Supplements for mood disorders

[Alaskamomma]

I was wondering if anyone besides myself who takes supplements for their mood disorder. I came across a lot of information on cod liver oil and the essential fatty acids that are good for those who have mood disorders. Not only cod liver oil, but how B12 vitamin can also help with depression.

When I went into the hospital in October one of the first tests they did on me was to check my B12 level and I was flat out. They gave me b12 immediately and it was apart of my regimen the whole time and they told me to get it checked every 12 weeks.

I do know and have read that people with bipolar are to stay away from flax seed oil that it can send us into a mania.

Just curious what others use and do you think it works for you? I have been pretty level (a couple of down days) for the last 8 weeks. I have been good at taking my supplements too.

 

[PatientWife]

I'm going to search for info on supplements to help my husband when/if he comes back home. I doubt he'll listen to me awhile he's not living here.

 

[Alive again]

I take Fish Oil and lecithin daily for mental health, I also use a multivitamin and calcium (due to my age) daily. Recently I have added oat bran for other reasons as well.

I used focus factor for awhile when they gave out free 30 day trials. I really felt better (was it a mild mania-who knows???) for the next two times I tried it, it didn't seem to do anything. . . so because it is so VERY EXPENSIVE-I do not take it.

I try to eat the healthiest foods I can afford and we grow our own fruit and garden, beyond that anything else I have tried and I have tried llots over the years, do no seem to make a difference for me.

 

[Prncssmn7]

Hi All. I just found this thread (and section) today. I take 5-HTP for my bipolar and it works wonders for me. It's over the counter and has no side effects. It regulates the serotonin in your brain and helps with your sleep and eating patterns as well. When I started out I took 50mg. I really don't notice a difference when I take 100 mg, but I do notice when I don't take it at all.

I researched long and hard for something that would work after watching my mother take all these prescription pills that didn't make a difference (or made her worse).

I hope my experience helps someone here. Feel free to ask any questions, and of course research it yourself. I use MRM brand (I have tried others, but I like that brand best).

God bless!

 

[berry2000]

Bump up. We need to beef up this section i think it would really help.

B12 hugh? My friend was swearing by these suppliments she had. She thought it may help me she gave me the whole bottle. When i re read your post I thought. I think that is what my friend gave me. And so I ran and got the bottle and that's it. What does B-12 do? Maybe i'm flat out too?

 

[Alive again]

b-12 is a naturally occurring vitamin that is necessary for neurological system development, etc. some people lack intrinsic factor which is necessary to absorb it in the oral form and must have shots. this is a good summary out of the UK

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/b12.html