Posted by 4wd on October 15, 2005, at 22:13:42
In reply to Re: I think I'm bipolar and ultra ultra rapid cycling, posted by Mistermindmasta on October 15, 2005, at 21:36:37
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> Ok, well that seems good. Some people who eat very healthy diets actually are eating diets very high in phytates and tannins which bind minerals from being absorbed properly, including zinc and iron, which are crucial to mental health. Other people who think they're getting enough folate, through like spinach and orange juice, etc, actually need MORE folate because they have an increased genetic requirement due to a less than optimally active enzyme. 800mcg of folate / day seems safe. Do you get that quantity in supplements??My pdoc has asked me to be tested for folate and B-12 levels. I've been too frantic to get it done but I guess I better.
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> > Antidepressants can be rendered less effective without adequate folate, and stimulants can be less effective without enough zinc. Keep that in mind. Also, are you taking any prescription drugs?
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> > Celexa 5 mg, Klonopin .5 and hormone replacement therapy.
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> I don't know enough about the side effects to make a judgement on that, but if you really are bipolar, there's a chance they will make you feel smarter, not stupider. It's definitely worth a try, though. You'll never know until you try it.
>You're right. I am going to try it. I've tried very other class of drug.
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> My sensitivities developed over the course of june 1998 - march 1999, from not really being sensitive to being extremely sensitive. That's not exactly "overnight", but its about 8 months. Actually though, the bulk of my problems came on within the course of several weeks, around jan - feb '99, with the symptoms beginning around june but not taking front stage until around january. So who knows.
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> For me, I feel 500% better by avoiding gluten, dairy products and yeasts (bakers, mainly). Maybe you could try a gluten free diet, if it's not too demanding. I found it to be not too difficult, and I noticed a 180 degree turnaround in 5 days. But depending on your schedule and stuff, it might be more difficult.
Gluten is pretty prevalent in foods isn't it? Do you avoid all wheat products or just gluten?
Thanks for all your answers. I'm going to look up gluten free diets on the web. I told my pdoc I'd be happy to eat nothing but cottage cheese and peaches for the rest of my life if it would get rid of the horrible fear. (we were discussing maoi's_.Marsha
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