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Re: Schizophrenia

Posted by Lao Tzu on January 13, 2012, at 15:22:49

In reply to Re: Schizophrenia, posted by Christ_empowered on January 11, 2012, at 20:15:05

Hi there!! Thanks for your post. I really do admire your supplement regimen. A lot of good things you take and I'm glad it works for you. For some odd reason, I can't tolerate Niacin or niacinamide very well. If I use them occasionally, that works fine, but not for daily maintenance use. Don't have a clue why!! Same goes for the taurine. If I use it occasionally, I feel really good, but my body doesn't seem able to metabolize it well if I use it everyday. Go figure!! Risperdal has really helped me with very little side effects, except I gained 20-30 pounds over the last six years. That could be Zoloft too! I take 200mg of Zoloft per day. Initially, I was put on Risperdal Consta injections every two weeks at the doctor's office. About a year ago, the insurance's patient assistance was rescinded, and they would not cover the full cost anymore. Those injections are over $1,000. So my doc put me on the generic pills, and I have been doing well ever since. I'm taking 3mg twice a day, and so far I feel fine. I seem to tolerate the Risperdal very well. No EPS that I know of. I think that is less of a chance with Risperdal, but I suppose it could happen to some people.
A couple of supplements I added in the last six months are gingko biloba and pregnenolone. The gingko is supposed to improve antipsychotic effects. The pregnenolone, which I love, is supposed to help with negative symptoms. One thing about pregenenolone is that you have to get used to it over time. Initially, it was a little irritating, but over the months the irritability ceased and now I feel like I have more energy, especially when I take it with B12. My problem, besides hallucinations and delusions, has always been a lack of energy. For as far back as I can remember. Low energy. Apathetic. Finally, my regimen helps restore some of that vital energy I need. I am pleased with what I have done with myself lately. It took years to discover these things. I mean, I've been out of work for seven years, so I had a lot of idle time to delve into the use of supplements. Still, I really should find a job one of these days. Anyway, nice to hear from you, Christ. I always enjoy reading your posts. You sound like someone in the same vein as myself. Just looking for answers. Looking for a better life. See ya!

Lao


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