Posted by robot on August 11, 2004, at 23:22:22
In reply to Re: enjoyment, posted by mike lynch on August 11, 2004, at 22:39:15
Cognitive slowness..I can relate to that, but I did have it before meds. i feel more clearheaded than I used to. I have had constant fears about getting my brains scrambled by depression or meds. I suspect that though our experience changes alot, its generally not due to MAJOR changes in the nuts and bolts of our brain. It still may take some time to figure out the problem and correct it though.
On supplements--can I give out some advice, even though Im not an expert? There are a few things I would try before trying other things. You can get Lecithin in the form of granules at health food stores, and its easy to sprinkle it on your cereal in the morning. It doesnt taste bad at all (in fact I like the flavor).Here's an article about lecithin:http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Information/Health/Research/lecithin.htm
Also, go to Psychobabble Alternative--there has been a thread (or 2) about Fish Oil recently. Our brains canot function without essential fatty acids (EFAs). Ive been taking this and can tell a difference.
You could try taking supplemental Tyrosine amino acid. It helps create dopamine (and norepinephrine i think). You can also get 5-HTP, which is a precursor to seretonin (the transmitter youd be getting from the SSRI prozac--you might find this would substitute for the SSRI if you go off it). If you take amino acids like this Im told its essential that you back it up with an amino acid complex that has all the amino acids. You can find info about how to take them on the net.
Take a multivitamin, and a b-vitamin complex.
I hope this helps. It took some time but I think these things have helped me.
good luck mike.> I guess natural supplements will be my next route...I am weaning myself off the prozac and seem to becoming slower , and more incoherent as I gradually lower the dose...my brain feels very awkward and slow without the ad's, but the ad's just make it worse in other ways..One thing I don't feel is depressed...the only reason I were to go on these were for the exteme cognitive slowness I feel off them...a feeling I never felt before going on meds in the first place I think my brain has been scrambled some how by these drugs..I dunno why i'm even bothering to go off them..I always end up going back on..it is just hard to function and socialize when my mind can no longer keep up with daily happenings...btw im only 18...
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