Opinions - Natural anxiety reliever?

[mikejones]

SWIM has had a case of GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) for the last three years. SWIMs never been diagnosed by a professional but symptoms include irratibility, nervousness, and racing thoughts. The first thing SWIM tried was kratom, and wow did that ever do the trick. However its effects quickly wore off and made SWIM tired so it was discontinued. SWIM next tried kava, which was not very effective at all. DMAE was next and all that did was increase SWIMs emotions; not very good at all. SWIM is now trying 5-htp but there are still lingering thoughts. SWIM did experiment a while ago with benzos, which did the trick in small doses, most likely since they were never abused. SWIm was thinking about catnip or maybe Johns Wort, but SWIM does not know if it is even worth it. Does any SWIY have a similar case with a good natural remedy, or is it time to see a shrink?

SWIM just read an article that Niacinamide may be good for anxiety, but then again they say niacin may do the trick. Any thoughts on that?

[kb13]

Niacin is vitamin b3. They claim niacin has the ability to greatly reduce anxiety and depression. Yet another feature of niacin is that it dilates blood vessels and creates a sensation of warmth, called a "niacin flush." This is often accompanied with a blushing of the skin.


I found a few other remedies other with a simple search.


Valerian extract is one herb shown to relieve anxiety in numerous scientific studies. When taken in doses of 50-500 mg, Valerian extract can help you feel more relaxed and less worried. It usually works quickly after about 30 minutes, and unlike anti-anxiety drugs, Valerian is not addictive. High-quality natural cures for anxiety contain Valerian extract that's standardized to contain at least 0.8% of valerenic acid, the active constituent.

Research suggests that Passion Flower can also help calm your nerves and reduce worry. Look for a natural anxiety cure that provides at least a few hundred milligrams of Passion Flower extract. Scientists believe that a compound called vitexin is responsible for Passion Flower's relaxing effects, so extracts with at least 3-4% vitexin are most effective.

L-theanine, an amino acid extracted from Green Tea, is a third natural anxiety cure with a pronounced anti-anxiety effect. In fact, many people report that L-theanine works as well as anti-anxiety drugs when taken in doses of 100-300mg. Some products marketed as "L-theanine" actually contain very little pure L-theanine, and thus aren't effective. For this reason, you should make sure to use a natural anxiety cure with SunTheanine®, a 99% pure form of L-theanine.

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Very helpful information.