I've experienced severe anxiety along with Bipolar 1. I'd be home at all times without the low-dose diazepam I take. I still have anxiety but my doc can't increase my dose because of the state monitoring system. So I live with just the edge off the worst of it. But, my anxiety bothered my friends so much that they don't associate with me anymore. Some people do need anxiety meds.

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about that :( you are 100% correct. There is a time and a place for medications 👍

@tammybray5008

Жыл бұрын

I thank God my Dr don't let the state dictate what she can and can't do for her patients . She said once they step in she will leave the medical community.

@lyndayates7533

Жыл бұрын

You must have great insurance.

@lyndayates7533

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do. When stupid comes out of your mouth or you start sweating because of how uncomfortable it is? That's bad anxiety. I'm sorry you're suffering. Stupid state monitoring system. Florida only gives psych drugs, unless you have money. If you have money and great insurance you can get whatever you need. Only the poor can not.

@No-BS1369

Жыл бұрын

I agree with @Sheryl Doggett. There’s a huge difference between situational anxiety (public speaking, airplane travel, death in family, etc) and an anxiety disorder. I’ve been taking a benzodiazepine for nearly 20 years now. I was on Clonazepam for the longest time and it helped me tremendously. My body built up a tolerance to it and now I’m taking Valium. Same thing with my doctor. He’s afraid to increase the dose because of all the government restrictions.

Benzo withdraw is the absolute worst. I only took mine maybe 3-5 times a week (over years) & still had seizures coming off. Among other horrible symptoms. It takes so long to get out of your system once it's built up. The withdraw & seizures didn't start until around week 3. I was certain I would die. And this is coming from someone who has been thru opiate withdraw more times than I can count on both hands.11yrs free btw! ❤ Please even if you're taking as needed but for an extended amount of time. Make sure your under close medical supervision if you stop 🙏

@frebrd78

Жыл бұрын

The Ashton Protocol- benzos affect the brain in a far more intense and long term level than opioids. ❤

@A_Walk_In_Their_Shoes

3 ай бұрын

Everyone needs to read this!

@SkellyMC

29 күн бұрын

What dose did you use?

Oh, thank you dr. For your honest info and options. So refreshing to watch you your short straight to the point videos. I really appreciate you🕊️🌹

I agree with you about trying all of these things, however, if they do not work, and you continuously end up, hurting yourself or others, and end up in mental institutions and medication’s, like Klonopin and paxil work very well for you to stop your panic, attacks your depression and your PTSD then I think it is quality of life and benefit over a risk. My quality of life would be terrible without my medication’s. I tried to go off of them a few times for months, and had to go to the hospital again, and again. Finally, the doctors agreed to keep me on the medicine. I know the risks and I wish they were not there and I wish there was something else that could help me but I know if I try to go off of my medicine again things will get really bad. I also think there are people that are very heavily medicated that really do not need to be thank you for bringing attention to all of this. In addition to my medication’s I also use essential oils, meditate, watch, ASMR videos, breathing exercises, of course, exercising if my health allows it

Awesome info! I never thought about those issues with benzos

Thank you for all the great insights! … love your lives too 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it was helpful!

You are very helpful for us all who watch you what a blessing

I use worry Stones any fidget toy puts me in a calm trance like stars and the onset is immediate. There is plenty of evidence that repetitive motions like worry beads or knitting can release Dopamine, serotonin and endorphins

Very informative! Crazy how this isn't normal knowledge

I've been on a benzo for epilepsy for years now and would love to get off of it. Even Melatonin doesn't put me to sleep anymore. I've had a medical marijuana card I use mainly to help me sleep nothing else has helped. Thanks for the videos, I got a friend afraid for a surgery on Wednesday and I told her I'd show her some of your videos. Your videos have made me consider therapy again although others were not helpful. 😀

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that despite your challenges you are feeling empowered! 🙏

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Tried liver castor oil packs? Anyone else?

