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Originally Posted by Icare dixit
Cysteine works for me (and I have reason to believe it may work for everyone with psychotic disorders). Some foods contain more of it than others (onions, for example).
I believe (and have grounds to believe) everything that protects (brain) cells can help.
I use acetylcysteine (or NAC), vitamin E and methylfolate and methylcobalamin (mB12). The first two may be more useful for some. The last two should be used together.
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Hi there! Are these prescription-based?
I read about acetylcysteine here and I couldn't find anything that would connect with depression:
acetylcysteine : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD
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Originally Posted by zepchic
I take ashwaganda (sp) and have not noticed a difference in depression or mania. I take ashwaganda for my gut, but it is often touted as a supplement to increase sexual arousal.
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Maybe that depends from person to person? How does it help gut by the way?
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Originally Posted by Icare dixit
That one is very interesting, yes. As well as tryptophan, which is a precursor. Not much evidence to support it, but that's what you get when there's no money in it. Once I have a more stable regimen (or I adhere to it) I'll add it.
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It might work particularly well post-mania or for insomnia depression. |
How does it help after post-mania? My intention is to reduce mania frequency or mitigate it when it happens.
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Originally Posted by MusicLover82
It was me. Bee Pollen knocks out my hypomania or mixed state in about 30 minutes. I have reason to believe it may be harsh on my stomach, so I try to take it with food and only as needed.
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How much and how often you take? Sounds like mood stabilizer of some kind. We have wild bee pollen and I wonder if it helps same way...
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Originally Posted by st0psign
antipsychotics and mood stabilizers
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Prescription based only?