A Parent's Story
Our life-changing experience
This product, along with the advice and support from Naked Pharmacy, has been life-changing for us. I say this as someone who researches everything. We tried months of paleo diets, melatonin, and expensive experts who nearly bankrupted us.
We reached rock bottom with my daughter, who is 14, has ADHD, is autistic, and has lost a parent under difficult circumstances. It became too much to bear. She missed a whole year of school, became isolated and lonely, and then stopped sleeping. I would kiss her good night, only to find her still awake in the morning, drawing in bed. Her sensory issues intensified, leading to migraines and blackouts.
We sought help from sleep experts, even trying to “reset her cycle” by waking her at 7 AM, regardless of how little she had slept. We persisted for days, even in the winter, but it didn’t work. After consulting specialists and psychiatrists, she was prescribed melatonin, which helped her fall asleep but not stay asleep. And she would wake in the (too) early hours with debilitating headaches. Eventually, things got so bad we even had to carry her downstairs for meals.
We nearly exhausted all options, just before that trying a paleo diet for six months under a functional doctor. Imagine getting little sleep, no friends, and a strict diet with no sugar, grains, or dairy. On top of that, we tried to hide the suggested rancid liquid b-vitamin drops and powders in smoothies – she hated them, and they didn’t help.
Before our eyes, our fun-loving child—a champion swimmer, art lover, and karate black belt—had become a shell. Being a teen is hard enough, but being a teen with ADHD can be complicated, and often accompanied by emotional dysregulation. I joined support groups but couldn’t relate to the other parents who spoke of energetic children while mine was drowning in fatigue. I was worried sick about her, and to top it all, I am going through menopause myself. We were both at sea, and my daughter became remote and depressed. Seeing her in pain took its toll on me. The children’s experts told us to put her on Prozac, but I resisted the idea – she’s only just 14.
After reading about the benefits of Saffron, I contacted Naked Pharmacy. With my research background, I delved into the science behind it. My daughter had low serotonin and dopamine levels, and Saffron had similar efficacy to some antidepressants without the negative side effects. In fact, the side effects were wholly positive: better sleep and emotional regulation.
Following the pharmacists' advice, we tried Saffrosun Calm. After five weeks, we felt little had changed, and I worried it might not work for her.
She had already missed a year of school due to insomnia and stress, and it really was her last chance. It didn’t work. Yet, we were advised to persist, as it’s cumulative. And they were right! It has been life-changing for both of us.
She now attends school full-time. While she still experiences some anxiety—normal for a teenager with autism—it’s nothing like before. She’s taken up a musical instrument and is excelling academically, going from struggling to achieving top marks.
She’s much calmer, less anxious, and more positive. Her energy levels have improved, and she’s generally much happier. Combining Saffrosun Calm with marine magnesium at night and a regular sleep schedule has made a huge difference.
Of course, she’s a teenager dealing with social fatigue and sensory overload, but she’s amazing. Saffrosun Calm has been a crucial change focus. I tried it too, alongside mild HRT, it’s helpful. Our sleep has improved significantly, even with her ADHD meds, which now work better alongside Saffrosun and magnesium. We also take Immune Hero (vitamin C and zinc), and neither of us has caught a cold in a while. Additionally, her previous bowel issues have disappeared, something that didn’t happen during six months of a restrictive elimination diet.
Overall, it’s been astounding. We feel we have a life now—wonderful, complicated, and appreciated. For the first time in ages, I feel my daughter has a future to look forward to. Thank you, Naked Pharmacy.