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4.5-5 (they work but I will explain why)
My husband, my daughter and I all have anxiety for various reasons.
My therapist who works with PTSD EMDR treatment explains that when your body is in fight or flight mode, it stops producing saliva. It is saving energy.
One thing they teach you as a strategy is to suck on something when in bad situations. It forces your body to make saliva. THEN, that is when your mind calms down because you really didn’t need to be in fight or flight for just anxiety.
It distracts your mind.
These are perfect for this. It stopped me after a session from having the most headache I have ever had. It came on so strong and these saved me. They are just something I keep to calm me down if driving or something comes up.
All I can say is we use them. My friend who takes heavy meds told me her mom uses these and swears by them, so that is why I try them.
July 2021 · Health and Household · verified purchase