atozmom Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I am needing some suggestions for some natural supplements that may help with ds and his anxiety issues. He had two sessions with a therapist but the first was just a get to know each other session. Then my husband got sick and we are still dealing with that. His medical bills have been a bit high even with insurance. DS's insurance doesn't cover his therapist (the few that it covered around here were not good) and I just can't afford to get him there right now. I am going to discuss medication with her when we go back again, but I know she will need to see him a couple more times before she is ready to prescribe anything and I'm not sure when I will be able to get him back. I do have a couple of books I am going to read through, one even suggested by the therapist in the beginning. However, I was really hoping that there was something natural that I could get from our health food store that would help to. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Magnesium and Valerian are the two that I can think of. Also, massage and imagery could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithfulmama Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Our neurologist recommended 50 mg of 5-htp for my 8 year old sons anxiety. It is a precursor to serotonin. I do think his anxiety has improved but he he also started taking another med at the same time which has helped him to sleep better so who knows what's making the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Inositol. It's safe and shouldn't interfere should she want to try another med (SSRI's for example would be an issue if you were taking something like 5-HTP that also affects serotonin levels). I'm not sure what to suggest dosing wise for pediatrics (might depend on the anxiety disorder). I've seen 2-10 grams but 10 would, I think, be very high in a child. It would be in three divided doses and started low and increased slowly to minimize GI effects. Oh, you use powdered form mixed in drink--it doesn't taste bad. NOW foods has powdered inositol if you decide to try that. Caution with a kid with ADHD as well though. It can increase that issue. MY ADHD kid isn't able to do inositol but if he could I would use it. N-acetyl cysteine might help with certain kinds of anxiety (like OCD). I've started it with my 8 year old with OCD. I can give you pediatric dosing information if you're dealing with that type of anxiety. Edited September 10, 2012 by sbgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Vitamin D, fish oil and herbal infusions (strong tea) of lemon balm have all helped me with anxiety. Also rescue remedy in the moment of high anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyW Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 5 HTP and fish oil. I have also had good success with DoTerra's Serenity essential oil. I love the EOs because you can use as much as you want with no side effects and it doesn't build up in your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If I'm having an anxiety attack, I take this instead of Xanax. My sons and I take GABA at bedtime each night. We only use it during the day if we feel like we are having an anxiety attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I second the 5-HTP and the GABA. Both would be a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 FWIW, your son's regular doctor could also prescribe anxiety meds if that helps with the insurance issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmeis Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 5-HTP in a big way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 epsom salt baths. for me, dropping gluten . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 FWIW, your son's regular doctor could also prescribe anxiety meds if that helps with the insurance issue. Thank you. He actually has his yearly well check on Wednesday so I will be asking her about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thank you everyone! He is already on 5-HTP. I will look into all the others mentioned as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Based on my personal experience, I suspect chocolate. One study funded by a chocolate company did show some ant-anxiety benefits from dark chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 inositol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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