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Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 15, 2018, at 14:02:03
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75, posted by Lamdage22 on April 15, 2018, at 13:07:22
>we seldom speak about it. Im not going to take benzos
Are all your meds/doses via the psychiatrist? Just wondering if you partly self treat. Not a criticism, just curious :) I get the impression you don't see the psych that often?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 16, 2018, at 5:14:15
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75 » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 15, 2018, at 14:02:03
The meds are via the psychiatrist. I can make reasonable dose changes without him though. I see him every 6 weeks and he is busy. I chose him because he is not afraid to prescribe international drugs.
> >we seldom speak about it. Im not going to take benzos
>
> Are all your meds/doses via the psychiatrist? Just wondering if you partly self treat. Not a criticism, just curious :) I get the impression you don't see the psych that often?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 16, 2018, at 10:09:33
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75 » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 15, 2018, at 14:02:03
Do you think there is a medical solution to that anxiety? I dont thats why i dont speak about it with the psychiatrist. Well he said that no matter what meds i take i may run into anxiety from time to time.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 16, 2018, at 13:37:01
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75, posted by Lamdage22 on April 16, 2018, at 5:14:15
So, do you have anxiety problems most of the time or just occasionally?
How does the anxiety respond to SSRIs rather than venlafaxine? Have you tried a few?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 17, 2018, at 5:57:39
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75 » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 16, 2018, at 13:37:01
Half of the time maybe. Its not most of the time but it is more often than occasionally
SSRI i responded to sertraöine at a low dosage but it gave me akathisia. I tried some of the new ones but i aborted. Once i was suicidal.
> So, do you have anxiety problems most of the time or just occasionally?
>
> How does the anxiety respond to SSRIs rather than venlafaxine? Have you tried a few?
>
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 17, 2018, at 14:12:54
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75, posted by Lamdage22 on April 17, 2018, at 5:57:39
How's the increased trazodone working out?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 18, 2018, at 7:04:01
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75 » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 17, 2018, at 14:12:54
> How's the increased trazodone working out?
It definitely makes a difference!
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 19, 2018, at 2:34:24
In reply to Re: I have ramped up the trazodone 50 to 75, posted by Lamdage22 on April 18, 2018, at 7:04:01
I have ordered theanine, green tea extract and resveratrol from japanese knotweed.
Posted by SLS on April 19, 2018, at 9:29:33
In reply to ordered theanine, green tea extract, resveratrol, posted by Lamdage22 on April 19, 2018, at 2:34:24
> I have ordered theanine, green tea extract and resveratrol from japanese knotweed.
Look into acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC). It is being studied closely for use in depression by employing randomized controlled trials (RCT).
"Acetly-l-carnitine May Be Effective in Treatment-Resistant Depression"
http://bipolarnews.org/?p=2659
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 19, 2018, at 9:44:56
In reply to ordered theanine, green tea extract, resveratrol, posted by Lamdage22 on April 19, 2018, at 2:34:24
>I have ordered theanine, green tea extract and resveratrol from japanese knotweed.
How do you find tea (either black tea or green tea)?
Tea does seem to be calming compared to coffee, while also improving attention.
Many people here drink loads of black tea.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 24, 2018, at 6:54:20
In reply to Re: ordered theanine, green tea extract, resveratrol » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 19, 2018, at 9:44:56
I dont know. I have probably drunk 5 cups in my whole life
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 25, 2018, at 8:28:42
In reply to ordered theanine, green tea extract, resveratrol, posted by Lamdage22 on April 19, 2018, at 2:34:24
> I have ordered theanine, green tea extract and resveratrol from japanese knotweed.
Do any of these cause anxiety?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 8:26:44
In reply to Anxiety worse, posted by Lamdage22 on April 25, 2018, at 8:28:42
it seems to be helping. I am more indiferrent to others in a good way. I cared to much and was easily upset. I have introduced theanine, green tea extract and resveratrol all at once.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 9:41:21
In reply to it seems to be helping, posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 8:26:44
Posted by SLS on April 26, 2018, at 10:50:23
In reply to Acetyl L Carnitine can cause psychosis (nm), posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 9:41:21
Was there any indication whether psychosis was a common or a rare event? I'd like to take a quick look at your source of information. I have no reason to disbelieve that psychosis is possible, but I would like to know the frequency at which this occurs.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 11:36:00
In reply to Re: Acetyl L Carnitine can cause psychosis » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on April 26, 2018, at 10:50:23
no they just listed it as a side effect
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 28, 2018, at 8:46:16
In reply to it seems to be helping, posted by Lamdage22 on April 26, 2018, at 8:26:44
Hi,
Are the supplements expensive?
I drink about five cups of tea a day, so a bit more than you! Cheaper and nicer than taking additional tablets.
Tea seems to have a positive effect on mental well-being, unless you drink ridiculous quantities or something. I assume it's the combination of L-theanine, minimal amounts of caffeine and maybe the antioxidants. I don't much like green tea though.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 28, 2018, at 8:48:03
In reply to Re: it seems to be helping » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 28, 2018, at 8:46:16
It is quite pricey, yes. I take alot of stuff. I am more of a coffee consumer rather than tea. There is this organic coffee latte that tastes so delicious:)
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 1:55:56
In reply to Re: it seems to be helping, posted by Lamdage22 on April 28, 2018, at 8:48:03
Is this possible? I am taking 500mg. Maybe that is too much?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 29, 2018, at 9:15:34
In reply to green tea extract keeps me up at night?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 1:55:56
> Is this possible? I am taking 500mg. Maybe that is too much?
What's the caffeine content of the product you take, and what time of day do you take it?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 9:20:05
In reply to Re: green tea extract keeps me up at night? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 29, 2018, at 9:15:34
Hi Ed, It doesnt say about caffeine. I take it in the morning.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 10:12:27
In reply to Re: green tea extract keeps me up at night?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 9:20:05
I am so OCDish right now.. I ran out of Taurine today.
I may approach my doctor about Memantine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23525525
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23525525
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28243470
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 29, 2018, at 13:40:41
In reply to Re: green tea extract keeps me up at night?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 29, 2018, at 9:20:05
> Hi Ed, It doesnt say about caffeine. I take it in the morning.
Hi,
The caffeine content is likely to be very low... but since you're taking it in the morning, it shouldn't cause insomnia even if the caffeine content was high.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 16, 2018, at 9:33:43
In reply to Re: green tea extract keeps me up at night? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 29, 2018, at 13:40:41
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 9, 2018, at 6:10:44
In reply to Re: Acetyl L Carnitine can cause psychosis » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on April 26, 2018, at 10:50:23
I Scott,
how you feeling? It seems that things have mellowed out at least a bit for you. I remember when i came off MAOI and i wasnt even on them for very long but i had alot of trouble. You were taking it for years right? I have learned that you dont say "have been taking" if the time and the action is finished. Still learning a lot.
So i am about to order this Acetyl L Carnitine. No risk no fun. I am having pretty good success with some ingredient in blueberries. Dont ask me why. Maybe you can look into this?
I am very motivated to do sports again which is awesome and it gives me some more antidepressant activity than just the meds and the blueberries alone. I also endorse low dose lithium.
Take care
> Was there any indication whether psychosis was a common or a rare event? I'd like to take a quick look at your source of information. I have no reason to disbelieve that psychosis is possible, but I would like to know the frequency at which this occurs.
>
>
> - Scott
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