Found something that works for anxiety.

[rbds22]

Originally Posted by flapbreaker

I have struggled with health anxiety recently but didn't want to start up with the antidepressants. I almost did though. I've tried a lot of the recommendations on this site but didn't really feel any effect from them. Anyway, I tried this product called GABA Calm. You can read find info about it by using google. Just search for Source naturals GABA Calm. I've only been on it for 3 days but it has done wonders for my anxiety. It worked not long after the first dose. I'm a skeptical person by nature but I have to admit this stuff really worked for me. I wanted to share this with anyone suffering anxiety. I would recommend the orange flavor as the peppermint is kind of strong for a sublingual pill. Hope someone finds this useful.

S. Hammond? I seen your product comment in the reviews of the product

[flapbreaker]

Why yes I left a product review on amazon.com Do I have a stalker now? LOL.

[gahumph]

Just checking to see what the latest reports back are on the GABA Calm. Did it help at all with depression symptoms in addition to the anxiety?

[flapbreaker]

Originally Posted by gahumph

Just checking to see what the latest reports back are on the GABA Calm. Did it help at all with depression symptoms in addition to the anxiety?

It depends on what is driving your depression. For me, being anxious really puts a damper on being excited about things so there probably was some help. On a side note, I recently saw a naturopathic doctor to try some accupuncture. We talked about anxiety and she recommended l-theanine. I had gradually stopped taking the GABA calm and did notice my overall anxiousness had increased again. I read up on l-theanine and it peaked my interest. I've been using it for about a week and I'm happy to report that it too has been effective. To me there is a more noticeable effect from the l-theanine than the GABA calm. I take the 200mg capsules and usually do two in the morning then if I need it in the afternoon I'll take another one. I can tell when it where's off which is usually between 6-8 hours. Might be something else for you to try. You can read about it on wikipedia here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine

[KittyQ]

Hi there. I tried the Gaba calm back when you first mentioned it and had some success, so, I thank you for the recommendation. Since then, I've found a product that contains gaba, taurine, L-Theanine, Relora and Holy basil leaf called Theanine Serene. It has helped me more as well. Just thought I'd mention it in case it can help someone else...

KittyQ

[pboy]

Originally Posted by flapbreaker

It depends on what is driving your depression. For me, being anxious really puts a damper on being excited about things so there probably was some help. On a side note, I recently saw a naturopathic doctor to try some accupuncture. We talked about anxiety and she recommended l-theanine. I had gradually stopped taking the GABA calm and did notice my overall anxiousness had increased again. I read up on l-theanine and it peaked my interest. I've been using it for about a week and I'm happy to report that it too has been effective. To me there is a more noticeable effect from the l-theanine than the GABA calm. I take the 200mg capsules and usually do two in the morning then if I need it in the afternoon I'll take another one. I can tell when it where's off which is usually between 6-8 hours. Might be something else for you to try. You can read about it on wikipedia here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine

How does it affect you emotionally, if you dont mind me asking?
I'm curious to try it as I seem to be ruminating & worrying constantly, but also kinda emotionally numb.
Also did you find the accupuncture helpful?

[bobbykim4]

anymore updates on this stuff, early results were positive

[flapbreaker]

The GABA calm worked well but at times I still felt like I needed more for anxiety. My naturopath put me on L-Theanine. I take 4 200mg capsules a day (two in the am and two in the pm). I have been using it for about 5-6 months and have been very impressed with it. I have no doubts that it works. Do your own research and I think you'll find that there is no down side to using it.

As far as the acpuncture goes I don't think it helped my anxiety. Sure it was relaxing during the session but didn't make a difference in my daily living.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Shanti

Why don't we let people discern for themselves instead of pushing the thoughtform out there that "this will make you sick" before they even get to research it and think about it. If you specifically tried this remedy and it made you sick, then by all means, share it. But why keep pushing fear and negativity out there all the time when you haven't even tried this remedy?

Members on this site are free to post what and how they feel, and once again, this isn't a site for homeopathy.

Originally Posted by Shanti

I am not sensitive to alternative medicine. MANY people aren't sensitive to it either. You are. Okay. Why did you post this? You want to scare people from trying something that might help? I'm seeing this too much on this site and it's bugging me. Too much negativity.

This is a posters first hand experience and his right to post his experience is just as valid as a positive post about supplements. The sensitivity to supplements are widely reported on paxilprogress. One must be mindful about commenting on negativity, and then making a negative comment.

[Lucy]

Shanti, you have copied posts from this website and transferred them to your own site at "my paxil website" linked above ?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Lucy

Shanti, you have copied posts from this website and transferred them to your own site at "my paxil website" linked above ?

Shanti has been notified that she must remove those posts, since that is a huge violation of this sites rules, and the rules of decency. Her access to paxilprogress has been removed and posts will no longer be visible to for her.

Just a reminder to anyone who has their own site. Copying and pasting someones posts from paxilprogress without their permission is a violation of that persons privacy.

[Bilo76]

More people have tried this GABA? I am curious if more people are positive about it

[klm207]

Hi All

I'm also busy reading about Gaba - would love to hear anymore feedback, and also if its safe to take while I'm still tapering from paxil (currently at 10mg, down from 20mg). I'm feeling quite strong emotionally but am suffering from a very wound up CNS, and awful muscle pain, thanks!

[flapbreaker]

Originally Posted by klm207

Hi All

I'm also busy reading about Gaba - would love to hear anymore feedback, and also if its safe to take while I'm still tapering from paxil (currently at 10mg, down from 20mg). I'm feeling quite strong emotionally but am suffering from a very wound up CNS, and awful muscle pain, thanks!

I've switched from GABA calm to L-theanine at the request of my naturopath. It's an amino acid that the body can convert to GABA naturally. Do yourself a favor and read up on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine

[caperjackie]

I take straight GABA and feel that it helps (darned expensive though). I actually stopped taking it around the time of my last wave (probably a coincidence) and started back on it last week. Feeling better already LOL.