A Reader Question for Julie Fast
I just received a comment from Reanna about her rapid cycling that won’t stop. I have been there so I understand! She asked a question about bipolar disorder treatment. Here is the question and my answer:Julie,Reading your posts has been very helpful–thank you! I have been having a horrible time [...]
Here are some mental health statements. Are they true or false? The answers are below.
#1. OCD is an anxiety disorder.
#2. People with bipolar disorder have psychosis.
#3. Bipolar disorder in children is the same as bipolar disorder in adults.
#4. Lithium is the only true mood stabilizer.
Answers:
#1 True! There are seven types [...]
Did you know that there is Serotonin in our stomachs? It has the second highest concentration of the neurotransmitter after our brains.
This is why SSRI drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and many others can cause stomach problems. As my coauthor Dr. John Preston says, “There’s no way to harpoon a drug straight to the neurotransmitters [...]
Hi Julie,
Is there any supplements or herbal remedies that you would recommend for bipolar stuff, other than the
omega 3?
Any particular diet that is beneficial?
Jay
(Dr. Jay Carter is a psychologist with an emphasis on bipolar disorder.)
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Hi Jay!
St. John’s Wort can cause Mania.
Sam E is for mild depression.
Some people swear by the molecular stuff such as Taurine, [...]
Hi, I’m up early here on the west coast. I go to Virginia tomorrow and spent the last three days switching over to east coast time. It really helps.
The traveling makes me think of my meds. Here are some tips on travel and meds:
- Put your meds in three places. On your body- purse, pill [...]
What is the first thought you have when you’re manic? What is the first thing you say? What is the first thing you do? What signs do you see first? Here are mine:
Say: I’m not manic am I?
Do: Drive quickly while listening to loud music.
Think: God, it’s so fantastic not to be depressed!
Then, [...]
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