Posted by Lao Tzu on January 6, 2011, at 11:19:55
In reply to Re: Great Website for Depression » Lao Tzu, posted by merpmerp on January 5, 2011, at 10:26:37
I have a good feeling this kind of information may be useful to you if you figure out which supplements you benefit most from depending on the category you fit within. I've always been a proponent of using common vitamins and minerals to combat depression in addition to medication for very severe depression. Personally, I think sometimes in some people, the medication doesn't fully address the depression if you happen to be deficient in certain nutrients that your body needs everyday to function normally. It depends on the person. Some people do fine on medication plus eating a balanced diet and exercising. That's the opinion my psychiatrist takes. In my case, however, I happen to disagree with him. I really do think I've done better as far as mood and depression by adding specific vitamins and minerals to my antidepressant medication. I would love to work with my doctor while I am experimenting with nutrients, but he really doesn't believe in taking extra vitamins if you have a well-balanced diet, so we don't talk about it much. I just tell him I am supplementing with vitamins in addition to my medicine, and he just says, "Hey, whatever works." The problem I had in the beginning was, what exactly do I need in the way of nutrients to feel better? I had no idea what I was doing. And there were many a day where I felt I was getting nowhere with the nutrients. Gradually, I learned what specific vitamins and minerals I benefitted from, and then I had to discover correct dosing of those nutrients. Too little and I didn't feel better. Too much and I actually felt worse on some days. It's actually a science in itself, and it would be so much easier if you could work with someone versed in orthomolecular medicine rather than struggling with it on your own. At least this website may open your eyes to possibilities and steer you in the right direction from the beginning so maybe you won't be too frustrated and give up. I didn't give up, even if I had some failures because I became obsessed with feeling well, and it has paid off tremendously for me. I am so much better than I was a few years ago. I can't say I am lighting the world on fire, but I am definitely much more stable as far as mood is concerned, thanks to the medication and the nutrients. I probably would feel even better if I stopped smoking and started an exercise program, and that is what I am working on in the New Year. Good luck to you. If you have any questions for me, just ask. Oh, also there are some good books on orthomolecular medicine that you can buy from Amazon. com. I'm thinking about purchasing one or two to increase my knowledge. See ya!
Lao
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