Seeking Relief fromDepression, PTSD, Chronic Anxiety and Sleeplessness

Posted by marybee @marybee, 5 days ago

I am a 75 YO widow who has struggled with depression and chronic anxiety for many years.
I have sought relief through talk and biofeedback therapy; rotated through nearly all of the available SSRI prescriptions and medications for chronic anxiety (panic attacks ), sleep deprivation and even .5 Lorazepam 2 times daily as needed for peace and sanity!

I lost my husband and best friend of 50 plus years just over 1 year ago, and my world has felt completely “upside down” every day since!

Most recently I have been inundated with information that advocates addressing the cause rather than only treating symptoms? Any one here have experience with using more natural methods such as high dose Saffron, Cortisol detox, Hormonal therapy or even Lithium Orotate for relief?

If so, I would be very grateful if you would share your experiences with this group? Thank you!

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Arvind Natarajan | @malebreastcancer47 | 5 days ago

My mom lost my dad of 55 yrs in 2020, now taking anti-depression and anti-anxiety meds. Due to culture, no therapist.
Me on the other hand, has a therapist, and for other stuff, rather than meds, I use a device Alpha Stim. It works wonders, prescribed by my therapist, for anxiety, depression and insomnia.
I try to be as natural as possible, without more meds.
I am taking meds for type 2 diabetes and breast cancer treatment.