Posted by Lao Tzu on September 29, 2010, at 12:59:26
In reply to Re: Cordyceps, Reishi and Chaga))Morgan, posted by morgan miller on September 14, 2010, at 13:08:16
Hi Morgan! I'm doing okay these days. How are you? I tried taking my Essential Fatty acids at bedtime instead of in the morning and that was a disaster. If I don't take them during the day, my depression is so much worse. The fish and borage oils literally save me. The EFAs are probably the best thing I've taken second to the medication.
Yeah, Ativan was great for about two years. Then it pooped out and I was back to being anxious. That was about 5-6 years ago. I no longer take it, but sometimes I wish I could have some just to feel that lovely tranquility. I did absolutely love Ativan because I felt so good and my social anxiety was practically cured because of that drug. I do wish they could come up with something like that that doesn't poop out eventually. However, the Ativan taken chronically everyday did tend to blunt my emotions, and that is not really good to do on an ongoing basis. I think Ativan and other benzos are just good for situational usage, not as a maintenance drug. Some doctors would disagree as they often prescribe them for sleep. However, there are better sleep meds out there. You don't have to take the old benzos anymore.
How have you been doing lately as far as your physical health? Are you interested in any type of physical therapy or is that too stressful for you? What are the doctors telling you lately? Sorry I have been a little lax in replying to people. I guess I've just been going through something because of the change in seasons. It happens a couple times every year. Sometimes I have to re-evaluate my nutritional regimen, change it around a little here and there. But I'm feeling better today. Started taking B12 supplements again. I seem to need them in the Fall and Winter but not so much in the Spring/Summer. Go figure?? I realize the weather has an impact on my mood. Sunny and hot I tend to be a little lethargic. Cloudy and cold and I can get moody as well. If the temperature is pleasing and there's a little sun, I tend to feel better. Maybe I have a touch of seasonal affective disorder, reversed that is, from what other people have.
It's said that some people can have summer depression which clears up in the Fall. I'm not sure if that's me. All I know is that whenever the seasons change, my mood fluctuates. Happens every year. Does this ever happen to you?
Nice to hear from you.
Stay Well.Lao
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