Posted by honeybee on January 25, 2006, at 11:56:31
In reply to Re: 5-HTP IS AS BAD AS BENZOS » laurie_lu, posted by linkadge on January 18, 2006, at 18:30:56
"The growth factor BDNF, is trophic to the serotongeric system."
What is this, and how does it factor into repairing one's brain, post ADs? I was on 150 mg of Effexor for five years, decided I wanted to go it on my own about 9 months ago, and have gradually and then suddenly imploded into the worst depression of my life. Granted, I wasn't--until the fallout--taking Omega-3s or specific vitamins, and during the entire time, I took milk thistle because of my paranoia about Effexor damaging my liver. But, really, what's the prognosis for putting it all back together?
Three weeks ago, I had to go back on ADs (30 mg of Cymbalta) and am super cross because of it, even though I can tell that I'm a) more functional, b) more articulate c) not grinding my mental gears all day d) able to eat again e) getting more and better sleep... etc. But I don't want to be on Anti-depressants any more!!!!
Anyway, end of rant. *Can* we repair our brains? *Does* being on antidepressants pose problems for the long term for people and rob people of the ability to climb out of depressive periods with their own biology?
honeybee
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