musical_high
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Ideally, get therapy. Low dose seroquel will erase most manic symptoms.
I won't knock herb but if you have mania/anxiety its not the best fit.
Paranoia is usually a sane response to the conditions that bring it about. If you can preempt your paranoia with knowledge that it is likely not justified that alone will help. Catharsis helps tremendously. Forgive all, love all, forget all ambition, and just give up. Cease. Mindfulness meditation is mind altering and fun. The basic premise is "dropping in on your life" and being attentive to the present moment, which is all there ever is. Google some videos of Jon kabbat zin.
The book titled the relaxation response teaches a secularized view of meditation that describes various health benefits and different ways to meditate without the extra nonsense. Its a bestseller for several decades and its relatively cheap.
And look if you're ever about to melt down SWIM has heard that this is an effective combo:
3-6mg of some cheap melatonin that dissolves pretty quick with some chewing
one's choice of benzo equivalent to 1/2-2mg xanax
1/2-1 beer
2-3 dropper fulls of liquid valerian root drops from gnc
Do not drive and enjoy the lack of nervous breakdown. You will likely fall asleep.
Some people use kava but in swim's experience that is more recreational and can cause anxiety symptoms even though it is relaxing.
I won't knock herb but if you have mania/anxiety its not the best fit.
Paranoia is usually a sane response to the conditions that bring it about. If you can preempt your paranoia with knowledge that it is likely not justified that alone will help. Catharsis helps tremendously. Forgive all, love all, forget all ambition, and just give up. Cease. Mindfulness meditation is mind altering and fun. The basic premise is "dropping in on your life" and being attentive to the present moment, which is all there ever is. Google some videos of Jon kabbat zin.
The book titled the relaxation response teaches a secularized view of meditation that describes various health benefits and different ways to meditate without the extra nonsense. Its a bestseller for several decades and its relatively cheap.
And look if you're ever about to melt down SWIM has heard that this is an effective combo:
3-6mg of some cheap melatonin that dissolves pretty quick with some chewing
one's choice of benzo equivalent to 1/2-2mg xanax
1/2-1 beer
2-3 dropper fulls of liquid valerian root drops from gnc
Do not drive and enjoy the lack of nervous breakdown. You will likely fall asleep.
Some people use kava but in swim's experience that is more recreational and can cause anxiety symptoms even though it is relaxing.
