Posted by linkadge on August 13, 2003, at 18:30:54
In reply to Re: Afraid of the cure » linkadge, posted by joebob on August 13, 2003, at 15:42:07
I do have some interest in lithium of other forms, however the main drawback is that they are not regulated in the same way that the parmacudical preparations are.
All of the studies that show Lithium alters neuropeptides and increases grey matter, were done with pharacudical lithium.
Depakote is very good, and I consider it like lithium without the effect on serotonin.
Depakote seems to be better at calming one down (due to effects on GABA) but lithium seems better at keeping depression at bay (due to effects on serotonin)
Some people (who have many problems on ADs) take a fairly small dose of lithium (say 450-600mg) at night. This, combined with exercise, robustly raises NGF, BDNF, Neuropeptide Y and other important brain growth factors.
This regiment has few/no side effects, and can keep the brain in good shape.
I am personally having problems on my AD and am planning on going to go back to this regiment.
It is very sobering, but is one of those things where you feel better the longer you're on it.
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