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Comment by Pat Robinson on August 6, 2012 at 1:14pm

Could you tell us a bit about your diet?

Most Americans, especially women are magnesium deficient. Magnesium and Epsom salt baths are my first goto!

Nettle infusions are simple and help adrenals, anxiety, sleep and mood. Inexpensive nutrient-dense! Dark leafy greens have magnesium also. Food folate is key to neurotransmitters, as is Omega 3 fatty acids. Food folate is greens, beans, liver and legumes. Omega 3 is in cold-water fish (salmon, sardines, makerel, tuna - caution mercury in tuna), chia seeds, cod liver oil, pasture-raised animals, eggs and fat.

I like Bach flower remedies for acute issues. White Chestnut is for "when thoughts go round and round in your head". Aspen for vague fears and a sense of peace. Honeysuckle for homesickness, nostalgia.

Check these Bach Flower remedy finder links to help you select which ones most speak to you/her. There are specific ones for social anxiety, fears, ruminating thoughts, paranoia, grief, self-doubt, overwhelm, etc.
http://www.ainsworths.com/remedy/default.aspx

http://www.bachcentre.com/centre/remedies.htm

http://www.bachflower.com/38_Essences.htm

I've found them least expensive online at vitacost.com  Nettles are there too, iirc.


Pat