RE: herbal medicine and Aspergers

[Guest guest]

" My body is now very dependant on these drugs to function, which I

know by definition is addiction. When I don't take these pills, I

suffer heavy withdrawl. I can't sleep at night at all, and during the

day I can't concentrate on schoolwork because I'm too wired from lack

of sleep and even if I did get enough sleep, I wouldn't be able to

process learning things because I would be a bubble head (I have on a

few occassions not taken my concerta, causing my bubble headedness).

I also need to find an alternative to these drugs because I'm a

Japanese major and plan on going to Japan for a year or so, and these

drugs are illegal there since some of them can be turned into

dangerous abusive substances(like speed).

What type of herbal medicines should I take for insomnia, inability

to concentrate, and depression? "

 

Congrats, Beth, on wanting to make the choice to try and wean

yourself off some of your highly addictive drugs and to start to

search for more natural solutions to help support living with

Aspergers.

My suggestion to you is to contact a naturopath or someone who

practices Traditional in your area. Explain your

situation, bring all of your medications, and any recent testing from

your primary care physician for a consultation. I would also tell

your primary care physician what you would like to do, and involve

him or her in any information sharing that goes on. Because of the

heavy concentration of medication you are taking, there needs to be

open communication between your doctor, your naturopath and you.

I must warn you, however, that there may not be an easy solution to

your situation, and it will take a bit of work on everyone's part to

see you safely through this. Whatever you do, DON " T STOP TAKING YOUR

CURRENT MEDICATION UNTIL A CLEAR TREATMENT PLAN HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Anyone who wants to decrease amount of " chemical " medication they are

taking HAS to be weaned off, and supervised for toxic reactions.

I would also suggest that you educate yourself as much as possible

regarding alternative treatments for Aspergers. There is a lot of

information out there, and the more you know, the more comfortable

you would be. There is no magic " pill " you can take, but I " m sure

there are some things you can do that are less harmful to your body.

 

Good luck,

 

Julie

Woodsong Herbals