Posted by LOOPS on December 31, 2004, at 8:51:54
Hi -
I am averaging taking about 5-6g omega-3 a day, more when I eat more omega-6 in diet.
I was just wondering, as you said you take fish oil in another post, and it is helping you a lot along with the other things you are taking. What have you found to be a good dosage to help with mood-stabilization? Did you start out on high dosage or gradually increase it?
I am finding what I think is quite a strong effect on dopamine and maybe beta-endorphins (?? this is very speculative of course) from the fish oil. It has come on over about 3 months continued usage and is very welcome. It seems to be stabilizing me as well as motivating me, which is very unusual for any supplement - in fact, it is the ONLY supplement which has done this. I also have not had much incentive to binge or purge in the last three months (I am recovering bulimic), which is a classic reaction with me to stress and low endorphins, also depression.
I have had a few bad days when I have been a bit angry and irritable round people, which is odd, because these days come out of nowhere, but then disappear completely again. The longer I take the fish oil the more positive days I have. I am generally known to be a negative person - something I seem to have suffered with for YEARS - I thought that was just how I was - always super-cynical, fearful an negative. I am smiling a lot more and being more pro-active - also more sociable - but I don't feel 'manic' in any way - just more postive.
Well the other odd thing is I don't seem to be quite so obsessed about finding a cure to my depression; in fact since taking the fish oil I have cut out most other supplements taken on a regular basis. This is unheard of for me, as I take A LOT of things, feeling that I would drown if I didn't.
I would like to hear of your experiences with fish oil and how much you take - also I know you take Carlsons - have you tried any other brands that you found effective?
Thanks
Loops
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