Castalia
02-01-2017, 06:27 PM
Hello, I'm new here.
I have had GAD since my late teens (I am 34 now). It may also come with OCD because I have obsessive tendencies and addictions (love addiction and internet addiction). My GAD used to be so bad that I used to get panic attacks, agoraphobia, depersonalization, and bodily aches and pains for years!
Two years ago I gave up coffee, which I didn't realize was exacerbating my GAD. After a few months, my anxiety was significantly improved. I had switched to black tea and after two years it too started to make me anxious, so a month and a half ago I quit all caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.).
Since I have been trying to overcome love addiction and internet addiction, I figured that St. John's Wort may work to curb the obsessive thoughts and anxiety (I had some success with it in 2009-2010). I have been on SJW, flaxseed oil and a B-complex vitamin for one month now and the obsessions and anxiety have decreased somewhat. So now without any caffeine and with the above combo of supplements, I am beginning to have an even mood throughout the day (which is great) and this weird "just there" mood with minimal anxiety. At this point, I am worried about why I am not anxious anymore and why the obsessions aren't as strong!
My question is: has anyone taking medication felt something like this? It is almost like feeling normal, but I am worried about why the anxiety that I've had my entire adult life is no longer there. It's like there is a void where the anxiety and obsessions used to be that needs to be filled. Can anyone identify?
I have had GAD since my late teens (I am 34 now). It may also come with OCD because I have obsessive tendencies and addictions (love addiction and internet addiction). My GAD used to be so bad that I used to get panic attacks, agoraphobia, depersonalization, and bodily aches and pains for years!
Two years ago I gave up coffee, which I didn't realize was exacerbating my GAD. After a few months, my anxiety was significantly improved. I had switched to black tea and after two years it too started to make me anxious, so a month and a half ago I quit all caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.).
Since I have been trying to overcome love addiction and internet addiction, I figured that St. John's Wort may work to curb the obsessive thoughts and anxiety (I had some success with it in 2009-2010). I have been on SJW, flaxseed oil and a B-complex vitamin for one month now and the obsessions and anxiety have decreased somewhat. So now without any caffeine and with the above combo of supplements, I am beginning to have an even mood throughout the day (which is great) and this weird "just there" mood with minimal anxiety. At this point, I am worried about why I am not anxious anymore and why the obsessions aren't as strong!
My question is: has anyone taking medication felt something like this? It is almost like feeling normal, but I am worried about why the anxiety that I've had my entire adult life is no longer there. It's like there is a void where the anxiety and obsessions used to be that needs to be filled. Can anyone identify?