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how do we deal with the depression that comes with getting off the pills.

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
for me i struggled with this for 2 years, every time i tried to get off the

pills i would get a week clean but the severe depression would kick in and rock me to the point of not being able to move.

i would just sit and stair out the window. then i would

get more pills because i had work that had to get done.

not untill i found this fourm and started taking the L-tyrosine

and b-6 did i get through the depression.

i also took 5htp to help with it. these supplements help ed

more than i can ever say.

peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Member Comments (38)

by curious1998, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
All of you are such an inspiration, just one question, should you start these before going off of the pills?  So that they might have more time to get into your system?



Thanks so much,



curious

by taeme, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: curious1998
Things like the B6 wouldn't hurt, and for the most part its usually good to start a regime at least 2 weeks before. But I don't know if anything your taking may have an interact with one of your supplements better check that out carefully. HEART TAE

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: curious
start the vit's asap.

the receipe.

unless you are taking meds for depression like paxil

or something like it.

peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by curious1998, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
Thanks so much guys!!



curious

by 1st24, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: hippee and all
Have you ever tried St. John's Wort for depression?  If so, did it work, and how much did you take?  Also what is 5htp or ?  Is it another supplement?

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: courious
your welcome.

how are you doing, are you new to the fourm, i have been here

since late feb. 02.



i hope you are feeling  ok.

peace  keep posting, let us know hoe it is going.



michael / hippy

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: 1st 24
yes i have tried st. jhons wart., i really did not have great result.

5htp is a supplemnet to help inhance your seratonin and kick in

your indorphins, it works well. sold at vitamin stores.

the L-tyrosine and b-6 taken in the morning helped me the most with depression, these are the main ingredent in the thomas's receipe.

peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck and enjoy your weekend.

keep posting and asking questions, we all here wish the best

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: 1st 24
your question below . sore throat is not wd's you may have a cold.

try lots of hot baths  around day 3 , 4  ,5 , 6.

lots of bannas for restless leg.

if you do take any thing like xanax or valium for sleep.

this will cause some extra depression. if you are taking it.



are you taking the receipe, it works wonders with depression and energy.

imodium for the runs , the runs will deplete us of all our nutreints and this will cause much more pain then we have to go through.

drink lots of liquids , gatoraid is good for the lost electrolites due to the runs.

by day 5 you shoud beging to come out of the woods , that is when the depression

starts to really hit us.

keep posting



michael from philly

by 1st24, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: hippee
Thank you for all the advice.  I was taking ativan, but don't want to gwt more depressed, so am going to take valerian root.  I think my sore throat is from being dehydrated for various reasons, so am drinking more water.  How much B-6?  I have a b-complex with 100mg's of B-6.  Do I need more than that?  I have now reached day 3, going into day 4.  My rls is better, but I already feel very depressed and paralyzed.  Hard to be coherent or do tasks that used to be automatic.  I feel like an automaton.

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: receipe
L-tyrosine 500mg 8 a day week 1 , 4 a day weeks  after.

b-6 100 mg 2 a day

strong multi

calsium-magnisum

zinc

copper

vit  A, C ANS E.

MANGANESE

PHOSPHORUS



imodium



bannnas

gator aid

5htp for stubrun depression

xanax or valuim for sleep week 1.

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: hot baths
lots of hot baths can not be stressed enough

in the 1st 10 days, also good movies to watch

or good books to take our minds off the whole situation.

and lots and lots of bannas for restless leg

by taeme, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
I was wondering too if at all possible take time off, reduce stress that you have to be somewhere, be someone when your ready to go crazy.  How do you all handle the pressures of having to be at work, house work, studies etc.. with the included stress of withdrawls?

by puma, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: 1st24 and all


(1st24),



Hello, I read you have a soar throat. Zinc is a good vitamin to eliminate that. Also some herbs can cause soar throats.



I get a soar throat every time I drink green tea. I must be somewhat ellergic to it. Just a thought.



I hope (everyone) is doing well and will post later. I gotta run for now. Everyone take care and good luck.



Chatahan......wildcat

by Sundown, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: Taeme, 1st24, and all
We all handle our withdrawl differently. For some, time off is needed to handle the pain of withdrawl. For me, I stopped on a monday morning, knowing I would HAVE to go to work. I felt that if I sat at home, I would concentrate on feeling bad, and end up restating. By knowing i had to function, I was able to distract myself from the withdrawl. The nights at home were much harder than during the day, so I tried to stay in my office as late as I could. Granted, I really didn't get much work done, but by not being alone at home, I got through those first 5 days. By the next weekend, i was still restless, but felt I was through the worst and knew I wouldn't start again, as I never wanted to go through that experience again.



My way worked for me, but I know it's not for everyone. But the point is, decide what will be most supportive for you to get through those first days, and stick with it. It WILL get better.



Sundown

by hippy, Nov 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: withdrawls
best to get a week off if possible.

if not the receipe will hep with dealing with work.

by cheermom, Nov 10, 2002 12:00AM
i've been reading the comments about depression and have a question.  i have been clean 6 months (percs, hydro, codeine, adderall).  i stopped cold turkey and actually lived to tell about it suprisingly enough.  my question is i still feel like a lack energy.  i dont feel depressed and i dont feel like i never have energy but it just seems to feel like i'm missing just a little piece of me.  its hard to explain.  i do what i have to do and i am definitely enjoying life now but i just seem to lag behind a little.  i've been reading your comments about 5htp, L-tyrosine, and b6 but since i'm not sure what they are or what they do i dont know if they would help.  i definitely dont want ANTHING prescription just maybe a vitamin supplement to get me back to "normal".  any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  i also wanted to thank everyone.  i've been a lurker here for some time and this board got me through some rough nights.  everyone here should be so proud that they are able to reach out to others the way that you all do.

by hippy, Nov 10, 2002 12:00AM
To: cheermom
L-tyrosine 500 mg. and b-6 100mg would help in the morning.

the L-tyrosine is an amino acid that get your natral

endorphins kicked  in and it is a vitamine and the b-6 is a b vitamine 2 of each a day would help, i have been clean 7 months

and still take them.

5htp is a vitamine supplement that acts like natraul seratonin

1 aday.



peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps. along with a daily multi.

by taeme, Nov 10, 2002 12:00AM
To: cheermom
I know what you mean and thats the feeling that drives me back.  You know of everything I would recommend B vitamins, they not only help with mood, depression, they help with sleep, brain functioning, memory.  I think those B-vitamins