Posted by David Smith on November 20, 2003, at 20:04:06
In reply to Re: HIV ,depression, and Alternative therapies. » David Smith, posted by CraigD on November 20, 2003, at 0:56:47
I've had no side effects with the 5-HTP (except when I missed a day and became uncomfortably buzzed).
Paxil made me a little dizzy and a little high (which was nice but a waste of my time), Prozac put me on edge, and Zoloft made me high and stupid. Curiously, none of them "cured" my depression. The 5-HTP allows me to live my life head on. This isn't always easy but we won't get stronger without lifting the weights, eh?I have to take life one day at a time; slowly eliminating the negatives around me. That includes some friendships and lazy habits. Meanwhile I am replacing them with positive actions like learning and good hygiene.
Forgiveness is crucial. I forgive myself for the stupid things I've done in the past and will possibly do in the future; especially the suicidal behavior. I don't have to do that anymore.
A friend has me taking hydrogen peroxide and it has improved my energy levels. It is food grade, not what we buy off of the shelves at Walgreens.
A local health food store may sell it for $7-8 bucks per quart. A few drops in a glass of water disinfects the water and increases the oxygen content.I am also taking colloidal silver, but I really can't say whether or not it's useful. Here is a link if you are interested. WARNING: it sounds like a lot of quackery.
http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=58&db=5&C0=24
As always it may be best to discuss any new therapy with a competent doctor.
Thanks for posting. It has made my evening.
dav :-)
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