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06-29-2008, 07:59 PM
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| Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san francisco, ca
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| Kava Kava and Valerian for anxiety I have been coming off my my depression meds (with the doctors help) and have now found out I have hypo-mania. My pschcologist has suggested my taking Kava Kava and Valerine to combat the anxiety and sleep disturbances. Does anyone have any experiences with the Herbs? Thanks Melanie |
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07-01-2008, 05:32 PM
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| I took Valerian root for awhile. It mainly relaxed me and helped me sleep (vivid dreams) and my doctor said there was little downside (re-side effects) to it. I never tried Kava-Kava. I didn't come off of my anti-depressants until I learned coping skills in a cognitive behavioral therapy group. That would have scared me to death not to have any thing to fall back on while coming off of them. |
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07-01-2008, 06:02 PM
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| down the rabbit hole  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: near Boston, MA
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| I have taken Valerian for insomnia and did find it helped relax me, although it wasn't strong enough to put me to sleep. Doesn't leave you feeling groggy at all the next morning, which is nice. It smells terrible though! Make sure you keep it in a ziploc baggie or something to block out the smell! It made me a little nauseous too, if that happens maybe take it with a little snack should help... |
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07-07-2008, 03:03 AM
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| Alcohol is a cruel mistress!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: crownpoint newyork
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| Valerian root may help u relax. Kava Kava is often used by med students to stay up all night to study, in nursing school we shared a dorm during practicals. Not what u are looking for it makes u hyper it did me. I tried alot of supplements without any success. I wish u luck though... |
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07-07-2008, 04:31 AM
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| the girl can't help it  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: splendraville
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| I like to take "bach flower remedy" the one for sleep I have to be in the bed before I take it. I like the spray best. |
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