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Posted by holymama on April 15, 2007, at 18:04:32
Hi! I am bipolar and am currently off almost all meds (just ativan before bed or on anxious days), doing homeopathy and taking some nutrients. Lately I have had a crash (depression and anxiety, probably a mixed state). I am on the mend, but could use some help getting out of this depression. The anxiety/agitation has mostly ceased, but I am left feeling down and unmotivated.
Here is what I take. If anyone has any suggestions for what I could increase or add, I would appreciate the advice.
Fish Oil 2000 mg am 2000 mg pm
Evening Primrose oil 1300 mg am 1300 mg pm
5-HTP 100 mg am 100 mg pm
L-Tyrosine 500 mg pm
Calcium/Magnesium 666 mg am 666 mg pmI also occasionally take :
Biotin 1000 mcg am
Folic Acid 8000 mcg am
(I am not sure why my nutritionist suggested these, which is why I don't take them reguarly.)I haven't had an appointment with my nutritionist in a long time. It's too damn expensive.
Thanks, anyone who has ideas for me. :)
Posted by saturn on April 22, 2007, at 21:44:46
In reply to Any suggestions for improvement?, posted by holymama on April 15, 2007, at 18:04:32
> Hi! I am bipolar and am currently off almost all meds (just ativan before bed or on anxious days), doing homeopathy and taking some nutrients. Lately I have had a crash (depression and anxiety, probably a mixed state). I am on the mend, but could use some help getting out of this depression. The anxiety/agitation has mostly ceased, but I am left feeling down and unmotivated.
>
> Here is what I take. If anyone has any suggestions for what I could increase or add, I would appreciate the advice.
>
> Fish Oil 2000 mg am 2000 mg pm
> Evening Primrose oil 1300 mg am 1300 mg pm
> 5-HTP 100 mg am 100 mg pm
> L-Tyrosine 500 mg pm
> Calcium/Magnesium 666 mg am 666 mg pm
>
> I also occasionally take :
>
> Biotin 1000 mcg am
> Folic Acid 8000 mcg am
> (I am not sure why my nutritionist suggested these, which is why I don't take them reguarly.)
>
> I haven't had an appointment with my nutritionist in a long time. It's too damn expensive.
>
> Thanks, anyone who has ideas for me. :)I wish I had some good suggestions for you, but I honestly don't know about this. I noticed you posted this about a week ago. Any improvement since (I hope)? Peace...Saturn.
Posted by holymama on April 23, 2007, at 6:19:15
In reply to Re: Any suggestions for improvement? » holymama, posted by saturn on April 22, 2007, at 21:44:46
Thanks Saturn,
No improvement. I'm still waiting for the depression to cease. This one is lasting a while.
Thanks for the note.
~Holymama
Posted by saturn on April 23, 2007, at 17:32:36
In reply to Any suggestions for improvement?, posted by holymama on April 15, 2007, at 18:04:32
Have you ever considered light therapy? There's some anecdotal evidence that it may be helpful in non-seasonal depression (though I'm unaware of any scientific support of this). Just a thought if you decide not to go the rx med route--and of course there's always that option. Either way you'd have to be cautious of triggering mania.
I honestly don't know a lot about BPD, so I hope you have the opportunity to speak with a pdoc.
One other thing I'd mention, is that some people claim to do better on high EPA fish oil as opposed to the standard EPA/DHA preparations commonly available. It has been claimed that the DHA component may cause agitation/anxiety in some people...but this is highly controversial and the high EPA versions are much pricier than standard ones.
I hope at least your anxiety/agitation has still abated. Peace...Saturn.
Posted by saturn on April 23, 2007, at 17:33:42
In reply to Any suggestions for improvement?, posted by holymama on April 15, 2007, at 18:04:32
Posted by holymama on April 25, 2007, at 6:16:22
In reply to Re: Any suggestions for improvement?, posted by saturn on April 23, 2007, at 17:32:36
Thanks so much Saturn,
I do light therapy, but not on a regular schedule. I should work on that.I will also look into high EPA/low DHA fish oil. My current brand is a ratio of 3:2. Thanks so much for that idea.
~hm~
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