Posted by sfloridamatt on October 22, 2003, at 10:04:27
In reply to Re: BEST SSRI FOR ENERGY BOOST?? » KRM123, posted by jrbecker on October 22, 2003, at 1:44:20
* supplements - this isn't like popping your meds. If you are going to try the following, you will have to be patient for at least a couple of weeks to see progress.
folic acid (400 - 1200 mcg)
B12 (1000-5000 mcg)--> has to be methylcobalamin version of B12. This is usually only found in your local health food store/GNC. Methylcobalamin is the version of b12 that passes through the CNS the most effectively.
they have both worked for me in terms of mood, energy, and focus. But they should only be added once you've had a strong med regimen laid out. You wanna see what's working as you add other components to your treatment.
for me, getting a good night's rest is about 50% of my daytime sleepiness issues. Even though I was putting in the proper time (8hrs) in the bed, my sleep was mostly tossing and turning. By adding a sleep aid into the mix, I was really a lot more higher-functioning during the day. The key was actually noticing that my sleep was dysfunctional to begin with. Just like with anything that you've been experiencing all your life (e.g., the depression) ironically, it's sometimes hard to see when something is not right. In this case, my sleep pattern needed some adjustment too.Hope this helps. good luck
supplements and amino acids are of great help also...if u are a man...try walgreens version of gnc's formula mega men. has LOTS of b vitamins, etc. that are essential for men's not only physical health..but mental health. i am also supplementing with 1500mg. of l-tyrosine daily to help boost dopamine production along with 25mg ephedrine hcl taken 4 times daily..but becareful if u decide to take the ephedrine..many people will lecture on how dangerous it is..that is bull$hit. it is dangerous only if abused. start with half of a 25mg. pill and go from there. my first choices would me a men's multivitamin (look for the ones that say compared to gnc's mega men!!) and for the l-tyrosine, start at 1000mg first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
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