Is there any natural remedies for Bi-polar disorder?
February 9th, 2010 by admin
I am currently taking effexor xr and lithium which effexor xr isnt even for bi-polar but my depression is severe. but because of yet another manic phase my lithium has been doubled. I also take meds for my thyroid due to the effexor or so I am told. so any natural things for that would be appreciated.
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There are naturaly things you can do to supplement mood stabilizers, but nothing to replacement them (assuming that you want effective treatment).
For depression, Omega 3 fish oil can provide a noticeable improvement. Recent research concluded that 2 grams was equivalent to 20mg of Prozac. This means a lot to me since antidepressants make me mixed or manic even on stabilizers. There also is using a light box, but care is needed because this can flip some to mixed or manic despite stabilizers.
For hypo/mania, a big one is adherring to a standard sleep schedule.
For both, there is therapy and learning to manage stress. Of course, good nutritian, exercise, and so forth are important as well.
Sorry, no miracle natural remedy. If there were one, I think all of us would be taking it. If you do go on that search, just remember that bipolar is a progressive illness. Stabilizers slow if not stop that progression. Nothing else has been shown to do the same. You have your own skin to live in and brain to live with when you’re old. It all catches up to you sooner or later. So, my advice to to take the short detour if you really have to travel that road at all.