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I have read a lot of information regarding the benefits of magnesium supplements on anxiety and insomnia, including reading the book, "The Magnesium Miracle". Skeptical, magnesium struck me as an overly simplistic answer, but I had reached the end of the line with what conventional medicines and therapies had to offer. I had tried Zoloft for anxiety, but that made my sleep issues much worse, and caused a terrible disconnected feeling, ramping anxiety even further. Xanax worked great, but was in no way a long-term solution. With little to lose I decided to give magnesium a try. I first tried Nature Made Magnesium 400 mg Softgels. They caused serious diarrhea and stomach pain. Strike one. I then tried Nature's Bounty with the same results. Strike two. Both are magnesium oxide, a fancy term for laxative as it turns out. I then tried Country Life Chelated Magnesium Caps 300 mg - same results, just not as bad. Strike three. This forced me back to research magnesium further to see if there was an answer. I found several recommendations for Solaray Magnesium Glycinate. Finally, no running to the bathroom and stomach pains. Magnesium is definitely more subtle than any prescription anti-anxiety drug, but it, along with the Amino Acid L-Theanine (by Thorne Research) is working very well for me. Both are calming, and I feel much less edgy, anxious and uneasy during the day. I'm sleeping much better - which helps reduce anxiety by itself. Together, they have made a huge difference in better overall sleep and calmness during the day. Unlike some other reviewers, I actually prefer the 100 mg capsules. This allows me to dose how I want in increments of 100 mg without being stuck with one large 400 mg dose. The magnesium and Theanine are enough to restore a much more normal life for the first time in a long time. I currently take 400 mg of magnesium per day split between morning and night, but did step it up slowly - I'm sensitive to supplements and meds, so just went with the low and slow approach. I take 200-400 mg of Theanine — split between morning and night. I would highly recommend Solaray Magnesium Glycinate, especially for those with sensitive stomachs or IBS, in combination with the amino acid Theanine for anxiety and sleep related issues.