Bach Flower Rescue Remedy Natural Stress Reliever 20 Ml (3 Pack)

I have used this product for many years for mild anxiety, but after experiencing the death of a loved one, my grief was almost overwhelming and it triggered a more severe anxiety and depression in me.I never imagined that these drops could help with the level of anxiety that I was at. I contemplated using a prescription medicine (Zoloft) to help me through. I tried the Zoloft for only a week (I believe you are supposed to do at least 2 weeks), but immediately knew that it wasn't for me, so I decided to try natural again. I was having an exceptionally stressful day and could feel the anxiety starting to build. Now, you'll have to use common sense to determine your own dosage, but I usually put 4-5 drops directly under my tongue to take the edge off and it has always worked. With this increased anxiety, I didn't think it would make a difference, but I was wrong. I applied approximately 1/2 a dropper and waited. It helped, but I knew I needed more. I waited about 10 minutes and took another 1/2 dropper full and then yet another 1/2 dropper in another 5 or 10 minutes. I actually wouldn't have hesitated to take more, but I realized that it was just enough to chill me out. Soon, everything that seemed so overwhelming, suddenly wasn't. Now, to be clear, this does NOT sedate you. You do not feel groggy, sluggish or drugged in any way. It simply makes things seem...well...not so bad. It's "happy" in a bottle.My only suggestion is to always put it directly under the tongue and try your best not to swallow it. Let it absorb into your bloodstream sublingually. In my own personal opinion, it seems like the times that I was in a hurry and swallowed it immediately (or with water), I was more apt to feel mild digestion issues. By letting it absorb sublingually (at least for me) it seemed to take affect faster and bypass the digestion system and never noticed any stomach issues whatsoever. It could be only my imagination, but I've made the observation more than once, so thought I should put it out there.I love the 3 pack option! It makes it much more affordable. I keep one in each medicine cabinet and one in my purse. I've also given it to my teenager during extremely stressful AP testing. She was skeptical, but it really took her stress down significantly.I will never be without these drops again.On a side note ******I am not a doctor, but just wanted to offer suggestions from my own personal experience. I suggest that anyone experiencing anxiety and depression, be certain that you are not deficient in Magnesium or Zinc. These minerals are key to a healthy brain and nervous system. Please bear in mind that a blood test by your doctor will NOT show if you are deficient in magnesium. Your body will rob magnesium from bones and muscles to maintain the blood level. Again, a blood test will NOT accurately reflect your levels, or show if you are deficient, but I've read that as much as 80% to 90% of our population IS magnesium deficient. Also, a good vitamin B complex also helps to nourish the nervous system. I've also found that Passionflower (with glycerin - not alcohol) is extremely helpful too. By adding these natural substances to my repertoire, I have been able to take my life back from anxiety. Hang in there, you're not alone and there are many options besides prescription meds.

Okay so I feet compelled to leave a review. I ordered this out of desperation. I fell 3 months ago and hit my head, and after a bad concussion have been left with increased and uncontrollable anxiety and panic attacks. I do not do well with prescription medication so this was a desperate move reccomend to me by a pharmacist.I have only used it a few times- once when I was shaking internally due to a moment of anxiety, the other time when my heart was racing because I was experiencing too much environmentalfeedback/ stimulation. Both times within minutes it worked! I put 4 drops on my tongue (and let it sit) andbit calmed me down in a matter of minutes sooooo much I almost thought I was going crazy!This stuff is incredible and works within minutes for me!The taste and smell has an alcohol slap to it, but I'm not complaining!

I run a small pet rescue, independently. I live in a very remote village in Alaska (everything comes and goes by plane- there are no roads). Unfortunately, when dogs out here are abandon, they are shot by animal control. As an alternative to this I've been working with two organizations in Alaska (Bethel Friends of Canines and AlaskanAnimal RescueFriends) to take stray dogs and find them homes outside of the village. So far we've rescued about 26 dogs.But as you can imagine, not all dogs come to us in the best condition. Many are starved, very scared of human contact, and some are injured. That's why we keep a stock of medicines on hand. But there is one I use almost every time- Bach Rescue Remedy. I wish I could find the creators of this magnificent homeopathic medicine and give them a hug. This stuff is a miracle worker.All of our rescue dogs fly out of the village in crates. A terrifying experience for them- to say the least. Some have known nothing but abuse, so being around humans (and being trapped in a crate) is an absolutely nightmarish experience for the poor things. That's why not a single dog leaves this village without a small dose of this remedy. It eases a bit of their tension, makes them a bit calmer, and allows them to relax on their trip to a better life. This medicine doesn't induce sleepy-ness, but rather it merely reduces stress.We used this on one particular puppy named Lucky Lady who had a string tied around her neck that ultimately grew into her neck- leaving a very large open wound. She was amazingly resilient and playful, but was not keen on having people mess with her neck (which needed to be cleaned badly). After giving her this medicine she calmed down enough to allow us to do a bit of cleaning before sending her off.My two personal dogs are terrified of fireworks (both are rescues themselves)- and for good reason. One of them was shot by animal control, and fireworks very closely mimic gun shots. But we can't have the entire village shut down fireworks for special events- so instead we bring the pups to the quietest place we can find and administer this medicine. It calms them just enough to where they don't feel the need to constantly hide away at every 'bang' that goes off.Not only does this medicine work for EVERY SINGLE dog- it also works for me. When traveling by bush plane I get horrible motion sickness. I decided to try this remedy in the desperate hopes it may help. And it did! It worked amazingly. It also works to alleviate a bit of my stress on my tougher days. And it helps calm me down when I'm working with a case (specifically with the dog rescue) that is really hard to remain calm during.This medicine is made from alcohol (27%) and herbs. I feel like I should warn about the alcohol- as it can cause some animals to vomit- especially smaller animals like ferrets and cats. Instead of feeding it to them out of the bottle, we dilute it with water and feed it to them with a separate syringe. The bottom comes with it's own glass syringe (which is very helpful in administering correct dosages), but the taste is too powerful for most animals to drink on their own. I suggest always diluting it and administering it with water. It's virtually tasteless when diluted in a bit of water.

Just with any other product, this might not work for everyone, but it works for me. I use it before performances, calms me down, but doesn't get me drowsy. You might have to get used to the taste, it's a little harsh because of the alcohol, but I personally don't have any issue with it.