I’m really trying to holistically combat my anxiety with meditation, sound frequencies,breathing techniques, yoga and self care. They do help. I regret going back on anxiety meds during the pandemic- and my situational stress is making it much harder to stop meds. I’ve struggled with anxiety since college. Getting enough rest is always difficult for me too- my anxiety is worse at night frequently. I’m trying to replace faith with fear. Thank you for your videos! I’m glad I discovered your channel- it’s very informative.

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Appreciate updates from anyone.

I love using the vaporisers I have them in every room. When it’s raining & the cat & dog can’t go outside I put lavender in there & they love it. Also, I enjoy having them going & it’s definitely relaxing.

gotta admit Dr. K. when ever my anxiety starts to run me over, you pop into my head asking what would he do....deep breaths, funny I know, but thanks to your videos, it's now been over a month since I last touched my valium, am hoping the longer I watch your videos, I can get off my bp medication, that went up due to my anxiety levels....your OR videos, help big time, have 2 upcoming surgeries, exposure therapy for me, I freak at the sight, smell of the OR

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

With that determination, it would take a lot to stop you from reaching your goals!

I'd like to try the lavender since you discuss this particularly often. Others you mention as well. Thank you for your valuable time & consideration. Nan

Absolutely awesome Video, I just love you and your compassion to help people. I take Ativan daily at 4mg. I am in the process of doing your breathing techniques to help with my anxiety, it has helped, but not the miracle yet. :) I continue to use calming music, and visual therapy over most physical therapies because visually helps me to calm down more and get out of the fight or flight mode. I am grateful for your video's and the way you continue to help promote us with natural healing and substances than big pharma. Thank you so much Dr.K .

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comments! Even if we're not entirely eliminating medications, dose reductions can be safer and more empowering for our healing journey

@intermilan6202

Жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets - One of the best explained videos I’ve ever seen!! - Is Anxiety due to Lack of Serotonin in your body??

Interesting, in Thailand they have these little disposable nasal inhalers (literally translated they're called "smelling medicine") you can buy at 7-11. I think they have some kind of oils in them and are supposed to help with anxiety and nausea. They do have the side effect of making you look like you're snorting Chapstick though.

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 inhalation can be a powerful drug delivery method

Thank you 🙏

I've experienced very few things as hellish as a cold turkey benzo withdrawal. As Dr. Lembke at Stanford has mentioned (very heavily paraphrasing), when we self-medicate, the shorter term solutions to our problems (anxiety, depression etc) often become the long-term causes of those same problems - e.g., using benzos to alleviate acute anxiety will only greatly intensify anxiety in the long run.

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you had experienced that. Benzo withdrawal is possibly the most serious and life-threatening withdrawal of all. Were you guided for that?

@terywetherlow7970

Жыл бұрын

I follow soft white underbelly. Many of the residents stuck in skid row, started with Xanax.

@angellovedove

Жыл бұрын

I used to be on .5 only took as needed once per day. When i didnt take no, no withdrawal. Now i only use in nasal inhaler.

@kristin1533

10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry you had a bad experience with benzo withdrawal. But several years ago, I went from 5 mg/day of a benzodiazepine to 2 mg/day within about one week. I was a little testy, but that was it. It can be done. (P.S. I was under a doctor's care.)

@konkeydonged

10 ай бұрын

@@kristin1533 I used clonazolam daily (-lam, not -pam - an RC chem that is stronger than much stronger than xanax) and went from 1.5mg a day plus alcohol to NONE per day with no taper. I was blacking out for days at a time. Huge difference, with all due respect. If you were taking ativan or valium, that' a cakewalk in comparison to what I mentioned. Glad you succeeded though. It's not easy no matter how you address it, but how I did it was life-threatening.

This is why my CNS has been re - wired so many times. Lovan and with blood pressure medication.

Hi Doc, can you do a video on ADHD medications and whether you believe that they are helpful in treat inattention or cause more harm than good?

@PositiveLightASMR

2 ай бұрын

My Adderall gave me high blood pressure, tachycardia, irregular heartbeat, I was so healthy before. Now I’m on 3 different heart meds plus a blood thinner. I wish my psychiatrist never diagnosed me with ADHD. I want my health back. Howie Mandell (comedian) has ADD and has taken stimulants since 19, he’s like 60 now and he has A-Fib. So that’s what usually happens. Or arrhythmia.

