Posted by morganator on December 26, 2009, at 11:44:57
In reply to Re: Is there hope for Post SSRI side effects? » SLS, posted by conundrum on December 26, 2009, at 10:42:58
I have some questions. If you were not depressed when taking Prozac, why did you decide to get off? Please don't take this the wrong way, I have done the same thing and realized that it was a mistake at the time and I should have waited until I was ready or had a really good plan for transitioning from being on a medication to being off. I was not suffering from any real side effects other than maybe being a bit thirsty more than the average person. So, I definitely should have waited or just stayed on Zoloft for good.
I have some suggestions as far as your cognitive issues go if you are willing to spend some money and give these things some time. There are several supplements out there that can greatly improve cognitive function:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine - highly recommend-500 mgs upon waking on an empty stomach-may want to consider taking R Lipoic Acid with this as they work synergistically.
Ginko Biloba-Nature's Made GinkoGold is by far the best most clinically proven Ginko product on the market. May take up to 4 to 6 weeks before noticing a difference.
Bacopa Monniera-Ayuverdic herb that can both improve memory and relieve anxiety and has been studied clinically. May also take anywhere from 3 to 12 weeks to receive full benefit.
Piracetam-Very interesting compound that may not only improve cognition but also improve creativity. People like me that are bipolar can be sensitive to it and begin to feel too stimulated in an agitated way. Otherwise it is a very benign substance and has not shown to be hardly toxic.
I would strongly recommend looking into these options. Acetyl L Carnitine(ALCAR), R lipoic acid, Ginko biloba, and Bacopa(I think I am already feeling the effects of this after one week!) are my favorites. I may try Piracetam again when I feel I have stabilized more. When I tried it the first time I was NOT feeling stable at all. The first time I took it I felt so good I could not sleep all night. Then I continued to take it but did not feel so hot. For anyone that is not sensitive like I am it is definitely worth trying.
Just google all of these and see what you come up with.
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