Posted by Johnny Baklava on March 16, 2011, at 18:46:41
In reply to Taurine and GABA---Schizophrenia, posted by Lao Tzu on March 16, 2011, at 16:51:32
> I find that both taurine and GABA have some usefulness for my schizophrenia. Both can be calming, but in my experience I find that taurine works better for anxiety when it is not used everyday, and instead, I use the GABA everyday and the taurine every few days or so or when I need to feel more relaxed around people. I've read that taurine may have some applications for Autism, but I haven't heard any evidence that it is useful for schizophrenia. For me, I use it on occasion when I am around people for any length of time, and I do feel more relaxed. The combination of GABA and taurine is better than each alone, in my experience.
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> When I take the taurine occasionally, I am more relaxed and so people are more receptive to me. It's a good feeling.
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> LaoI love Taurine. I, like you, have found that it isn't great to use everyday as it loses its strength. I also find that if I take more than 500mg, it can cause irritability. I take it at night for it's calming effect (though if I take too much, I'll wake up in the middle of the night very tense). It's also what I reach for if I am having a panic attack or any kind of "episode," be it anxious or depressed. It has a wonderful emotionally "evening" effect. GABA is sort of similar though less pronounced. Sometimes I don't feel it, other times if I take too much I will feel tension. Sometimes for sleep I feel that GABA will drop me off on the doorstep of slumber, but I can't quite make it through the door. It's odd. I prefer both to Theanine. I've also found Taurine to be a nice companion to glycine for sleep.
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