiety symptoms, and after a few months of taking it, you can learn other natural ways to eradicate your anxiety. The goal of both prescription drug and herbal/dietary supplement treatment is to eventually discontinue them down the road, when you are better able to cope and relax. Here is a detailed overview of all the anxiety treatments that are available.
I’m flying to Hawaii in September. I have only flown once, and that was to Texas from NY. I did have anxiety when I flew to Texas. Hawaii is going to be a very long trip. I was wondering if Kalmpro would work for me on this trip.
KalmPro can be helpful to calm your fears. I would recommend taking it a few weeks before your trip, as it can take time for it to have full effect for anxiety.
Hi can any one give me advice my partner goes to sleep for about 10 mins and wakes up startled and panics wot medication can I get over the counter please without prescription
Your partner may be experiencing a medical problem, such as a sleep disorder, which could be causing the symptoms you describe. Please refer your partner to their family doctor for a medical assessment. If the doctor deems there is no medical problem, then this could be anxiety. KalmPro is a good choice for an over-the-counter medication for anxiety, available without a prescription.
i am anxious to do a speech at school in front of other students. what can help?
KalmPro can help to reduce the anxiety symptoms. It can be taken as needed, or daily, depending on if you just have situational anxiety that comes and goes, or if you have anxiety most of the time.
What’s your suggestion to a patient seeking the over the counter prescription. I’ve been off of drugs for five years now, and it’s difficult to quit smoking without an anxiety medication. My doctor thinks it will hurt me, but I only had a two year time in which I was doing these drugs. I’m not sure how to find a suitable doctor who would think I’m not crazy for asking this question. Maybe you might be able to help, seeing I was so young and how I’ve had emotional stress problems in the past.
Why not try a natural anxiety supplement such as KalmPro? It is an over the counter medication, available without a prescription.
I have come to accept that my anxiety will never go away. It started about 10 years ago. I refuse to take a daily RX. I just need something that when I get hit with anxiety it can take away the edge. I don’t have much friends because making friends is scary, I don’t trust people so why even bother. I seriously can get hit with anxiety if I get surrounded by people at Walmart, I do have my safe aisles that I run to to catch my breath and calm down. But sometimes I abandon my cart and head for my car. I am admitting this, I drink if I know I am going somewhere that might cause anxiety and it isn’t work related. I have a potluck event coming up this weekend for my child’s sporting event and the parents will be called up by name and recognized, hence I will be up there, alone, infront of a ton of strangers. I am almost in tears thinking about it, and I plan on drinking in advance or I am going to break down standing there. In the movies you see people get anxiety and then pop a pill, but my doctor and (on again off again) therapist says there is no such thing… is this true? Something that just whacks the nerves and numbs you? I do not want to go onto heavy meds, I don’t even like to take anything stronger than Tylenol or Advil but I would love a one dose short burst of numbness.
The only medication that reduces your anxiety immediately is a benzodiazepine, such as Ativan (lorazepam) or Klonopin (clonazepam). But if you are looking for a natural supplement to work immediately, then you should consider taking L-theanine on an as-needed basis. It’s not as strong as a benzodiazepine, but it does work fast. But it’s not going to make you numb. If you are considering a natural supplement for anxiety on a regular basis, then I would recommend that you take KalmPro. Try it for 30 days, and if it does not work, then you can return it for a full refund.
I have been prescribed Effexor for 10 years now by my pcp. I recently lost insurance and have ran out of my 3 month supply. I always tend to get horrible side effects from not taking my effoxor. Many people have none but I get very dizzy light headed irritable nauseous etc. I was wondering if you know of anything I can take that doesn’t require a prescription until I get into a situation where I have insurance, a pcp, or other alternative. Or, Can I go to a local emergency room/walk-in clinic and request a prescription while telling them my situation and get a script for now?
I’m sorry you have lost your insurance…that is a major flaw of the U.S. health care system, where healthcare is a privilege, and not a right of all citizens. Anyways, you need help now, so I won’t get into that subject. Effexor is available as a generic, so you can ask your PCP to prescribe the generic Effexor (venlafaxine) instead of the brand name. The generic is much cheaper then the brand Effexor. You might also ask your PCP to supply you with samples of the Effexor that he/she may have stocked in their office. There are other antidepressants that are generic and are cheap, such as Prozac (generic- fluoxetine), Celexa (generic- citalopram), Paxil (generic- paroxetine), and Zoloft (generic- sertraline). Talk to your PCP about the generic antidepressants.
I have bad anxiety like I can’t do speechs in class last time I did I was doing fine then I said a word wrong and started to panic then cried in front of people. (But I ran to the bathroom). I pray I don’t get called on to answer a question or read out loud to the class. I think through what I’m going to do before I do it and think of all the bad ways it would end in. ( this is stoping me from being in stuff like athletics because I get so worked up)
You may have speech anxiety, also known as glossophobia. The following article explains in more detail about speech anxiety, and may be helpful to you: https://anxietyboss.com/please-explain-anxiety-with-public-speaking/.
Hi
I want to take Zoloft for social anxiety please tell me how to take it,for how long and how to start with initial dose?
