Posted by colin wallace on July 26, 2002, at 5:13:49
In reply to Re: hospital, posted by Shawn. T. on July 25, 2002, at 21:34:05
Shawn,
You've obviously had some success with fish oils, and/or researched them quite thoroughly.
I spent some (considerable) time poring over all the findings in relation to fish-oils too, and was very optimistic, particularly as regards their purported mood stabilizing properties/proven efficacy in treating depression, schizophrenia and a host of other ailments.
Sadly though, you should be aware that they are not a panacea for mental illness.
I have given fish oils, in varying doses, plenty of opportunity to work their wonders, and experienced absolutely no mood uplift/stabilization, or other noticable benefits.I did however experience plenty of interrupted sleep and increased(often unpleasant) dreaming.Others here have also had similar experiences.
Also, whilst Remeron is undoubtedly a great med.(I took it for 9 months or so in high end doses)
and much less likely (IMHO and experience) to trigger mania/dysphoria than say, SSRI's, I have to say that my mood grew utterly and hopelessly unstable and erratic whilst taking it.
Why? Because my bipolar symptoms wre being exacerbated by the absence of an effective mood stabilizing medication.And fish oils, I'm afraid, for many bipolars (maybe even the majority of bipolars)just won't cut the mustard, especially when a prescription antidepressant is also being taken.
I'm not being argumentative here, just passing on my own observations, with the same good intentions as yourself.All the best,
Col.
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