I am taking pristiq and it seems to be working - it is not an SSRI.

I have used Lamictal. It was for bipolar thought, not anxiety. I had Paxil for anxiety. It helped a lot, however it has some side effects and horrible withdrawal symptoms if you ever want to stop taking it. Now I'm using natural herbs like Passionflower, Chamomile, Inositol, and Ginseng.

I'm currently taking Lamictal. That is not an anxiety medication though. It is for mood disorders as I take it for Bipolar. That's weird they would give you that for anxiety.

- Oolong "Wu Long" Tea IF you aren't sensitive to caffeine like I used to be as a smoker. Home brewed with honey of course as a sweetener. NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS EVER! Honey is also a natural weight loss aid and carries medicinal properties. The tea will also help you to lose weight if you consume it about twice a day or more. In the long run, it has a laundry list of health benefits, and knowing you are putting good things into your body will make you that much less anxious. Some other things are bad breath aid, teeth strengthener, skin detox "yes, it will make you more radiant after a few weeks, and even more so if you drink it for a long time." and mental focus. Most people use it for its weight loss capabilities though. It inhibits fat, and speeds up your metabolism. It, as well as the next item I am listing, do the same thing.

- Garcinia Cambogia capsules which are also vegan. Must be 60% HCA with NO FILLERS, and a U.S. It is also very important that you take it with potassium for the best benefits and in a high enough dose "750 to 1000 mg a day for me, but I am well over weight. This product is mostly recommended for obese people, which although I am not that big, I am still technically obese. If you only have a few pounds to lose, than I would recommend a much lower dose. "250 mg, which the Xium brand is." I am not recommending it for helping you to lose weight though, because it does have other effects on your body that are almost immediate. It releases chemicals in your brain that work as an anti-depressant and make you want to eat healthier. Much like the Oolong tea, it also curves your appetite. Self image plays a big role in mental health as well. If you look healthy, you feel healthy, you feel less anxious. The chain reaction of anxiety can go both ways.

- Lavender bubble bath with lavender Epsom salt "Or can be spearmint. Both do pretty well"

- If you drink at all, I would reduce it as much as possible. I used to be a heavy drinker, but do to dieting reasons, I do it maybe once a week on my cheat day.

- If you are a smoker, do everything in your power to kick the habit. I know it is very very hard, but it can be done. I quit smoking and my anxiety is almost non-existent now.

- Of course, a well balanced and healthy diet "ugly word" and exercise. It works as an anti-depressant when you exercise, and cuts down anxiety by a lot. If you are just starting off, it may make you a little anxious at first, but in the long run, it will make you feel so much better!


My new routine is I drink 2 tea bags of Oolong tea with my Garcinia Cambogia, do my workout, take a nice hot bath with spearmint bubblebath/epsom salt during the day, and lavender at night while drinking around 24+ ounces of water, then eat a nice healthy meal. I may have more things that I have tried and worked, but honestly, I have suffered from anxiety for so long, that I have tried many many things before finding something that worked. It is all trial and error, really. If anyone is interested in trying a more natural approach, then I will list a few products that have worked for me. keep in mind, I don't endorse them, but they are my recommended products.


Oolong tea - You can get 100 bags from anywhere between $6 -$12 dollars on Amazon.com. I use Lucky Eight's Vintage Oolong tea.

Garcinia Cambogia - If you are obese then I would recommend a brand that is at least 750 mg - 1000 mg "preferably with potassium in them." I just ordered some other brand that tries to put Dr.Oz's picture in the description but keep in mind, he DOES NOT endorse any particular brand, he just says to follow the three rules I posted above when choosing a product. Xium I recommend for people who want it more for health benefits besides weight loss, which I recommend Xium. I have to take more than the recommended dose because of my size, but it does work. Also found on Amazon.com between $10 and $50, but I find that the ones closer to $10 work just fine! Don't break the bank with these things! They are cheap to make, and should be cheap to sell!

Dr. Teal's Products for Epsom salt and bubble bath. Any can do the trick really, I just like Dr. Teal's brand in particular. You should be able to find it with the other bath time soaps at most stores "Kroger, Meijer, Walmart etc."


I don't want anyone to think any of this stuff is only for weight loss. I have a strict policy: If it isn't natural, I don't eat or consume it. That is the best guide lines for not only losing weight, but controlling my anxiety. I haven't been in the hospital for a "heart attack" in a few years now thanks to a few lifestyle changes. Feel free to add me as a friend, or message me if anyone needs anything, or wants to ask any questions. Last, I don't want anyone to think this stuff is magical weight loss pills, and tea because they can work, but you have to meet them half way with proper eating and exercise. Even though Dr.Oz does endorse G.C. as "The holy grail of weight loss" it shouldn't replace the tried and true method. If you are going to take them, combine the two "Or four including Tea and Honey" to help you. After all, we all want to be healthy. If it is good for you, AND has weight loss properties, than that is just a plus in my book, not a cheat!