[wi_fighter]

Yesterday, I started thinking about stuff I really don't need to bother with (my ex, need I say more?) and I got that dread in the pit of my stomach, tingly fingertips, didn't want to sit still feeling that was going to totally mess up my work day.

I decided to brew some kava kava tea, even though I was worried it would make me groggy (and I was tired to begin with). Thankfully, it didn't.

The description on the box says it promotes a state of "relaxed unconcern" while compromising neither mental functions nor clarity of thought when used appropriately.

I have to say it did exactly what it purports. I actually felt more awake after drinking it. I don't know if the act of making and drinking the tea helped relax me or if the ingredients were the catalyst, but the end result was what I was hoping for just the same.

Just thought I'd share. You can get it in any large grocery store that has a big natural food section. $5 for 16 bags.

[jmo531]

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Thats great. Relaxing........sounds nice.

[darkeyes]

Hi there,
I'd say one of the things you said, "the act of making and drinking the tea", may be a huge factor in the results you got.
A little distraction, something new, reading the box or bag, the trip to the health food store which in itself can be a nice excursion from the world around you, eh?
Perhaps, you are a fortunate one that this product works for you, if it does I'd say go with it, take a Kava Kava tea break when you are feeling like this, a little calming ritual like this is fine.
Mine usally involves coffee, ha!ha! I know people tout about caffeine and all but I find it a nice treat, a break from stuff, even if it is a few minutes.
Walking off anxiety is good, like taking a walk along a stream, watching the geese and wildlife is a nice distraction too.
I wish you luck with this, I know how anxiety and/or accompanied by panic attacks can be horrible, I give these "natural" distractions a chance first, if they fail then I use the meds. my pdoc said to use only as needed, that is my last resort.
I'm glad you brought this topic here

Sincerely,

DE

BTW
I left out something, if you have pets, or are "owned" by dogs, like mine, taking a little time sitting by them and petting them, even talking to them is another calming experience . . . till they nag you to go outside, ha!ha!