Posted by CarolW on March 12, 2004, at 19:57:31
In reply to Anyone give up meds? « rainbowlight, posted by Dr. Bob on March 12, 2004, at 8:15:47
Well, the supplements become trial and error based on your own individual needs. I take SAMe twice a day, L-Theanine (another amino acid), vitamin/mineral supplements (heavy on the calcium/magnesium, B-vitamins), fish oil, etc... You have to get the highest grade of supplements (I get mine from naturopathic physician). Metagenics and USANA supplements are closest to pharmaceutical grade. Honestly, my depression and anxiety are down - but not gone. Probably about 60% better. I still struggle with staying asleep at night (I wake up too early) and haven't found a remedy for that. I also recommend not having a lot of sugar and starch in your diet - or caffeine. And, I seem to need to exercise at least 45 minutes each day to keep the seratonin levels steady in my head.
But, for me, the side effects of the anti-depressants and sedatives were really bad. So, I've had to find alternatives. But, everybody is unique.
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