Any natural supplements for depression?

[[Vi...]]

Is B complex can help or b6 is better?

19 months out and still bad anxiety and depression nerve pain in my head/ scalp.

Losing hope

Vica

[[Ch...]]

Depending on legality, availability and openness to cannabis, CBD can be of help with depression. Hemp also contains CBD, which is legally available to most.

[[Es...]]

Is B complex can help or b6 is better?

19 months out and still bad anxiety and depression nerve pain in my head/ scalp.

Losing hope

Vica

 

Omega-3 fatty acids are very good. There are amino acids like 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan or L-Tyrosine. May be activating. The first three allegedly increase serotonin levels, while the fourth dopamine and norepinephrine levels.

 

All four should be consulted with your pdoc, GP or a naturopath. Proper nutrition is extremely important. Magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, lemon balm, hops and L-Theanine have calming properties. Certain vitamins B are activating, but not B6.

 

Niacinamide (B3) is calming and acts similarly to benzos. Can’t take it, cause it’s a diazepam antagonist. It’s calming and a muscle relaxant. But short half-life. Further reading and discussion with a specialist suggested.

 

One supplement at a time, to control sxs. There’s a great book on supplements and proper nutrition, "The Mood Cure". Before buying any supplement, consult with a specialist and do a thorough net research. Including opinions on Amazon and elsewhere. Any scientific articles. Otherwise, you may end up wasting money or getting more sick. For vitamins, a complete blood pannel is necessary.

 

Light therapy helps depression but is activating. All the best in the New Year 2018.

[Guest [Ru...]]

Vica,

 

I've heard wonderful things about Black Seed Oil for depression and anxiety. I intend to try it. Here's some info:

www.diamondherbs.co/black-seed-oil-benefits/  There are good brands available on Amazon. Work your way up to 2 teaspoons a day, morning and evening.

 

Wishing you much healing. 

[Guest [Ru...]]

I just did more research on Black Seed Oil.

 

It's an incredible supplement, with possible anti-anxiety benefits after a month's use, but we'd be safer to avoid it while still tapering, as it can potentially cause a similar effect to up dosing. Seems it blocks an important liver enzyme that is needed to clear medical drugs from the body. So it would likely interact with benzos in a detrimental way.

 

I hope this clarifies things. I'll be trying the oil once I finish my taper, and will report on any mental and other benefits.

[Guest [Ru...]]

Here's a buddy who found great relief from mental symptoms by using Black Seed Oil after he'd come off benzos & alcohol:

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=168142.0

[[Th...]]

Trypthopan turns to seratonin during the day and melatonin during the night. In my country they sell choclate drink pouder with tryphopan. I think it is worth of tryining if ssri drug is an alternative.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan

[[Su...]]

Here's a buddy who found great relief from mental symptoms by using Black Seed Oil after he'd come off benzos & alcohol:

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=168142.0

 

Good to know!  thanks for this.  I'll keep it in my file "after w/d supplements."  Anything to help with the healing at that time, and this, but I'm very wary of taking any supplements atm.

:smitten:

SS

[Guest [Ru...]]

SS,

 

You're very welcome, buddie! Wishing you well with your complete recovery. 

 

Lara ('Rubylove')

[[Tr...]]

I take 200mg of SAM-e and find it very effective.