Lemon Balm
Improves sleep quality [2] and mild depression, anxiety, stress symptoms [2-3]
Anxiety
Benzodiazepines
Lorazepam is best overall. Oxazepam safest. Clonazepam, alprazolam approved in panic. Alprazolam short-term helps depression. Akathisia, alcohol WD.
Lightbox
Very effective and well tolerated for depression regardless of season (also for bipolar, PTSD, bulimia, shift work)
CBD
[Cannabidiol] This “healthier”strain of cannabis is #1 for cannabis use disorder, but questionable in anxiety and insomnia. Watch for drug interactions.
Imipramine
[Tofranil] Ideal tricyclic for anxiety disorders, but sedating and anticholinergic effects.
Venlafaxine
[Effexor] Not ideal among the SNRIs (hypertension, WD risks, weight gain), but very effective for some and treats hot flashes in low doses.
Duloxetine
[Cymbalta] Approved for child anxiety. Risk of urine retention (but treats urine incont). Liver
risk.