Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 Has anyone here tried or heard of someone trying inositol to relieve depression and OCD? I have a big tendency toward depression, and a slight tendency for OCD, and heard that inositol might help... The only time I've ever approached normal was when I tried Zoloft for a few months while in college. That was also the only time I've ever taken any clinical drugs for depression. St. John's Wort may or may not be helping - it's hard to tell... Anyway, I'd like to stay away from clinical drugs as much as possible. *ramble* -- Mindy ----------------------- " ...that they may be one... " - Jesus, John 17:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 --- Mindy Behymer <mindy wrote: > The only time I've ever approached normal was when I > tried Zoloft for a > few months while in college. Hi Mindy! Psychotropic drugs such as Zoloft are highly neuron-toxic and should be avoided at all costs. A more effective and safer antidepressant is SAM (s-adenosyl methionine). It is a metabolite of the standard amino acid L-methionine. A dose of 800-1,600 mg per day can help to elevate mood and disposition among ppl who are clinically depressed. Also, eliminating sugar and refined foods from your diet will help ( " Sugar Blues " by William Dufty). Pam Find the one for you at Personals http://personals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 I would jump in and try it. I began taking Taurine and unbelievably my daily anxiety went away completely. And I was taking an antidepressant at that time, it didn't do much but make me sleep. I am still on a little dose of an antidepressant, to help me sleep. Taurine is an amino acid. Liz D - Mindy Behymer getting well 11/18/01 5:08:21 PM depression - inositol? Has anyone here tried or heard of someone trying inositol to relieve depression and OCD? I have a big tendency toward depression, and a slight tendency for OCD, and heard that inositol might help... The only time I've ever approached normal was when I tried Zoloft for a few months while in college. That was also the only time I've ever taken any clinical drugs for depression. St. John's Wort may or may not be helping - it's hard to tell... Anyway, I'd like to stay away from clinical drugs as much as possible. *ramble* -- Mindy --- rabbitbrain bUcKsNdOeS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 > The only time I've ever approached normal was when I > tried Zoloft for a few months while in college. Suggestions: 1. cave-man diet (low-carb, avoidance of common allergens such as grains and dairy) 2. regular exercise 3. 5 grams or more of fish oil (from deep ocean sources) per day 4. The amino acids Tyrosine and Tryptophan (5HTP) (500 mg of each as needed) 5. large doses of B6, magnesium, and of course, a 50-100 B complex. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 How much taurine did you take to get your anxiety levels down?. - <Rabbitbrain Sunday, November 18, 2001 3:52 PM RE: depression - inositol? > > I would jump in and try it. I began taking Taurine and > unbelievably > > my daily anxiety went away completely. And I was taking an > antidepressant > > at that time, it didn't do much but make me sleep. I am still on a > little > > dose of an antidepressant, to help me sleep. Taurine is an amino > acid. > > Liz D > > > - > > Mindy > Behymer > > getting well > > 11/18/01 5:08:21 PM > > depression - > inositol? > > > > > > Has anyone here tried or heard of someone trying inositol to relieve > > depression and OCD? I have a big tendency toward depression, and > a > > slight tendency for OCD, and heard that inositol might help... > > > > The only time I've ever approached normal was when I tried Zoloft for > a > > few months while in college. That was also the only time I've > ever > > taken any clinical drugs for depression. St. John's Wort may or > may not > > be helping - it's hard to tell... Anyway, I'd like to stay away > from > > clinical drugs as much as possible. *ramble* > > > > -- > > Mindy > > > > --- rabbitbrain > > bUcKsNdOeS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 I take only 1 tablet, 500 mg. in the morning. You can take up to four a day I believe. Liz D - John Polifronio Gettingwell 11/19/01 2:10:00 AM Re: depression - inositol? How much taurine did you take to get your anxiety levels down?. --- rabbitbrain bUcKsNdOeS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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