Posted by Lao Tzu on July 6, 2010, at 21:15:53
In reply to Re: Holy Basil Rocks!)))Morgan, posted by morgan miller on July 6, 2010, at 16:26:08
Oh, I also wanted to say I'm glad that you are working. That's a positive step in the healing process. My doctor's been trying to get me to go back to work for over a year now, but I've been very stubborn about not doing it. My biggest complaint would be that I still have social anxiety and I use this as my excuse not to work. I really don't know if I could do it long-term or not. Maybe short-term, but then what good is that going to do me? I realize that someday, I'm going to have to do something with my life just to survive. I've been on disability for three years now, but when my parents pass away, it will be me, my younger brother, and my sister. I think my brother and I will be sticking together in some fashion. He doesn't have my problems, and he might be the one supporting us both in the late future. I don't know. Maybe I can do something. Eventually, I'll have to prove it to myself one way or the other.
I'm also answering your question as to whether I take fish oil or not. I take a small amount each night before bed, about 1,500mg . It helps keep my triglyceride levels at normal, which is a plus because of the Risperdal I take, so I don't have to take any statin meds for high cholesterol, at least not at the present time.
I like the Holy Basil. At first, I wasn't sure it was right for me, but it's starting to grow on me, well, not literally. I tried turmeric. Just didn't like it because it felt like I was taking pain relievers (NSAIDS). Not very energetic at all. Holy Basil seems more agreeable. Perhaps by staying on it, I'll see more improvement as far as emotional balance. Going to keep track of my vivid dreams to see if it's the Holy Basil. I hope you had a nice holiday weekend.~Lao~
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