natural remedies.. - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

bryndolyn afon · 05-24-2003, 05:24 PM

I am sure this has been posted before, but I don't want to take the time to look it up- I have stopped taking lithobid and lamictal, (my most current perscriptions,) in an attempt to relieve myself of this mental fog/affectless state I'm in. I've been taking a variety of medications since I was 18, and I'm now 21.

So what are some good vitamins and such that are working for people?

HoosierBj · 05-25-2003, 10:42 AM

I guess I'm no more able to suggest herbs and natural substances for bi-polar disorder than I would be to tell a Type I Diabetic to quit taking their insulin and try a magnesium tablet instead.
(I've lived with side effects for 18 yrs. It is still better than untreated bi-polar disorder.)
In my opinion!!

#1Texan · 05-25-2003, 09:01 PM

There is also a book Depression Free Naturally By Joan Mathews Larson.
I also made a post "Only a Suggestion" if you would like to read it.

Tex

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auntjudyg · 05-27-2003, 11:54 AM

There have been studies showing that supplements of the omega fatty acids help bipolar (and other mood disorders, I believe).

On the unscientific side, I do much better when I avoid eating any wheat.

Good luck!

ArtemisBoulder · 06-02-2003, 06:17 PM

Natural remedies that I know of are - Flax seed oil and a calcium-magnesium combination.

I was diagnosed with bp II June 2000 (I think I was mis-diagnosed)and have been on Lithobid ever since. I'm tired of the foggy, tired, unmotivated "me" I've become so I'm trying to get off Lithobid and try a natural way to manage my BP II.

I'like to hear about others doing the same.

Artemis