Posted by Lao Tzu on August 10, 2010, at 15:56:55
In reply to Re: Social Anxiety Vitamin, posted by morgan miller on August 9, 2010, at 23:56:50
Hey Morgan,
You're so right. I have to take larger steps now that I feel better. I have to get out there and exercise and get a job, two goals on my list. I'm not making any other goals right now. That's enough for me.
Oh, you play basketball? I used to eons ago, but not anymore. I think tennis is my thing. I sprained my ankle slightly yesterday at the tennis court. It should be okay in a few days, no big deal. First time I did that while playing tennis. Maybe I need a better pair of shoes. I think I'm going to go out and get a good pair of tennis shoes.I hope raising your lithium and changing your antidepressant is going to work for you. Good luck in that regard. I never tried lithium or a lithium supplement. Both of my psychiatrists never even mentioned it. The first mood stabilizer they put me on was Lamictal. It's an okay med, nothing spectacular. Initially, it really helped with the depression, but lately, it's just okay. Supposedly, it is a better med than Depakote, at least that's what my doctor said.
I remember way back when when my first doc tried me on Gabitril. I had a bad psychological reaction to it. I went into a rage and punched the door to my room REALLY hard. I got off that very quickly. I tried to use it as needed almost like Ativan, but that didn't work. It actually made my depression worse. Also, gabapentin or Neurontin is a useless drug according to my doctor. Lithium has a great track record for bipolars who are suicidal. It literally has saved many lives. I respect its usage, but my doctor never offered it to me. He says take Lamictal, so that's what I do twice a day. Does it really help my depression? I don't really know, to be honest with you. I think the vitamins do more for me than the Lamictal, but I guess it is helpful.I like the Holy Basil. It doesn't seem to interfere with anything else I'm taking, and it is what I call a "smooth" herb. Its effect is pleasing, just right. Doesn't make me tired or foggy.
Well, I do hope you reach 60% better. I think I'm somewhere around there, maybe less or more. Have you tried any low impact exercises, or is that still too much for your body to handle? You know, like Pilates? Is that just for women, or do men do Pilates too? Ha ha ha!! Or just walking on a treadmill? Is that too much for your ligaments and muscles?
Is it recommended that you do stretching exercises often? I wonder if that would help you.Are you still considering accupuncture? I don't know much about it myself.
What about, I forget what they call it, but it involves doing exercises in a swimming pool to strengthen your body? A lot of seniors do it and those with fibromyalgia. My mom's friend has it, and she swims everyday as therapy for her muscles.I'm sure there's some therapy out there that would help you get back to normal. Wish you well. Stay happy!
Lao
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