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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on September 26, 2006, at 7:40:01
Well I stopped it actually a month or two ago -- basically it was pretty good at improving mood, but it also increased my anxiety. And I was under the impression it was supposed to decrease anxiety.
It didn't give me insomnia or anything, but the anxiety thing got quite tiring. I still have anxiety (mainly related to a fear of poisening myself, slightly crazy I know, but hey), but the anxiety is abit less now, and I don't know if I have just 'learned' to be anxious etc from the rhodiola use.
I take a herbal blend (ginkgo b, sib ginseng, rosemary, damiana, schizandra), but due to the above-mentioned fear, I can't make myself go beyond 5ml/day - the normal dose is 15ml/day.
What is wrong with me??????? I just want to have a normal life -- no depression, no anxiety.
Sigh.
Posted by over 55 on September 26, 2006, at 15:00:21
In reply to Rhodiola ..not any more, posted by Meri-Tuuli on September 26, 2006, at 7:40:01
There is nothing wrong with you.......normal is relative anyway ( : Since going off all meds a few months back I ask myself all the time what "normal" feels like. Is this it?? Is this normal or just "normal for me". From reading the posts on this site "normal" is so different for everyone and hardly anyone seems to feel normal; although we all strive for it. I quess I prefer to think I am unique in the way I see and relate to the world. I wish there was a magic potion that worked to make me feel like I was normal; but I don't think that will happen for me. Yet, I am thankful for all the "ideas" and suggestions I have read on here (many from you; thank-you). I think "normal" is closer than we think if we look around us. Who knows we may be the "normal" ones (ha ha). I quess I wanted to just say "Be at peace in whatever stage you are in" for tomorrow is a new day and today's memories will fade. Be well and happy, Meri-Tuuli and know you are in my thoughts today.
Posted by Declan on September 26, 2006, at 17:02:06
In reply to Re: Rhodiola ..not any more, posted by over 55 on September 26, 2006, at 15:00:21
It's sensible enough to worry about poisoning yourself.......trust me, it can happen. Anything that helps depression might easily make anxiety worse, and vice versa. That seems to be the situation for many of us. Since you are worried about poisoning yourself your opportunities for self experimenting are limited. Still, I'd keep Seroctin in the back of your mind. It's calming.
Posted by Declan on September 26, 2006, at 17:03:02
In reply to Re: Rhodiola ..not any more » over 55, posted by Declan on September 26, 2006, at 17:02:06
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on September 27, 2006, at 2:09:25
In reply to Re: Rhodiola ..not any more » over 55, posted by Declan on September 26, 2006, at 17:02:06
hey guys
thanks for the replies.... its really appreciated. Iäm glad I could be of some help, over 55!
Well the replies have cheered me up anyway. I have to go on a fieldtrip in about ooo, 10mins, so Iäd better go.Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on September 30, 2006, at 8:32:31
In reply to Re: Rhodiola ..not any more » over 55, posted by Declan on September 26, 2006, at 17:02:06
>Since you are worried about poisoning yourself your opportunities for self experimenting are limited.
Tell me about it. Its very frustrating. Although not as bad as being a hypochrondriac (like I am) and at the same time, wanting to kill yourself. Its such a ridiculous diachotomy, its crazy.
>Still, I'd keep Seroctin in the back of your mind. It's calming.
Thanks, I'll look it up. Trouble at the mo I'm in Finlandia and they just don't have the health food shops etc etc here. There's always online stuff I suppose.
Take care! How are you doing/what you taking BTW Mister Declan?
BTW just got back (yesterday) from the fieldtrip - and I feel a whole lot better. I was kinda put out of my comfort zone a few times concerning my little phobias/anxieties, and it helped.
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