Posted by Lao Tzu on September 4, 2008, at 13:45:20
In reply to Re: Supplements for Bipolar Depression, posted by SLS on September 2, 2008, at 6:58:00
Scott, thanks a bunch for the information. I did try NAC for a few weeks and noticed a slightly more positive outlook on life. However, I didn't take it long enough to reap the full benefits. I just bought some NAC and it's been sitting in my room. I don't really like the side effects of it in the beginning. Of course, NAC's side effects are not even close to when I first started on Risperdal. Yuck! And yet, the risperdal has done wonders for me. Also, I'm very sensitive to the fish oil. I can only take a very small dosage, about 1,500mg. I don't know why. And I supplement with borage oil as well for the omega-6 fatty acids. They both seem to help me. Still, I have to take other vitamins besides the fish and borage oils. Also, I have a type of depression which changes with the seasons, so my winter supplements are different than my summer supplements. For instance, I can't take either B12 or zinc during the hot summer months, but during the winter they are both indispensible to me. Thanks again for your input.
--Lao
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