Some have struggled with anxiety until they tried medication (SSRI, SNRI) to lower their anxiety levels. Once their anxiety levels were lowered, they learned anxiety reducing skills so they could wean off the medication.

I am a firm believer in the benefits of 5-HTP and L-Theanine to help the brain reduce its anxiety triggers. I replaced 14 years of SSRI with them. My doctor is supportive of this method. For me, 100 mgs of 5-HTP and 200 mgs of L-Theanine with 1000 mcgs of B-12 in the morning does fabulous.