What's the best mood stabilizer / relaxer that you've tried?

Question

Prescription or otherwise. Weed doesn't agree with me, I get way too paranoid.

Answer 1

is it possible the weed makes you paranoid because of the social stigma surrounding it? if this might be the problem you could try getting a cannabis card, or even drinking it in a tea might ease the paranoia.  i have found that the only drug that allows me to stabilize my mood while not feeling anxious/manic or like a complete zombie is weed.

the pharm drug that i did like the best was prozac, strangely. at first it DID make me manic-y...but once i got used to it i didn't feel like a zombie and i functioned really well. i didn't keep taking it as they were cycling me through all kinds of drugs with my first pregnancy and prozac was the last one i took before having the baby so i had to stop to breastfeed, i don't know if it has lasting power but it was good, and because its like an O.G. Rx drug i felt more safe with it than others.

another thing that really has helped me, placebo effect or not, is gem stones. just carrying them with me even helps a lot, but i like to use selenite to sort of brush over my energy and smooth it out and then meditate with stones and keep them in my pocket. good stones have been lepidolite, which is pretty calming and blue apatite which decreases my social anxiety and allows me to kind of hop merrily along through my life.

another thing that people forget about many times is a really good diet aimed toward mental well-being and a good exercise plan that isn't stressful, but is fun and relaxing.

Answer 2

I've been Abilify for a while now, and I like it. Also when I have anxiety attacks sometimes I take a Xanax which also helps.

Answer 3

Have you tried fresh pineapple? Pineapple is natures antidepressant. Over the counter antidepressants mess with to many things, they can mess with your s*x drive, some are linked with higher rates of suicide. I'm not in big favor of them.

Answer 4

a warm, lingering bath or a relaxing swim.  Water makes you weightless and manages to make your heart feel the same.  Give it a try.

Is it adictive?   It is for me.

Answer 5

try valium.