I been having panic attacks bad ones this last year .but I learned a trick to help my self and it Works most the time I run to my piano and start to ready music and play when I feel an attack coming along and it gos away I feel like my brain can’t panic and ready music and play piano at the same time it’s very strange but it works for me MUSIC HELP …I hope you all find something that helps you

@TheChipMcDonald

Жыл бұрын

Something that gives you a sense of control helps.

I have medcine before my surgery and I half to stay in my bed as I feel sleepy and it helps so much

I recommend exercise specially weight training.

doc, why can't some doctors ever acknowledge people with ADHD? It's frustrating. I have never ever had any problems with addiction of any sort with drugs because my brain is wired differently. Simply put. It just doesn't happen. 😮

Loving ❤️

What do you suggest for chronic anxiety??JP

I am curious if you have any opinion of people using gaba supplements? I’ve been on anxiety medicine for quite a while but I also have struggled with pretty severe ptsd. I only take my medicine as needed and I have taken it so long I don’t think it could possibly make me feel any kind of “high” I don’t drink alcohol or take any other kind of medication. I feel like I’m doing good at least to just take it only as I need it. Some days I take my full doses and some days I can take less and so I do. But they seriously saved me when I needed them so as much as I like and agree people should go the natural route whenever possible, I feel like sometimes medicine is necessary for different reasons

Cold turkey from benzo left me with blood pressure to cause stroke or heart attack. Was in a 5 week long panic attack. I could barely move from my bed to go to the rest room. Wound up calling to go to psyche hospital. Had NO CHOICE. I fould hav3 dier. I was alone. My sister didn't even check on me while knowing what i was going through. Horrific & deadly. Don't fool around with ANY benzodiazepine withdrawal on you'r own. I was abandoned by a Dr., However. There was noone willing to help me. Not even the opioid sdoctors wanted to get involved. Seemed to scare them. Most are more concerned these days with getting sued & not if someone lives or dies. Opioid epidemic that noone wants to attach their medical license to. Sad world today. I studied psychology & biology in college & was invited to doctorate program in psyche & to Ross university in the Caribbean. I understand the hesitancy. It simply scares me. Thank you Anthony K. for caring. It means a great deal to me & so many others.

Valerian Root is amazing.

Dr. Kaveh, this was very thorough and informative, but I wish you had explicitly made room for medication in some cases. I have extreme social anxiety. It took me decades to understand that my experience of life was starkly different from most other people's, and until I did, I wasn't open to medication. Medication has truly been a life-changer for me. I'm concerned that someone in my situation might watch your video and be turned away from medication.

@Pickles007

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate to your anxiety and how medication can help. When you watch Dr K's video's, tiktoks & Lives; he doesn't come across as people not using medication if needed. He talks a lot about educating ourselves on our conditions, such as understanding our anxiety & being informed of options. His tiktoks & videos have been very helpful for me understanding anxiety, panic attacks & how using breathing techniques can help reduce anxiety; breathing techniques as one more tool to use in managing anxiety. In his Lives he very much encourages people to talk to their doctors, etc about treatment options. You're so right about the need to understand ourselves & conditions makes a difference 😃.

@rufescens

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pickles007 Thank you. I can appreciate what you're saying, but I hope Dr. Kaveh responds to me, because sometimes it's important to say things explicitly. I'm not claiming that Dr. Kaveh is against medication (he's an anesthesiologist, after all), but not everyone watching will have the full context of all his videos and tiktoks. I wouldn't want someone watching this to be dissuaded from turning to medication when that can transform--and even save--their life, and I'm sure Dr. Kaveh wouldn't want that either.

