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Tisanes or decoctions are about as good as you can get, didn't want to start talking about loose herbs in case it would put you off. Sounds like you have covered it pretty well though.

I hope those stresses ease up for you soon.

*nods* Can relate to that, my own sleep is pretty poor, and with two chronic conditions that have tiredness as a major symptom, well it can make getting through the day interesting. I do find certain combinations of herbs are helpful, but it took me a while to get it right. And it has to be certain ...

Have you tried anything to help you to sleep? Relaxation exercises or tapes, meditation, essential oils such as lavender or chamomile, or drinking herbal teas? Or even one of the remedies available for sleep, provided it doesn't interfere with any medications you may be on? It really sounds like lac...

Just on the therapy thing, I still see one, and I'm very far from in crisis. I find it extremely helpful, I'm still working through things, but mainly for maintenance (for want of a better word) at this stage. And I don't see myself giving it up. Can relate to the family thing though, my own are sim...

There's something very similar to that in 'The Feeling Good Handbook' by Dr David Burns, which is a really good book. Bout three inches thick, but well worth the read. It's a cognitive approach to mental health, and he focuses on depression and anxiety a lot. It's pretty easy to read, not filled wit...

Also use subsilver, not having any problems I'm afraid.

It's just an oddity.

usually means adding a new post to an existing topic to 'bump' it up the board to draw attention to it again

Many thanks to you all!

Was actually just coming on to post the same thing, as this has also been happening to me, and I double checked that I still have the 'send email notification' box ticked in my profile.

Any ideas??

Hugs,
Hazel