Posted by Quintal on February 4, 2007, at 8:41:44
In reply to Forgot to mention....for above post., posted by blueberry1 on February 4, 2007, at 6:47:57
Blueberry, have you thought of visiting a herbaist or trying a combo of different herbal meds? I know this isn't the alternative board, but maybe you've become too sensitive to the effects of synthetic meds since the ECT? Might you cope better with milder treatments?
I'm taking:
Agnus castus - has some D2 antagonism and seems to help a bit with paranoia and intrusive thoughts. Also seems to boost libido and orgasm despite what the name might suggest. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus
Rhodiola Rosea: General antidepressant and stimulant - very effective. I sometimes get little tingles of excitement like with amphetamine (much milder of course) a few hours after taking a dose. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodiola_rosea
Tribulus: Raises levels of Luteinizing Hormone which stimulates the testes into producing more testosterone in men.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribulus
Ashwagandha: Sedative and anxiolytic - has a general calming and soothing effect. Also alledgedly helps reduce tolerance to opiates. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashwaganda
Poppy seed tea: I take it twice a week for the opiate effect which lifts my mood and has a general soothing effect. The afterglow lasts for a few days so by taking it twice a week I keep my mood elevated and feel quite good most of the time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_seed_tea
Valerian, hops and opium lettuce: A sedative/hypnotic blend that helps me sleep.
OTC codeine containing prodcts: I take ~40mg codeine to lift me up if I get down or very anxious.
Fish Oil: I take 2g daily and it seems to hep as a general antidepressant and mood stabilizer.
L-carnitine: Gives me energy and motivation. I take it as needed, not every day as I end up crashing afer a few days of continuous use.
Spice: A legal marijuana substitute. I take at weekends to help me chill out. That in itself has a powerful antidepressant effect. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice_%28drug%29
I remember you saying benzos helped you feel more comfortable and sociable - have you tried them long-term?
Q
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