Hi pumpernickel1. You have identified a number of things that may be exacerbating your current concerns. That's great! I have certain things that clearly overstimulate me, too. By identifying them, I can avoid them which does help me a bit.

Why don't you tell your pdoc much? Are you afraid they will prescribe an antipsychotic? Otherwise, I don't understand why Chinese medicine is preferable to open communications with your psychiatrist. Do you think your current medications are helping at all? Or would things likely be worse without them? If you saw a Chinese herbalist doctor, would you be open with them? I'm not suggesting that you switch to one, but I am also concerned about you taking other forms of medications without the expertise. There can be interactions.