Posted by JLx on November 22, 2005, at 9:02:05
In reply to Re: I was diagnosed with Dysthymia and ADHD., posted by Marc Boucher on November 21, 2005, at 21:05:02
I hope someone else chimes in on this thread for you.
I think magnesium may have helped you simply because it is involved in so many metabolic processes -- over 300. Specifically magnesium is needed to produce serotonin.
Magnesium helped my depression about 50-70%, which is no small thing. It completely relieved suicidal ideation, for instance. It also helped my dry skin, insomnia, and feet cramps. It also contributed to straightening out thyroid function and it also works with DHEA.
Magnesium aspartate is said to be contraindicated for depression, per George Eby's site, "Rapid Recovery From Depression Using Magnesium Treatment", http://www.coldcure.com/html/dep.html which is where I got the idea to supplement magnesium. (This board was not in existence then.)
The reason mg aspartate is not advised is because it's excitable to the brain, but perhaps in your case it was effective for just that reason. I know I took a magnesium potassium aspartate combo many years ago and it was one of the few supplements I tried that made a definite impression -- I felt terrible! I had no idea why back then.
> *Honestly I don't know, but I'm not sure he'll keep me on it, as he ordered DHEA to be re-tested, but meanwhile he said to take it. At times, it appears that one can derive benefits from a given substance, even though there's no real physiological ned for it. But I'd prefer not to take DHEA if my levels are already high.*
Yeah, I don't blame you. I'm a woman, and too much DHEA gives me acne. It may also have contributed to some permanent hair loss according to Dr. Ray Sahelian's site and comments. http://www.raysahelian.com/dhea.html
> Those formulas AND medications? You'll have no idea what, if anything, works or doesn't work.
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> *that's why I'm trying one substance at a time--this I hadn't mention in my first posting.*Ah, ok. Well, I'd certainly try the natural supplements first. I guess I can say that here, on the Alternative board. :) I don't take any meds any more and regret that I ever did as they didn't help and may have hurt.
> But you quit taking them? Have you tried magnesium glycinate or magnesium taurate before bed?
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> *I did, cause I first wanted to know *why* they were helping me so much--I know it will sound weird, but that's the truth. The one Mg that is have is pyrrolidone carboxylate/aspartate. However Mg taurate would likely be much better for sleep, as taurine helps Mg's absorption.*Taurine is also calming/modulating to neurotransmitters. For the most relaxation, mg glycinate is better, in my experience. I also take some extra glycine with it to sleep.
> You've taken SSRIs before and they helped?
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> *I cannot say as I haven't tried any SSRI's yet, but I have some Paxil at home and it wass prescribed to me by Braverman.*I suggest you read up on it before you give it a whirl. You'll find a lot of info on the regular PB board.
> In general, what did you think of Dr. Braverman?
> *So far, i think highly of him, but cannot say in any definate way until I have proof that his protocol works fine, but so far so good.*Definitely keep us posted! I have not read his book yet, but have seen it mentioned several times here. As far as I can recall, you are the only one to post here to be actually treated by him.
JL
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