Posted by Christ_empowered on May 2, 2012, at 20:05:46
In reply to Re: Depression Vitamins in addition to meds, posted by BetweenDreams81 on May 2, 2012, at 17:40:04
I don't know that Orthomolecular Medicine will make you happy, but it may very well tame your more severe mood problems and help med(s) work better, at lower doses, and with fewer side effects.
www.doctoryourself.com
That site goes into the orthomolecular approach to a number of health concerns. I will tell you that Orthomolecular hasn't eliminated my need for meds--I still take 30mgs Abilify daily. However, I tolerate the Abilify incredibly well now, whereas before I had twitches and dysphoria. I also often need a 2nd medication to even out my mood, usually a low-dose anticonvulsant. I take the until things have been better for a while.
For Bipolar I w/Psychotic Features, 1-2 meds is pretty respectable, and I owe this improvement to Orthomolecular Medicine.
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