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Rohodiola Rosea, commonly known as golden root, rose root, or artic root, is a medicinal plant indigenous to Siberia that thrives in dry and cold arctic climates. The medicinal compounds of are derived from the root of the plant, and have been used to relieve occasional stress, anxiety, mental and physical fatigue, and depressed mood. is known as an adaptogen, meaning that it increases resistance to physical and emotional stress.

The natural medicine has been shown to stimulate serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine activity, and is believed to play a role in healthy emotional and neurological function.How to Take :

is typically taken in capsule form, but it is also available in other forms such as extracts and teas. Dosage Guidelines for :

You should read the product label for dosing instructions and consult a healthcare provider if necessary. The recommended adult dosage for capsule form of is 100 to 300 mg daily. There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend the use of in children.Who Shouldn’t Take :

Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing, or taking prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).Medication Interactions With :You may experience drowsiness if you combine with benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).Side Effects of :

Side effects of are generally rare and mild to moderate. They may include headache, stomach upset, drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping.Risks Associated with :

There are no known risks associated with , however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate the production of herbs and supplements. Most herbs and supplements are not thoroughly tested, and there is no guarantee regarding the ingredients or safety of the products.

Other supplements for social anxiety disorder:ChamomileKava KavaPassion FlowerSt. John’s WortValerian RootWinter Cherry

Sources:

Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, Feusner, J. A pilot study of (rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2008;14(2):175-180.

Clarocet. . Accessed September 12, 2008.

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My fiance has been getting anxiety attacks for years, but up until recently, they didn’t happen very often and generally weren’t very severe. For the past year or so, however, they’ve gotten much more frequent and MUCH worse. Now he has a severe panic attack just about once a week or so, and sometimes they’re so bad that he has to call out of work because it takes hours for him to calm himself down.

He is somewhat mistrustful of doctors, which is why he hasn’t ever seen a doctor about his anxiety, but recently he has realized that he needs to see a doctor in order to obtain treatment for his anxiety problem. He has tried breathing exercises, which help a little bit when he’s having a panic attack, but it still usually takes him hours to calm down and “recover” from a panic attack. We both agree that he needs to get on some kind of anxiety medication in order to treat his disorder, as his anxiety is really affecting his life and impairing his ability to go to work regularly. He’s scared of getting on Xanex, though, because he doesn’t want to get addicted to anything (and Xanex is highly addictive).

So what type of anxiety medication do you think he should get on?

And also, could he get a prescription for it through a regular M.D., or are these types of prescriptions only prescribed by psychiatrists? He has health insurance through his job, so he was just going to make an appointment with a local doctor.

I took Xanax for years and I didnt become addicted to it I actually stopped using it become I dont get the anxiety attacks anymore.

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I wasn’t breathing right, I was shaking, I couldn’t stop crying, and I had these sudden extreme feelings that someone won’t accept me for who I am. It didn’t last very long, but a few minutes later, it happened again. I don’t know if I had a panic attack, or anxiety attack. Also, what’s the difference? Please Help.
Also, how could I prevent this from happening again?
Okay, I forgot to mention, I’m 14 and I definitely can’t afford any medications. And I doubt my parents would get me any. So, anything cheap? Or any other ideas?

If you ask to see your doctor, then ask the doctor to test your thyroid, adrenals, and cortisol , also sex, and dheas hormones, then get a copy of the lab results for yourself…….. if your TSH (thyroid) is outside the .2 to 3 area then , all these panic attacks could by because of thyroid imbalances or other hormones.
most doctors never test that

then ask for a referral to a hormone expert from your parents…….and have them look into the experts, like these feelingfff.com , thehallcenter.com , drlowe.com , etc…

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