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I know you'll get better clinical advice on drug withdrawal, and lots of herbal

suggestions, Viv, but I recommend that in adition to herbs, and such, you try to

start the day with a good meal with healthy protein and complex

carbohydrates.. make sure you get at least some aerobic excercise each day,

even if it's just a brisk walk, in nature, if at all possible. Are you getting

enough

sleep? Are the people you hang around with or work with positive in outlook?

If not, try to wean yourself from conversation with them, or change the subject

to positive things. Is your work satisfying, and are you doing things you love?

Try to set some goals and start with baby steps to be the person you really

want to be, and to express yourself to others. If you find you are trapped in

limiting circumstances maybe you could take small breaks for a walk,

meditation, reading something uplifting, listening to music that makes you feel

good.

 

I have enjoyed the benfits of Valerian, Passion Flower, 5htp, Choline, good

vitamins.. (probably you can get better vitamins from the recipes in the file

section, here! Also, raw eggs probably have a lot of choline and lecithin,

which I believe is important for " good " brain chemicals)

 

Okay, I'll let the experts take over, just wanted to respond with things that

have

helped me, so far.. I think it's great you are trying to become independent of

medication. (I imagine you can get some good advice about the menopause

from others with personal experience, here : )

 

I wonder if Maca root might be good for that, along with being a bit

stimulating? I think it might work better for you than ginseng? I think it tones

and balances the reproductive system, and is an adaptogen/tonic.

 

 

Good luck on your healing journey!

Scott.

 

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " mychy " <mychy@u...> wrote:

> I've just joined the group and would like some help/advice on a few things.

First off, I hardly ever go to the doctor. Don't like them, don't trust them.

Unfortunately, about 4 yrs. ago, a situation arose where everything was so

overwhelming ( mother's alzheimer ) that I was diagnosed with clinical

depression. So, I have been on antidepressants ever since. Last drs. visit was

3 yrs. ago.Doctor doesn't seem to be of any help as to getting off of them and

since I'm 54, and now have the menopause thing, I have bought over the

counter herbal tabs that have helped. I also take garlic and ginseng. I just

purchased a book on 5-HTP. I know I just can't stop taking the

antideppressant cold so would like some advice and also what to take in it's

place. I have read all kinds of things on mixing and taking different things so

am skeptical. Today is day 1 for me as far as reducing my dosage by 1/2. Any

help would be greatly appreciated I hope in the future, I can learn alot from

the group. Thanks, Viv