Posted by sb417 on January 3, 2004, at 13:05:06
In reply to Re: Wash out selegiline before 5HTP? » sb417, posted by Emme on January 3, 2004, at 1:00:12
Hi Emme,
It sounds as if you have a good doctor. I agree that it's best to be conservative and careful with these medications, especially with the med combinations. By the way, on another post you said that your circadian rhythms are topsy-turvy. Perhaps your medication washout is exacerbating that? Would it be possible to do the med washout more slowly so that you experience fewer withdrawal effects? Before the washout, did selegiline cause your body clock to be turned upside down? By the way, early morning bright lights and vigorous exercise early in the day seem to help my body clock, but I have to do the early lights and early exercise consistently. If I try them for just a day or so, they don't usually help with the phase shift. Also, late night television and late night computer use (especially Internet surfing) wreak havoc on my circadian rhythms. Part of that is from the mental stimulation, but the lights from the TV and/or computer also affect the eyes, the pineal gland and melatonin. It helps, as night time approaches, to try to gradually "wind down," use dimmer lights, don't drink caffeinated tea or coffee, eat more carbohydrates and less protein in the evening, etc.
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