Thanks for the info... I'm psych med resistant so any alternatives are useful to learn about.

Thanks for making the query catlady.... I love cats... I'm a cat person from forever!!! I psychically talk to my cats. I can wake them up and cause them to come to me with just a thought. They aren't always amused... lol.

I would add that cats are great therapy for anxiety. The purring is calming. The strocking of the soft fur is calming. The affection is soothing.

Dogs are good too because they force you to be active. Like having a toodler around saying take me for a walk, play with me, do something with me. My jack russell helps to keep me active, my cat keeps me centred and calm.

As for other alternatives..... I've had positive results with reduced anxiety levels since increasing my intake of Omega 3's. I include fish and other high Omega 3 foods into my diet as much as possible. When I'm struggling with my diet than I will use supplements to ensure I'm getting the vitamins and minerals I should have. I've just added a multi-vitamin high in B6 and B12, chromium and magnesium because I heard they were important anti-anxiety agents.

I also use aroma theraphy. Lavendar is great for reducing anxiety when used with meditation or any other calming exercise.

I'm going to try the Kava because this is the 3rd time I've heard mention of its qualities. I'm not much of a tea drinker but have had good results with herbal teas to aid with sleep and to calm rapid leg and rapid eye action.