Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First of all, I don't usually write reviews. This has impacted my life in such a way that I feel the need to write something if nothing else to help others going though what I went though. That said, I've been waiting to write this review because I wanted to wait a decent amount of time to ensure it wasn't wishful thinking or if there would be a rebound in my results. First I'm going to list some issues I've had that are relevant to my situation, and then fill it in with backstory. -=Symptoms beforehand=- * Constant Anxiety for no apparent reason. -always worried, no idea why. No major life change to worry about * Horrible nightmares that would come out of nowhere. (extremely realistic) * Stool was always soft and greasy * unable to sleep all night * Brain fog/confusion * odd lightheaded feeling that I can't explain in words * heart palpitations * unbelievable amounts of fatigue * no joy in doing ANYTHING, couldn't even get into TV * constant acid reflux, especially bad at night. -=Symptoms afterwards=- * Anxiety stopped in under a week of taking these two times a day * First few days I had stomach upset but it subsided fairly quickly * no more acid reflux after two weeks. * No more nightmares. * finally able to sleep an entire night * minimal fatigue to none now. (getting better every day, almost at a month) * brain fog has gotten much better * heart palpitations have almost completely gone away. * finally living and enjoying life again * Stool is more regular and no greasy. Small backstory: I'm sensitive to specific strains of Pro-biotics. I didn't always know this, but over the past few years its become apparent. My problem started after being on Nutrisystem shakes that contain a probiootic. (I didnt know it at the time but I created my problem because of this. Also found that "white pearls" effect me as well. After being on "normal" probiotics I eventually got a constant nervous feeling of impending doom which eventually turned into worrying about family, death, etc. not great stuff. I was constantly nostalgic and wishing I was back when times were good. (not that times aren't now, but I felt bad for so long I felt like this was what life was going to be like for now on) I had no idea why I had fallen into this feeling, but every day and every night I had it, for over a year. I was absolutely miserable. My Dr. tried to put me on Lexipro. -Biggest mistake for me ever. It compounded my issue ten fold, gave me insomnia, etc. I stopped the pills after a week due to not even being able to function at work. I never got back to baseline after that. Its the closest I've ever felt to insanity. When that didn't work he suggested I talk to a psychiatrist. I knew deep down this had to be a medical condition and not some underlying stress thing but didn't know what to do. I was alone with nobody to help. After much reading online I found information about what happens when you gut bacteria is off and how that effects well being. From there I found a group forum talking about many different similar issues I was having and they all recommended this product. I decided to purchase it and give it a try. (mostly because of the reviews) I couldn't believe that after a few days of starting this probiotic, finally, after over a YEAR of anxiety, I finally started to find relief. After a few days I had actually slept all night and was shocked. Truth be told, I'm pretty upset at the three Dr's I've gone to with NONE of them even suggesting a probitoic like this. In retrospect I don't even believe at this point they took me seriously because I didn't want to be on an SSRI. (basically it was my fault for feeling this way because I don't want to be on medication) Further When I discussed how my stomach was always upset and how fatigued I'd get after eating even small meals, it was suggested I just try other meals. Unbelievable. At anyway rate, if you've made it this far in this wall -o- text of a review, I'd implore ANYONE who has any of these symptoms to at least give this an honest try for a week. It has saved me in ways I can't even begin to explain. I keep a bottle at work and a bottle at home. That was I always have them for lunch and dinner. I Hope this helps even one person make the leap. I know not everything works for everyone, but this has changed my life and finally fixed the issues I was having. Stay well everyone!