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ore, thank you so much for your insights. You are 100% correct that medications can be truly life-saving and life changing, for the better, for many patients. It was actually my intention to discuss this in the video, but was accidentally cut at the last minute. However, it is always why I mention dose reduction, in addition to elimination, because sometimes complete elimination is not necessary. Thank you for pointing out that not everybody is familiar with the rest of my content, and may not appreciate my emphasis on INTEGRATION, rather than elimination, of medications in a holistic healing plan. I am so happy to hear that you have had such a positive experience in your health. By the way, you are absolutely correct that, as an anesthesiologist, I use numerous, potent medications to guide patients through surgery. If you are ever comfortable, I would love to hear your story. I think many patients would benefit from your personal experience.

@rufescens

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets Thank you, Dr. Kaveh, for your response! I really appreciate it! Interestingly, my doctors have been talking to me about dose reduction for one of my medications, because I'm reaching an age where the side effects are becoming more dangerous. And they therefore have mentioned some additional (non-medication) approaches to address my anxiety to supplement the drugs. I really like your message to find approaches that work for me and that I can therefore easily integrate into my life. To be honest, I'm quite intimidated by the prospect of speaking with you, but if it's useful to you, I'd be happy to chat!

@Nowhere9

4 ай бұрын

Can you tell us your story and experience with medication if you don’t mind? I have severe social anxiety and I’m thinking of taking anxiety medication. I have tried Prozac 20mg for three months and it didn’t do anything for my anxiety and I stopped it gradually and I didn’t get any side effects for it. I want to try something different but I’m afraid that I will have to rely on it my whole life 🥲 and I’m not sure if anything will work for me and help me get my life together a little.

Hi there! I was prescribed Xanax for about 5 years and was tired of the amnesia and doped up feeling so I decided to take myself off it this was in 2008. I ended up having a withdrawal seizure and had to go to the hospital. I told them I took myself off of the Xanax and they said that I could of died. Sure wish my psychiatrist would of told me that. His answer to me wanting off the Xanax was oh you will be fine stopping suddenly. The very next day I had a withdrawal seizure and blacked out woke up in the ER with a handsome paramedic looming over me. I have not stopped any medicine cold turkey since then and I most definitely will not go on benzos ever again. Moral of the story drugs are bad mkay

@BigE-qx1jb

Жыл бұрын

I stopped Ativan cold turkey and didn’t sleep for a week and had all the withdrawal symptoms and the weirdest thing was I got tinnitus and still have it

@kimlarso

5 ай бұрын

@@BigE-qx1jbyep

I am having trouble finding a dr who will listen and help figure out what is going on with me. I suspect Lupus. It has been over a year since I got sick. I was close to giving up on doctors all together then I met you and it gives me hope. My body is literally shutting down. I don’t know what to do.

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I can't give medical advice here, but have you tried meeting with a rheumatologist?

@becedwards575

8 ай бұрын

What r your symptoms? I was diagnosed (20yrs ago) basically by accident! I had given up on docs after being told I have a ‘low pain threshold’, ‘sometimes these things happen’ - when I had 51 unexplained bruises on my legs!! About a year after I was dizzy and went to a doc near my work and said I think I’ve got fluid in my ears. He checked and they were fine & said ‘I think something more is going on’ (I didn’t tell him about all my previous dr/specialist appointments. He checked everything picked up a slight heart murmur, did lots of blood tests and sent me to a haematologist, he did tests including lumbar puncture to rule out all cancers then referred me to a rheumatologist who took more bloods and diagnosed lupus (only 3mths!). I had suffered for years but gave up and happened to see a great doc for what I thought was an ear infection/fluid!! It’s amazing when u get a caring doctor ❤️

@kimlarso

5 ай бұрын

Been checked for Lyme? HIV?

Why is he playing love music in the background?

Loss of memory especially aphasia were a big problem under low dose Xanax so I quit

Great video! Is melatonin considered "natural"? Does it affect gaba? When ketamine is used (iv or esketamine) therapeutically as mental health treatment, is there a risk of psychological or physiological dependency?

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you! The definition of natural is certainly vague, but most practitioners would consider melatonin more natural than conventional for the treatment of sleep, pain, or anxiety. There is a theoretical risk of dependency for ketamine, however, it is quite low at the doses used typically for treatment resistant depression

@Pickles007

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time Dr K.

