Posted by PaulB on January 23, 2002, at 15:56:34
I have often read that the Omega-3 fatty acids can be a useful adjunct to antidepressant medication. However there seems to be an increasing amount of evidence that indicates that Omega 3 are a useful "aid" to persons who suffer from bipolar depression as opposed to unipolar depression.
My interest in the Omega 3 fatty acids is because I live a stressful lifestlye and therefore want to augment my antidepressant[Sertraline]as much as possible. I take SAM-E and B-Vitamins in their co-enzyme forms and avoid recreational street drugs, caffeine and alcohol.
Despite the increasing wave of evidence that the omega-3 fatty acids are useful for persons with bipola should that dissuade persons with unipolar depresion from taking them. As my post heading indicates quid-pro-quo for advice. I want to help you too. Just say when and what your going to post and Ill do my best with the other psycho-babblers to help you out. We, most of us I think are not physicians but that doesnt mean we cannot offer advice that you may find helpful or wish to take up with your physician.
Thanks
PaulB
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