Reddit reviews Nature's Way CalmAid, Non-Drowsy, Clinically Studied Lavender Supplement Helps Reduce Tension/Stress, 30 Softgels

Calm Aid/Silexan/Lavender extract has some research behind it (check the archive).

My psychiatrist has me taking this supplement for anxiety which has a lot of different things in it to help: https://www.amazon.com/Labs-Supplement-Enhancer-Ashwagandha-Rhodiola/dp/B00A4OVLRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=anxiety+supplements&qid=1564538975&s=gateway&sprefix=anxiety+&sr=8-15

I know it's called Mood Boost, but the contents are actually good for both depression and anxiety so you're covered.

Another possibility is lavender. There are two different types of clinically tested lavender supplements. They are

Calm Aid (also suggested by a psychiatrist):
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-non-drowsy-clinically-gluten-free/dp/B007TYY2JA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=lavender+supplement&qid=1564539190&s=gateway&sprefix=lavender+su&sr=8-3

Lavela:
https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Therapeutics-Clinically-Occasional-Non-Habit/dp/B0072POIB8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=lavender+supplement&qid=1564539257&s=gateway&sprefix=lavender+su&sr=8-5

I also agree with another poster about meditation. There's a wonderful app for that which is simply called "Calm".

There's also a good app and website for counseling where you simply pay for unlimited messaging with a counselor. I have found it quite effective. It's called "talkspace".

Good luck!

I was recently at my psychiatrist's office and he recommended magnesium oxide and also lavender capsules (I'm also on 20 mg of Lexapro, but I'm all for doing some natural stuff too.) It may be worth looking into for you! https://www.healthline.com/health/magnesium-anxiety#which-magnesium

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-non-drowsy-clinically-gluten-free/dp/B007TYY2JA/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-bGF2ZW5kZXIgY2Fwc3VsZXM%3D-ac_d_rm&gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-5MtbCpqF0p4qdhWGqLRPJTQ1pV-RDg5r1HMzrULBzN_g1CXRqzJAhoCczIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=153668869641&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011572&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9888196112572692688&hvtargid=aud-840076997981%3Akwd-6140114933&hydadcr=21192_9334103&keywords=lavender+capsules&pd_rd_i=B007TYY2JA&pd_rd_r=83c742e2-27bf-4a25-8b42-6c51c8f33fa8&pd_rd_w=PvLQF&pd_rd_wg=HYxk6&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=BC1PY0ZMZE402EZ9GDB4&psc=1&qid=1574718313

Nature's Way Calm Aid Nature's Way 30 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TYY2JA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AvuAybW357FED

Nature's Way CalmAid lavender oil gelcaps to reduce anxiety. Clinically proven comparable to benzodiazipines with no drowsiness. They have made a huge difference in my son's ability to concentrate at school and sleep with no discernible side effects. I tried them myself and my ability to concentrate improved dramatically whilst I was under a deadline for a quarterly report.

Link to Amazon if you're interested. $11.65 for thirty including post.

SSRIs suck ass. I've been reading about this lavender supplement, CalmAid treats anxiety as well as lorazepam without the negative side effects or dependence, even has a scientific study or two. Has good reviews, I say try it before getting benzos, that's for sure!

I take 1000 mg of Ashwagandha (KSM 66 Standardized Extract) with one capsule of CalmAid lavender oil upon waking and 1500 to 2000 mg of Ash every night before bed. It keeps my anxiety levels and panic very manageable. I use LiftMode's theanine as needed on extra stressful days. 200 mg usually lasts 2-3 hours.

Calm Aid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TYY2JA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_F-9EybDAY9N7E

Ashwagandha https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RN7PZ4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_x.9Eyb4F1JE3Q

Theanine https://liftmode.com/l-theanine-200-grams-7-05-oz-99-pure-fblm.html