Posted by Lao Tzu on January 8, 2012, at 16:25:22
I haven't posted in a while. I have seen great improvement in my schizophrenia and depression. First, I keep my B6 dosage to a maximum of 50mg per day. I cut out zinc; seems the B6/zinc regimen was making me worse. Lately, I have added three substances that supposedly help schizophrenia: Niacin, gingko biloba, and pregnenolone. I have also added a multivitamin, which for years I neglected to take. These four additions to my regimen in addition to my medication have helped me feel more motivated, less depressed, less anxious, and I sleep better. Here are the dosages below:
B6--50mg per day
Niacin---250mg at bedtime
Centrum multivitamin at bedtime
gingko biloba--60mg in the morning
pregnenolone--50mg in the afternoon
B12---375micrograms
B1---200mg per day
Fish oil---1.5 grams per day
Borage oil---1.3 grams per day
Vitamin C--500mg in the morningIn addition to the supplements, I take Risperdal, Lamictal, and Zoloft.
I have found that the dosage of Niacin is variable from person to person. Hoffer used large doses, but I have found that a low dosage is all I need due to the fact that I already take an antipsychotic, Without the Risperdal, I might need more Niacin. My above regimen is a revisal from past years when I didn't know what the heck I was doing with supplements. After extensive research and testing, I have discovered interesting and life-affirming results with these supplements. Why, just today, I actually felt motivated to look for employment. I haven't had that feeling in years because I never felt quite right. I think what really helped was a combination of things in the right dosages. This has taken years to develop kind of like a pharmaceutical company developing a new drug. It takes years. And it takes years to recover from schizophrenia, but I believe it is possible to recover, perhaps not fully, but close to normal functioning, enough to perhaps find employment or get your own apartment or find a girl or boyfriend. I think what did it for me, was first adding the gingko, then the pregnenolone (I had to get used to the preg in the beginning. It caused some irritability which went away over time); then recently I added the Niacin, which made a difference for me, but I think the combination of medication and the supplements is what really helps. Let me say, I don't suggest experimenting on yourself. I did because I'm stubborn and felt the doctor wasn't doing all he could for me. I always felt the medication wasn't good enough for recovery. Maybe I was wrong, maybe I'm right. I don't know for sure, but I do feel the supplements have made a huge difference in my life as far as staving off depression and anxiety. For hallucinations and delusions, an antipsychotic medication is needed. Vitamins won't help much with psychosis. You definitely need a good doctor who will look after you adequately and makes sure you stick to your meds. I had that, but like I said, I'm as stubborn as they come, and I expected more because I don't believe patients should settle for mediocre treatment. Let me say, however, that medication is absolutely essential for your well-being if you have schizophrenia. Don't think you can do it on your own without help. I've always kept that in mind. Strong medicine is usually needed. Supplements are supportive, and I was never afraid to try different things, only if I did the research and discovered they could interact with my medication. My mom always wondered why I tried so many supplements when I was taking medication for my illness. I always said the medication was great, but that it didn't address a lot of other complaints. And that's why I turned to supplements because my doctor had nothing to say about them. Inside, I felt like I was doing the right thing, something that a lot of doctors wouldn't tell their patients. Why not? I still don't know why. Anyhow, hope this information is helpful for you schizophrenia people, and have a great day!!!
Lao
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