Posted by jay2112 on July 3, 2021, at 19:58:04
In reply to Re: PEA for depressed mother, posted by linkadge on July 3, 2021, at 19:24:19
> I agree that reducing the epival is a good idea. Unfortunately, her thinking has become very rigid. She is against taking any 'antidepressants' even though they have helped her many times in the past.
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> LinkadgeYou know, a great atypical antidepressant, I responded to it, was Serzone (nefadazone), which was completely pulled off the market in Canada. :(
I can sorta understand your Mom's reluctance. I honestly think Risperdal, in small doses, is amazing for anxiety. But, you said she was on that before. Maybe, for about 100 bucks, she should get one of those genetic profiles done. It will tell which medications are likely best for her. Just an idea.
But I found, as one with BP2, Epival was only good in small doses. Larger doses can cause major depression. Lyrica, I think, is a way better mood stabalizer..much more 'clean' than Epival...and a stronger effect on GABA. Much like a benzo, actually.
Best,
Jay
Humans punish themselves endlessly
for not being what they believe they should be.
-Don Miguel Ruiz-
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