I agree with AV1.

However, if you choose to go the natural route, you will need to employ patience. It takes a few months for the endorphins (from exercise) to take root. And when I say exercise, I mean work out until you sweat a river :o)

I have never tried these specific remedies or heard much about them but I have had great success with many other herbal preparations through the years.

Look for organic, standardized medications. We always buy from Swanson's as they are a very reputable company that has decent prices and a huge selection of different items. They also have archived articles about different vitamins, minerals, etc. and about research into different areas.

Which brings me to my second point (that should have been my first point:) and that is to do all of the research you can on any substance you would like to try for side effects, etc. and only try one thing at a time so you know what effect something has.

Yes, and even if you DO use the herbals, they are more subtle than the prescription meds so you need to do these (exercise, mediation, ) as well anyway.

Don't forget a healthy diet with lots of fresh and raw fruits and vegetables and limiting your refined sugars.

I forgot to mention that there has been some research indicating that coffee is very good for depression too and while too much can make you jittery, it might be worth having a cup or two a day just to see.

Meditate, yoga, running, bicycling, a glass of wine, a massage, a bubble bath, breathing exercises.... Theses are all effective ways to manage anxiety.

Also, pick upnthe book The Myth of Stress. Some good techniques to deal with anxiety in there.

Definitely work on the exercise-healthy food routine and as for herbal remedies, my therapist suggested linden or Saint John's wort tea, they work brilliantly to calm the nervous system and fight depression. Linden is not that strong and can be used during the day, Saint John's wort is stronger and you can drink it at night (that's what I do and it knocks me out for the rest of the night). You could try some meditation or breathing exercises. Good luck!

This too! I've also read that coffee fights depression but if you're really really agitated, go with linden and Saint John's wort.