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Before addressing the remedy that I would like to recommend in a mental health care situation, it is important to know the definition of anxiety, so we are all clear that I am not attempting to diagnose or cure people of any condition. I am not a doctor and if you are ever unsure of anything I post in this section of the website, please feel free to consult your doctor and do some of your own research. I am only posting about remedies that I have personal experience with, and believe to be safe.
According to Wikipedia, 'Anxiety (also called angst or worry) is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somaticemotionalcognitive, andbehavioral components.[2] It is the displeasing feeling of fear and concern [3] The root meaning of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness, and dread.[4] Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to a stressor. It may help an individual to deal with a demanding situation by prompting them to cope with it. When anxiety becomes excessive, it may fall under the classification of an anxiety disorder.[5]

That being said, a stress and anxiety remedy that my mom turned me on to that I absolutely swear by is called Gabba Calm. According to Drugstore.com 'GABA Calm™ combines three of the main inhibitory neurotransmitters, plus N-acetyl L-tyrosine,, a precursor of norepinephrine.* The sublingual form is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, via the blood vessels under the tongue and in the cheeks, allowing for quick entry into the system.'. To put it in layman's terms...Its like smoking pot but minus the munchies and hallucinations. It just chills you out. If you're not stressed and you take one, you probably wont notice any difference at all. But if you're getting anxious, nervous, angry or stressed and you take one you will certainly notice a difference within 15-30minutes. It comes in a sub-lingual and as a daily tablet. I would recommend the tablet for people with overall anxiety issues, and the sub-lingual for crisis prevention or crisis management. If you just have occasional anxiety responses that you have difficulty managing on your own, then I would recommend just using the sub-lingual on an as needed basis. Either way, I would recommend testing your response to this remedy on a day that you do not have to work as Gabba Calm may possibly cause you to feel a little sleepy. 

Gabba Calm can be found in most health food or vitamin stores.  

Mom
2/18/2012 12:25:44 am

You have elaborated about mood swings in the prenatal section, I think some of that info would be helpful here as well. People need good nutrition to function rationally in an everyday situation too.

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Stacey
8/20/2012 02:44:33 am

I read really good reviews for this supplement for anxiety. What do you recommend for depression though? Thanks in advance :-)

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The Imperfect Marriage
8/21/2012 03:50:06 am

For depression it really depends on what is causing it. When I had post partum depression it was primarily caused by certain vitamin deficiencies. Since these are the easiest to diagnose and fix I highly recommend that someone suffering from depression immediately start taking Iron, Vitamin D, a B complex and Vitamin C. If in a week or so you dont see improvement in mood and energy then its possible that the depression is due to a chemical imbalance and may require medications to treat. I will discuss this in greater depth in an upcoming article.

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Stacey
8/21/2012 04:43:00 am

I bought "One a day women's" vitamins. They have iron, vitamin C, and D. For vitamin B, it says it has B1, B2, B6, and B12. I is that what you mean for B complex?
I have taken vitamins before but I don't think they made a difference but I'll give it another try and I will definetely be looking forward to your upcoming article regarding this matter. I really appreciate your help. Since I haven't been able to afford a doc for two years, I rely on natural or at home treatments. Thank you.

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Stacey
8/21/2012 04:43:25 am

I bought "One a day women's" vitamins. They have iron, vitamin C, and D. For vitamin B, it says it has B1, B2, B6, and B12. I is that what you mean for B complex?
I have taken vitamins before but I don't think they made a difference but I'll give it another try and I will definetely be looking forward to your upcoming article regarding this matter. I really appreciate your help. Since I haven't been able to afford a doc for two years, I rely on natural or at home treatments. Thank you.

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Stacey
8/21/2012 04:44:57 am

Sorry, when I submitted my post, it said an error occurred so I submitted it again and now it's there twice.

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thanks you very much for sharing it

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