@mariereneagonzalez

Жыл бұрын

I was going to be put on ketamine treatment for my chronic health problems but I rejected

@Pickles007

Жыл бұрын

@Sarah Gonzalez I'm interested in it but have some concerns and questions. I've heard some concerns about it being addicting but then I've heard good things about it helping people for about 6 mnths then need maintenance doses. It would be different for each person tho so 🤷‍♀️. But as Dr K said, regarding addiction, it's a low dose, I trust his knowledge and experience with it. I was just watching info on how it's helping get people off naloxone.

I was perscribed Venlafaxine

Interesting about the brain's protective mechanisms against addiction that get overwhelmed

Thanks for the information! My Dr wants me to start buspar for genaralized anxiety. She says its safe, non addictive, no withdrawl. Any thoughts on this medication? Thank you God Bless you

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

These medications can be very powerful when used in the right context. I hope your doctor discussed the risks and benefits of starting buspar. Hopefully it is a bridge to finding more natural ways of controlling generalized anxiety 🙏

@michaelthau1007

Жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets thank you Doctor

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Look up side effects of Buspirone. My client is finally off of it. I doubt she'll ever take that again. In her case she does not need any side effects like these: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting. Not all drugs have these as possible side effects, but many of hers had or have. All drugs have side effects and so do some "natural" remedies. Nutrients have side benefits. What nutrient deficiencies do you have? BTW, sugar is not a food; not a nutrient. It depletes B vitamins, which are needed for nerve health.

Love the Analogies! I'm trying so hard not to take Aniexity meds but my aging body (50) is preventing my mind from healing. I'll try the Lavender inhale.

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

I'm always curious as to what else someone like you has tried. The body is such a complex system; often its not one deficiency or one additional drug or supplement or habit that it needs. This is true when it comes to healing. So here's a list, not exhaustive I'm sure, of what comes to my mind. First eliminate allergens and toxins; includes sugar, grains, bad oils, ie, so called vegetable oils. These interfere with uptake of many nutrients. Consider a carnovoire elimination diet (see Mikhaila Peterson). See Dr Roger Seheult on light as medicine and the sleep remedies/issues he discusses. See the Earthing channel's films on grounding. See demonstration of bag breathing; many other videos cover the science including one by Ray Peat. The carnovoire diet includes healthy fats; in plants this would include some nuts and avocados. Nutrients like D3 and K2 and others, require fat; they are fat soluable. Most people need more D3 as a supplement than they think. Dr Seheult takes 5,000 units daily and he lives in southern California. Because of my heath needs, I took 20,000 units (with K2; that's important) daily for a year. I have for the last 4 years taken 1 capsule daily which is 10,000 units. We need more iodine than we used to. See Dr Ken Berry interview Dr Brownstein. Trace minerals are important too. We need a good B complex formula. Unless your levels are being monitored, shouldn't take out of balance Bs; the body will kick them out. They are destroyed high heat and over cooking. We need magnesium supplement. Dr Carolyn Dean has videos on that. Moderate exercise, like walking, is beneficial for our system. Fermented foods are beneficial; more than pre and pro biotic for the gut. A lot of people are reporting they began and continue, to sleep well through the night, after they started using castor oil liver packs. If you drink alcohol, stop that. It is not a health product. Don't spend so much time on electronic devises. I think I heard (Diary of a CEO) for every 2 hours on computer, take a 2 minute break, to look at a Vista 20 feet away (you can search this). Here's really hard one: get more hugs. You can find this on youtube, I'm sure. I don't think anyone gets enough. We need music, community, laughter. Find things that make you laugh really hard! (Helps your immune system.) Watch out for what Dr Daniel Amens calls"ANTS:" automatic negative thoughts. "... whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8. I wish all the best of health. I have a client who was diagnosed last year with Parkinson's; her home visit doctor does not think this is actually Parkinson's, but Parkinson's like symptoms caused by being on prescription drugs for many years. All she has, and there's been a lot, comes down to metabolic health issues .

