Over the counter anxiety medicine
Has anyone taken these over the counter anxiety medicine?
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Has anyone taken these over the counter anxiety medicine?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Depression & Anxiety Support Group.
Try a sublingual vitamin B-12 (5000 mcg). It does seem to calm me down. Good luck! If you find anything that works, please share!
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3 Reactions@annedodrill44 I like how you think. Who better to help us with anxiety than others experiencing thus?? B-12 sometimes does help. Nice thing is B-12 is water-soluble and not cause other imbalances.
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5 ReactionsThank you for your reply, parus! And for the intermittent nausea anxiety can bring, peppermint tea seems helpful. I find that the most frustrating thing about persistent anxiety is that it doesn’t have the same status as other health issues. People think it’s “all in your head”. But it really is a condition you have to live with and control just like any other disease, ie diabetes.
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4 Reactions@annedodrill44 Sadly those not living with an anxiety issue (or disorder which is a term I abhor) can be cruel. Yes, it is a condition that we learn to live with even though it is unpleasant. Having health issues that others cannot see is challenging. I know I have become very much of a recluse. I am thankful for some interaction here at connect. There are nice and caring members as well as insight from others. We are all different and what works for one may not work for another.
Loneliness is also a disease and it is painful too.
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6 ReactionsI plan to buy some B-12 and give it a try. Most of the time I do not have anxiety to any great extent, but when I do, it really does a number on me. Was recently taken to ER because BP was over 200 and head felt as if it would explode, plus being nauseated. I feel as if I cannot function at all. They kept me overnight and actually did a CT scan. Feel so foolish when it is over. I do take something for mild anxiety. My mom used to actually have her tongue swell and could barely speak when she had a panic attack. I hate it.
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3 Reactions@littleonefmohio Please forgive me for not replying sooner. I have been dealing with extreme fibromyalgia pain and side effects from taking prednisone.
I too have a hard time riding in the car and keep my appointments as close to home as possible. What has been working for me is sitting in the back seat listening to a book on tape or music using earbuds. I also dab my wrists and collar bone with lavender essential oil.
There have been great responses by other members that I'm going to try also. The B vitamin sounds promising.
I truly hope your panic eases so that you may enjoy the time with your grandbaby.
Jen
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5 Reactions@parus It is so challenging to have health issues that others cannot see. I'm sorry you have become a bit of a recluse. I wish for those in your life to see in you what I see. You are a wise person who has so much to offer others. The posts you make here on Connect are valued. Thank you for being part of our community!
Jen
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4 Reactions@sandytoes14 Yes, it is a challenge. I try to be encouraging to others here at connect. Currently I am discouraged and this is all the input I have for now.
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3 ReactionsLiz223, I also got Magnesium, which I hear is good for nerves. Just started taking it today. Will report back on that! Feel like a vitamin junkie these days, but I’ll try just about anything to ease the curse of anxiety.
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4 ReactionsI’m so sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly, parus. Your posts are so helpful, so please be well soon!
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