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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Lisa, "The Brain Chemistry Book" is awesome ! TY sooo much for passing the info onto me. I was up late last night reading it, & I never realized how much diet & supplements (esp Niacin) plays into things. I'm going to GNC today to pick up some suggested supplements----------thanks again!!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Hi Moca & welcome!! I'm not sure if the brain chemistry book is available @ stores, but I got mine through Amazon which is a partner with Target I believe-----might want to check them out or Borders Book Store------it does have some interesting info in it

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 24

hi I was wondering the book "brain chemistry" is it sold at book stores or only online. It sounds very interesting I would love to read it.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

TY Lisa for your suggestions. I did find a copy of the "brain Chemistry" bok @ Amazon & ordered it yesterday--------I'm gonna order the other one you suggested today. I do feel a little better today now that the Wellbutrin is beginning to leave my body-----that stuff was like taking speed-------if I just had depression & not anxiety, it would of been awesome "coz I had sooooo much energy I could't stop! Gotta go~~~~talk to ya later!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

hopeful: another great book is called "Depression is a Choice" I know the title throws people a little. But this was the book that also helped me finally kick it. I still keep it on hand if I have a down day because it makes me feel so much better. the author is Curtiss.. try indigo or chapters online if they don't carry it. there's some great postings in the forum "challenging your thoughts" that I think would really help you. the discussion is with nurseboy and myself. Hang in there... I am living, breathing, proof that you can do it... you can beat it!!!! write back because communicating is the best way out of fear. Staying locked inside of yourself puts you in a scary place. Keep reaching out. Lisa N

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Lisa.....I may see some light @ the end of the tunnel! I really needed some kind of inspiration & your post gave me some little flicker of HOPE that I can get over this. TY! When I went to bed last night, I really did not want to wake up------sometimes I think how awesome it would be to stay in a coma & sleep my life away since i'm too afraid to end it all-----BUT, I did wake up so I'm gonna try & find a copy of that book on Amazon. Ty for listening--------Hopeful224

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

hopeful: I'm sorry it took me a while to get back to you- I couln't get back in with this discussion. Yes I had both. I remember having panic attacks when I was around 10 and then anxiety and depression throughout my teenage years... everyone said "it's just puberty". However, in my early 20's it got pretty bad... then subsided again. At 29 it hit full force the day after my last exam at university. I thought I was all done with the stress of school and that was when my panic attacks started everyday. They seemed to come one after the other and I was so... lost for quite a while. My children at the time were about 5 and 4. I was scared to death that I'd never see them grow up because they'd have to come visit me in the psych ward. My lowest was two years ago... and I haven't had panic attacks in quite some time. I still anxious from time to time because I've accepted that my brain seems to be wired for that.. however I know now how to stop it from going any further.I never had any success with the meds- I met a great therapist who honestly saved my life. It was so bad that I wanted to just throw in the towel because I felt so powerless against it. She recommended the book "The Brain Chemistry Diet" and it was the final kick I needed to get well. It follows orthomolecular medicine and it was refreshing to know that there were others who didn't respond to the meds. I remember being so jealous of the people who said they had success with paxil etc. I really thought I was stuck forever. Hope was what saved me life. How long have you been suffering with this? Can't wait to hear from you. Lisa

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

ty for caring-----I'll look @ the sites. did you have depression too, or just anxiety??

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

hopeful: I tried different meds without any success... the worst for me was Paxil. I felt great for about two days (and by great I mean I was flying way too high). I crashed hard and my panic was worse than ever. Not everyone's brain chemistry will work with the meds. I followed Orthomolecular medicine and that did the trick for me. Not only did it get me out of a tough spot after the Paxil but now, if any symptoms begin to come back I can adjust my program for that also. I haven't had any panic attacks in a long time... I began my search into ortho. medicine through a book referred to me by a great therapist I was seeing at the time: the book I believe was the turning point in my battle against anxiety and depression. It is called "The Brain Chemistry Diet" It's such a treasure and my sincere hope is that it can help you the way it helped me. Good luck... and hang in there. There's always hope but don't be afraid to try something different... I was scared too. But I'm so glad that I did it. If you type in orthomed on the net you'll find some great sites with great links too. You can do it!!!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

I had a horrible day today-----i had my first PA while driving that I've had in years. By the time I got to my hair appointment, I was flushed & in tears. I just don't know what else to try. I've tried practically every med their is & have never found the right one. My dr. wants me to try Nardil which is very potent & scares me but I'm so desperate to get well. the prob is I took a loa from work & will need to be off all meds x3 wks if i start nardil & i've already been off a few weeks trying tofranil & welbutrin----I think the wellbutrin is what caused my anxiety to skyrocket-----it was like taking speed but I thought it was keeping me from getting teary-eyed----guess I was wrong----now what do I do???

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