I have had a stressful few weeks and I really need some advice. It seems I am always stressed/anxious, I have lived this way for the past 5-7 years...I have accepted it that it is just a part of who I am. Long story short, the past few weeks have been above and beyond stressful!
I want to start taking something that will help me releive some of this anxiety. I really do not want to dive straight into perscription drugs, although I have had great results with them in the past...I don't want to have to "use" something on a constant basis, or get into the habit of "changing my frame of mind" to work. I don't want to cover up my symptoms, making myself feel better but never getting to the source of the problem or fixing it and in my experience with anti anxiety meds, this is exactly the case.
I get excercise, eat healthy, etc..the only thing I really have not tried on a regular basis is meditation. It is impossible for me to meditate when I am a ball of raw nerves. Id like to get to the point where I can really relax and meditate some day and I am constantly learning how to manage my stress better. I have tried these ways, so I am not jumping right into OTC med experimentation without trying the very basics of stress management first. I really just need a little extra help from my pill friends lol, without being on something that can get me totally ripped or addicted.
I have been reading alot about 5-htp/stress eez. It seems it could really help someone like me out. I have tried valerian root, and it did nothing for me. I have also tried st. johns wort, again nothing for me. It seems 5HTP/stress eze will get the job done without such harsh side effects or possibility of addiction. When I have been on anti anxiety meds, I do get a little sleepy, but It seems I am alot more clear headed it also seems that the petty little things do not bother me to the extent they would without the meds. I want this clear-headed, petty bs doesnt bother me frame of mind back, and excercise, meditation, valerian root and st johns wort just don't do it for me in this department.
Has anyone here used 5htp/stress eze or similiar otc meds with good results? Does it get you dopey feeling? How exactly did it help you? Do you prefer this over prescription meds and why?
Helpppp!!! LOL



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