Posted by KaraS on July 17, 2004, at 16:43:55
In reply to Re: Lar...Taurine and mixed anxiety/depression » KaraS, posted by Larry Hoover on July 16, 2004, at 10:14:37
> > > > Sounds like it just might work for you. Sleep and goofiness - what more could you ask for?
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> > > A lottery win would be nice.
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> Back to the taurine concept.
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> I have done a down-and-dirty three-day trial of taurine. Without doubt, it is a very helpful supplement to add to my toolbox. I have been struggling with just how to describe the effect, but after an extraordinarily stressful day yesterday, I think I can finally describe it. Taurine seems to be more noticeable, not for what it does, but for what it keeps from happening.
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> I most certainly felt greater mental clarity, and more "comfortable" emotionally. The best I can describe it would be that my clarity was due to reduced "noise" in my cognitive processes. Easier to focus, very low effort. The comfortable feeling was more a lack of being hyper, a lack of being anxious. The latter is quite distinct from benzo effects, so I struggled with how to describe it. It's more like not needing a benzo than having taken one.
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> Because of the major stressor yesterday, and because I could feel the taurine wearing off about 9 p.m. last night, I decided to try a second dose. Bad call. There is some stimulant activity; I had a heck of a time getting to sleep, despite the standard cocktail of three meds I take every night. Eventually, I think I got enough sleep.
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> So, on the basis of that single dose, I am also left to conclude that there is a stimulant effect, but that is so "gentle" during the day that it is unnoticeable, as such. I can feel a cup of coffee, but I don't feel stimulated by the taurine. I am quite intrigued, and you can bet I will be studying taurine metabolism more fully.
>From this and another post of yours on this topic, I am intrigued also. I'm really glad it is helping you. I'll have to add it to the list to try.
By the way, what was your experience with Picamilon? (Don't remember if I've asked you that yet.) I've only taken it once or twice. I've yet to get the full effect or any of the stimulating effect. That's something I'll try soon though. From this site I've gotten a good source to get it cheaply in bulk but I worry about the purity when it doesn't have a name brand attached. Is that a valid fear do you think?
> > > I hope so, too. Actually, I was drawn to the thread by an administrative action, but hey! Whatever gets me going is good.
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> > Speaking of administrative action, did you know that Chemist was blocked for a week? (or was that the administrative action you were referring to?)
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> Yes, it was. I caught it on Admin, then went looking for the thread. Chemist and I are cut from similar cloth, it seems.
>Yes. I like to think of him as the Larry Hoover of the regular PB board. (LOL)
> > I had a part in that so I feel a little bad about it - but not too bad as it's only a week and he knew where his actions might lead. He fought the good fight anyway.
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> There was a principle worth fighting for its full expression. I know that feeling well.
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> > I could understand that. Where would you/we be without our virtual e-friends? I'm at the stage of wanting to see people and find out what they look like and what their lives are really like. That would ruin the openness and anonymity of course but enquiring minds want to know! I'm intrigued by the concept of pouring out your heart and most personal stories and feelings to someone(s) on-line and then knowing that you could walk right past that "stranger" in the real world and never have any clue as to what you have shared with him/her/them. (BTW, how does your girlfriend feel about sharing you with all of us?)
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> I told you I loved questions. Her answer was, "It makes me fall in love with you more honey". Now, is that too kewl, or what?
She sounds pretty terrific herself.>
> I consider the evolution of the internet a godsend. I can take what I want, and leave the rest.
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> > > > > > I don't know what else is going on with you but I do hope that things get better soon or at least that you are able to deal with it all better.
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> > > > > I have many tools in my toolbox. All things in their time. Everything works out in the end, and if it hasn't worked out, it isn't the end.
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> > So good to hear. That's what worried me so about Scott - he wasn't seeing any more tools in the toolbox.
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> I shall never forget his post to me when I said farewell, this spring. I thought I might never return, but perhaps I was letting go of something else. Anyway, I'm thinking of you, Scott. And praying for some peace to come into your life.
>Ironically, I just happened to read that posting from Scott (led there from Admin where I originally went to read the follow-up about Chemist's block). All I can say is WOOOOOOOOOWWWWW! So raw yet so articulate, so emotional yet so rational. He is very special.
It has been very helpful to me to see men being so in touch with their feelings and so unabashedly forthcoming with them.
(As an aside - he dropped my last post to him because I tried to get him to consider alternative treatments. I didn't have much hope of changing his mind but, since he was seeing so few options left, I felt I had to try - but I won't bring it up again. Hope he's still talking to me.)
> Aside: the word disease comes to us from the Old French "desaisu", which means 'not at peace'. Mental disease takes on its real meaning, with that concept. A mind not at peace.
It don't get much clearer than that!
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> > > > > I fell off a truck and broke my elbow back in January. I have nerve damage and there's something wonky in the joint (it locks up, with ice-pick pain). MRI on the 26th, and surgery, I think. There's always something, eh?
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> > > > Major bummer but at least they think it's fixable. (C'est la vie.)
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> > > Oui. Que sera, sera.
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> > I just burst into song upon reading that ...
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> It's the silver lining phenomenon. :-)
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> > > I try to act like a beach ball held under water. Lots of buoyancy.
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> > Good analogy or should I say metaphor?
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> Pedantically, you'd say simile. The word "like" or "as" is the comparator term, 'similar to'.
>ok, I'll try not to make that mistake again.
> > > If only they would pay me for it.
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> > That would be nice. Of course once you win that lottery, you won't need it!
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> I keep trying, but they won't give me the money, yet. I love the word yet. It changes everything it touches.
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> > Until later,
> > K
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> Cyberhugs,
> Lar
Cyberhugs back,
K
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