Posted by BetweenDreams81 on January 7, 2012, at 12:29:52
My pdoc is missing the boat...I need to get relief from depression...I have had it for quite a long time, and even when I go hypomanic it's mixed. It just won't go away. So, I'm looking at trying herbals again.
#1 priority that I've been working on is lights off by 12 AM...often it's 3-4 AM. So, I've stuck to a schedule for a week thus far, and plan to drop it to 11 PM in a couple weeks, until I'm getting to bed by 10:30 or so. With the depression I'm feeling, even though I'm going to bed early, I still am having a difficult time getting out of bed. grrr
Though that could be the withdrawal from clonazepam, I used to take 0.5 mg of clonazepam in the evening, and I'm trying to reduce it to nothing at night, and am currently taking 0.25 mg.
Anyhow, the herbs I'm looking at are:Bacopa
Guarana
Gotu Kola
Catuaba
Maca
Ginko Biloba
Lotus Seeds
California poppyOpen to other suggestions/combinations! Though I'm under the impression SJW cannot be taken with Lithium
Currently on Lithium carbonate (900 mg) and Clonazepam (Up to 1.5 mg/day...usually .75mg)
Ideally I'd love to elevate my mood, and increase my energy without increasing anxiety.
Has anyone tried EM Power Plus? Or, is that all just hype?
Oh, a sleep Aid, 'may' be of some benefit...forget Solaray's Sleep Blend though, it didn't touch me.
Looking forward to your thoughts and ideas! TIA!
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