Posted by jujube on December 2, 2004, at 19:14:01
In reply to Re: why not dopamine for depression? » jujube, posted by lostforwards on December 2, 2004, at 18:57:44
I didn't mean to upset you by posting the site. I just found her approach interesting. Perhaps you can discuss alternative approaches or a combination of natural supplements/medications with your pdoc based on the research you have done.
Other books you might want to have a look at are: "The Diet Cure" by Julia Ross and "The Mood Cure" (I think this one is also by Julia Ross). I have read the Diet Cure, and it is very interesting. It details a program to rebalance the body chemistry in order to end food cravings, weight problems and mood swings. It sets forth a theurapeutic approach based on amino acid and vitamin/mineral supplementation and diet.
I don't regret having had to go on medication. The medication I have been on for depression/anxiety has helped me. Nevertheless, I continue to research alternative approaches, which I discuss with my doctor. In all fairness, I think the problem most doctors face when being presented with alternative approaches is the lack of data and clinical trials substantiating the effectiveness of the approach.
Tamara
> You know..I visited that site a while ago. I'm kind of sad to see it again.
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> Some events beyond my control led me into the hospital again this summer. It had nothing to do with alternative treatments. It had everything to do with not taking anything under stress, missing sleep, and then having a change in mood.
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> I looked through the bipolar section again I really want to give the alternatives a try, but I'm stuck with my pdoc because 1) my parents want me to see her, and 2) I'd feel bad about leaving cause she's a very caring doctor.
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> I just really want to try the alternatives. Mostly because before I had my first mood swing for 2 years I was vegetarian, and would have a large fries, gravey and dressing for lunch at school. ( I was a naive vegetarian. )
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> I think nutritional treatments would work for me and I really want to try everything alternative, and as small a possible dose of lithium ( 0mg if possible ) since it has some unpleasant side-effects at my usual dose.
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> The only problem now is I may have side-effects from the AP I was on. And when I look back at that site I keep thinking about how healty I was before I was put through this round of drugs.
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> It's really upsetting.
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