Posted by Lao Tzu on December 29, 2010, at 11:43:17
In reply to Re: Taking vitamins with antidepressants » Lao Tzu, posted by 49er on December 18, 2010, at 8:17:57
In my honest opinion, multivitamins are useless for me. I tend to do much better taking higher dosages of individual vitamins and minerals. It's wrong to say that multivitamins are formulated for everyone. It just isn't true. Some people have inborn errors which will require much higher dosages of certain vitamins and minerals than are found in multivitamins. And I have proven to myself that you can take vitamins and minerals if you are already taking antidepressants. In fact, the medication works better when you take vitamins and minerals in addition. My doctor doesn't believe in taking extra vitamins. He says it is a waste of time and money, but I swear by it. I thought that maybe he was giving me good advice, but since I have improved greatly using the nutrients, I am not so sure he is 100 percent correct. He knows tons about the medication, and I admit, I wouldn't be where I am without the medication, but I don't think he knows squat about using nutrients for depression. Check out that website I posted on my new thread for December 29th. It describes the three major types of depression and the necessary nutrients for each one. I think you will be pleasantly surprised that it just might help you if you are desperate looking for answers. At least, it's a good start, and I wish I would have seen this information years ago. I'm not saying it is simple to treat depression. It isn't, but if it is mainly biochemical as it is for me, using nutrients can go a long way to helping one feel better. There is a trick to it, however. First, you need to discover specifically the exact number of nutrients that help your symptoms. Then you have to discover proper dosages. This can take a while, but don't give up! It can be frustrating in the beginning. This website will give you a starting point that I didn't have three years ago. I just experimented with all types of nutrients, and I spent a lot of money on useless products, I mean a lot of money. I always say work with the most basic vitamins and minerals before trying any strange supplements out there. You'll save yourself some money in the long run. And I do believe that for very severe chemical depression, medication might be useful as well.
Lao
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