Posted by Poetess on November 25, 2004, at 4:19:09
In reply to Re: Hello, I'm new and want to learn alternative tx » espeon, posted by KaraS on November 24, 2004, at 15:23:54
Hi folks,
I have been practicing yoga for a few years now. It has been extremely helpful for me and others that I know, as well. I was able to stop taking medication with the help of yoga and other alternative treatments.
Yoga slow me down and gives me energy at the same time. It lifts my spirits without that bouncing off the wall feeling. I also have a history of bad back and neck problems and was able to stop seeing a chiropracter because of yoga.
I know that yoga has a lot to do with my healing because I haven't practiced regularly for awhile and I can really feel it - in my spirit as well as my body.
For me, the success of yoga has a lot to do with the way in which it's practiced. Practicing yoga weekly is okay, but really is not enough for me. I also attach spiritual philosophies to it, which I try to live by. I also practice meditation. I do know some people who find yoga helpful who don't have the spiritual link or who don't meditate, but the above is what works best for me.
Everyone that I know that feels success in the recovery process (including myself) who utilizes yoga also does other things (like peer support, homeopathy, meditation, etc)
To me, no one thing is going to help me in life. It needs to be several things.
Kara you're right, best to check to see about possible interactions between meds and supplements. My companion takes 5 HTP and an antidepressant. His psychiatrist knows a lot about complimentary medicine, though. For me, none of the docs I ever saw knew anything about the subject. I found help at natural food markets/ stores. Some stores have computers that list interactions of meds and supplements.
Poetess
> > Hi everyone.
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> > I'm new to the site, but I'm very impressed so far.
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> > I have bpII. terrible mood swings, motivation comes and goes in the space of seconds.
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> > I'm on Lamictal and about to add Topomax.
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> > I've tried Fish oil, and it seems to do *something* more than other stuff anyway.
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> > Not sure what 5htp does. Selenium seems to worsen my mood. high doses or even above average doses of b vitamins including folic acid work sometimes but not always.
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> > Does anyone have a similar situation, or have suggestions?
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> > What does yoga do and how does it do it?
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> > Thanks in advance for anything y'all can tell me.
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> What are you looking for in terms of effect? The only non-drugs that may work for mood stabilization that I can think of are inositol and lithium orotate (as opposed to lithium carbonate from the pharmacy). Others here could probably tell you more about them. I don't think that they are as strong in action as your medications though. Also, it is NOT a good idea to add them to your medications at this point without a doctor's approval.
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> I don't know that yoga would have any inpact on mood stabilization though it is supposed to be good for anxiety and depression. I have a friend who does yoga exercises nearly 2 hours a day every day. He swears by it but he still needs to take medication for depression and anxiety.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Kara
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