Posted by circusboy on September 24, 2007, at 15:45:38
In reply to Aggressiveness and hostility!, posted by Mary-Lisa on September 23, 2007, at 0:34:01
Perhaps you could try some of the herbs with anticonvulsant properties, like gotu kola and skullcap. I *strongly* recommend an alcohol tincture preparation for both of them. Of the 3-4 brands I've tried, I like Gaia Herbs and Eclectic Institute the best.
I tend to use the skullcap more often: it calms me down and makes me feel much less itchy-brained, irritable and scattered. You'll of course have to experiment with the dose. I find that ~10 drops is the most I can take during the day without starting to feel a little woozy, but you might need more.
I'm somewhat surprised that the l-tryptophan didn't help, though I suppose that makes sense in light of your failed SSRI trials. If the anger is so distressing that you want to try drugs again, perhaps you should consult a different psychiatrist. It sounds like s/he might not be on the right track with you.
Please let me know if you'd like any more info about the herbs I've mentioned, and good luck.
-cb
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