I get anxiety, often. I take two of these and in no time I feel much better. However, you will you burp up the taste of lavender. I'd rather that then go off on someone. I love these things. I make sure I keep them on deck.It seems to be effective, i have reordered a two month supplyIf you can tolerate the burping it is a good product.There are many clinical studies showing these are effective for people with anxiety and PTSD. Silexan (active substance) has been licensed in Germany by the German Commission E for the oral treatment of subsyndromal anxiety and tension since 2009. My family struggles with anxiety so I bought them to try. My mom didn't like them -- terrible lavender aftertaste (the only listed side-effect). You HAVE to take it with food and she doesn't eat enough :) My daughter LOVES them. Says they work very well and helps with her anxiety. Recommended it to my cousin (suffers from PTSD from Iraq war) but he hasn't tried them yet. I've been using the chinese herb Ashawaganda for years for my anxiety, so I have not needed to try calm aid -- yet. :)I was diagnosed with a temporary anxiety disorder after experiencing a couple of panic attacks. I had to be medicated for some months. I started trying CalmAid at nights to sleep better and used them as well whenever I felt stressed or anxious. They work! These make you feel more relaxed and calmed. They might not be as quick (effect) as other medicated drugs, but they definitely have an effect on your mood (even more if you take them regularly).This seems like a fairly effective relaxation aid, for mild anxiety and mild insomnia. It's certainly worth trying if you have either of those problems. It's not as potent as xanax, or ambien, but I think it does something.I'd previously tried simple ground lavender flower capsules, they didn't seem to do much even if I took several. The essential oil works better. Interestingly I think a calm aid capsule, and one whole lavender capsule taken together works better than either one on their own.If you are having trouble sleeping I highly recommend this product. Before I started taking these pills I could not sit my brain off and sleep. Now I feel more relaxed, my sleeping patterns have significantly improved, and I even feel more relaxed throughout the day.I use these when I know I will be having a difficult time sleeping or I feel anxious. You have to take after a meal otherwise you will burp up the lavender. Highly recommend!