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I have been going through some personal heartache and dramas and anxiety in my life and my mum suggested I try Rescue Remedy Drops. I must admit I have heard of them but very little about them. Has anyone had any experience with them, and can you use them if you are currently on Anti Depressants. Thanks for any thoughts on it.
Sorry to hear you're going through such a rough time :hug: I am a big fan of RR - I have used them for anxiety in the lead up to my wedding (I was a freaked out mess) and on the big day, and for relaxation during labour and birth. Both times I swear they got me through. I recommended them to a workmate recently who has a lot of anxiety and insomnia and she believes they are really helping her to relax and sleep better too.
Not sure about use with AD's though - maybe check with the chemist but I would think they could be fine as they are a natural aid? Hope it helps :crossfingers:
Ive had them before. They help heaps with my anxiety.I'm going to get some more tomorrow.
Did you know they do pastells now and sleep spray and liquids?
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Sorry to hear that you are going through such a bad time at the moment hun. :hug:
I have used it before and swear by it. I agree with HB, check with the chemist or your Dr though regarding the AD.
sorry youre going through a hard time
i get really bad anxiety and it helped me heaps, my husband noticed a huge difference! the pastilles are yummy too, i used to eat one a morning before work then use the spray at lunchtime and that got me through the day.
im not sure if youre allowed to take them whilst pregnant so i havent had them for a while..
they are great & not that expensive!
good luck!
I use the re spray all the time. I find it really helps with anxiety. I'm on ad's and it's never been a problem.
Another thing that helped is these tablets that a Chinese doctor gave me, can't for the life of me remember what they ate called. I'll get back to you...
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You should be fine on ad's, pregnancy too, I was.
Check the website if you're concerned.
Big fan of RR too! Just checked out the website which pastel would you use for labour?
sorry to hear your going through a hard time
its brilliant.
I use the drops (liquid) never tried the any of the spcific brand type ones though, only ones from little shops tucked away. its the first thing i reach for when i have a head ache and works wonders.
i guess the only thing you might want to know about is some brands use brandy as the base, obviously in miniscule amounts so the alchohol level would really be nothing but is good for you to know. im not sure what 'RR' brand use.
if you search for 'bach remedies' there are actually a number of diffferent formulas for different things. the RR one is a good all rounder, but there are ones speficially for insomnia, or for depression or for anxiety.
GL and I hope you feel better soon!
I use the "standard" RR drops, and have used the pastilles before too. I find that I do feel more calm and relaxed when I'm using it (and you just reminded me about them, so taking some now to get through busy day at work). I don't know for sure whether it's a placebo type thing (i.e. I feel better because I feel like I'm doing something to help myself, or if taking the drops reminds me to focus a bit on myself) or if they actually work, but I figure either way it's a bonus, and definitely worth it.
Hope they help you hun! :)
I've just brought a two pack and some pastels.
The two pack is about 27 dollars (I got mine from priceline) and includes a rescue remedy and a rescue sleep.
Will try the sleep one tonight. Hoping it works.
How are you today mumma22beautifulgirls?
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I drank heaps of water during labour and put the drops straight into my water bottle each time I refilled. When my doula arrived she did say I was pretty blissed out and not to have anymore ha ha I guess having a pastel could be something to focus on too....:
i use the drops and swear by them for anxiety etc.
they should be fine to use with the ADs.
Thanks so much for all the responses. They are really appreciated!! It is nice to get so much support from people who don't even know me. I will go to the chemist in the morning and mention the AD's and then see if they think that I could do both. There are just times when I am having anxiety and panic attacks, and I just thought this is an alternative to get me a bit calmer without me getting all upset if that makes sense. I didn't realise that it came in Pastelles, so I will ask at the Chemist, I was only aware of the spray/drops. I didnt realise there was so much to them, so I will do a bit of looking on google tonight. I really appreciate all the ideas and what you have all used them for. I do have problems with Insomnia, so it would be worth looking into that aspect as well.
LysnDan, thanks for asking, Im okay today. Feeling a bit low still I have to say, but didn't get time to get to the shops, and have only just now had a chance to check on here.
Would love to know the name of the tablets from the Chinese Dr too Loulabelle. Thanks
Thank you all so much.
Just a little update. I found the Drops and Pastels at the Chemist today and brought both. I will see how I go over the next few days, it certainly can't hurt, and at this point anything that might help is going to be great. Thanks again all....
Let us know how you go with them! love love love energetic medicine!
