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Kalms, can anyone recommend?

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Megs36 Wed 13-Jul-22 19:12:07

Finding like many others, brain fog, confusion, anxiety and dropping off to sleep at the drop of a hat. Someone has recommended Kalms Has anyone tried them please?

Mine Wed 13-Jul-22 19:21:52

Are you feeling like this because of menopause sympyoms MEGS36.....
I tried them when I was menopausal but they didn't help me at all....Maybe some GN had a different outcome with them....

Megs36 Wed 13-Jul-22 19:32:32

Mine. Thankyou but no I’m 85!

Kate54 Wed 13-Jul-22 22:37:21

They do seem to just take the edge off minor anxiety. The night time version is also quite effective but leaves me with an unpleasantly dry mouth in the morning.

MissAdventure Wed 13-Jul-22 22:44:34

I've known a couple of people who have sworn by them.
No harm in trying, I reckon.

BlueBelle Wed 13-Jul-22 22:47:26

Try St. John’s wort definitely could help with the anxiety
The others sound normal for 85 or even 75

crazyH Wed 13-Jul-22 22:48:48

I tried them during my divorce, but they did nothing for me. I saw my GP and was prescribed, but quite frankly that wasn’t much help either.
See your GP and perhaps he will prescribe something but try to avoid over the counter medication. Good luck !

Urmstongran Wed 13-Jul-22 22:48:59

My friends (early 70’s) swears by Bach’s Rescue Remedy. I know she uses a spray but also has some pastilles in her handbag. I don’t know much but perhaps look them up or ask a pharmacist? Good luck any way.

Shandy57 Wed 13-Jul-22 22:49:52

Bach's rescue remedy is excellent for various things including anxiety. Boots often have offers on it.

MissAdventure Wed 13-Jul-22 22:52:41

They probably contain valerian, which you can buy somewhere, I'm sure.

FannyCornforth Thu 14-Jul-22 04:51:58

Kalms - did nothing for me.

Bach’s - strangely effective.
When I worked I used to take the Night Time drops to get rid of those persistent thoughts you get in the middle of the night; and they worked a treat.

BlueBelle Thu 14-Jul-22 05:02:20

They work if you believe they will I really don’t think more than that and that includes Bachs (which I have tried)

lemsip Thu 14-Jul-22 06:22:39

Bach's Rescue Remedy,, didn't believe it would work but it did!
The spray under the tongue at stressful times and the pastilles

Grape Alcohol (approx. 27% v/v),
Flower Essences Helianthemum Nummularium,
Impatiens Glandulifera,
Clematis Vitalba,
Prunus Cerasifera and Ornithogalum Umbellatum (Rescue®)

J52 Thu 14-Jul-22 06:50:55

lemsip

Bach's Rescue Remedy,, didn't believe it would work but it did!
The spray under the tongue at stressful times and the pastilles

Grape Alcohol (approx. 27% v/v),
Flower Essences Helianthemum Nummularium,
Impatiens Glandulifera,
Clematis Vitalba,
Prunus Cerasifera and Ornithogalum Umbellatum (Rescue®)

Sounds like a Gin and botanical tonic!

Megs36 Thu 14-Jul-22 09:39:32

Thanks all for help and experiences.

Chestnut Thu 14-Jul-22 09:48:45

Be careful if you are taking any prescribed medication. St John's Wort for instance can't be taken with certain drugs. I'm not sure about Valerian or the others. If you are taking medication then check online or ask your doctor. The medication leaflets may have more information on this too. They contain loads of frightening information but may say whether the drug can be taken with herbal remedies or not.

Redhead56 Thu 14-Jul-22 10:09:31

Could you not have a word with your doctor. You may only need a temporary mild prescription just to settle you.

MerylStreep Thu 14-Jul-22 10:44:45

I’ve used rescue remedy on animals. I had a cat that had fits. Rescue remedy brought her out of them immediately.
It’s also safe for children.