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Has anyone used other depression cures

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I was wondering if anybody has tried other things for their depression like
Tyrosine or MUCUNA PRURIENS?

I have been on nearly everything that increases seratonin but nothing helps so I am thinking my dopamine needs to be increased which these will do. I also have restless legs which is cause from low dopamine.

Just wondering if anybody has any infor that would help me. My doctor seems to be clueless on the subject.

Thanks in advance!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'd never heard of em. I looked them up and it's well worth a try. I'd much rather be on natural stuff
ElenaNJ
ElenaNJ
i was on effexor for 8 years, wow, this stuff made me feel really good, high actually. when i went off...the hospital staff told me i ws high andthen diagnosed me as bipolar, so i don't know if it actually was a good anti-depressant.

now i'm on effexor and topirimate and lithium, i stopped taking lilthium on my own and stopped taking serequel on my own too.

i used to jog excessively, which you prob. know boosts seretonin as much as meds, but i stopped that too.

good luck.
ElenaNJ
ElenaNJ
how bout switching docs bob?
ElenaNJ
ElenaNJ
p.s. cute dog, my mother has an antique door stop that looks like him
deleted_user
deleted_user
I never heard of either thing you mention, Bob - second one sounds like a dog food - but they may be good for you
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Thanks guys. Was kinda hoping to get more response but thats ok. Elena does mom want to sell that doorstop? :)
typically
typically
I can make some suggestions,but not entirely sure on all the facts.
Better to research them yourself and see what you think:

Valerian root - aids sleep and mild anxiety.
Folic acid - helps depression.
Sea Kelp(rich in iodine) - More for thyroid,but apparently helps depression too.

For restless legs I was prescribed Quinine. It's been a while since I used them and I had a lot of meds and illnesses at the time so I can't remember if they actually worked..

Perhaps one of these could be some help to you..
All the best.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've found bupropion (Wellbutrin) helpful. It is a dopamine & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, so it should increase the amount of dopamine in your system.
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