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socks1107 · 21/04/2024 12:07

I am hoping to find a natural supplement to help with some anxiety.
I feel this anxiety around a particular issue, I've had two lots of therapy, tried prescription drugs but tbh I just need the situation to happen, realise I can cope and I think I'll be ok. Who knows.
But it may be happening this summer and whilst I was ok with it at first I'm not really coping so wandering is there a natural way I can calm myself. I do exercise, sleep is ok and I practice breathing so I'm thinking more of something I can take!
Has anyone any recommendations

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Eyesopenwideawake · 21/04/2024 12:29

The only way to cope with it is to deal with it, sorry if that is stating the bleedin' obvious! Can you say what it is, even in vague terms?

socks1107 · 21/04/2024 12:43

Totally agree! I'm about to be in the situation and absolutely want to deal with it, it's something I can forget about when it's not being mentioned but the minute it is my anxiety comes back.
I now need to be exposed to it obviously and I know it will be ok. It's all centred around my husband not being in the same bed as me at night. Obviously it's not sustainable and he wants a night away with friends who live opposite ends of the country and I want to be cool about that, but I'm not so I need to help with the anxiety. Prescribed meds are not the answer here so I just am looking for something to help short term until he's been away, I see it's all ok and hopefully I'll never have the anxiety again. It's that easy in my head!!

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socks1107 · 21/04/2024 12:47

At the moment I am fixated on what I will do in that 24 hours and what will I do if he doesn't text me when he goes to bed. Rationally I know that the hours will be busy with friends and the gym etc. I know I'm unlikely to sleep in days before or on the night but I've sort of made peace with that.
The text thing is silly, he had promised to send one but I do know when you've enjoyed a few drinks sometimes you get into bed and forget! And I need to stay grounded or I'll ruin both our weekends, and then definitely not sleep. I also worry of he sees me coping he'll start going away loads. My anxiety has run away with me today!

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TrishyLou1111 · 21/04/2024 12:49

socks1107 · 21/04/2024 12:47

At the moment I am fixated on what I will do in that 24 hours and what will I do if he doesn't text me when he goes to bed. Rationally I know that the hours will be busy with friends and the gym etc. I know I'm unlikely to sleep in days before or on the night but I've sort of made peace with that.
The text thing is silly, he had promised to send one but I do know when you've enjoyed a few drinks sometimes you get into bed and forget! And I need to stay grounded or I'll ruin both our weekends, and then definitely not sleep. I also worry of he sees me coping he'll start going away loads. My anxiety has run away with me today!

What is worrying you the most?

What do you think is going to happen whilst he is not there? X

Sparklfairy · 21/04/2024 12:51

Unpasteurised sauerkraut seems to help, something to do with the gut-brain axis. You can also try a chaga mushroom supplement, and rhodiola is good for anxiety too.

socks1107 · 21/04/2024 13:06

I actually don't know what worries me, it's a physical response the minute it's mentioned that then consumes me. Two lots of therapy haven't helped and I can tell myself it's irrational which it is.
I work a good fulfilling job, have friends and don't even flinch if he's on a night out. Night away and I go to pot. I don't know why but if I can take something to ease that, get through the first one in seven years then I hope the cycle will be broken. I like this particular set of friends so again no issues.
He did go years ago with a set of friends that I don't like, they have an attitude to women that isn't pleasant. Maybe that's where it's started. My ex husband did cheat on weekends away or nights out but I don't even think about that. It never enters my head I feel very safe in my marriage and very loved.
I also need to let go of the control like a text won't matter, I absolutely know he'll try and remember but if he doesn't is it worth upset? I can't force him to remember if that makes sense. So I need to just let it go. We don't text at all most nights out!! Only to say we're on our way home

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socks1107 · 21/04/2024 13:09

I'm wandering if anyone has tried Ashwagandha?

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TheRealMummyPig · 21/04/2024 13:19

Absolutely recommend saffron vitamins for anxiety. I take JS Health mood and emotional balance. Think rescue remedy have brought out a version too. They have been life changing for me. No side effects that I've noticed and it's been nearly a year since I started them.

socks1107 · 21/04/2024 13:23

TheRealMummyPig · 21/04/2024 13:19

Absolutely recommend saffron vitamins for anxiety. I take JS Health mood and emotional balance. Think rescue remedy have brought out a version too. They have been life changing for me. No side effects that I've noticed and it's been nearly a year since I started them.

Thank you, I've just read the reviews of this and looks very positive!

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