Posted by bleauberry on December 22, 2007, at 19:38:57
In reply to Re: Things turn 'on' around 7:00...Adrenal Fatigue » bleauberry, posted by Phillipa on December 21, 2007, at 19:32:10
Ashwaganda could be a good herb. No hurt in trying it a few days to test the waters. If it feel ok, keep going. It is a beneficial herb.
In research there is a combo shown to lower cortisol that was too high but at the same time raise cortisol that is too low...siberian ginseng+astragalus. I know a mercury toxic woman who is on that combo. She also takes adrenal cortex and at night 25mg amitriptyline. She is close to normal, a year after being in a psych ward, with just those supplements and a careful diet.
Lots of the online forum people do get well. They range all the way from autistic children to old mom and pop. There is a common thread with them all...it takes time. 2 months to 2 years is common for adrenal problems.
You say your symptoms cannot be fixed until the adrenals are addressed. I think that is partially true, but that there is a lot more hope than you think. Simple supplements can work fast and strong, if they are the right ones that your biochemistry needs. Easier said than done, since every natural doc out there has their own favorite, and every book has its own magic formula.
Common good ones for your symptoms, which may or may not work, but should be tops on your list of things to try right now...folate 800mcg-1200mcg; SAMe 200mg-800mg, histidine, tyrosine, forskolin, hydergine, adrafinil. There are others. Most might be useless to you. It would not be surprising if one was fantastic. These are all directed at the type of depression you have.
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