Can't take antidepressants, what are some natural supplements or things I can do for severe anxiety?

[Anonymous]

Already to therapy and exercise.. what can I take for severe anxiety and depression. I have an issue where I have a major drug reaction/ side effect to all antidepressents and cannot take.

[Anonymous]

CBD oil. Melatonin for sleep. Magnesium.

Acupuncture

[Anonymous]

I feel like your doctor should answer this question if they know u have a reaction to certain drugs already?

[Anonymous]

Also, if you are on hormonal birth control pills, you may want to reconsider. It made me nuts with so much anxiety and I felt so much better once I was off of it.

[Anonymous]

CBD
CBD
Delta 8
OTC sleep aids

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like your doctor should answer this question if they know u have a reaction to certain drugs already?

I have seen multiple doctors. I have a major reaction to dry mouth and it is caused a major dental issue despite meticulous care and checkups so I cannot take SSRI/Wellbutrin/Prozac etc because my body cannot handle this side effect. I need something I can take that isn't a Rx because that is a major side effect of almost all.

[Anonymous]

There are a wide variety of antidepressants out there. Have you worked with a psychiatrist to find one that doesn’t have dry mouth as a side effect?

[Anonymous]

Microdosing worked for Ayelet Waldman. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/how-ayelet-waldman-found-a-calmer-life-on-tiny-doses-of-lsd

[Anonymous]

CBD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:CBD
CBD
Delta 8
OTC sleep aids

+magnesium, theanine, and a B/folate combo in the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

Botox is what works best for me when I am really down or really anxious. Then when thar kicks in I can be functional enough to do the regular stuff that keeps my mental health in check, like reading good books, exercising, seeing friends, etc.

Quitting alcohol was really helpful too.

I do plan on trying acupuncture and CBD oil. A lot cheaper than Botox, I’m sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Botox is what works best for me when I am really down or really anxious. Then when thar kicks in I can be functional enough to do the regular stuff that keeps my mental health in check, like reading good books, exercising, seeing friends, etc.

Quitting alcohol was really helpful too.

I do plan on trying acupuncture and CBD oil. A lot cheaper than Botox, I’m sure.

How does Botox work for anxiety?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like your doctor should answer this question if they know u have a reaction to certain drugs already?

I have seen multiple doctors. I have a major reaction to dry mouth and it is caused a major dental issue despite meticulous care and checkups so I cannot take SSRI/Wellbutrin/Prozac etc because my body cannot handle this side effect. I need something I can take that isn't a Rx because that is a major side effect of almost all.

I've gotten decent results from Vistaril/Hydroxyzine, which isn't an SSRI or antidepressant. But it is a prescription med.

[Anonymous]

Are you working with a psychiatrist or just your internist. I feel like a psychiatrist would have a lot more drug options than just SSRI or nothing.

For example, beta blockers are sometimes used to control anxiety, and I don’t think dry mouth is a typical side effect foe those.

Also, have you talked with your dentist? I think there are special mouthwashes for dry mouth.

[Anonymous]

Fish oil is also helpful for some people. I was also going to recommend magnesium. There’s some studies supporting each of those. And also CBT.