Hi,

Do you take fish oil? I heard this can help, and if so do you take it with any anti- dep?? I am feeling a little low at this point.. I have been taking Lexapro for 3 weeks today and I know I am pmsing.. so maybe this has something to do with my low mood.. Thanks in advance

I have been taking Omega 3 fish oil for 6 months. It is known to have some anti-depressant benefits in very high dosages. I take 3000mg. a day (which is 10 300 mg. pills). More importantly, the fish oil is good for your general health- benefits cardiovascular functioning. There is no harm in using it. However, I think there are natural supplements that may have more of an effect at boosting your spirits. 5-htp (pre-cursor to 5-htp), L-glutamate (pre-cursor to Dopamine) or L-tyrosine (pre-cursor to Norepinephrine). It is usually good to have a full physical with all blood work (thyroid test, glucose levels, electrolytes) to first rule out any physical illness.

An interesting aside, I have tried lots of natural supplements and a few AD's with varied success, but am currently finding interesting results with homeopathy. However, it is important to see a classical homeopathic doctor as I have.

however the jury is still out.

hope this was of any help

computer keeps screwing up...sorry

[This message has been edited by deprezzed (edited 04-29-2003).]

yes just started taking fish oil and vit E. been on zoloft since last summer, gained weight. read that these 2 sppliments help that. well i've quit the zoloft about 1 1/2 wks ago hoping my weight will go down. my head is wiggin out though. anyone with this problem ???