Posted by Twinleaf on March 26, 2013, at 13:19:28
In reply to Re: My attempt to discontinue Lamictal = relapse. » Twinleaf, posted by SLS on March 26, 2013, at 12:29:03
I also have high cortisol levels, and, at times, am a non-suppressor. I do use meditation, exercise, loving touch ( and massages) and oxytocin nasal spray, which I get from International Anti-aging Systems. The effect is mild, but I definitely notice a calming effect. The same is true of TMS. As far as I know, it is not yet paid for by Medicare or any insurance. I would think deep TMS would be even more effective, but haven't had any experience with it.
As to the therapy, I kind of think the best therapy occurs when one stops having an agenda!
I have focused as much as possible on cortisol in my own treatment, because of my own background of childhood trauma and because of its known deleterious effects on the hippocampus (lack of new cells forming daily, damage to CA3 cells, loss of volume) which are thought to be the main reasons for the development of reactive depression. My psychoanalyst is very up-to-date on all these things, so there is no stress between us on that score.
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