Posted by Patient on September 10, 2004, at 23:16:05
In reply to First Time Med Free in Years...Need Help, posted by Buckeye Fan on September 10, 2004, at 7:51:44
Hi fan of the Buckeyes,
I only know buckeyes from our native red buckeyes that are the earliest blooming shrub in our neck of the woods......
First time med free-my hat is off to you, proud of what you have done! For many going off of meds. withdrawal can be a big problem. It was for me whenever I went of of one of the SSRI's.
The only supplement that gave me problems was ginseng, though don't remember what form, but it would make me on edge. It probably had something to do with undiagnosed hypoglycemia which ginseng can often can make worse.
I found St. John's Wort a great help, as well as 5-HTP and L-glutamine when I wasn't taking meds. Magnesium, or a combo of calcium, magnesium, vit. D, taken at bedtime, was helfpul for sleep, as well as sublingual vit. B 12 and a small amount of melatonin (0.75mg).
It can be a rough road going off of meds. due to withdrawal symptoms, but the road can be made smoother with certain supplements. I also found the herbs: hops, skullcap, valerian root, kava kava, and mullien very helpful at bedtime for a good night's sleep.
I also found nutritional yeast and kelp helpful; the amino acids these contain are very important for healthy brain function, as well as their quality source of minerals and trace elements.
Besides supplements, exercise is important as well as stress reduction, and the best way I found for stress reduction was through cognitive therapy. An important book to read at retraining your "internal dialogue" can be found in the book, "Feeling Good". The tips are so simple that anyone can understand and follow. I highly recommend it!
I was curious what you were taking medicine-wise and how long you were taking them?
Take care, Lisa
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