Posted by 49er on April 21, 2008, at 17:48:22
In reply to The Depression Delimna, posted by bulldog2 on April 18, 2008, at 15:50:00
Bulldog,
You may or may now know but I am tapering off of my psych meds. As a result, I have been on an endless search to find the right combination of supplements that could help with withdrawal symptoms and allow me to work on my faulty thinking.
I didn't focus on the other things you mentioned because this seemed the most obvious to me.
I particularly zeroed on fish oil capsules as I had been frustrated they weren't helping me as much as I felt they should be. Because I also have ADHD, I started visiting ADHD boards to see what their recommendations were.
They were recommending fish oil capsules with a ratio of 7 EPA to 1 DHA. Let me digress by stating that EPA and DHA are the main elements of fish oil capsules.
Anyway, I had also seen studies that showed this high of a ratio being effective for depression.
Unfortunately, I would have needed to order these types of fish oil capsules through the Internet and I needed them tomorrow. So I bought ones at a local store with a 4 to 1 ratio that are working beautifully. They are the Nordic Naturals with high EPA.
Unfortunately, they are expensive and I might try to see if I can find cheaper effective alternatives. Stay tuned.
I don't have much faith in doctors but that is my own personal bias at work. That is why I don't think I pursued the other things that you mentioned.
Hope this helps.
49er
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