Posted by verne on May 21, 2006, at 23:34:25
In reply to Depression treatment-where to go from here?, posted by LizinManhattan on May 21, 2006, at 1:49:16
I'm in the same boat. I've tried many different supplements with varying success but I'm too depressed and foggy to even begin to list them. But if you have a question about any one supplement in particular I've probably tried it and could give an opinion.
One thing in your list did jump out at me though: iron. Unless you are anemic or have a special reason to take it, supplemental iron may be trouble. Too much iron can cause lethargy and a host of symptoms.
Check out: http://www.icakusa.com/healthcaps/personal/ironheart.html
I've always had a high hemoglobin count (too much iron in the blood) and felt better when I donated blood and made an effort to avoid iron-supplements or iron-supplemented food (like cereal). One doctor predicted I would feel *lighter* and have more energy once I got rid of the excess iron and he was right.
Sunshine or full spectrum light also helps.
Verne
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