I have a lot of problems with anxiety, either as a pre-cursor to chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome or as a result of it, I'm not sure which (although at this point both feed off each other). I have a prescription for Xanax, but I like to take it as little as possible (no more than once a week if I can help it), so as not to have any addiction issues. My anxiety has gotten better over time as I have learned the skills to relax. However, I'm still looking for some ideas on the best natural recipes for anxiety. I don't want to get on Paxil or other anti-depressant, as Prozac made me sick as a dog, and I don't think at this point that my anxiety symptoms are severe enough any more to warrant medication (they were severe enough early in the year).
What supplements, food items, etc... do you guys recommend for anxiety?
Mike
Anti-Anxiety Supplements
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CppsDad
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Anti-Anxiety Supplements
This is NOT medical advice. I am NOT a doctor.
Age: 43 CPPS: 10+ Yrs Recovery Status: 80-85% Symptoms: Pain in testicles, scrotum, rectum, prostate, perineum Makes Worse: Anxiety, Tension, too much Nookie Makes Better: Stretching, Abdominal Massage (Go Theracane!), Relaxation
Age: 43 CPPS: 10+ Yrs Recovery Status: 80-85% Symptoms: Pain in testicles, scrotum, rectum, prostate, perineum Makes Worse: Anxiety, Tension, too much Nookie Makes Better: Stretching, Abdominal Massage (Go Theracane!), Relaxation
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Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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Re: Anti-Anxiety Supplements
Popular supplements for anxiety include valerian, kava kava, and chamomile. Certainly avoid caffeinated coffee and soda as well as chocolate which contains theobromine (a xanthine derivative), a stimulant very similar in its chemical structure to caffeine and theophylline.CppsDad wrote:What supplements, food items, etc... do you guys recommend for anxiety?
This is not medical advice. Please consult your physician.
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I've been caffeine free for 18 months now - highly recommended 
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation