Posted by BarbaraCat on November 7, 2002, at 2:13:56
In reply to Re: PLEASE HELP ME, posted by Peter on November 5, 2002, at 2:22:48
Peter,
Hang in there, buddy. Fish oils will definitely help, but will not substitute for a slow tapering of meds. Don't do it all at once. Our bodies aren't meant to go without neurotransmitters, which is what will in effect happen if you go cold turkey. Fish oils stabilize cell membranes, render them more pliable and can do you no harm during this process. You have to take quite a large amount, however, around 12 grams. So for this reason, taking the liquid rather than caps is preferred. But if you have the caps, down the hatch. I also agree with Max re the lithium augment and Polarbear re Lamictal. I'm now at 100mg of Lamictal and it appears to be working, but you'll still need lithium for any manic residue. As far as the detox centers, there is one in the midwest that claims to cure neurologic conditions via nutritional therapy. The name escapes me but I'll track it down. Also, there is an Ayurvedic hospital in New York that used to be run by Deepak Chopra. Again, I draw a blank with the name, but I'll get back to you. Not as a substitute for gradual withdrawal, but rather a therapeutic holistic support.
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