Posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 4:25:37
In reply to Re: Racing/Anxiety Thoughts, Need Opinion + Meds » morgan miller, posted by cycling on July 30, 2010, at 3:14:51
Sheesh, I may be in the manic up all night mode tonight. Not a destabilizing state, just an unusually awake state.
Do you think your parents would give you some extra money to try a few supplements to help with some of your symptoms? Or maybe you have access to the money of your own. A few supplements I would suggest trying that may be able to replace the Klonopin are:
Magnesium(glycinate, malate-may be the best cheapest version, taurinate, or citrate)-calming effect on the mind. May help with sleep
Taurine-also may have a calming effect, this is why taurine is in energy drinks to possibly offset the jittery effect of caffeine. May also help with sleep
Glycine-NMDA antagonist which may protect against glutamate toxicity-something you could be experiencing right now. Glycine can also improve sleep.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine-Also antagonizes NMDA(or at least I think???) and has been shown to be effect for some at treating symptoms of OCD.
GABA(Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)-GABA is the "calming" neurotransmitter thought to be influenced by benzodiazepines like Klonopin, the reason for the therapeutic effect. GABA is an amino acid supplement you can by that the Vitamin Shoppe or Wholefoods or any other health/vitamin store. It can have a calming effect and also help with sleep.
I would start out with Magnesium, Glycine, and GABA. Then add NAC and maybe Taurine to the mix after a few weeks of experimentation with the other ones. Whatever you do, first try each one by themselves for a day or two so you know what is doing what. Then if you feel like the first 3 may help, take 2 of them at the same time or all of them at once and see how you feel. These supplements are going to help you out the most at night when you need to chill out and eventually crash. You can experiment to see which ones you react well to during the day.
Morgan
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