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I continually struggle with that heavy, flat, non motivated feeling that makes me just want to isolate from people, which isn't good for me b/c I am lonely and in need of friendships & companionships.
I have been on an anti-depressant (Cipralex) for a few years, but can't get the dose high enough to get the full benefits, due to me not tolerating it well...I don't vega test well to any anti-depressant or tolerate any others.
My Lyme Dr. suggested I try Tryptophan (compounded by a pharmacy, not over the counter)with Omega 3 oils and B6...
I was wondering if anyone has used tryptophan and if you have, what can you say about it's effectiveness?
Could this also be injury to, and a blood flow problem to the brain?
What can one take for that?
Lisa
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northstar
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Having this stuff is like carrying an albatross around your neck. There is the chemical imbalances, and the personal accomodations that have to be made to being sick, and grieving for the past,and concern for the future.
Anti-depressants are a help. Omega's are supposed to be a help.
Also, structuring your life to get some contact, starting with counseling, joining a church, volunteer, yoga class, learn a new hobby, such as going to paint or sculpture class, etc. (depending on your ability to travel or leave the home.) Phone calls to old friends are fun too.
Rent funny movies.
Also....check out the lyme chat tonight ! They are fun sessions, and go for hours !
Supplements and anti-d's help, but there still needs to be the contact.
Hope to see you in chat tonight!
Northstar
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Northstar -- i'm a bit out of the loop, but how / where do we find out about and participate in the live lyme chat?
Also lymelight --
I agree with Northstar.
In my own way I would say that living with a chronic illness, you've got to change your whole attitude, your whole habits, everything.
My life has gotten easier since I got lyme. Not always more pleasant, but I take life slower and easy, because tension and stress are harmful.
The lyme and the neurotoxins cause depression as well.
Tryptophan just made me dizzy. No antidepressant helped. For me, "depression" was caused by an infectious disease, not by a chemical imbalance. I got more out of treating the infection and the rest was patience, acceptance, tolerance of states I hated.
Being on this board every day helped me a lot when I was my sickest. I'd recommend it. This is too big a disease for most of us to take on by ourselves.
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northstar
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It is in the first posting. If you bookmark/favorite the url from your screen display, once you have the sign in page, you can just go there directly in the future.
Carol always sends up this thread on Sat., but sometimes it gets buried.
It's fun!
Northstar
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5-HTP helped me with over-thinking (racing thoughts) and to some degree with depression. But it took my body awhile to adjust to it. I had to start out with very small amounts and slowly over a period of a year or so to a regular dose. Even then, I only took it every 2 or 3 days. If I took too much, I could feel foggy the next day. But on the in-between days, I felt pretty good.
Lecithin seems to help me to some degree also, and CoQ10, too.
But I agree that getting the infection down is the best way to fight brain chemistry imbalances.
Claire
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