Self-Care in Mid-Life - Tips on Dealing With Mild Anxiety and Depression
I was first diagnosed with anxiety with borderline depression 10 years ago when I was 51. I was devastated. I knew something was wrong but for years had denied that I needed help. Once it was all "out in the open" I decided to educate myself as much as possible. I was determined to get rid of this horrible feeling I had been living with off and on for 20 years. At first, I was put on medication. It did help the symptoms (sleeplessness, feelings of overwhelm, out of control fear) but I didn't like the side effect - weight gain. After 6 months with my Doctor's help, I got myself off the medication and began using supplements and herbs. Below is a reprint from an article on healthline.com. I used this information as a reference when it came to deciding what to use. I kept track of my feelings and results in a journal and over time found the ones that worked best for me. Let me also say you should always consult your Physician or Holistic Practitioner when it come…
