Anxiety Help

lookingforanedge · Mar 5, 2008

I have been under a ton of stress and pressure form work lately and I know that is a contributor but I have more anxiety than usual.

Any thoughts or tips on ways to cut it or supplements that can curb it.

I just started taking 8 caps of Sears brand Eico-RX

an 8 cap serving has 8,000 mg of Fish oil concentrate so my 8 caps has
3,200mg EPA and 1,600mg DHA

It has only been 3 or so days at this dose so I will continue for a few weeks or so and see how I feel then go down to 4 caps or maybe stay at 8 for a longer duration.

scott123456789 · Mar 5, 2008

I am in the same boat with axiety. I am that way to begin with plus work and a new potential job , family etc. I am going to try GABA powder. Oh stay off the caffiene as that revs you up.

oswlsj · Mar 5, 2008

Xanax!

Xanax..... Ativan....

lookingforanedge · Mar 5, 2008

scott123456789 said:
I am in the same boat with axiety. I am that way to begin with plus work and a new potential job , family etc. I am going to try GABA powder. Oh stay off the caffiene as that revs you up.

What is the reasoning behind the GABA...I am curious. Yeah I def stay away from Caffeine...I am an herbal tea drinker no coffee for me it 100% revs me up.

lookingforanedge · Mar 5, 2008

oswlsj said:
Xanax..... Ativan....

I want to stay away from prescription drugs....they worsen things IMO

Chim Chim · Mar 5, 2008

GABA

The GABA receptors are the main inhibitory receptor in the CNS. So, when you take sedatives or anti-anxiety drugs like ativan and Xanax. You are stimulating the GABA receptors. Which give the calming effect.

Retriever · Mar 5, 2008

Don't take coffee, tea, chocolate, ginseng, Pre workout supplements, coke,... Even tiny amounts of stimulants can have adverse effects if you are prone to anxiety. Don't work out too much or too heavy.

oswlsj · Mar 5, 2008

true..............

lookingforanedge said:
I want to stay away from prescription drugs....they worsen things IMO

psychedelic mushrooms always work for me!!!

CHAPS · Mar 6, 2008

Reset AD by Palo Alto Labs, it will help your adrenal glands and you'll handle stress better, sleep better and improve your mood, energy etc.

BritishBruiser · Mar 6, 2008

I feel your pain!

I'm just finishing off my degree... in the final 3 months and stress is riding ridiculously high.

Had a xanax the other night that i brought back from Thailand the other night and i have to say that it has helped like nothing else today. I'm wondering if St Johns Wort may help as i'd like to stay away from pharmaceuticals.

All the best,

BB

James · Mar 6, 2008

Bump to this thread... I also get a lot of job\relationship anxiety... more than normal I feel, and would love to hear of any more non-prescription aids that people have experienced success with.

anabolicfan · Mar 6, 2008

welcome to my world....find something that works let me know.....i dont like the drunk feeling xanax gives me but i keep on hand case i get a bad storm...

HardKnox · Mar 6, 2008

The use of GABA is questionable at best as it has been shown to not cross the blood/brain barrier.

I tried it, bought numerous bottles of it, anxiety was the same.

Look into Valerian root along with Hawthorn Berries.

Ashop · Mar 6, 2008

anabolicfan said:
welcome to my world....find something that works let me know.....i dont like the drunk feeling xanax gives me but i keep on hand case i get a bad storm...

anxiety can be tough to deal with. nothing wrong with using those meds just use as needed in moderation.

TestPolska · Mar 6, 2008

Alin said:
anxiety can be tough to deal with. nothing wrong with using those meds just use as needed in moderation.

Excellently said. Klonopin works well for me I dont use them daily but when I can't curb it with breathing technques and mental tactic no shame in using a med.

Beta · Mar 6, 2008

kava kava, phenibut

nosmas · Mar 6, 2008

lookingforanedge said:
I want to stay away from prescription drugs....they worsen things IMO

Read up on and try a lot of different things. Meditation etc. I am glad you are not looking to prescription drugs...so glad. Good for you man! Your thinking is a nice change of pace from the norm.

oswlsj said:
psychedelic mushrooms always work for me!!!

Thank you so much for your contribution. It didnt sound to me like he was looking for a serious answer or needed honest help about a serious problem. If you cant help him with his question dont waist his or our time just to show us your an ass.