I read that if you are taking valerian during the day to cut the dose in half but i tried it and I still felt anxious. I really dont care if it effects my performance and i get a little drowsy. I just want to take it for tomorrow (im not performing anything anyway). So would that settle my nerves? Btw im 16 and in high school. i know valerian is safe for children.

Valerian is said to be good as well for manic depression..bringing you down when you are manic and up when you are down. It aids sleep also. One generally takes it at night as it makes one sleepy. For daytime anxiety, take kavakava (only use organic/wildcrafted hers as they are 7-10 times higher in the pytochemicals that cure and prevent diseases and use a tincture instead of a capsule for best absorption. Hold it in your mouth a minute. Put the tincture dose in a spoon of grape juice if oo strong tasting. Rescue remedies (flower essence) good for traumatic event and upsetting things to calm one down. Also try camomile tea with honey, hops, and nervine formulas like the one at herbdoc.com. I would recommend a Calcium and Vitamin D supplement for during the day instead of Valerian. They are more suited for anxiety issues, and will not make you drowsy. Often, people who suffer from anxiety are deficient in calcium, which is natures relaxant. THe Vitamin D needs to be taken to ensure your body absorbs and utilizes the calcium. Without the Vitamin D, your body will simply excrete the calcium right out.