A friend of mine has struggled with some pretty strong chronic anxiety issues for many years now and things have worsened. Mostly, he is constantly anxious and worrying all of the time. I've looked into what I can find on my own, other than the usual, avoid these foods, eat these foods, exercise...etc., but is there any other effective option? I've even tried looking into supplements, which seems to have helped him some, but it's not 100%. Are there any studies of parasitic infections that could cause this? Maybe he needs prayer as he could be under attack from the enemy? I'm at a loss. He has even prayed over it and he has told me he keeps running into all sorts of signs telling him to trust God and not worry in various forms. When he seems to get the message, he stops seeing those signs and he relaxes for a while, only to revert later. He has even gone to random churches where a pastor straight up said he felt compelled to give a specific sermon over again and it would pertain to his anxiety. He will see the same numbers on the clock over and over, feel like he has to look up a bible verse and it ends up being along the lines of trusting God (Psalm 91, John 11:11 for example) I think it helps him, but he still struggles. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Clearly, I think God is answering him and telling him to be calm.
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RE: ashwagandha can make one feel joyless when using it for months, even as it really evens things out buautifully, and tackles low blood sugar/sugar cravings and therefore starts sculpting the body (bodybuilders like it). It nudges one into better habits, and enhances uptake of all sorts of minerals, protein, creatin etc.
Forskilin has similar qualities - it's a root, and does all those things. Traditionally it was taken as a tonic for health. It can be more sustainable in terms of gentle nudging and regulating things like sleep (no waking in the middle of night, covered in terror-sweats) and elimination (aaaaah) - excellent to take down adrenalin surges, nausea etc.
Ginseng helps too, if one wants to get technical. I have pulled myself out of depression and accident trauma with ginseng - it was my first adventure into herbal options, when I became red-pilled vs. the Pharma/Industrail complex. There are lots of Chinese remedies that inorporate it, as drops or tea-crystals, and it tastes nice too.
I'll try Forskolin then. I have always been emotionless at times so I probably didn't notice the joyless side effect. I didn't even know about the joyless side effect. Thanks Fren!
I don't think I have had the joyless part myself. I have been taking that herb for a bit for mood and focus. I didn't know about it helps with sugar levels and helps with protein! I will warn my friend about it, but Forskilin is one I've not heard. I will look into it. Thanks fren!
Forskolin
I was typing too fast before.
But yeah it is impressive.