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Posted by qbsbrown on May 7, 2008, at 1:16:51
Plus irrability and mixed episodes.
I've tried all of the ACs and APs, plus lithium, and thoght this was my last chance.
I was given Ritalin which en turn has made me very productive, off the couch, holding down a job. But it doesn't hold down the racing thoughts and some mixed episodes that might come up.
I just started taking nordic naturals epa, getting at least 2mg epa per doc.
Advice appreciated,
Brian
Posted by qqqsimmons on May 7, 2008, at 21:19:52
In reply to Can Fish Oil actually help racing thoughts?, posted by qbsbrown on May 7, 2008, at 1:16:51
for me, too much fish oil increases racing thoughts.
it reminded me of zoloft in this regard. dopamine/norepinephrine, i'm guessing.
it's good for a sluggish mind, but not so much for the opposite...
Posted by cumulative on May 9, 2008, at 6:53:30
In reply to Can Fish Oil actually help racing thoughts?, posted by qbsbrown on May 7, 2008, at 1:16:51
I would say it reduced racing thoughts for me, very much so. I am inattentive ADD, but with something of an hyperruminative-type mind. The effect is fairly significant.
To speak of the biochemical side, I think that combatting inflammation, as successful fish oil should, will probably calm down excessive glutamate/acetylcholine activity to some extent. The relationship here is fairly complex.
But, as qqqsimmons posted, it seems to do the opposite for some people.
To speak of the alternative side, I wonder if you might gain some benefit from high-dose magnesium citrate (although, as you say, Lithium and the anticonvulsant weren't so helpful and the mechanism of action I am thinking of has some similarities).
How about meditation? A very powerful practice indeed.
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