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I realise there's a long thread about cbd oil, but I can't figure out what's what.
Basically I'm suffering from crippling anxiety, up to a point I've been on psychotic medication for it.
I'd really like to do down a more natural way of controlling it, and been told cbd oil may be what I'm looking for. It seems a bit of a minefield on what's most suitable, can anyone recommend which type I should give a go. I imagine I'll need a high dosage of it to help me.
Basically I'm suffering from crippling anxiety, up to a point I've been on psychotic medication for it.
I'd really like to do down a more natural way of controlling it, and been told cbd oil may be what I'm looking for. It seems a bit of a minefield on what's most suitable, can anyone recommend which type I should give a go. I imagine I'll need a high dosage of it to help me.
Have you tried guided mindfulness meditations?
I have anxiety and it's really helped me.
I used the book/cd https://tinyurl.com/p7yp7xch
I have anxiety and it's really helped me.
I used the book/cd https://tinyurl.com/p7yp7xch
zygalski said:
Have you tried guided mindfulness meditations?
I have anxiety and it's really helped me.
I used the book/cd https://tinyurl.com/p7yp7xch
I second this. Very helpful.I have anxiety and it's really helped me.
I used the book/cd https://tinyurl.com/p7yp7xch
And just call your GP. It's the anxiety making you think that nobody will help.
Pulse said:
Quite a timely thread. My anxiety is at an all-time high, and whilst I could go to the GP, I’m not sure I’d get a great result.
It’s starting to give me twitches and the like, which is really annoying to live with.
Following this with interest.
Dont underestimate going to the Drs. I held off for a long time and wish I'd gone sooner. Its amazing what 150mg of Sertraline can do It’s starting to give me twitches and the like, which is really annoying to live with.
Following this with interest.
Anthony Micallef said:
Dont underestimate going to the Drs. I held off for a long time and wish I'd gone sooner. Its amazing what 150mg of Sertraline can do
I was recently only on 50mg Sertraline, unfortunately for me the side effects were worse than the anxiety - constant pain in the bollucks like I'd been kicked. doctor didn't even bother with the follow up phone call so just came off them. Pulse said:
Quite a timely thread. My anxiety is at an all-time high, and whilst I could go to the GP, I’m not sure I’d get a great result.
It’s starting to give me twitches and the like, which is really annoying to live with.
Following this with interest.
Not sure of your history but have you tried IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) as you can self-refer It’s starting to give me twitches and the like, which is really annoying to live with.
Following this with interest.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/P...
or have a look at MIND to help understand options for help including self-help:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-...
Wonderman said:
Not sure of your history but have you tried IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) as you can self-refer
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/P...
or have a look at MIND to help understand options for help including self-help:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-...
I’ve looked a few things, including IAPT. The issue is most of those are online / home things, and I can’t get out of my head in the first place to allow me to practice that / mindfulness. If that makes sense?https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/P...
or have a look at MIND to help understand options for help including self-help:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-...
Pulse said:
I’ve looked a few things, including IAPT. The issue is most of those are online / home things, and I can’t get out of my head in the first place to allow me to practice that / mindfulness. If that makes sense?
If you have a look at the MIND one as has various options/ types and supporting charities so you can talk it through with someone and decide on next steps that work for you.Following this with great interest. My wife has generalised anxiety disorder and is finding life very hard at the moment. She’s asked the fo who told her they won’t help so is waiting for mental health primary care to get back to her with a medication review. So if CBD can help then that would be great to know.
FreeLitres said:
Would someone mind describing what symptoms you have in a typical anxiety case? Is it like a general feeling of dread or worrying about a specific life situation like a work situation or something?
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, the trouble comes when it never goes away or isn't linked to specific reasons. I think anyway, I'm not an expert.
FreeLitres said:
Would someone mind describing what symptoms you have in a typical anxiety case? Is it like a general feeling of dread or worrying about a specific life situation like a work situation or something?
Can be something specific like health or work for example or more generalized, constant worry, fear, and jitteriness are typical symptoms.GAD sufferer here, from a family of nutcases - my parents and siblings have OCD, anxiety, alcoholism, as well as other issues
On a good day I will usually still have some background feeling that I’ve forgotten something big, that something will go wrong, or that something enormous has already happened and I’m just in a brief period of respite. I am constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.
On a bad day my brain will have latched onto something, logical or irrational, it matters not, as THE problem. In extremis, the intrusive thoughts about whatever it is this time are so bad i will stop sleeping for days at a time. I’ve been through this enough times to know it’s just a brain issue, but if it passes that tipping point I often just have to ride it out.
I never really tried illegal drugs as I knew they’d be my downfall, and was developing a drink problem before I became teetotal. I used to be a 40 a day chain smoker. I’ve been on antidepressants twice for two occasions when I knew I wasn’t going to manage, and will occasionally use valerian tea to sort my sleep patterns out.
I have also tried various talk therapies, including CBT and EMDR. CBT helped up to a point but it encourages you to focus on your thinking, countering each thought one by one, like a person bailing water on a sinking ship. Mindfulness is a whole different ball game - just get out the boat (using grounding techniques like watching the breath) and then learn to observe and understand what’s going on without judging
Mindfulness has been the biggest help long term
Also helpful has been improving my general lifestyle- exercise, sunlight, supplements, reduced sugar, reduced caffeine etc.
The funny thing is that people who don’t know me well would think I was pretty chill, which just goes to show.
On a good day I will usually still have some background feeling that I’ve forgotten something big, that something will go wrong, or that something enormous has already happened and I’m just in a brief period of respite. I am constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.
On a bad day my brain will have latched onto something, logical or irrational, it matters not, as THE problem. In extremis, the intrusive thoughts about whatever it is this time are so bad i will stop sleeping for days at a time. I’ve been through this enough times to know it’s just a brain issue, but if it passes that tipping point I often just have to ride it out.
I never really tried illegal drugs as I knew they’d be my downfall, and was developing a drink problem before I became teetotal. I used to be a 40 a day chain smoker. I’ve been on antidepressants twice for two occasions when I knew I wasn’t going to manage, and will occasionally use valerian tea to sort my sleep patterns out.
I have also tried various talk therapies, including CBT and EMDR. CBT helped up to a point but it encourages you to focus on your thinking, countering each thought one by one, like a person bailing water on a sinking ship. Mindfulness is a whole different ball game - just get out the boat (using grounding techniques like watching the breath) and then learn to observe and understand what’s going on without judging
Mindfulness has been the biggest help long term
Also helpful has been improving my general lifestyle- exercise, sunlight, supplements, reduced sugar, reduced caffeine etc.
The funny thing is that people who don’t know me well would think I was pretty chill, which just goes to show.
Edited by oldbanger on Sunday 25th April 13:19
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