Mumma22beautifulgirls, how are you doing today? Are the drops and pastells helping?
My hubby said since taking them at night (rescue sleep) 4 drops and about half an hour I'm out like a light.
The drops during the day help too.
I'm also taking ads.
But drops are helping me.
Hope your ok.
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Hey hun,
I'm sorry that I didn't see this before. As you read in my post, I recently used RR for something that has been crazy anxiety inducing for me in the past and I breezed through it. I wish I had RR all those other times, especially when I was pregnant. I am just happy I have it now and it is safe to use whilst breastfeeding.
I hope it is as successful for you as it has been for me :hug:
LysnDan - thank you for thinking of me. I have been having the drops in the morning, but it was interesting, because yesterday i went to do the groceries, and I saw someone I know and I was massively trying to avoid them, and then got all anxious that they would see me, and then I remembered that I had the pastels in my bag, so I had one, and I dont know if it was mind over matter, but suddenly I was calmer and not so worried and i got on with the groceries and wasnt so worried about it. So I think RR is helping me. Thanks again for caring enought to ask.
Lisa - it is encouraging to hear of others that have had success with it. I am so glad it worked for you :)
Mumma22beautifulgirls- I'm glad the drops seem to be working for you :)
Did you get night time sleep drops too?
I got the kit with rescue sleep drops and rescue remedy in it as well as a tin of pastells.
I find If I have 4 drops of rescue sleep in bed, within 20 minutes I'm asleep. Sleeping most of the night too! :)
Hope your doing ok still :)
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Do not take any over the counter things without first checking with your doctor (or even the pharmasist - their name will be up at the chemist, ask for them) for any contraindicators with your current medication. Just becuase it is deemed a natural product does not make it 100% safe if you're on any other medication.
Sopdet- I'm on both, antidepressants and rescue remedy pastells and drops.
Both the doctor and chemist has said that it is 100 percent safe to take on any antidepressant. :)
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my DH survives on RR.
With your particular AD they could be fine, but with others they may not. You have checked with your Dr & Chemist.:
We have no idea if the OP has an issue with alcohol (as the drops is an alcohol base), what other medication (including normal pain killers). Everything like this needs to be taken into account when a new drug is started, even a herbal remedy.
For example, blood thinning tablets shouldn't be taken with any medication with garlic in it, even high garlic diets can effect it, because garlic is a natural blood thinner.
Sopdet- I am pretty sure that mumma22beautifulgirls has mentioned that she will check with her pharmacist when she goes. I don't think that she would have brought RR if it would have affected her AD in any way?:
Most medications are fine with RR and as to the alcohol base, it contains ethanol, I actually asked the chemist and my doctor as I have problem with alcohol, it is such a small amount (literally a few drops at the bottom) to hold the flower essence. I am fine with it. I'm pretty sure people will do their research before commencing rescue remedy. :)
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I love RR. i have bottles all over the place and often give them away to friends that need it.
it has got me through lots and lots of stressful times.
If anyone has any concerns... Check the FAQ on their website...
http://www.rescueremedy.com.au/index.php/about-rescue
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Lysndan, I didnt get the sleeping drops, I just waited to see how I reacted to the drops, but I really am not sleeping well at the moment either. So I think I will get some for sure. Can''t hurt to try.:
Sopdet, I am seeing my GP in a few days, so I will mention it to her. Thanks for the concern.
So sorry to hear you're having a rough time. Hope the GP visit goes well.
I found RR has really helped with anxiety attacks, especially when I'm flying. I use the spray but have been meaning to try the drops.
I hope you find what works for you. Take care xxx
I put some in my DD2's water bottle before she went to bed tonight as she wakes up crying because she knows her daddy will be going to work. All we can hear from her in the middle of the night is "Daddy at work, daddy at work..."
Fingers crossed it helps her.
I was told to get it for my DD? Are they allowed it this young?
M22BG I hope you are doing better and sleeping now!!! BIG hugs!
Not sure about 4 months, but DD2 is 20 months and for the first time in 3 weeks she slept right through without waking up crying hysterically for her daddy. I'm more than happy to give her RR drops until she gets past this stage :)
I had forgotten about RR - I used to keep a tin of the pastilles in my work bag and would take them before important meetings. LynsDan - might try the sleep drops, it usually takes me around 2-3 hours to fall asleep.
Kaz- i take them as soon as I get into bed. :) they have made a difference. Even dh has noticed!
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I'll be seeing the pharmacist tomorrow, might chat with him then!
Good luck :) I hope they work for you!
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