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Posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 4:07:55
Hey yall,
i took 1000mg ALC today. No risk no fun. I am scared that there might be an increase in anxiety. Does anyone have any intel?
I am having pretty good success with some ingredient in blueberries. Dont ask me why. I am very motivated to do sports again which is awesome and it gives me some more antidepressant activity than just the meds and the blueberries alone. I also endorse low dose lithium. However id like to be even more motivated!
Take care,
Lamdage
Posted by Christ_empowered on August 13, 2018, at 9:14:47
In reply to Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 4:07:55
the more honest shrinks I've had (ive had a number of them..moving, doctors in and out of the clinic) have pretty much told me that 2 neuroleptics is less than ideal, in terms of safety and outcome. the bit of data ive been able to find on it, thru The cochrane review, pretty much indicates the same thing...higher costs, more adverse effects, no major benefits, plus drug-drug interactions.
its your treatment, your body, your life. i just think you'd be happier if you could reduce your level of sedation. adding more pharmaceuticals doesn't strike me as the best idea. supplements can help, to a point...however...
im into Orthomolecular. they use a term coined in the 50s..."tranquilizer psychosis." apathy, indifference, sedation, lack of concentration, tremor. according to the Orthomolecular people, supplements can help with tolerating the tranquilizer, overall health, and outcome...
but they're not so great at countering the tranquilizer psychosis. :-(
just a thought.
Posted by linkadge on August 13, 2018, at 9:46:54
In reply to Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 4:07:55
Blueberries are good. I remember taking a blueberry extract and feeling pretty darn good on that alone.
The anthocyannins promote neurogenesis and (I think) are MAO-B inhibitors (good for cognition).
Linkadge
Posted by Christ_empowered on August 13, 2018, at 11:23:28
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by linkadge on August 13, 2018, at 9:46:54
could a high dose of grape seed extract cover some of the same bases? I have only a very rudimentary knowledge+understanding of all this.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 12:15:26
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Christ_empowered on August 13, 2018, at 11:23:28
I take OPC however not in a very high dose. I am not adding Rexulti as of now. Its freakin 1300 $ a month
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 14, 2018, at 23:51:01
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 12:15:26
Seroquel is more sedating than Zyprexa... Is it also more impairing cognitively? My feeling would say yes.
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 15, 2018, at 5:18:26
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 14, 2018, at 23:51:01
I am very anxious now and i will stop
Posted by SLS on August 15, 2018, at 10:12:58
In reply to Acetyl-L-Carnitine = anxiety!, posted by Lamdage22 on August 15, 2018, at 5:18:26
> I am very anxious now and i will stop
I'm sorry to hear that.
Depression is bad enough without adding anxiety to it.
- Scott
Posted by sigismund on August 15, 2018, at 16:04:49
In reply to Acetyl-L-Carnitine = anxiety!, posted by Lamdage22 on August 15, 2018, at 5:18:26
I didn't like it either.
Posted by Trapper7741 on August 15, 2018, at 22:37:37
In reply to Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 13, 2018, at 4:07:55
> Hey yall,
>
> i took 1000mg ALC today. No risk no fun. I am scared that there might be an increase in anxiety. Does anyone have any intel?
>
> I am having pretty good success with some ingredient in blueberries. Dont ask me why. I am very motivated to do sports again which is awesome and it gives me some more antidepressant activity than just the meds and the blueberries alone. I also endorse low dose lithium. However id like to be even more motivated!
>
> Take care,
> Lamdage
>
How many blueberries per day do you need to see benefits?
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 16, 2018, at 1:00:44
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Trapper7741 on August 15, 2018, at 22:37:37
150g maybe
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 19, 2018, at 1:17:28
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, posted by Lamdage22 on August 16, 2018, at 1:00:44
I usually take 100g/3.5 ounces of blueberries in the morning.
Posted by Lamdage22 on September 16, 2018, at 11:29:04
In reply to Blueberries, posted by Lamdage22 on August 19, 2018, at 1:17:28
Id be happy to know if anyone else benefits
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