Hi Dr Kavah, thanks for this very informative video. Is it possible to remove the background music? Just a suggestion 🙂

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, was it distracting?

@meliketasdelen123

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets To be honest, yes

@meliketasdelen123

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets and I forgot to say that I truly admire you for making such amazing videos . It is incredible for someone as busy as you are to create time for making videos🤗

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

@@meliketasdelen123 I'll keep that in mind next time, thanks for letting me know. How was it on my last video?

@meliketasdelen123

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets Last video ‘s music is less distracting than this one

I occasionally take gabapentin or hydroxyzine for anxiety. But I haven't needed them much since I was switched to a new antipsychotic. And I take the antipsychotic for bipolar disorder with psychotic features. So I kinda have to stay on it.

@PositiveLightASMR

2 ай бұрын

Is it olanzapine/Zyprexa? RUN!!!!! RUN!!!! RUN!!!!!!!!

@NotSoNormal1987

Ай бұрын

@@PositiveLightASMR nope. Im on lurasidone. And it seems to keep me pretty stable.

@PositiveLightASMR

Ай бұрын

@@NotSoNormal1987 oh my doctor suggested that one to me. But I’m not bipolar, so I’m not sure why they want me on antipsychotics.

I didn't hear you mention Ashwagandha? Isn't Ashwagandha also good for anxiety?

@annelanders2462

9 ай бұрын

I lived next to a meth factory for 10 years. I used to take a Benadryl or two to try and sleep while they were up all night. When the nurse asked about medications at my yearly appointment and I told her, she had a bloody fit and told me it was terrible to do this and the Benadryl would fail to work if I needed it for a medical emergency. The doctor then prescribed Valium and I would take 1/2 per night. I no longer see that doctor and am back to the Benadryl. Thoughts on this? I have a new neighbor that leaves for work in the middle of the night and I just can't get back to sleep after he leaves.

@kimlarso

5 ай бұрын

@@annelanders2462ear plugs

I have CPRS in my right knee. I find lavender and relaxation techniques help but i do need pain meds. I also have fibromyalgia. I do take a low dose oxycodon and gaphipen because of the neuropathic pain. I get tomes when it hurts so bad I am in tears. The fibromyalgia runs in my family. My sister also has it.

@Heyu7her3

Жыл бұрын

Try acupuncture?

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Please hear Dr Ken Berry interview Dr Brownstein on iodine.

I'm waiting for the invention of an anti sugar pill, like Antabuse, anti anxiety and antidepressants😳

Have been very ill for four months with anxiety - every day except for a two-week period. Was on a Benzo for 22 years. One day the doctor said we don't do the bentos any more. I had absolutely no problem with withdrawal. It was not addictive. Now, I'm too ill to go out. I can't function. I am seriously ill, but the doctors say the benzo''s not good for me. I ended up in the ER with a panic attack. Guess what they slipped me to get me stable enough to go home - a Xanax. That's right the Benzo they all think is so bad for you. If these doctors felt like I am feeling they wouldn't try to ban the benzos. They prescribed an anti-histamine during the day (makes you sleep) and an antidepressant (which my previous doctors prescribed as a sleeping pill.) for nighttime. So the drs. solution is to make you sleep day and night, unable to function, unable to work, unable to go grocery shopping, not to mention not be with friends or family. So sorry, not buying this.

@kimlarso

5 ай бұрын

Benzo withdrawal can last a long time after you’ve been off👉research benzo injury/benzo brain damage & rebound withdrawal

@jb8801

5 ай бұрын

@@kimlarso I was off the benzos for 8 years. Is that long enough?

@Iliketurtlezz

2 ай бұрын

@@jb8801lol yea

@LozzyEats

Ай бұрын

I feel you. Anxiety keeps u housebound. I've always had it but it's been so severe at times that it affects my physical health. Can be so bad that I have severe pain in my chest and my brain feels like it's burning. And it just doesn't stop day after day. Even with all the warnings about benzos, I'd still try them. It's got to be better than chronic stress. I hope you find peace. I hope we all do! ❤

@jb8801

Ай бұрын

@@LozzyEats Talkes a while to find a doctor who will still subscribe them. But they are out there.

