BulkSupplementscom GABA Powder - Gamma Aminobutyric Acid, GABA Supplement, Amino Acid Supplement - Gluten Free, 750mg per Serving, 100g (3.5 oz) (Pack of 1)

I was on a high dose of benzos for 4 yrs and got off them 14 months ago. Withdrawals were absolutely horrific at the time but even after the first 2-3 months I had lingering serious side effects like:1) Memory was completely shot which has also effected my IQ, ability to do math, word recall, etc.2) Racing, anxious thoughts all day long that made me feel on edge 24-7.3) I can't remember 1 day in the past year that I haven't been triggered to cry by something really not worth crying about at all.4) Feeling a borderline panic attack everytime I open my front door in the morning. Like a minor form of agoraphobia.5) Thinking at a fast pace about almost anything made me feel broken, stressed and emotional.6) Pain. I NEVER remember being in pain when I was on benzos. In the 14 months since I've been off I get pain almost everywhere and it happens everyday. Either my lower back hurts, my neck or my left hip... and I'm only 36 and not overweight.I've also had serious cravings to use benzos over a year now though I haven't.Anyway, the GABA came and first day I took 750mg. I immediately went into what I now realize may have been the first "manic" state I ever experienced in my life. I just really can't remember the last time I've felt so happy and *fearless about life (more on "fearless" later).The next day I took 1000mg a bit later in the day and had no mania. My limbs got heavy which was nice as I can never stop moving and fidgeting, I felt relaxed, detached from my thoughts... I pulled my head away from the computer screen began to look outside... was overcome by a desire to sleep and passed out. About 3 hours earlier than normal which I didn't like.The 3rd day I woke up and thought "lets see how 200mg feels in the morning before the gym"... that was a great idea and I had one of the best workouts ever. Incredible endurance. The ritual I'm falling into dose wise now is 200mg in the morning then 400mg in the evening. Anything over 600-700mg the extra relaxation is not worth feeling mentally spaced out. But under 600mg everyday feels like truly a miracle for me. I'm 144lbs have been working out and eating health about a year now I should also mention.Anyway I'm started to notice some really weird things:1) This would take too long to explain concretely with details but I'm beginning to realize that I think I do have some form of amnesia... and I'm only realizing how bad it might be now that all these weird long term memories are randomly appearing in my brain out of nowhere. GABA most definitely seems to impact IQ & memory.2) Racing thoughts. I'm realizing another key role GABA seems to play. Racing thoughts have calmed down dramatically. And whats better is when I catch myself overthinking I no longer seem to care that I'm doing it. There's just no fear or anxiety attached to those thoughts. If anxious thoughts were a lawnmower.... always wanting to start and race in circles... GABA is like a broken sparkplug that simply won't allow it. If you asked me a week ago "how bad are your racing thoughts" 1 out of 10 I'd say "10". Now its around a 0. And I say that because I actually try now to stress myself out (in my head) and I just can't get those blades spinning which is AWESOME.3) I have not cried once about anything since my first day taking this. Crying fits have completely & utterly stopped.4) The though of leaving my house is no longer a thought I just leave my house and don't think about it.5) I can now force myself to think at a high speed at work without feel like my brains broken. Getting "in the zone" use to feel like chinese water torture now I slip in that mindspace easy and enjoy it.6) Finally, pain in my lower back & neck has vanished. The left hip doesn't feel perfect, maybe 70-80% reduction in pain with still some minor discomfort but I did NOT get GABA for pain and the fact it's worked this well this quick also amazes me.Long story shot whats impressed me the most isn't the anxiety or depression... it's the fear about life in general. The other day I was at the gym and caught a girl staring at me. Before I would NEVER stare back as I'd feel like a stalker. That day I stared back. Then when staring I thought "I care so little what I'm doing right now I might as well smile too..." and so I smiled... and as soon as I did she smiled back and asked "are you using that machine?"Now that may sound like no big deal but I can't remember the last time I locked eyes and confidently smiled at a woman like that. Thats a liberating feeling for a shy guy like myself. ;-)

I had been suffering with nocturnal panic attacks for 7 years (panic attacks that wake you up from your sleep). They are terrible and scary. I would wake up with my heart racing, terrified of SOMETHING, no idea what, my hands and feet would be tingling, my mouth dry, having difficulty catching my breath. Since I had been asleep, I was often delirious and confused so my first instinct initially would be to call 911. At the ER, the doctors would prescribe Benzos, which I didn't want to take. I knew Mother Earth had the cure, so I began to study herbalism and became a clinical Herbalist! Unfortunately I had gotten so used to these panic attacks that I would develop anxiety when it got dark in anticipation of bedtime. Sometimes they'd last an hour or so and other times I'd fall back asleep only to have another one. I had no choice but to accept this nightmare as a part of my journey. I started to incorporate what I'd learned from herbalism which included adaptogenic herbs and nervine herbs to calm me before bed. I even started practicing what my therapist has suggested which was journaling and meditating and creating a routine before bed which included a warm bath, in order to prepare my body for a more sound sleep. These techniques, while they helped, they didn't completely stop the nocturnal panic attacks and I was tired and weary. Finally after a YouTuber mentioned using GABA and L-theanine to stop panic attacks, I decided to give it a try. This GABA WORKED! After only 3 doses (I added 1/16th of a teaspoon to my chamomile tea before bed) the panic attacks completely stopped! It was like some sort of a miracle! I will always keep this on hand for the rest of my life. I never wanted to take the benzos that the doctors in the ER urged me to take. The warning labels scared me, as they said these drugs could cause suicidal thoughts. I'm a single mom due to my daughter's father's heroine addiction and I refuse to leave her with two addict parents. Rx drugs only put a bandaid on symptoms but they don't cure anything. Thank God for natural remedies. I am so sure about this product that I decided to start a blog about my journey with these awful panic attacks and the medicinal herbs and lifestyle changes that have helped quell them. I haven't published the blog yet because I'm still learning how to write a blog on Skillshare at the moment, but I can't wait to help more people find peace in their lives. The blog will be called Seeking Serenitea when it's ready. In the meantime, I sincerely hope this review helps people find serenity. No one should feel that agonizing fear. Best of luck to you!