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Natural/herbal remedies for anxiety - do any of them actually work?

Kate Kestrel

Hello everyone,

Before I go ahead and potentially waste money on products that don’t work - has anyone tried any herbal/natural remedies for anxiety that actually work? In the past I’ve tried a few but never found they made any difference. I can’t take anti-depressants as I experience terrible side effects to them - so need to try something else. 

Has anyone had any success with things like Valerian and Passiflora etc? That kind of thing? 

I don’t want to make the mistake of wasting money I can ill afford to lose just because I’m at the end of my tether and desperate for anything that might work. 

And for anyone else who is struggling with anxiety - sending best wishes to you because it’s so hard isn’t it? Really tough when it’s bad. 

thanks 

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  • I also don't know much about the gut but I think our gut health is probably closely linked to our mental health but I don't know what is cause or effect. I don't know if inflammation has anything to do with anxiety (cause or effect) but I think having good gut health probably helps.

    I think we have to find what works bestand look at it holistically if that the right term.  Look at our environment and see what we can change.  I've found talking therapies helpful the most closely followed by mindfulness meditation. Alongside supplements. And a better understanding of myself.

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    Yes - it’s probably complex causes and complex solutions. I take biokult and other gut health things like Actimel etc. I’ve no idea if it’s helpful or not. I’m glad you’ve found things that help - that’s good to hear. I don’t think anxiety is really that well understood by the medical profession - certainly not at gp level in my experience anyway. I’ve struggled with quite severe anxiety for about 18 years and I’m exhausted. If only there was an easy solution. 

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    Yes - it’s probably complex causes and complex solutions. I take biokult and other gut health things like Actimel etc. I’ve no idea if it’s helpful or not. I’m glad you’ve found things that help - that’s good to hear. I don’t think anxiety is really that well understood by the medical profession - certainly not at gp level in my experience anyway. I’ve struggled with quite severe anxiety for about 18 years and I’m exhausted. If only there was an easy solution. 

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