The treatment I need is to avoid stressors but I literally can't :( and seeing as my anxiety has evolved to chronic paranoia I think a good crutch to weather the worst of it is needed. If the oral supplements wouldn't work for me then I just need the meds for the 2-4 weeks that they help with some gaps between. I'm allergic to Lavender which is the most affective essential oil for anxiety. Just techniques and behavioral adjustment that I am often too emotionally keyed up to employ in my worst moments isn't really enough. Music helps but hasn't fixed anything. I can only think the only option is herbal medication or actual medication until I feel like I can allow myself to make lifestyle changes I really need to without having anxiety about the fallout instead

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Bag breathing might be useful. There is a demo and other videos on the science. My client began having panic attacks and felt like she couldn't breath after a major surgery. I got her an oximeter and taught her whistle breathing like COPD patients use. Bag breathing is helpful too. My dad had COPD; high anxiety with that.

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Sighing is also a stress reliever; repeatedly gazing left to right across horizon line is also. Humming helps stimulate and heal the Vagus nerve. Things to try, life style changes, while you are still on meds. My client has insurance which covers meds; she had very little money for out of pocket costs. Some products have helped her very much, like Dr Newton's calmax. She also found the castor oil pack helped her sleep through the night.

Want to try Tai Chi

Tired of placebo treaments; gonna roll one of kava root, lemon balm, l-theanine and ositol diped in oils of sweet majorim, lavender, manderine and ginger. If it doesn't work, I'll know it's placebo.

What opinion do you have about Lorazepam .. ?????

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

For anxiety?

@milicasokolovic1993

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets Ok.

@patedwards8844

Жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets I take 2mg lorazepam nightly for sleep. I have tried many other meds without satisfaction. As a matter of fact, weed does not make me sleepy. Any advice, hypothetically speaking?

@Swan-rb4yg

Жыл бұрын

Following. I've been on two milligrams two times a day for about 15 years. I learned about a year ago that they cause Alzheimer's, but I'm obviously addicted.

@jaydenp4975

Жыл бұрын

Me too. It’s the only thing that works.

i dont know what to do when i walk my head gets dizzy and it gets harder to walk then i start to kind of panic is it anxiety or something is actuall wrong

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

I'm not a doctor. I have a client who has had just about everything including "POTS." Can be an issue of blood not moving fast enough when you stand. My client seems better in this regard, but not sure what made the difference. I encourage her to keep insulin levels low and get enough protein and good fats. Really, her system is so complicated. She's on about 20 prescriptions plus supplements (doctor prescribes omega 3, iron, potassium). I'm convinced she had issues with the Vagus nerve, which is directly connected to stomach. She's had days when she couldn't keep any food down. She stopped statins and felt better in 24 hours. Against my advice, she tried going off of a very addictive med and had horrible withdrawal symptoms. She has 23 stents! When we have experiences like many of you, yes you should see a doctor, but please hear doctors and health care professionals on youtube. Don't just accept that you can only benefit from prescription drugs. I just learned this week that DMSO is not just an efficient carrier; it is a pain reliver without side effects! Used in many medications, but not promoted for use by itself. There's a nice short book about it on amazon. Not recommended for those on prescription drugs; it's a diuretic! So one has to be educated about these other things which can be useful but may have contraindications. We are in a health care revolution. If you've heard Drs Pradip Jamnadas, Ken Berry, Thomas Seyfried or Dr Mary Newport or found Andreas Kalcker (CDS) and Mikhaila Peterson, you've seen this.

All your technics won't work for chronic anxiety.

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the techniques I've discussed in other videos?

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

I'd be looking for chronic nutritional deficiencies.

Tired of doctors pushing meds then saying they were wrong but this time they are right.

