Posted by KaraS on November 24, 2004, at 15:23:54
In reply to Hello, I'm new and want to learn alternative tx, posted by espeon on November 24, 2004, at 11:07:28
> Hi everyone.
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> I'm new to the site, but I'm very impressed so far.
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> I have bpII. terrible mood swings, motivation comes and goes in the space of seconds.
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> I'm on Lamictal and about to add Topomax.
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> I've tried Fish oil, and it seems to do *something* more than other stuff anyway.
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> Not sure what 5htp does. Selenium seems to worsen my mood. high doses or even above average doses of b vitamins including folic acid work sometimes but not always.
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> Does anyone have a similar situation, or have suggestions?
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> What does yoga do and how does it do it?
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> Thanks in advance for anything y'all can tell me.
What are you looking for in terms of effect? The only non-drugs that may work for mood stabilization that I can think of are inositol and lithium orotate (as opposed to lithium carbonate from the pharmacy). Others here could probably tell you more about them. I don't think that they are as strong in action as your medications though. Also, it is NOT a good idea to add them to your medications at this point without a doctor's approval.I don't know that yoga would have any inpact on mood stabilization though it is supposed to be good for anxiety and depression. I have a friend who does yoga exercises nearly 2 hours a day every day. He swears by it but he still needs to take medication for depression and anxiety.
Hope this helps.
Kara
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