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Re: Supplements and tips for stopping a manic episode?

Posted by linkadge on March 24, 2007, at 20:23:07

In reply to Supplements and tips for stopping a manic episode?, posted by madhatter on March 24, 2007, at 17:19:38

Hey, I'm in a similar situation. But I am not sure if what I have is mania or simply the lack of option about getting certain tasks done.

Anyhow, taurine and magnesium can sometimes help, sometimes best in combination. I find it is best to take them earlier in the day if possable to bring yourself down.

Vitamin C, too can sometimes help for bipolar.


Sometimes melatonin helps, but not always.

Suprisingly, I have also found that ginger root helps. It is a mild sedative, but it can be a very grounding herb. I think it is worth a try.

Valerin can somtimes help too. It supposedly has agonist binding at adenosine receptors which inhibits catacholine release (opposite to adenosine inhibiting coffee).

One last thing that I really recomend trying is Niacin. Try ~100mg at bedtime, or a few hours before. It feels a lot like depakote (if you have ever tried that)

But, to be more specific, I'd say that magnesium is probably the best antimanic supplemement. Not always stabilizing though, since it can bring you down.

Just my experiences.


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