Posted by Lao Tzu on June 11, 2010, at 10:03:53
In reply to Update, posted by orthomole on June 5, 2010, at 21:14:33
How have you been feeling? I didn't mean to sound preachy in my last post. I'm just giving my experience because I've been suffering from bipolar disorder for over 17 years, with the prominent symptoms of depression and anxiety. The medication, I believe, has helped to the degree that I don't feel suicidal, and that is important. I do believe that naturopathic medicine has a definite impact on depression as I'm finding out using some herbs lately. And the vitamins are absolutely essential, but I think that I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't take the necessary medication for my worst symptoms. The medication stabilizes, but it doesn't address all issues of depression and anxiety. Nutrition has a definite place, I'm convinced now. Still, I think I have a ways to go in determining the optimum nutritional regimen as there are so many different supplements out there that do so many different things to your body. I always say it is about balance, and finding that balance can be a daunting task. I haven't met any doctor so far that combines naturopathic medicine with conventional medicine probably because it wouldn't give a predictable response in everybody. It is a very subjective experience I'm finding out. I just keep researching and keep trying things, but I'm cautious in trying herbs that may interact with the psychotropic meds. To me, herbs are very powerful substances and I have tried ones that I absolutely do not like. Hope you're feeling better, and like I said I apologize if I was sounding preachy in my last post. I just try to keep an open mind about all my options.
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