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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 437847"><p>Anti Anxiety Vitamins and techniques...</p><p></p><p>Would agree with- the others. I would not be with-o my special vitamins that have helped me tremendously with anxiety and mild depression. They include: B complex, D3 (gel type) and Fish Oil. When things are really bad, I add B6 to the mix for a little while. All of this on top of my multi, etc.</p><p></p><p>Regular exercise helps me too. If I am REALLY REALLY stressed and tired, I'll cut back a little on the exercise a little and temporarily...but I do NOT blow it off. My thought is if I am over the top stressed and tired, too much exercise can make it worse. So, for a little while, I'll cut back...but then put it back to my regular routine a few days later.</p><p></p><p>I also agree, that it is super important to do my/our best to get regular sleep. NOT an easy task and it sometimes seems counterintuitive. For me, when I'm anxious...I want to stay up and "think" about my problems. I have to FIGHT this thought...cause it ONLY make the situation WORSE.</p><p></p><p>It is MUCH better for me to actually go to bed 30 minutes EARLIER when under stress and/or feeling anxiety. Take a bath with epsom salts, lower the ac, making it REAL cold and get in some comfy pjs and go to bed a little earlier, etc. The etra sleep does me GOOD.</p><p></p><p>Once in a blue moon I'll take a tiny amount of Melatonin for sleep....I take a super small dosage (less than .5 mg) that you can buy at Life Extention. </p><p></p><p>What also helps me is reading comforting books....I turn off the tv and read for a good thirty minutes. When under extreme stress...I'll listen to tapes. I love it. Do you have any relaxing hobbies like this?</p><p></p><p> You might look at Amazon...I like Louise Hay "stuff." Not everyone's cup of tea, but I find her affirmation work very powerful and very relaxing.</p><p></p><p>Another weird thing that might help is to pick up/tidy your bedroom! If mine is super messy...it bugs me! And if it is really messy...I"ll just do a little at a time....might take me two or three nights. I wont worry about it. Just every night before bed...I'll pick up let's say ten items. I know soon it will look really good. When I'm done, I find this comforting and it helps relax me.</p><p></p><p>I'm also a big believer in talking with friends when there is too much on one's mind and if the situation is out of hand....seeking the advice of a therapist.</p><p></p><p>in my humble opinion, anti anxiety medications have their place. However, they should be used rarely, for extreme situations, with extreme care and for extremely short periods of time only.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 437847"] Anti Anxiety Vitamins and techniques... Would agree with- the others. I would not be with-o my special vitamins that have helped me tremendously with anxiety and mild depression. They include: B complex, D3 (gel type) and Fish Oil. When things are really bad, I add B6 to the mix for a little while. All of this on top of my multi, etc. Regular exercise helps me too. If I am REALLY REALLY stressed and tired, I'll cut back a little on the exercise a little and temporarily...but I do NOT blow it off. My thought is if I am over the top stressed and tired, too much exercise can make it worse. So, for a little while, I'll cut back...but then put it back to my regular routine a few days later. I also agree, that it is super important to do my/our best to get regular sleep. NOT an easy task and it sometimes seems counterintuitive. For me, when I'm anxious...I want to stay up and "think" about my problems. I have to FIGHT this thought...cause it ONLY make the situation WORSE. It is MUCH better for me to actually go to bed 30 minutes EARLIER when under stress and/or feeling anxiety. Take a bath with epsom salts, lower the ac, making it REAL cold and get in some comfy pjs and go to bed a little earlier, etc. The etra sleep does me GOOD. Once in a blue moon I'll take a tiny amount of Melatonin for sleep....I take a super small dosage (less than .5 mg) that you can buy at Life Extention. What also helps me is reading comforting books....I turn off the tv and read for a good thirty minutes. When under extreme stress...I'll listen to tapes. I love it. Do you have any relaxing hobbies like this? You might look at Amazon...I like Louise Hay "stuff." Not everyone's cup of tea, but I find her affirmation work very powerful and very relaxing. Another weird thing that might help is to pick up/tidy your bedroom! If mine is super messy...it bugs me! And if it is really messy...I"ll just do a little at a time....might take me two or three nights. I wont worry about it. Just every night before bed...I'll pick up let's say ten items. I know soon it will look really good. When I'm done, I find this comforting and it helps relax me. I'm also a big believer in talking with friends when there is too much on one's mind and if the situation is out of hand....seeking the advice of a therapist. in my humble opinion, anti anxiety medications have their place. However, they should be used rarely, for extreme situations, with extreme care and for extremely short periods of time only. [/QUOTE]
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