Posted by Bryce on August 25, 1999, at 23:04:45
In reply to Re: Amino acids regimen, posted by dj on August 24, 1999, at 21:33:46
> What do you use & what sort of success have you had in dealing with what type of depresssion??I started out using 5HTP, and had good response as far as my mood, but it invariably made me hypomanic. I switched to tryptophan (available by prescription only, unfortunately), and had good results. It's like using a very subtle antidepressant. I occasionally supplement with tyrosine or phenylalanine, but that doesn't seem to hit the spot as much with me. I got all of this from the Slagle book, which I can't recommend enough. And it's cheap!
My depression was mild to moderate, occasionally peaking into major. I have nothing against mainstream antidepressants, but the side-effects starting getting psychological-psychiatric, and that I couldn't take.
Right now, I'm trying intensive psychotherapy combined with amino acids as needed. It's been hairy at times, but worth it.
poster:Bryce
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