Anxiety

I had a couple of really scary bad days of depression. I went to my local regular doctor and she and I talked for awhile. I think the talking was just what I needed.
Maybe there is someone you can go talk to. A professional. I think they have lyme support groups in some areas.
Anyway, my heartfelt concern. I'm just so new to this I don't have much knowledge to give, but here's a hug. ((((Elleon))))

The local general doctor I went to see was what I call a "doc in the box." It is just a clinic and has rotating doctors, about 3 of them. I didn't want to drive an hour to my internal medicine doctor. I tell ya what she was a Godsend. She was worth every penny just to talk to at that appointment. She gave me a prescription for something or other but it is one of those you have to take every day and you can't just quit when you want to. The last thing I want is another pill. I filled the prescription and it is here and I guess it is like a ship's lifebuoy, it is comforting that I just know it is there, but I don't want to use it.

Being new somewhere can be full of anxiety. Join something you are interested in. Book club, gym, cooking class, bird watching group or church. If you look up non-profit organizations in your area, they always can use free help. Sometimes just stuffing envelopes and it is a nice way to meet new people.

Hang in there and if you choose a cooking class, let me know the recipes. I love to cook.

Annette

Hi Elleon,
Have you tried Avena Sativa (oats in the milky stage - NOT oat straw) in hot water? It's not enough to really sit you down, but if you are doing all you can to calm yourself (sorry, I can't figure out how else to say it), the Avena Sativa helps. It's what I use.

And have you tried SAMe yet for the depression?

Yep, you sure can!! I would recommend Gaia herbs for the avena sativa. It's the one I started with - I make my own now- and I can tell you that it's good quality. You can buy it from several sources online, including Amazon!! LOL!

As for the SAMe, I would suggest that you either go to your local health food store to find a good brand, or ask on here. I haven't tried it yet, as I was past those symptoms by the time I became aware of SAMe's ability to help.

Elleon - its hard to separate anxiety from adrenal fatigue and high BP, and they can be all related too.

Have you taken any adrenal adaptogen supplements? Goggle it, there are about 7-8 of them. I used holy basil with some success.

Any magnesium that ends in "ate" works too, but can make you sleepy. It must end in "ate" to actually work, true.

ANY toxic build up in you, if you dont naturally detox well, can create anxiety as well.