{"id":7173,"date":"2018-02-23T14:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T22:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/?p=7173"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:42:37","slug":"ptsd-3-tours-afghanistan-can-gaba-help-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/ptsd-3-tours-afghanistan-can-gaba-help-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"PTSD from 3 tours in Afghanistan: Can GABA help with the anxiety?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ptsd-gaba.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ptsd-gaba.png 940w, https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ptsd-gaba-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ptsd-gaba-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>My husband is suffering from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] from 3 tours in Afghanistan. Can [GABA] help with the anxiety he is experiencing. Your thoughts?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I received the above question in response to one of my blogs addressing GABA for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/gaba-physical-tension-stiff-tense-muscles-type-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">physical, stiff-and-tense muscle type of anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very likely that GABA will help ease some of the anxiety he is experiencing. Anxiety can have many root causes and with PTSD I would look into neurotransmitter imbalances first and use three key amino acids to address these three possible root causes, before digging deeper to address other nutrient deficiencies and root causes that may take longer to address.<\/p>\n<h2>Amino acids to provide some anxiety relief quickly<\/h2>\n<p>In order to provide some anxiety relief as quickly as possible I would assess for low GABA, low serotonin and low blood sugar using the amino acid questionnaire:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With low GABA he could be experiencing physical anxiety, muscle tension and the need to self-medicate with alcohol or sugary foods in order to calm down and relax. We would do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/how-to-do-an-amino-acid-trial-for-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an amino acid trial<\/a>\u00a0with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/gaba-physical-tension-stiff-tense-muscles-type-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calming GABA<\/a>. Research also now shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/gaba-helps-inhibition-unwanted-thoughts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GABA helps with unwanted obtrusive thoughts<\/a>  which are common with PTSD.<\/li>\n<li>With low serotonin he could be experiencing mental anxiety, ruminations, fears, phobias, anger and irritability and probably insomnia. We would do an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/tryptophan-worry-head-ruminating-type-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amino acid trial with tryptophan<\/a>\u00a0first and then 5-HTP if the tryptophan isn\u2019t helping and we know cortisol is not high.<\/li>\n<li>With low blood sugar he could experience anxiety and feel extra stressed when he goes too long without eating. It\u2019s likely he could also have an intense desire to eat candies and sweet treats. We would do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/glutamine-calming-intense-sugar-cravings-gut-healing-low-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trial with glutamine<\/a>\u00a0and make sure he\u2019s eating a breakfast that contains quality animal protein such eggs and bacon, or a protein smoothie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>High cortisol?<\/h2>\n<p>We would also want to determine if high cortisol is a driving factor of the anxiety. I\u2019d want to see the results from a 4-collection cortisol saliva test (on waking, noon, around 5pm and around 10pm).<\/p>\n<p>We would address adrenal issues (either high or low) with adrenal support of a good 50mg B-complex, extra pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and adaptogen such as rhodiola. If cortisol is high this can trigger anxiety and adrenaline-type surges and the phosphorylated serine product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/seriphos-original-formula-anxiety-insomnia-cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seriphos used a few hours before the high cortisol<\/a>\u00a0is the best for lowering the high cortisol.<\/p>\n<p>Recent research finds evidence that orange essential oil reduces fear and anxiety, diminishes immune system markers of stress in mice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/orange-essential-oil-ptsd-fear-stress-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">may help alleviate PTSD<\/a>\u00a0and a blend of lavender, ylang-ylang, marjoram, and neroli (also a citrus oil) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/blend-lavender-ylang-ylang-marjoram-neroli-reduces-stress-lowers-cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduces stress and lowers cortisol too<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Other factors: gut health, diet, low vitamin D<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to anxiety and PTSD, there are other factors to be considered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gut health and the microbiome \u2013 has he picked up parasites or other gut bugs or been impacted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28221900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foodborne pathogens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>diet and the importance of getting back to eating a real whole foods quality diet in order to provide the body with the best nutrients. An example from a recent study report that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/blueberries-serotonin-ptsd-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blueberries boost serotonin and may help ease PTSD<\/a><\/li>\n<li>addressing low vitamin D: \u201cThrough its association with testosterone production, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24604440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>vitamin D<\/u><u> deficiency may increase the risk for posttraumatic stress disorder<\/u><\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>removal of gluten, sugar and caffeine \u2013 all of which can contribute to anxiety and cause nutrient depletions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Possible effects from malaria drugs and other toxic exposures\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>If symptoms persist other factors like the effects of medications (or other toxic exposures) must be considered. In one case study, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/story\/military\/2016\/08\/11\/malaria-drug-causes-permanent-brain-damage-case-study\/88528568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaria drug causes brain damage that mimics PTSD<\/a>, a service member was diagnosed with anxiety, PTSD and a thiamine deficiency. Various treatments, including medication, behavioral therapy and vitamins didn\u2019t help. It was determined that his symptoms were due to the anti-malaria medication mefloquine, which is now known to contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28077744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neuropsychiatric symptoms in susceptible individuals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As with any anxiety condition, the root causes and solutions are unique to each individual and the above approach would be adapted based on each person\u2019s unique needs and biochemistry. 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