I took flouxetine upto 80mg+respiredon(0.5) but it did not help me I still had stress and maladaptive daydreaming.however,it helped me with frequent urintion and sensitivity to normal sounds(tinnitus).
Plz help me!I have had anxiety since I was a child and I think its hereditory!.iam 20right now and dropped out of university bcz of anxiety.
Zoloft (sertraline) can be effective for social anxiety disorder, and it is usually started at 25mg daily, and slowly increased to a therapeutic dose of 50mg to 100mg daily. Usually continue on the starting dose for 1 to 2 weeks before increasing. Please talk to your doctor for the specifics in your individual case.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) and risperidone (Risperdal) can be associated with significant side effects. If you have anxiety, these two medications are not preferred, especially Risperdal, which is only for psychosis and bipolar disorder.
Why not try a natural anxiety supplement? Prescription medications for anxiety are associated with so many side effects, and are expensive. If you want help, try taking the anxiety test to see how severe your symptoms are, and what you can do to start to decrease your anxiety. Once your anxiety is under control, then you can start university again.
I was hospitalized over Christmas and CT showed that I have a mass on my thyroid which was effecting my breathing all of this time. I have also suffered from anxiety for years and the impeded breathing has not helped. Having a biopsy over Christmas and still not knowing results, I am having major panic attacks. My doctors prescribed ativan to help with sleep and hydroxyzine for daytime anxiety. However, I have felt like the hydroxyzine is doing the opposite and kind of enhancing my anxiety. Is this normal?
I have having to take any meds to be honest but they do help with the whole throat closing sensation and since my mass is literally shifting my trachea, it’s more than a mental issue now. Any suggestions?
My doctor’s also placed me on altenolol because the thyroid issue and anxiety combined had my heart racing over 150 BPM.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!
Hello, hydroxyzine (Atarax) can cause increased anxiety as a side effect. It’s also not effective for panic attacks. I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist, and be evaluated for an anxiety disorder such as panic disorder. There are effective treatment options for panic disorder, including SSRI treatment, benzodiazepine treatment, and psychotherapy. Here is a comprehensive video on getting help for panic disorder.
Jenny – I think you’re doing yourself MORE harm than good on an allopathic protocol, meaning taking all those meds they prescribed you. That thyroid mass is a big concern, you’re probably severely iodine deficient, sounds like that’s the main cause of your anxiety, since the thyroid regulates anxiety.
Firstly, go to your local health food store, buy some supplements and change your diet immediately. Eliminate processed foods, eat 100% organic and drink lots of filtered water.
You should be taking natural iodine like from organic seaweed/kelp or Lugo’s iodine drops in your water.
Ditch white iodized salt, Pink Himalayan salt has many beneficial minerals to help the body.
Take lots of raw, whole food B vitamins and lots of B12 the methyl form. You can try SAM-e which helps with cellular methylation in the body. Also glutathione is a master antioxidant for the body.
Eat lots of organic superfoods like leafy greens and blueberries.
Do a heavy metal cleanse of your body.
Also, cleanse your lymphatic system with detox baths and change to a natural deodorant immediately w/no aluminum.
God bless
Brie, you can’t advise people on their thyroid mass, and suggest that the organic and all-natural remedies that you endorse will cure it. This thyroid mass really needs medical attention. But you are correct on the abnormal thyroid function possibly being a cause for the anxiety symptoms. If the thyroid hormone is elevated, then this can cause anxiety. I am all for natural interventions when appropriate, which is illustrated in this popular article I wrote on the virtues of natural anxiety supplements, versus allopathic (medical) treatments like SSRIs. When symptoms are mild to moderate, then natural supplements may be very helpful.
I have graduation in 3 days what can i take to make me less anxious and nervous. i dont have months to wait for something to be in my system
The only thing that works immediately and effectively are benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam and clonazepam. If it is about stage fright or performance anxiety, then beta blockers such as propranolol can be helpful immediately. Please visit with you doctor to discuss if these are options for you.
My doctor is out of town and I’ve just run out of oxzepam that I’ve been on for 7 years. I take 10 mg 5 times a day due to severe panic attacks. So far I’ve had no luck finding a doctor near me that believes in panic attacks. So here I sit waiting on whatever side effects of stopping cold turkey will happen. I’m scared to death. Have taken a benadryl and so far it’s not helping.
First of all, whoever is prescribing that dosage of oxazepam to you for many years is not following accepted practice for the treatment of panic disorder. You may experience withdrawal symptoms now that it is abruptly discontinued. Please go to your nearest emergency department at your hospital and seek treatment to prevent further withdrawal symptoms, then ask to be referred to a psychiatrist that knows how to treat anxiety.
Please help, Im about to take a flight and for some reason my anxiety of flying has worsen and my last experience wasn’t pleasant. I am due to fly again this coming Sunday and I need something that would help with my Anxiety. Ive tried the risk bank to keep me from being nauseated but that didn’t help, if anything it made it worse. Staying awake late the night before to sleep through the flight don’t work because ill be wide awake ready to land quick. Please someone please help what can I do or take OTC to ease this anxiety of mine?
Please visit with your doctor to prescribe you something that is fast-acting, that will sustain you for the duration of the flight.