Has anyone used saffron supplements for a child or young teenager with severe anxiety, emotional dysregulation and school avoidance?
My daughter is 12 and has been assessed as having significant anxiety. Her main difficulties are panic around school, struggling to get into the building, becoming overwhelmed by large classes and crowds, and appearing to cope for a while before burning out. She also experiences emotional dysregulation, including intense distress, anger, crying and difficulty calming once overwhelmed.
We have started Saffrosun for Children by The Naked Pharmacy. The recommended dose for ages 10–14 is two capsules daily with breakfast, providing 14 mg of standardised saffron extract.
I am not looking to replace therapy, school support or medical advice, and I will not increase the dose without speaking to a pharmacist or clinician. I am just interested in real experiences. Which brand did you use, what daily dose did your child take and how old were they? How long did it take before you noticed any difference? Did it help with panic, school attendance, emotional regulation, sleep or mood? Were there any side effects? Was your child also having CBT or taking prescribed medication?
I would especially appreciate experiences involving severe anxiety, emotional dysregulation or emotionally based school avoidance, rather than general concentration or mild mood difficulties.
Thank you ☺️