New member-help needed / getting off antidepressant

Posted November 2, 2003 · November 2, 2003

Viv......I helped my brother in-law get off an antidepressant ( XANAX) some years back. I admire you for doing this. First off I would recommend Dragon Snot , Panther Piss and the Female Formula daily. More data on your diet would help in figuring out an exact program for you. You can give Doc a call to get these things ASAP and talk over any additional things to help. YOU CAN DO THIS !!!......Mary O

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mychy

herbal remedies

Sunday, November 02, 2003 7:48 AM

[herbal remedies] New member-help needed

I've just joined the group and would like some help/advice on a few things. First off, I hardly ever go to the doctor. Don't like them, don't trust them. Unfortunately, about 4 yrs. ago, a situation arose where everything was so overwhelming ( mother's alzheimer ) that I was diagnosed with clinical depression. So, I have been on antidepressants ever since. Last drs. visit was 3 yrs. ago.Doctor doesn't seem to be of any help as to getting off of them and since I'm 54, and now have the menopause thing, I have bought over the counter herbal tabs that have helped. I also take garlic and ginseng. I just purchased a book on 5-HTP. I know I just can't stop taking the antideppressant cold so would like some advice and also what to take in it's place. I have read all kinds of things on mixing and taking different things so am skeptical. Today is day 1 for me as far as reducing my dosage by 1/2. Any help would be greatly appreciated I hope in the future, I can learn alot from the group. Thanks, VivFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington