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Coverage dated October 28, 2026

She refused anxiety meds after her husband's suicide — here's what a doctor suggests instead

Headline from The Oregonian

A 79-year-old widow coping with grief and anxiety after her husband's suicide asks about supplements, and a doctor recommends lavender extract over B vitamins for anxiety relief.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    She lost her husband to suicide and won't take prescription meds — a doctor offered this advice (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    High-dose B-complex supplements are generally safe but unlikely to ease severe anxiety.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    A 79-year-old widow refused anxiety medication after her husband's suicide — here's what a doctor told her (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Her fear of antidepressants is understandable, but the medical evidence may surprise her.

  3. AL.com

    B vitamins won't fix serious anxiety, but this supplement might, a doctor says (opens AL.com)

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    A 79-year-old widow grieving her husband's suicide asks about supplements for anxiety, and Dr. Roach recommends lavender extract while noting B vitamins are safe but unlikely to help.

  4. The Oregonian

    She refused anxiety meds after her husband's suicide — here's what a doctor suggests instead (opens The Oregonian)

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    A 79-year-old widow coping with grief and anxiety after her husband's suicide asks about supplements, and a doctor recommends lavender extract over B vitamins for anxiety relief.

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