Posted by joebob on August 13, 2003, at 20:36:56
In reply to Re: Afraid of the cure, posted by linkadge on August 13, 2003, at 18:30:54
which ad are you using/talking about?
i am using lexapro after predosing on the depakote re: daniel amen
> I do have some interest in lithium of other forms, however the main drawback is that they are not regulated in the same way that the parmacudical preparations are.
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> All of the studies that show Lithium alters neuropeptides and increases grey matter, were done with pharacudical lithium.
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> Depakote is very good, and I consider it like lithium without the effect on serotonin.
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> Depakote seems to be better at calming one down (due to effects on GABA) but lithium seems better at keeping depression at bay (due to effects on serotonin)
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> Some people (who have many problems on ADs) take a fairly small dose of lithium (say 450-600mg) at night. This, combined with exercise, robustly raises NGF, BDNF, Neuropeptide Y and other important brain growth factors.
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> This regiment has few/no side effects, and can keep the brain in good shape.
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> I am personally having problems on my AD and am planning on going to go back to this regiment.
> It is very sobering, but is one of those things where you feel better the longer you're on it.
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> Linkadge
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