Stell
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Post by Stell on Apr 25, 2014 6:07:56 GMT -5
I've been working my way back into a supplement regimen for my depression based on the recommendations from The Mood Cure by Julia Ross. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0142003646/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1398423528&sr=8-1Anyone else using this? I find that I'm an entirely new person after a week on the program, but it gets hard to keep going when I feel like all I'm doing is taking massive numbers of pills all day! I could use some support! Right now I'm on 100 mg 5-HTP 4 times a day, and 500mg L-tyrosine 3 times a day. I may add in some DLPA when I re-evaluate in a week. |
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Post by frecs on Apr 25, 2014 7:10:55 GMT -5
I've not heard of it but am interested, especially after what happened last night.
Background: started having depression at age 10, diagnosed with Social Anxiety Panic Disorder in mid-twenties along with Clinical Depression and an eating disorder. Off and on Zoloft depending on how well I was managing things. Zoloft is the only anti-depressant I've used and I was never prescribed anything for the panic disorder.
I've found that when I'm eating a gluten-free/junk-food free diet, I do pretty well but still some "background noise" of anxiety. I've been AIP since March 1 and overall feeling pretty good, good mood, background anxiety pretty low-key.
Until last night. I went to pick up some ducklings from a college kid who (like so many) think animals are disposable and for their personal fun and enjoyment. My mother came along for the ride and she was having a "I can't remember stuff" evening so I kept having to repeat things. I could feel the anxiety rising. Issues came up...more anxiety...more issues...more anxiety. By the time I had the ducklings tucked safely in "bed", dogs fed, and able to relax, I was wound up like a top. I had a glass of kombucha and that helped calm me a bit but even this morning I am feeling anxious and tense.
Anyway, I wonder if the supplements recommended in that book, added to what I'm already taking to address nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances, would help?
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Stell
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Post by Stell on Apr 25, 2014 7:28:22 GMT -5
IMO, it certainly couldn't hurt to at least read it and give it a try. The supplements pulled me out of a near-suicidal depression within a week, so I tend to think of this plan as nothing short of miraculous.
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Post by frecs on Apr 25, 2014 8:02:58 GMT -5
I'll purchase the kindle version tonight... :-)
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Post by knorman on Apr 27, 2014 7:01:38 GMT -5
I tend to steer clear of self medicating supplements. I researched reputable information about supplements for my medical issues (including anxiety) and started them. I ended up having more anxiety and killer migraines for a week. I stayed on the supplements for four weeks to see if I just needed to acclimate, and my mood swings only got worse.
I think every body and brain is different, so we have to be careful about figuring out what to put in it. My physical make-up and hormones, etc. are completely different than any one else's.
Before you start a new supplement program, I recommend getting some type of tests or blood work or seeing a good doctor (naturopath, nutritionist, whoever you prefer) to make sure the supplements work with your individual needs.
Katrina Norman
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Post by MindyK on Apr 27, 2014 13:19:24 GMT -5
I agree with Katrina. Supplements can have different impacts for different bodies so there is always a chance of a negative interaction. So, if you have any concerns it would be good to work with a professional that has experience testing and treating with neurotransmitters. Reading information on the subject is absolutely invaluable though because it will help you to know how to talk with your practitioner about the subject.
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Post by frecs on Apr 28, 2014 6:58:05 GMT -5
I agree with Katrina. Supplements can have different impacts for different bodies so there is always a chance of a negative interaction. So, if you have any concerns it would be good to work with a professional that has experience testing and treating with neurotransmitters. Reading information on the subject is absolutely invaluable though because it will help you to know how to talk with your practitioner about the subject. I agree. I won't actually implement any new supplements until after my next follow-up with my FNP. She knows that my thyroid is causing depression and anxiety and that is one area we are trying to address. I wouldn't want to incorrectly mix current with new supplements and mess things up worse. But, being armed with info never hurts! |
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Stell
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Post by Stell on Apr 28, 2014 8:22:18 GMT -5
I've had less-than-stellar experiences with health care providers. The overwhelming majority of the time, the answer I get to any questions about a mode of treatment that I've researched is "you know more about it than I do; I've never heard of that." And I sure as heck don't have the cash to sink into tests and repeat appointments for them to tell me that all looks normal and they don't know any more than I do about what's going on....which has happened EVERY SINGLE TIME I've caved to pressure to seek a doctor's advice. I'd rather spend those hundreds of dollars on food and supplements and Pilates classes.
So yeah. I take things into my own hands. Generally, it works pretty well, when I actually DO what I know I should be doing.
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Post by frecs on Apr 28, 2014 9:38:26 GMT -5
I've had less-than-stellar experiences with health care providers. The overwhelming majority of the time, the answer I get to any questions about a mode of treatment that I've researched is "you know more about it than I do; I've never heard of that." And I sure as heck don't have the cash to sink into tests and repeat appointments for them to tell me that all looks normal and they don't know any more than I do about what's going on....which has happened EVERY SINGLE TIME I've caved to pressure to seek a doctor's advice. I'd rather spend those hundreds of dollars on food and supplements and Pilates classes. So yeah. I take things into my own hands. Generally, it works pretty well, when I actually DO what I know I should be doing. I can totally relate to your experience. I've had so many doctors just brush off my concerns with a "the tests say you are fine. Just lose some weight." I am very thankful that I finally found someone who treats me with respect and does "get it" -- a Family Nurse Practitioner who has actually read "Wheat Belly" and all the others and GETS IT. She is a rare bird, though, I'm sure. If I didn't have her...I'd be experimenting on myself (that's what I did before I found her) rather than deal with doctors who are just clueless and talk down to me. But, since I do have her...I'll get her thoughts on the info in The Mood Cure... :-) |
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