@TheBullFather_ofAll

Жыл бұрын

%@

Leave alcohol under your tounge to hit quicker ? What that’s crazy..! Ain’t no way

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of sublingual medications? Like zofran and nitroglycerin? Same concept

@brandongranados5569

2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalSecrets wow great info. I actually tried it over a week end with some tequila lol it’s true lol

@tanyav3756

Жыл бұрын

My mom bought me these vitamins and one which is vitamin d says to put it under your tongue and I never knew why now ik

@dbruce5760

Жыл бұрын

I would love to get off of my benzo which I have been on for 10+ yrs. I have been put on Nuvigil for severe fatigue and it gives me motivation but I do not like the side effects. Without it, I feel like a Zombie. With it, I need anxiety or sleep meds at night. I feel the benzo has affectwd my memory, plus the Nuvigil is called a "smart drug" but it makes me dumb sometimes. I can not concentrate. It makes me alive and motivated. Without I have no lie. I switched from gabapentin to Nuvigil. Gabapentin in higher doses made my body hurt worse (given by rheumotologist). Nuvigil makes my joints hurt as well when it wears off. Gabapentin motivated me but made me fuzzy as well. I feel like Nuvigil has given me a life again, but it may be taking my life as well with side effects. Your opinion on Nuvigil (armodafinil) and also gabapentin please. I would rather take the least meds but I want to have a life where I am motivated and not lay in bed all day. Yes, taking Lexapro for 8 yrs.

@kimlarso

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes, some women have dipped tampons in vodka > to avoid the smell on the breath

I do many alternative or what are considered natural techniques and practices to control my anxiety which are helpful. But I will need a low dose, half a milligram, couple times a week on average dose of Alprazolam to sleep. I haven’t experienced any side effects or dependency issues after years of doing this and without access to this medication I would really be suffering and struggling. I think its about finding the right balance, people vary greatly in how they respond to drugs. Some are much more or less prone to addiction or abuse.

@Healing_Decibels

11 ай бұрын

If you cant live without it you are addicted already

@dandyfi4076

11 ай бұрын

@@Healing_Decibels A drug being very helpful in very small amounts in NOT an addiction.

@Healing_Decibels

11 ай бұрын

@@dandyfi4076 it’s not an addiction in technical sense ( in contrast to drug addicts and alcoholics who do it for fun or pleasure). Let’s use the term physical dependency. Its essentially when your life or health depends on it and you can’t do without

Idk why no one sees that it’s a bit weird that you sit in front of a hospital bed with a monitor in a full doctor uniform and showing videos of you performing something on a patient I appreciate a doctor saying this about the pharmaceutical industry but it’s misleading for people who can open there eyes and see that you are trying to convince

@MedicalSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Hi, what do you feel that I am trying to convince?

I was given 3 Meds...amd I developed Palpitations🥵🥵 i Qiickly went to tell my Dr...he wasnt alarmed 😡

@Heyu7her3

Жыл бұрын

Talk with your pharmacist, they are the drug specialists. Doctors take 1-2 classes on drugs so they won't know as much.

Yep .💥💥they know $$$$$$$$$$$$....look at our Crisis😡😡😡 Pathetic

Question... Why is it people can get a rush off from sugar highs and Type 1 diabetics do not get that rush when their sugar spikes? @anthonykevah😳

@MedicalSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! "Sugar high" is a vague term, but I was referring to the pleasure that humans tend to feel when eating sugary foods (desert, refined grains, etc.). People with diabetes are susceptible to this phenomena just as much as anyone else. That was all I was referring to.

@heidi5462

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, ok. Now I get it. Thank you.😁

@calliegal235

3 күн бұрын

Type 1 diabetics have a different problem from Type 2. See Eric Berg and or Dr Ken Berry explain this. Type 1 does not have enough insulin; Type 2 has too much insulin, and their cells have slammed their doors shut to prevent any more insulin from coming into the cells. Not sure that helps explain, in regard to your question, but the two types are quite different. Dr Berry along with 5 colleagues recently filed for 501C for a new diabetic group, The American Diabetes Society. Frankly, The American Diabetic Association has done a lot of harm with the misinformation they continue to dispense.