Posted by morgan miller on August 18, 2010, at 16:16:41
In reply to Help, please. Severe anxiety/agoraphobia, posted by lepus on August 18, 2010, at 14:24:33
Here are some supplement suggestions that I've been suggesting to others that have really been helping me lately. I'm bipolar and have experienced tons of anxiety, depression, and agitated fatigue(more recently).
A good Multivitamin-a must-who knows what essential nutrients the medications we take are depleting-I know Lamictal depletes folate.
Fish oil-a must-better mood, more energy, brain health/protection, heart health/protection, eye health/protection, healthy cholesterol, may help better process fats
Magnesium Glycinate-also a must-for sleep, mood, anxiety, depression-should be taken almost daily-Magnesium assists in the production of serotonin and catecholamines dopamine and norepinephrine
Glycine-great for sound sleep-Also protects against glutamate excitotoxicity, something implicated in bipolar.
Holy Basil-New Chapter-smooth relaxing and uplifting herb-haven't used it lately but plan to add it back into my regimen-blood sugar control as added benefit-you may need this with Seroquel
Cordyceps-best to buy in bulk(need to find a good supplier) powder-may need up to 2 to 4 grams to notice mood/energy lift-I think I notice anxiety relief with this as well-has immune boosting and cancer preventative properties
Reishi-Paul Stamets' brand(expensive, maybe look for a more affordable but good brand)-may be good for sleep, mood and energy-has been shown to have immune boosting properties.
Schizandra-Planetary Herbals Schisandra Adrenal Complex-feeling a smooth energy, anxiety relief and mood boost-subtle but good-also increases glutathione and is good for liver health-taking medication requires taking extra care of the liver
Ashwagandha-Himalaya Herbs-good for relaxation, anxiety, sleep, and energy-may stimulate thyroid fuction-could be good for weight loss-modulates cortisol-improves immune health through Th1 immunity stimulation.
Rhodiola-New Chapter, 100 mg-I like the energy boost in low doses-could be overstimulating and agitating, but then again, some of the antidpressants you listed can do the same
Chyavanphrash-Himalaya Herbs-I may feel better from this, not sure with everything else I'm taking-Liver health, energy boosting, supports immune function, healthy blood sugar
You may also want to consider taking a good Resveratrol product to help with the potential blood sugar/insulin sensitivity issues that come with antipsychotics, including Seroquel.
Many people may not believe that these substances can have a significant enough impact on the way they feel. The fact is, many herbs and medicinal mushrooms have been used for a thousand years or longer and are now finally being given credence through legitimate research studies. I believe herbs, mushrooms, and other supplements will be the wave of the future in treating and preventing many medical issues. I also think drugs will be developed based on some of these substances. One of these, resveratrol, is already being used by Glaxo Smith Kline to develop a drug that may be useful in treating type II diabetes and preserving overall health as we age. Sorry for the mini rant sounding like a personal agenda. Really just trying to educate and help.
Morgan
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