Posted by ExcellentCamper on March 27, 2007, at 22:17:43
In reply to Re: Kava Kava relieving for anxiety, posted by willyee on March 21, 2007, at 17:51:42
I know what you mean about life doesn't hold any punches, and how it's scary how someone could be offended by words here. I heard some non-supportive words today (not online) that have upset me ever since, and it's forced me to confront the fact that I don't have enough of a core love and regard for myself, so that I am constantly adjusting my opinion of myself based on my latest achievement (or nonachievement), slight (or notice). Anyhow, I'm not sure what you had said to Phillipa (someone who radiates love and positive energy here, something I aspire to) that might have been misconstrued. Perhaps it's because life doesn't hold any punches that we come here, to what is usually such a supportive place, in the midst of the sniping and snarkiness that takes over so many other corners of the Web. It's good we hold our punches here. Life has given all of enough of a beating, I'm sure.
As for kava, it used to be tremendously relieving for anxiety, but I just bought the GAIA brand recently. Even after taking as many as four capsules, I felt nothing. I don't feel as though I've taken Benzos for that long in my life, but perhaps I have altered my chemistry with them. As for an herb that works for me, rhodiola rosea has been absolutely great for focus and energy. The best supplement I've taken. Now I just need to find something for sleep that doesn't leave me groggy and depressed the next day.
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