Posted by poser938 on March 12, 2013, at 14:19:15
In reply to Re: How to talk to a psychiastrist???, posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2013, at 10:02:06
I just wish doctors would sto putting all their faith in medicine.
Maybe. I think its a CT scan that could be done to reveal any abnormal things in the body, like sponges. Of course that would be a hassle for you to get done, not to mentiob the money for it. Or maybe its just a botched job done by the doc.
Of course if you went back to the same doctor it would be much easier for him to do a pseudo examination and tell you his work had nothing to do with it.I have never had much fait in natural treatments for medical problems, especiall when it comes to problems of the brain. And I started regularly talking to a pharmacist who believes strongly in using natural things like herbs and supplements. I thought in the beginning that some of his ideas with them were a little far fetched. But slowly I've been getting more into his way of thinking. So I've been doing more and more reading about different supplements anf I ended up getting Maca root a few weeks ago. It helps. I have a bit more endurance throughout the day that's very welcome. I'm in a bit better mood, too. And it has caused some intense dreams, esoecialy if I take it later in the day.
Now I'm looking at Rhodiola Rosea. It does cross the bliid-brain barrier and is a COMT inhibitor, which degrades dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin and makes it easier for amino acids like tyrosine to cross into the brain. Its similar to how an MAOI inhibitor works.
Just wanted to share this, hopefully others will look into herbs and supplements, rather than put all their faith in antidepressants. I know antidepressants have their place, but I'm starting to think that natural remedies deserve to be consdered, too.
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