Posted by floatingbridge on November 21, 2009, at 11:05:32
In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » SLS, posted by Bob on November 20, 2009, at 23:56:52
> Amount of brain atrophy has been linked to illness severity and treatment resistance? Wow, that's depressing. Might explain why as time goes on, I have more and more trouble maintaining a response to these drugs. I don't respond like I used to, that's for sure. Where can I read more about this?
My comment is pretty unscientific. My old psyd cbt therapist and my another pdoc (my current) have said that the damage might be less attributable to the medication then to not finding the therapeutic treatment to address the illness. So the faster one gets the 'right' treatment, the more the brain is protected. Not exactly cheerful news for those who are treatment resistant, but a more benign comment on most meds themselves.
I also think there are a few supplements that can help promote brain health--maybe taken in conjunction w/ meds? Like NAC and (I know, I know, everyone's tired of this one) fish oil.
Hey, I'm a luddite w/ a computer. My comments for what they are worth.
Best to you, Bob in healing and remission,
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