Posted by Twain on November 3, 2001, at 2:03:02
In reply to Re: cognitive decline jn, posted by Beliala on November 3, 2001, at 0:51:12
I relate to this.
I used acid recreationally (is there any other way?) for 3 months. Always took about 5 times the normal dose every 3 or 4 days. Then took it periodically for about 5 years.
Years later I took almost every anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, dexedrine, ritalin, lithium, and so forth. This lasted about 20 years. Managed to avoid ECT, although the V.A. in Iowa City (ECT capital of the world) strongly recommended it.
Anyway, I used to test high on intelligence tests but now my cognitive function resembles a kind of groping in the dark. Like rummaging around in a dark cave.
During the last decade I've done a lot of experimenting with nurtrional supplements. Bach Flower rememdies, all the "brain food" supplements - most recently: S.a.m.e. and 5-htp. and numerous others. My cupboard has more supplements than food.
All I can get my pdoc (after 6 years - drug & doc free) to prescribe is neurotin. I'm at the end of my rope, even thinking about the hospital (but I'd rather be dead than go back to the VA hospital) trying to keep it together and the first two mds I see prescribe Zyprexa and Compazine (for anxiety?) I'm doing better now but if a health nut who drinks infrequently (sometimes less than once a year), who hasn't used drugs/meds for 6 years, can't get a real anti-anxiety drug after going through 3 doctors, what do I have to do?
The neurotin is marginally better than drinking. Actually a lot better. I must be building up to drink again. Ugh.
Since I can't find a compliant doctor (one I can manipulate), any ideas for supplements I can get at a health food store?
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