new member with panic disorder question

[Guest guest]

Hello all.! I am new here,as well as new to the natural healing

world. I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 3 years now, I am 32

now, and have been on anitdepressants for the past 3 years.

Antidepressants aren't the way I want to go, I want to heal not

cover the symptoms and the antidepressants cause too many side

effects. I have been wanting to go the natural health route for

several years, but haven't been knowledgeable enough to do so in my

opinion. But I have decided that there is no time like the present.

Plus we are wanting to have more children and want to get

this " disorder " under control before having another child. I am

currently weening off the antidepressants and was wondering if there

were any of you with advise as to any herbs, oils, homeopathic

remedies that I could take now while weening and then after I am off

the anitdepressants.

Samantha

[Guest guest]

Hi Samantha,

 

Welcome!

 

There have been many discussions about this topic on this group. You can

get a lot of data by browsing through the past files. (Try a search of

the archives.)

 

You can also request Doc Shillington's free lecture (from

www.academyofnaturalhealing.com) and then you can have a free consult

with him. He is certain to have suggestions for you as well.

 

Best,

Kelli

 

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| Samantha [sashelnutt]

| Friday, March 25, 2005 9:27 AM

| herbal remedies

| Herbal Remedies - new member with panic disorder question

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| Hello all.! I am new here,as well as new to the natural healing

| world. I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 3 years now, I am 32

| now, and have been on anitdepressants for the past 3 years.

| Antidepressants aren't the way I want to go, I want to heal not

| cover the symptoms and the antidepressants cause too many side

| effects.

[Guest guest]

Hi Samantha,

 

Glad you asked! The best herbs I know for anxiety are:

 

Kava Kava

Chamomile

Lobelia

Valerian Root

 

But most of all you need to get calcium & magnesium in your system. Email

me privately, I can give you a website where you can order a great form of

this. That will calm down your whole being. I have used it for many years on

sleeplessness, headaches, cramps, etc. Kava Kava and Lobelia are the best

ones I have found for anxiety. They also help people quit smoking so I think

they are good for quitting anything you are addicted to.

 

Getting off antidepressants can be difficult and I must stress, read up on

side effects before you attempt to withdraw. And when you withdraw, do it

slowly. But you are definitely doing the right thing. Antidepressants are

NOT a cure... they are only a band-aid and a bad one at that. They only

block the symptoms instead of actually healing you.

 

ML,

 

Lane

 

 

Samantha [sashelnutt]

Friday, March 25, 2005 11:27 AM

herbal remedies

Herbal Remedies - new member with panic disorder question

 

 

 

 

 

Hello all.! I am new here,as well as new to the natural healing

world. I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 3 years now, I am 32

now, and have been on anitdepressants for the past 3 years.

Antidepressants aren't the way I want to go, I want to heal not

cover the symptoms and the antidepressants cause too many side

effects. I have been wanting to go the natural health route for

several years, but haven't been knowledgeable enough to do so in my

opinion. But I have decided that there is no time like the present.

Plus we are wanting to have more children and want to get

this " disorder " under control before having another child. I am

currently weening off the antidepressants and was wondering if there

were any of you with advise as to any herbs, oils, homeopathic

remedies that I could take now while weening and then after I am off

the anitdepressants.

Samantha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person

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[Guest guest]

Panic disorders can occur from several causes. The most common cause

is a lactic acid build up in the body. Studies have shown that the

injection of lactate (soluble lactic acid) will trigger panic attacks

in individuals. There are several ways to reduce lactic acid levels.

The simplest is deep breathing exercises. The added oxygen to your

system helps to remove excess lactic acid. I also love nettle leaf,

which removes lactic and uric acids from the body. Nettle leaf also

contains tiny amounts of calming serotonin, and helps prevent

allergic reactions that may also contribute to panic attacks. Nettle

leaf tea is my favorite. I add a little lemon grass or lemon balm,

and a touch of stevia then let it steep overnight covered. In the

morning I strain the tea and put it in the refrigerator for ice tea

throughout the day.

It is important to stay away from stimulants like caffeine, which

raise lactic acid levels, and reduce adrenal function, which can lead

to allergies.

Another cause is too much epinephrine (adrenaline) being secreted

from the adrenals, without sufficient levels of acetylcholine to

balance it out. This could also help explain in part why allergies

can lead to panic attacks, other than from increased lactic acid.

When exposed to an allergen the adrenals release epinephrine to help

counter allergic responses. Again if the levels of epinephrine are

raised without sufficient acetylcholine a panic attack can result. B

complex and lecithin granules are both good sources of choline, which

helps elevate acetylcholine levels. Adaptogenic herbs, such as

ashwagandha, schisandra berry, jiaogulan, and small doses of licorice

root are excellent for building up the adrenal glands and preventing

overreactions by the adrenal glands.

 

 

herbal remedies , " Samantha " <sashelnutt>

wrote:

>

>

> Hello all.! I am new here,as well as new to the natural healing

> world. I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 3 years now, I am 32

> now, and have been on anitdepressants for the past 3 years.

> Antidepressants aren't the way I want to go, I want to heal not

> cover the symptoms and the antidepressants cause too many side

> effects. I have been wanting to go the natural health route for

> several years, but haven't been knowledgeable enough to do so in my

> opinion. But I have decided that there is no time like the present.

> Plus we are wanting to have more children and want to get

> this " disorder " under control before having another child. I am

> currently weening off the antidepressants and was wondering if

there

> were any of you with advise as to any herbs, oils, homeopathic

> remedies that I could take now while weening and then after I am

off

> the anitdepressants.

> Samantha

[Guest guest]

Passion Flower is good for anxiety too, in my experience. I also like to take

amino acids,

which help a lot! (GABA, 5htp/tryptophan, thianine, etc.) You can " google " them

and get

lots of info about them.

 

Another very helpful thing to do is breathing exercises, such as " square

breathing " ..

breathe in for a count of 4, hold of 4, breathe out for 4, and in again, for 4,

and so on.

This is amazingly helpful! I find yoga to be execellent for stress reduction,

too, generall,

also, regular exercise, regular meals, (minus refined carbs, etc.), and also

positive thinking

and priority setting. Try to avoid people, situations and other stimuli that

make you feel

more stressed, and try to do stuff that relaxes you and that you enjoy.

 

Scott.