Resolved Question: I’ve started taking valerian, to end a worse self-med habit. Can I do this long-term?
I only take 2 tabs of 500mg root, once in the afternoon and once in the evening. I don’t use it as a sleep aid, since I don’t have trouble sleeping when I get in the mind to sleep (although I do appreciate Valerian returning REM sleep back to me)
Can I keep up this regimen? I’ve had conflicted opinions from herbalists and physicians.
I don’t take any other herbs (tried st johns for a while but it didn’t help with the anxiety that much) and I’m definitely under the dosage some folks would recommend (1800-2000mg a day)
I get a feeling of light elation, I can feel my body relax, and I only occasionally get mild headaches (so mild they can be ignored)
Anxiety is a huge problem for me, and I’m not willing to take commercial pharmaceuticals (the heavy-handed solution, like an ice-pick in the tear duct is a solution to troublesome thoughts)
So… can I keep this up?
Some herbalists say that Valerian really takes two weeks to kick in, whereas doctors say not to take it longer than two weeks. I’m so confused.
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