Posted by Lao Tzu on September 15, 2008, at 15:00:19
In reply to Supplements for Bipolar Depression, posted by Lao Tzu on August 1, 2008, at 4:58:01
Glad I could be of help. Right now, the supplements that are helping me the most are fish oil, borage oil, thiamine (B1), vitamin C, just a smidgeon of calcium (150mg), N-Acetyl-Cysteine, P-5-P (B6), Niacin, vitamin E, and melatonin. I take most of my Niacin and P-5-P before bedtime, and just a tiny bit of P-5-P in the morning, about 12.5mg. I also take my vitamin E at bedtime because somehow it helps me sleep better if I take it with a combination of Niacin (500mg), P-5-P (75mg) and melatonin (0.75mg--Just a little bit of melatonin does the trick). One thing I've noticed that sometimes lower dosage of supplements are much more forgiving than mega-doses, which means less side effects. You have to experiment a little.
I also wanted to say that medication is also great for stabilization. There are many different mood stabilizers out there, each with their own side effects, but when you find the right one that works for you, you might find your supplements complement the medicine. The key is stabilization. Some people can take high dosages of fish oil and not have to take any medication. This is the wonder of natural substances. However, for some medication is highly necessary, and then the supplements added to correct any nutritional deficiencies. It has worked for me, and I know you'll be able to find a solution that you can live with. Good luck.
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