Posted by Lao Tzu on August 25, 2010, at 12:38:20
In reply to Re: Social Anxiety Vitamin)))puravida, posted by puravida on August 25, 2010, at 6:28:06
Hi, how are you? Glad your supps work for you! I also did have a good response from L-glutamine when I was taking Ativan everyday. The two seemed like a perfect combination, a reduction in anxiety, but at the same time sufficient mental energy. Unfortunately, I am no longer taking Ativan, and so glutamine doesn't do much for me any longer. I have heard people say they feel a lot calmer on GABA. I just never had this experience. Taurine and Glycine are more calming for me, but since I am on so much medication, I really don't respond well to the aminos. Glycine did help somewhat with my psychosis a few years ago, but I had to be careful not to take a megadose of it or I would get depressed. Right now, I am concentrating on vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and 3 herbs along with my medication. They do seem to help me. Have you tried Taurine in addition to the Glutamine? Taurine is supposed to help with drinking as well. Are you bipolar? You know, highs and lows? You are an extroverted person? I am very introverted, not very social at all, but this could be part of my personality, but I think it has more to do with the illness. I've been that way for over 19 years, just not a real social person, only when I have to be, but definitely not spontaneously or bubbly. I have some confidence now that I am on medication, but I still shy away from situations where I have to interact with people. I sort of put on a happy face when I have to, but in reality, I am very solitary, except for being around my family. I feel comfortable with them. This illness has taken a lot out of me, but I realize how far I have recovered so far. And hopefully, I'll continue to improve. Thanks for your posts. I enjoy reading people's comments.
Lao
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