Posted by jujube on December 1, 2004, at 18:22:39
In reply to Re: why not dopamine for depression? » jujube, posted by lostforwards on December 1, 2004, at 18:07:29
I recently came across an article on the web written by Margo Kidder in which she describes her approach to dealing with her manic-depression (bipolar). She has decided to treat it with diet and nutritional supplements, including amino acids, instead of meds. That approach may not be for everybody, but it seems to be working for her. I should have bookmarked the site. In my opinion, the foods that a person eats are even more important than the supplements a person takes. Supplements are meant to augment what a person is getting from their daily food intake. However, I know myself that I don't eat right (although I am working on that), and taking supplements helps ensure that I am getting the vitamins/minerals I need on a daily basis.
In answer to your question, about good sleep hygiene, as I understand it, it is basically taking the necessary steps to ensure a good night's sleep, including blocking out anything that could disrupt sleep (e.g., noise, light), adjusting the temperature of the room, ensuring you have a good pillow and a good mattress, getting to bed at a decent hour (I read somewhere that even getting to bed after ten at night can be disruptive - having something to do with corisol), not eating heavy foods or stimulating drinks or foods (e.g. caffienated drinks, chocolate, carbs, etc.) before bed, etc.
Tamara
> I totally agree with a wholistic approach. I have bipolar and I when I tried Omega 3s, they worked really well for me. I woke up feeling great within days of using them. I also gave Taurine a try and it smoothed things out a lot too. I think alternatives nutritional treatments are too often neglected.
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> What's good sleep hygiene? Do you mean staying up a lot? I've never heard it reffered to that way before.
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