Posted by morgan miller on August 21, 2010, at 18:58:17
In reply to Re: Marijuana as a Medication in Depress and Anxiety » linkadge, posted by violette on August 21, 2010, at 11:13:43
I also still believe it is possible that MJ use/abuse may make teens and others feel better for a while, but worsen conditions of depression later, especially when coming off MJ. And, MJ feels, at least to me(and I know to friends that used it a lot in the past) too much like an escape from reality. SSRIs gave me a bit of this feeling, but nothing like MJ.
> Can you please tell me if there are other ways of 'increasing' gaba levels in the brain (aside from meds and nicotine)? I think I have some of the schizo genes and would like to experiment with anything, if available, other than those 2 substances. Thanks. :)
Would you be willing to try a nicotine patch? Or, are you trying to avoid nicotine all together?
There are several natural substances that come to mind with regards to boosting GABA levels:Magnesium-glycinate or taurinate-improves function of several neurotransmitters, including GABA
Taurine-inhibitory neurotransmitter amino acid
GABA-gamma-aminobutyric acid-inhibitory neurotransmitter
L Glutamine-inhibitory neurotransmitter-precursor to GABA
Ashwagandha-adaptogen-adaptogen-strong antioxidant power-may improve thyroid functionGlycine-inhibitory neurotransmitter-does not necessarily boost GABA but does have a calming effect and has been found to possibly be effective in treating symptoms of schizophrenia-protects against glutamate exitotoxicity through inhibiting NMDA receptors-I think?!
Most inhibitory neurotransmitter amino acids need to be taken with B6(p5p may be the best form) to improve absorption/metabolism.
Morgan
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